Software AG Extends SOA Further into Mainframe Environments with Release of the webMethods Application Modernization Suite

Business Wire, March 5, 2008

SOA Edition: Lays the foundation for a true SOA by helping customers manage services across their lifecycle for optimal performance and maximum return. This new product bundle includes webMethods ApplinX (service enablement of application screen flows), webMethods EntireX (service enablement of programming logic - see below), the webMethods ESB (service orchestration and runtime deployment), and CentraSite (service governance and lifecycle management). Together, they work to support the creation of high-level business services; provide guidance and infrastructure for governing SOA assets to streamline and simplify reuse; maximize Quality of Service (QoS) and availability through orchestration and run-time policy enforcement, and help to ensure that business systems consistently meet Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

As a key component of the SOA Edition, webMethods EntireX v8.0, being released today, features significant upgrades. New features include out-of-the-box integration with the webMethods ESB, support for large CICS message sizes, enhanced COBOL support, Reliable & Asynchronous Service Calls, and simplified configuration. As a result, developers can use EntireX to quickly and easily encapsulate programming logic into ready-to-use .NET, J2EE or Web services without changes to the underlying source code.

"Many enterprises have traditionally taken a piecemeal or reactive approach to application modernization. However, this is changing with the increased importance of application modernization as a key contributor to business process improvement," said Joe Gentry, senior vice president and CTO for Enterprise Transaction Systems at Software AG. "What's ultimately needed is a more systematic, enterprise strategy for extending the boundaries of SOA and business process management to fully-encompass the mainframe environment. In this context, organizations can eliminate existing silos and create a level playing field in which both new and old applications can interact freely and fully. This is the need that the webMethods Application Modernization Suite targets."

The webMethods Application Modernization Suite is available immediately with pricing available from an authorized Software AG sales representative. Additional information on the webMethods Application Modernization Suite can be found at www.SoftwareAG.com/AppMod.> 1 Gartner, Inc. Press Release: "Gartner EXP Worldwide Survey of 1,500 CIOs Shows 85 Percent of CIOs Expect 'Significant Change' Over Next Three Years", January 23, 2008.

CentraSite is a trademark jointly owned by Fujitsu Limited and Software AG. All other registered trademarks,trademarks or service marks are the property of their respective owners.

Software AG

Software AG's 4,000 global customers achieve measurable business results by modernizing and automating their IT systems and rapidly building new systems to meet growing business demands. The company's industry-leading product portfolio includes best-in-class solutions for managing data, enabling service oriented architecture, and improving business processes. By combining proven technology with industry expertise and best practices, our customers improve and differentiate their businesses - faster. Software AG has more than 38 years of global IT experience and approx. 3,600 employees serving customers in 70 countries. The company is headquartered in Germany and listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (TecDAX, ISIN DE 0003304002 / SOW). Software AG posted total revenues of EU621 million in 2007 (IFRS, unaudited).

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