Attachmate Provides Enterprises with High Performance HP Solutions; Company is a Single Vendor Source for Centrally Managed Enterprise Information Access

Business Wire, July 27, 1999

BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 27, 1999--

Attachmate Corporation, a leading provider of web-to-host connectivity, terminal emulation, and e-business solutions, today announced availability of KEA!(R) 700/98 for host access to HP(R) 3000 and HP 9000 systems.

As part of the company's long term strategy to extend the reach of enterprise information to all business constituents, KEA! 700/98 is latest addition to the company's portfolio of connectivity solutions that are both Year 2000 compliant and centrally manageable. Additionally, the product is compatible with Microsoft(R) Windows(R) Terminal Server, Citrix(R) WinFrame(R), and Citrix MetaFrame(TM), allowing users the freedom to implement enterprise information access solutions with the most efficient use of network resources.

Complete solution.

KEA! 700/98 perfectly complements Attachmate's other client- and server-based solutions, e-Vantage and EXTRA!(R), by providing specialized access to HP systems. With the inherent complexity of modern-day enterprises, customers can turn to Attachmate as a single vendor for all enterprise information access, minimizing support and management issues. All of Attachmate's connectivity products can be centrally managed, are Year 2000 compliant, and are globally supported by one of the industry's leading worldwide technical support organizations.

Increase productivity.

KEA! 700/98 takes full advantage of the enhancements to Windows 98 and Windows NT(R) 4.0 giving users the flexibility to customize their workspace with configurable toolbars and a fully scalthem -- enabling them to work faster and smarte Point-and-click file transfer - multiple users on procedures. -- Windows 98 compatibility - o Support - fully supports the new Euro monetaryures HP users need. When enterprise customers need a full spectrum of solutions, they can turn to Attachmate, a vendor who provides not only the right technology but also the technical support and services to ensure the solution works in each unique environment."

Pricing and Availability

KEA! 700/98 version 5.1 has a U.S. suggested retail price of $295. A competitive trade in offer of $79 is available until Sept, 30, 1999. It is currently available from Attachmate(R) resellers, retailers, and VARs, as well as through the Attachmate sales organization.

About Attachmate

Attachmate Corporation accelerates business advantage by expanding the reach of enterprise information. The Company's e-Vantage(TM) products connect people to mainframe, AS/400(R), VAX(R), and UNIX(R) systems with centrally managed Java(TM), ActiveX(R), HTML, and Windows clients or with custom e-business applications. For 17 years, Attachmate has solved business problems for 12 million users worldwide. With 80 offices in 30 countries, Attachmate's global infrastructure provides products, consulting services, support, and strategic partnerships worldwide. Attachmate was named 1999's Best Large Company to Work For in Washington by Washington CEO Magazine. For more information about Attachmate solutions, contact Attachmate worldwide headquarters in Bellevue, Washington at (425) 644-4010 or www.attachmate.com.

(c)1999 Attachmate Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Attachmate. KEA! and EXTRA! are registered trademarks and e-Vantage is a trademark of Attachmate Corporation. HP is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and ActiveX are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Citrix and WinFrame are registered trademarks and MetaFrame is a trademark of Citrix Systems, Inc. AS/400 is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. VAX is a either a trademark or registered trademark of Compaq. UNIX is a registered trademark in the United States and other countries, licensed exclusively through X/Open Company, Ltd. Java is a trademark or registered trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc in the United States and other countries. Other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.