Bluestone Embraces JavaServer Pages and Java Servlets With Sapphire/Web Release 6.1 Application Server Platform; Sapphire/Web Provides Distributed JavaServer Pages, JSP, and Servlet Platform

Business Wire, June 2, 1999

Hot Versioning -- Bluestone's unique Hot Versioning technology is also available to any Java Servlet or JSP, thereby giving Website administrators the ability to upgrade a site without incurring any downtime.

Extensive Java Application Server Class Library -- In addition, Java Servlet and JSP developers can take advantage of Sapphire/Web's extensive Java class library for such features as Persistent State Servers, Live Object Cache, and Security.

EJB Support - JSP and Servlet developers can also take advantage of any EJB's generated with Sapphire/Web, as well as work with any EJB server, including Sapphire/Web. This delivers on the promise of an open Java platform.

Sapphire/Web Release 6.1 is available in Beta today, with production shipment scheduled for July 30, 1999. Pricing remains unchanged for Sapphire/Web Release 6.1, starting at $25,000 for a starter kit.

About Bluestone Software

Bluestone Software Inc. is a performance leader in Enterprise Interaction Management software. Companies like ARI, Conexant (formerly Rockwell Semiconductor), Dreyfus Corp., Eli Lilly, MCI WorldCom, Reliance National, and Time Inc. depend on Bluestone Sapphire/Web and Bluestone XML Suite(tm) Application Server frameworks to integrate business applications into Web-enabled environments, manage information interactions, and exchange data with employees, partners, and customers. For more information about Bluestone, please call 609/727-4600 or visit http://www.bluestone.com.

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