Applicast Customers Get Maximum Service Assurance Through BMC Software OnSite; Leading ASP Leverages BMC Software's E-business Solution as Part of Total-Solution Services

Business Wire, Jan 31, 2000

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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 31, 2000

Applicast, Inc., the premier total-solution Application Service Provider (ASP) for aggressive-growth companies, today announced that it is a charter member of a new certification program by BMC Software, Inc. (Nasdaq:BMCS), called BMC Software OnSite.

BMC Software OnSite gives Applicast-managed applications the maximum level of performance, availability and reliability. Applicast's standardization on BMC Software products and methodology is a critical part of its mission to provide the highest-quality service and support available for Applicast customers' business-critical applications.

&uot;When you work with highly aggressive-growth companies like our customers, you must be able to guarantee non-stop, real-time management of every customer application,&uot; said John McGrory, Applicast president and CEO. &uot;Our participation in BMC Software OnSite demonstrates our commitment to meeting the demanding service level requirements of our customers' rapidly growing businesses.&uot;

Through BMC Software's Service Assurance Center, automated monitoring of the operating system, database and application layers allows Applicast to identify, avert and fix potential problems before they impact customers' systems.

&uot;In today's non-stop world, business no longer takes place from 9 to 5, it occurs around the clock, all day, everyday. This makes BMC Software OnSite a critical component of any E-business initiative,&uot; said Wayne Morris, vice president of corporate marketing for BMC Software. &uot;ASPs that are BMC Software OnSite certified provide their customers with an unmatched level of service, ensuring that their systems are managed with care and discipline and that their applications are available whenever customers need them.&uot;

The Applicast Business Applications Network(TM) offers a full portfolio of best-of-breed business-critical software platforms to help fast-growth companies focus on their businesses instead of software management. Applicast now offers total-solution, full-lifecycle services for core enterprise applications, such as: Siebel eBusiness Applications from Siebel Systems, Inc., (Nasdaq: SEBL), back office applications from SAP (NYSE: SAP), and E-business platform software from Vitria Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: VITR). Applicast serves as a single point of contact throughout all phases of the application service lifecycle, including implementation, hosted operations, user and systems support and proactive evolution of the system as customers' needs change with growth.

About BMC Software

BMC Software is the leading provider of management solutions that enhance the availability, performance and recovery of companies' business-critical applications. This application service assurance(tm) strategy combines superior products with BMC Software Professional Services and outstanding customer support, to assure the e-business applications companies and their customers rely on most, stay up and running around the clock. For more than 19 years, the world's leading companies have relied on BMC Software.

BMC Software is among the world's largest independent software vendors, a Forbes 500 company and a member of the S& 500, with fiscal year revenues exceeding $1.3 billion. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas, with offices worldwide. For more information, visit www.bmc.com or call 800-841-2031 or 713-918-8800.

About Applicast

Based in Mountain View, Calif., Applicast, Inc. is the premier, total-solution ASP for aggressive-growth companies. Bringing customers the power of top-tier business software without the pain, the Applicast Business Applications Network offers full-service application outsourcing for mission-critical applications, such as SAP R/3 and Siebel eBusiness Applications, over secure private or Internet connections. Applicast's unique combination of a world-class application portfolio, targeted FastFit(TM) solutions and full-lifecycle service enables its clients to slash the time, costs and risks of deploying top-tier systems.

To power its Business Applications Network, Applicast has developed relationships with SAP, Siebel Systems and GTE Data Services. Applicast is privately funded by leading investment organizations, including Trinity Ventures, Piper Jaffray Ventures, Bowman Capital Management, Crescendo Ventures, Bluewater Capital Management, Sippl Macdonald Ventures and MKS Ventures. More information is available at www.applicast.com.

Applicast, FastFit and Applicast Business Applications Network are trademarks of Applicast, Inc. All other product and company names mentioned are the property of their respective owners.