AEC Software Releases FastTrack Schedule 9.1, Adds Integration with Mindjet MindManager

Business Wire, Oct 17, 2006

FastTrack Schedule is the first cross-platform project management application to integrate with leading "mind mapping" solution

STERLING, Va. -- AEC Software, a leading developer of business productivity solutions, announced today the release of FastTrack Schedule 9.1, the latest update to the company's flagship project management (PM) software for both the Windows and Mac environments. FastTrack 9.1 adds support for integration with Mindjet[R] MindManager[R], a leading productivity application that provides a highly interactive, visual interface to improve team thinking, planning, and collaboration. PC users of FastTrack Schedule 9 can download a free add-in for integration with MindManager.

The partnership with Mindjet adds functionality that further extends the power of each company's applications. AEC Software's free add-in installs a button within MindManager, which, with a single click, launches FastTrack Schedule and populates a FastTrack schedule with relevant data from MindManager.

"AEC Software has built a solid reputation for delivering a powerful but easy-to-use product to both the PC and Mac communities," said Scott Raskin, Mindjet CEO. "We are proud to call AEC Software our first partner to provide a PC and Mac project management application that integrates with MindManager. The integration will help project managers and project teams improve the management and success of scheduling and tracking initiatives."

The integration between the AEC Software and Mindjet solutions also provides an accelerated but disciplined process to guide nearly any business idea from brainstorm to realization.

"Our collaboration with Mindjet Corporation has created an end-to-end, process-focused pathway for planning and executing on nearly any undertaking," said Dennis Bilowus, President and CEO of AEC Software. "The combination of the two tools can shepherd teams from idea generation straight through resource planning, ongoing management and tracking, and finally to project fulfillment. It's a powerful way to promote both organizational creativity and individual accountability."

In addition to integrating with MindManager on both its PC and Mac versions of FastTrack Schedule, AEC Software also optimized the application for Intel-based Macs and added enhancements for cross-platform image compatibility.

FastTrack Schedule enables users to quickly and simply plan projects, present plans clearly with colorful timelines, track performance precisely, and easily share project information. FastTrack Schedule is easy to use and implement, resulting in high adoption rates and more successful PM initiatives. Advanced project managers who are accustomed to Microsoft Project[R] can use that application with the assurance that project information captured in FastTrack will seamlessly integrate with Project. And because FastTrack Schedule is fully supported on the Mac platform, it can help organizations with both Macs and PCs bridge departments, regardless of operating system.

To learn more about FastTrack Schedule 9.1 and its integration with MindManager, visit www.FastTrackSchedule.com.

Free Trial Versions Available

Trial versions of FastTrack Schedule 9.1 are available online at the AEC Software website: www.aecsoftware.com/downloads/demo/.> Pricing and Availability

For new users, FastTrack Schedule 9.1 is available for an estimated retail price of US $349. Upgrades from previous versions (8.x, 7.x, etc.) of FastTrack Schedule start at US $149. Current FastTrack Schedule 9 users can download a free update at www.FastTrackSchedule.com/update.> About Mindjet

Mindjet Corporation is the leading provider of productivity software for visualizing and managing information, allowing individuals and teams to more effectively think, plan, and collaborate. Used by over 750,000 within the majority of Global 2000 companies, the Mindjet[R] MindManager[R] product line enables users to visually connect and synthesize ideas and information to improve decision making, shorten business planning processes, and harness the intellectual capital in their organizations. With headquarters in California and operations throughout the world, Mindjet is backed by leading international venture capital firms Investor Growth Capital, Inc. and 3i. More information is available by visiting www.mindjet.com or by calling toll-free 1 (877) MINDJET.

About AEC Software

Headquartered in Sterling, VA, AEC Software, Inc. develops and publishes project-focused and business productivity solutions for Windows, Mac and other operating systems. Fortune 500 companies and industry leaders use AEC Software's products to schedule activities, manage project information, and achieve project goals. For more information about AEC Software and its productivity solutions, visit www.aecsoftware.com.