Defense Logistics Agency Modernizes and Extends Mainframe App with Micro Focus and IAI; Critical Distribution Standard System to be Web-Enabled

Business Wire, March 27, 2006

ROCKVILLE, Md. -- Micro Focus(R) (LSE:MCRO) and its partner Information Analysis Incorporated (IAI; OTC: IAIC) today announced that the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), part of the U.S. Department of Defense, will be modernizing its critical mainframe-based Distribution Standard System (DSS) using Micro Focus' Leverage and Extend solution for legacy modernization and services provided by IAI. When completed, DSS will be completely web-enabled, allowing for secure Internet access to DSS from over 11,000 users worldwide with increased user productivity associated with a browser-based interface.

DSS is composed of thousands of CICS COBOL transactions running on several large IBM mainframes. The application manages logistics for twenty-six distribution centers around the world.

Using legacy extension technology from Micro Focus, implemented through its partner IAI, DLA will no longer rely on rigid green-screen procedures to distribute, track and process supplies to military units located around the world. The current interface provides limited services with no access from the web for DSS users.

"We are very keen on reusing and extending our legacy business logic in ways that best serve our military and civilian personnel around the world," said Mr. David Griffin, DLA Division Chief and DSS Web Enablement Project Manager. "Web enabling DSS allows us to do this rapidly and with limited risk at lower cost than other options we considered."

"We continue to see an increase in interest from organizations looking to do more with their legacy applications," said Charlie Bunce, senior vice president at IAI. "Working with Micro Focus and their clear solution set makes it very easy for us to provide the right answers to the challenges facing organizations like DLA."

"Once again, our partnership with IAI is paying dividends for a customer seeking to gain additional value from their legacy systems," said Ian Archbell, vice president of product management at Micro Focus. "Helping customers gain immediate benefits through our Leverage and Extend solution, while they plan for the longer term through platform migration with a Lift and Shift(TM) approach, shows that customers are really looking at their legacy as a long term asset."

About DLA

DLA provides supply support, and technical and logistics services to the U.S. military services and several federal civilian agencies. Headquartered at Fort Belvoir, Va., the agency is the one source for nearly every consumable item, whether for combat readiness, emergency preparedness or day-to-day operations. More information about DLA is available at www.dla.mil.

About Information Analysis Incorporated

Information Analysis Incorporated (www.infoa.com), headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, is an information technology services company. The Company is a web solution provider and software conversion specialist, modernizing legacy systems and extending their reach to the Internet world. For more information, visit www.infoa.com.

Micro Focus - Unlocking the Value of Legacy(TM)

Micro Focus is a leading provider of legacy development and deployment software for enterprise platforms. Micro Focus enables organizations to reduce costs and increase agility with minimal risk by reusing their legacy applications with contemporary architectures and Web services. Founded in 1976, Micro Focus is a global company with principal offices in the United Kingdom, United States and Japan. For more information, visit www.microfocus.com.

Micro Focus is a registered trademark and Lift and Shift and Unlocking the Value of Legacy are trademarks of Micro Focus. All other products mentioned in this announcement are trademarks of their respective owners.