Software Artisans Endorses Microsoft .NET Technology Strategy; ASPStudio Suite of Server-Side Components Will Support Microsoft .NET Web Services Model

Business Wire, July 7, 2000

Business/Technology Editors

BROOKLINE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 7, 2000

Software Artisans, a leader in the worldwide server-side component market, today announced its support for Microsoft .NET, the new Microsoft strategy for Internet-based software and XML-based Web Services. Software Artisans' ASPStudio suite of server-side components, including SA-Check forms data verification and validation, will work in any environment that supports the Microsoft .NET development platform and automation.

"Microsoft is pleased that Software Artisans is giving application developers a comprehensive development environment," said John Montgomery, group product manager for Microsoft .NET at Microsoft Corp. "By endorsing the Microsoft .NET programming model, Software Artisans is helping to ensure that it will be an active participant in the next generation of Internet-based computing and Web services." "The Microsoft .NET vision will give developers an unprecedented range of options in how they utilize their development resources," said David Wihl, president of Software Artisans. "Like ASPStudio, the XML-based Microsoft .NET platform will increase programmer productivity, streamline the development process and ensure robust, scalable Web applications."

Software Artisans' ASPStudio Server-Side Components

Software Artisans' acclaimed ASPStudio product suite, a complete ASP server-side component set, streamlines and accelerates the development of robust, scalable Web applications. ASPStudio components are designed for today's complex, fast-paced Web development projects, giving Web developers greater control over their applications, shorter development time, and increased productivity and responsiveness. The ASPStudio suite includes over 20 components that add functionality to Web applications for e-commerce and corporate intranet/extranet sites.

Based in Brookline, Mass., Software Artisans is the world leader in the development of server components that support today's Web-centric organization and e-commerce enterprises. Its ASPStudio family of components accelerates the development of robust, scalable Web applications, resulting in faster development cycles, increased developer productivity, lower costs and immediate, measurable ROI. Currently, more than 10,000 organizations worldwide use Software Artisans components.

For more information on Software Artisans, the complete ASPStudio products and reseller/OEM programs, visit the Software Artisans Web site at www.softartisans.com.

ASPStudio and SA-Check are trademarks of Software Artisans, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.