InfoWorld Honors SoftWare AG with Prestigious Technology of the Year Award; Software AG's Tamino XML Server Recognized as the Outstanding Implementation of XML Technology

Business Wire, Feb 26, 2002

Business Editors/Hi-Tech Writers

RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2002

Software AG, Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Software AG, Europe's largest systems software provider and a pioneer in XML technologies, today announced that the Tamino XML Server won the 2001 InfoWorld Technology of the Year Award in the XML category.

Tamino is the first native XML server for Internet database management capable of storing XML documents natively, without transformation between other formats. It is recognized by the editors and analysts at the InfoWorld Test Center as the most outstanding implementation of XML technology during 2001.

"We are thrilled that InfoWorld recognized Software AG's pioneering leadership in the XML category and the improved performance the Tamino XML Server has on critical business integration initiatives in business and goverment enterprises," said Gary Voight, President and CEO, Software AG, Inc. "The award reinforces our commitment to providing our customers with world-class XML-based solutions."

Every year, the InfoWorld Test Center selects the top 10 technologies that made the biggest impact on enterprises and their IT strategy. In addition to XML, the editors and analysts also selected Web services, 802.11 wireless LANs, peer-to-peer, 64-bit systems, portals, CRM, network-attached storage, databases and handhelds. The group then votes on the products or services that demonstrate the best implementation of those technologies.

InfoWorld reviewed Tamino, calling it "one of the better options in the native XML database market," citing "Software AG scored points last year with the release of Tamino 3.1, an easy-to-use database that boasts slick schema editing, support for Enterprise JavaBeans and Java ServerPages, and an under-one-roof management console."

The Industry's Leading Native XML Server

Software AG announced Tamino 3.1, the newest version of the award-winning XML server. Tamino is used by more than 500 private and public organizations worldwide, including DaimlerChrysler, Virginia Tech University and the California Board of Equalization. It facilitates the fast and efficient storage, retrieval and management of data critical to eBusiness.

Three of the largest web application server providers, IBM, BEA and HP, have all selected Tamino as the default XML server. For more information on this award-winning server and developing enterprise-scale XML-based applications visit http://www.softwareagusa.com or the Tamino developer community at http://www.tamino.com/developer/.> About Software AG, Inc.

Based in Reston, Va., Software AG, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Software AG, Europe's largest system software provider and a major global player offering cutting edge technology for data management and electronic business. Since 1998 the company has focused its development activities on XML products for the Internet. With about 3,300 employees and representatives in over 70 countries, Software AG had revenues of 589 million euros in 2001.

Its distribution and technology partners include market leaders such as IBM, Microsoft and Hewlett-Packard as well as innovative IT solutions providers like Extensibility, Softquad and Citrix. Software AG's products control the central IT processes of thousands of renowned companies worldwide to include Lufthansa, ZDF, Dresdner Bank AG, DaimlerChrysler, Deutsche Bahn AG (German Rail), BP and VIAG Interkom. Software AG is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (MDAX, Security identification number 724264 / SOWGn.F). For additional information, go to http://www.softwareagusa.com.

Software AG and Tamino are trademarks of Software AG. All other product, service or company names mentioned are used for identification purposes only, and may be trademarks or service marks of their respective owners.