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Segue Announces SilkCentral Test Manager 7.0 for Optimizing Software Quality Next Generation Test Management Solution Provides Visibility Into The Quality Process -- Reducing Testing Time, Resources And Costs STAREAST 2004, ORLANDO, Fla., May 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Segue Software, Inc. , the leader in software quality optimization, today announced the availability of SilkCentral(TM) Test Manager 7.0, a comprehensive solution for the overall management of application quality prior to deployment. SilkCentral Test Manager is a key component of Segue's recently-launched SilkCentral Quality Optimization Platform(TM); a platform that allows organizations to centralize the control and management of quality throughout the entire software application lifecycle. SilkCentral Test Manager manages and maintains software quality from initial requirements up to application deployment. SilkCentral Test Manager provides a high level of visibility into the entire software quality process, thus enabling collaboration amongst the various development and QA groups responsible for building applications and managing software quality across the enterprise. Collaboration arises from the ability to access Web-based results reports anywhere, any time; a central repository that houses all test assets, and a workflow process to facilitate information flow between QA and development. With enhanced collaboration, errors are found early in the quality cycle -- when they are least expensive to correct -- and quickly resolved. Visibility and a central point of control benefit the quality process by enabling the sharing and reuse of previously created test assets throughout the organization, providing management access to quality status reports, driving fast return on investment and, ultimately, attaining higher levels of software quality. "We have been using SilkCentral Test Manager throughout the Early Access Program and have found it to be an ideal solution for our telecom customer's quality management needs," said Chris Brown, QA manager, Cymbal Corporation, a Fremont,CA-based consulting organization. "Test Manager is very user-friendly and provides many strong capabilities to help manage the entire quality process. In particular, we like the capabilities it provides to manage distributed testing. With Test Manager's Matrix Scheduler, we can centrally schedule tests to run anywhere on our network. Web-based reporting means we have complete visibility into test results from any browser-based workstation. This also enables a very high level of collaboration amongst all participants in the entire quality process, shortening the release cycle and allowing us to be more efficient in managing test resources." Specific processes supported within SilkCentral Test Manager include requirements management, test definition, scheduling, test execution and Web- based management reporting. SilkCentral Test Manager also integrates with SilkCentral Issue Manager for the management and reporting of defects. "Time-to-market and competitive pressures are two major business challenges faced by many organizations today. QA and development groups need to respond by collaborating as never before to shorten the software development and testing cycle -- without compromising quality," said Andre Pino, chief marketing officer at Segue. "SilkCentral Test Manager has been designed and architected specifically to meet these challenges. With SilkCentral Test Manager, enterprises are able to efficiently manage the entire software quality process with an unprecedented level of management visibility into the quality assurance process and effort. Applications are deployed more quickly and disparate groups responsible for quality -- whether across the hall from each other or around the globe -- can collaborate, leveraging existing test assets and ensuring resources are focused in critical-path areas." About the SilkCentral Quality Optimization Platform SilkCentral is designed to centralize control and management of software quality throughout the entire software application lifecycle. SilkCentral serves as the foundation for Segue's technology direction and incorporates all of the existing Silk family of products, as well as those from other companies, into one cohesive, quality platform. The underlying foundation of SilkCentral is the Silk Common Architecture(TM) (SCA), providing a set of common services and interfaces that enable the various SilkCentral modules to integrate with other Silk products and/or third party tools. SilkCentral consists of three product modules which span the application lifecycle: SilkCentral Test Manager, for overall management of the pre-deployment testing effort; SilkCentral Issue Manager, for the tracking and reporting of defects; and SilkCentral Performance Manager, for the on-going monitoring of applications, post deployment. Availability and Pricing SilkCentral Test Manager is available immediately. Pricing starts at US $4,500, plus maintenance. About Segue Software Segue Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:SEGU) is a global expert in delivering solutions to define, measure, manage and maintain software quality throughout the entire software application lifecycle. Segue's Quality Optimization solutions help companies reduce business risk, ensure the deployment of high quality software and increase return on investment. Leading businesses around the world, including many of the Fortune 500, rely on Segue's innovative Silk family of products to protect their business service levels, competitive edge and brand reputation. Headquartered in Lexington, Mass., with offices across North America and Europe, Segue can be reached at +1-781-402-1000 or http://www.segue.com/. Segue, SilkPerformer and SilkTest are registered trademarks and SilkCentral, SilkCentral Quality Optimization Platform, Silk Common Architecture, SilkCentral Test Manager, SilkCentral Issue Manager and SilkCentral Performance Manager are trademarks of Segue Software, Inc. Editorial Contacts: Heidi Gilmore Erica McShane Segue Software, Inc. PAN Communications 781/402-1000 978/474-1900 DATASOURCE: Segue Software, Inc. CONTACT: Heidi Gilmore of Segue Software, Inc., +1-781-402-1000, ; or Erica McShane of PAN Communications, +1-978-474-1900, Web site: http://www.segue.com/

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