FutureTense and PCI Partner to Deliver Web Publishing Solutions; Publishing Connections Inc. Joins the FutureTense Business Partner Program

Business Wire, Sept 14, 1999

ACTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 14, 1999--

FutureTense(R), Inc., a leading developer of next-generation Web publishing software, and publishing technology leader Publishing Connections Inc. (PCI) today announced that PCI has joined the FutureTense Business Partner Program. Initially, PCI will provide their editorial conversion software to FutureTense's professional publishers and corporate customers.

The FutureTense Internet Publishing System's (IPS) open, scalable, standards-based publishing platform combined with PCI's publishing and consulting experience creates new and expanded market opportunities for both companies. PCI's own software, Converter/XT(TM), takes QuarkXpress, QPS, and other front-end editorial systems and creates XML, which in turn feeds the converted files to IPS. This allows those organizations using these editorial systems an easy transition for publishing content directly to the Web.

"We are proud to have a respected publishing software company like PCI join the FutureTense Business Partner Program," said Ronald J. Matros, president and CEO of FutureTense, Inc. "Its unique product offering and software expertise creates an exciting opportunity for us and our customers."

"Converter/XT enables organizations an efficient way to take existing files intended for print and easily extend their use for publication on the Web," said Andrew Bart, president of PCI. "FutureTense has chosen our technology to be part of their "best-of-breed" solution strategy and we are very excited about this opportunity and our new relationship with one of the premier providers of Web content management and delivery."

About FutureTense:

FutureTense, Inc., headquartered in Acton, Mass., is a leading developer of technology solutions that enable organizations to manage and deliver high-impact, interactive websites that support their e-business objectives. The FutureTense Internet Publishing System (IPS) is a robust technology platform that streamlines the development, production, delivery and maintenance of large, dynamic websites through the integration of content acquisition and management, personalization, workflow, design, and content delivery. IPS was designed for organizations that are looking to streamline the production of large-scale websites. Among the many companies currently using FutureTense's powerful content management and delivery system include Chase Manhattan Bank (www.chase.com), Netscape Communications Corporation (www.netscape.com), Newsweek (www.newsweek.com), The Sydney Morning Herald (www.smh.com.au), and The Washington Post (www.washingtonpost.com). FutureTense has won prestigious industry awards including being named to Upside Magazine's Hot 100 Companies for 1999, and Red Herring Magazine's Herring 100 - Top Private Companies in 1999 "Reader's Choice Award." On July 14, 1999, Open Market (www.openmarket.com) of Burlington, Mass. announced their intention to acquire FutureTense, Inc. Information about the intended acquisition and FutureTense and its products can be found by visiting www.futuretense.com, emailing info@futuretense.com, or by calling 978-635-3600.

About PCI:

Publishing Connections Inc., located in Bethesda, MD, is a private corporation providing integration services to the publishing industry throughout the US and Canada. PCI distributes a suite of pre-press software products and also provides the technical and management expertise necessary for the installation of these systems. For more information please visit www.pcipage.com.

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