Segue Hires Software Testing Market Veteran to Lead Sales

Business Wire, Oct 20, 2005

LEXINGTON, Mass. -- John T. Sullivan Appointed as Senior Vice President, Worldwide Sales

Segue Software, Inc. (NASDAQ-CM: SEGU), a leader in Software Quality Optimization(TM) (SQO(TM)), today announced that John T. Sullivan has joined the company as Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales, effective October 17, 2005.

"John's significant and applicable experience in software testing sales brings a new level of intensity and focus to our organization," said Joseph Krivickas, president and chief executive officer. "It's a privilege to bring in a sales chief who already has a proven track record at accomplishing significant sales growth in our own market segment. John brings invaluable experience to Segue because he knows our market, he knows our competitors and he knows where Segue is best suited to win. We are fortunate to be able to benefit from his past successes."

Mr. Sullivan, 42, brings more than 20 years of sales leadership with start-up, as well as established, software companies. Most notable was his term at Empirix Inc., a recognized name in the software testing market. There, as VP of Sales, Mr. Sullivan led the sales organization from its start-up stage as RSW Software, a Teradyne (NYSE: TER) company, through the acquisition that formed Empirix. He stayed with RSW Software and Empirix as VP of Sales for over five years during which significant revenue growth occurred. Most recently, Mr. Sullivan served as Vice President of Sales for Pedestal Software, and continued in that role for Altiris, Inc. (NASDAQ-NM: ATRS) after its acquisition of Pedestal in March 2005. Mr. Sullivan holds a BA degree in Finance from Providence College.

About Segue Software

Segue Software, Inc. (NASDAQ-CM: SEGU) is a global expert in delivering solutions to define, measure, manage and improve software quality throughout the entire software application lifecycle. Segue's Software Quality Optimization(TM) (SQO(TM)) solutions help companies reduce business risk, ensure the deployment of high quality software and increase return on investment. Leading businesses around the world, including many of the Fortune 500, rely on Segue's innovative Silk family of products to protect their business service levels, competitive edge and brand reputation. Headquartered in Lexington, Mass., with offices across North America and Europe, Segue can be reached at 1-781-402-1000 or www.segue.com.

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