UC4's Job Scheduling Software Receives SAP NetWeaver Certification

Business Wire, Oct 18, 2004

NEW YORK -- UC4 Software, the global technology leader in data center automation and job scheduling solutions, announced today that it has received official certification for all SAP NetWeaver products, continuing its expansion of its job scheduling solution, UC4:global, into the SAP environment.

UC4:global seamlessly integrates with NetWeaver to create a comprehensive solution for managing time- and task-dependent IT processes.

"With this certification, we continue to deliver application and platform integration in the global enterprise," said Mark Loehr, COO for UC4 Software. "This is the next step in our continued integration efforts with all the tools from SAP including the entire mySAP Business Suite."

When partnered with SAP NetWeaver, UC4:global provides integration at numerous levels: application, process, information and people.

At the application and process levels, UC4:global supports NetWeaver's architectural goal for database and platform independence with the ability to integrate tasks across all platforms and applications including J2EE, the technology base for job scheduling Web services. By managing IT processes enterprise-wide, UC4:global delivers information to NetWeaver, where it can be used for business process modeling via the SAP Solution manager.

"As a comprehensive technology platform, SAP NetWeaver offers the technical foundation for all SAP solutions. The UC4:global job scheduling software is specifically designed to support all levels of the SAP NetWeaver architecture," said Vincent Stueger, senior vice president, product marketing and development, UC4. "Via the SAP Portal, end users can start and manage processes using an intuitive, browser-based interface, ensuring the reliable operation of business critical processes, such as timely invoicing."

Currently, more than 300 leading companies world wide use UC4:global to automate their SAP systems.

"Since its first release, UC4:global has been designed to support SAP components. The cooperation between SAP and UC4 Software has intensified over the years and has become a rewarding endeavor for both companies," Stueger explained. "With this latest certification, our customers will see the 'Powered by SAP NetWeaver' logo and be confident in our job scheduling systems."

About UC4:global

UC4:global is one of the world's leading solutions for event-driven job scheduling, offering centralized control and monitoring of all business processes, systems and platforms across the enterprise. UC4:global is SAP(R) certified for the automation of IT processes in all SAP solutions. The software also supports comprehensive process management across a range of other business solutions such as PeopleSoft, Oracle and Siebel, as well as all operating systems, including Windows, Linux, Unix, OpenVMS, hp NonStop Kernel, OS/400, mpe/ix, z/OS, BS2000/OSD and GCOS 8.

About UC4 Software

UC4 Software is the technology leader in event-driven job scheduling. Launched in 1985, the company is recognized today as one of the job scheduling industry's top four vendors. Its flagship product, UC4:global, is installed at more than 600 leading companies worldwide, including Mattel, Air Products, Cadbury Schweppes, Columbia University, T-Systems, Robert Bosch and the Mayo Foundation. The company has offices in Europe, the U.S. and Australia, and is supported by a network of partners in more than 30 countries around the world. For more information, visit www.uc4.com.