MQSoftware Excels in Delivering Focused WebSphere MQ Tools and Services According to META Group's WebSphere MQ METAspectrum Evaluation

Business Wire, Oct 29, 2002

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MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 29, 2002

MQSoftware Ability to Execute on Vision and Excellence

in Services Highlighted in Study

MQSoftware, a leading provider of middleware technology solutions for the IBM WebSphere(R) MQ family of products announced today that it was named a market player in META Group's recently published IBM WebSphere MQ Management Tools METAspectrum(SM) evaluation. META Group is a leading research and consulting firm that focuses on information technology and business transformation strategies.

Companies identified by METAspectrum as leading market players in IBM WebSphere MQSeries market are those vendors possessing global presence, significant installed bases, advanced technology, integration capabilities, robust channels/partners, and the ability to support strategic and enterprise global deployments. Long-term vendor viability is also a factor, as well as the ability to execute against a strong vision.

"The IBM WebSphere MQ management market is a mature one with established players and few entrants," said Corey Ferengul, Vice President of META Group, Service Management Strategies. "While the management of IBM WebSphere MQ is a specialized market, the need for focused solutions that can deploy quickly across a broad range of platforms is critical. MQSoftware is one of the vendors highlighted in the evaluation that received high marks for its specific product and services expertise around WebSphere MQ."

"We are pleased to be evaluated as one of the leading vendors in the IBM WebSphere MQ Management METAspectrum market evaluation," said Bill Cecchi, president and CEO for MQSoftware, Inc. "We are committed to providing our customers with the best solutions that help them efficiently manage their WebSphere MQ systems. As a result of our focus, we are setting the standard for providing best-of-class solutions around the IBM WebSphere MQ products."

MQSoftware received an "Excellent" rating in the area of Execution for its focused product set and services for this market. META Group noted that the vendors with the greatest ability to focus on their specific solution will be the preferred vendors of choice at the WebSphere-specific sites that need focused solutions wrapped around services and training.

In addition, MQSoftware received the highest mark of all the vendors for its services, which recognizes a vendor's ability to deploy and service the applications they market. META Group predicts that this area will be critical, as organizations use these systems to solve complex application integration projects.

METAspectrum simplifies the evaluation process by enabling IT professionals to view critical market success factors and vendor positioning that provides a starting point for making effective technology investments. By using METAspectrum, IT professionals can gauge the relative importance of key market performance characteristics (services, pricing, and execution) and market presence characteristics (vision/strategy, geographic coverage, and industry focus) to make informed decisions about which vendors are capable of meeting their business requirements.

About MQSoftware, Inc.

MQSoftware, founded in 1996 is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and is one of the leading worldwide suppliers of middleware application software, consulting and training solutions that focus on the IBM WebSphere family of products. MQSoftware is one of the fastest growing technology companies in North America based on Deloitte & Touche Technology Fast 500 list, Deloitte & Touche Technology Fast 50 List for both 2002 and 2001. MQSoftware also placed on Inc 500's list and Minnesota Business Journal's Growth 50 list in 2002. MQSoftware's family of solutions includes its Q Pasa! offering that manages and monitors the middleware function. DataFlow Studio is a packaged solution that automates one-to-any application integration. DataSecure, is a powerful data security solution for WebSphere MQ and OS/390 systems. MQSoftware's customers include Blue Cross Blue Shield, Fortis, Deluxe Corporation, eBank, Guardian, Hartford Financial Services Group, Vodafone and Mitsubishi Trading. MQSoftware has regional offices located throughout North America, and international offices and business partners throughout Europe and Asia/Pacific. For more information visit, www.mqsoftware.com.

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