TSSW News - WinCheckit Receives Top Rating
TouchStone Software Corp. Receives Top Rating by Maximum PC Magazine
WinCheckIt 6.5 Acknowledged as Top General System Utilities Application
NORTH ANDOVER, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 15, 2000--TouchStone Software Corp. (OTC BB: TSSW), a developer of innovative utility software, Thursday announced through its subsidiary eSupport.com, that Maximum PC magazine has given the WinCheckIt(R) 6.5 application a near perfect rating of nine on a maximum scale of 10, surpassing its leading competitors as the top rated general system utilities software program.
"Once more TouchStone Software has developed a dynamic proprietary software application that has significantly improved our user's PC experience," said Pierre Narath, chief executive officer and president of TouchStone Software.
"We are pleased with this recent acknowledgment by Maximum PC magazine, as it underscores the technology sector's continuing recognition of TouchStone's technical achievements and persistent dedication to delivering the highest quality software solutions and services possible.
"We work year round to place our users on the cutting edge of software technology with TouchStone's robust and cost-efficient applications, and this commitment enables the company to attract and retain its customers."
WinCheckIt 6.5, released in December of 1999, is an award-winning program which enables users to uncover potential problems, check performance and assess system reliability, and features Windows NT support as well as Command AntiVirus software from Command Software Systems, Inc.
WinCheckIt 6.5 offers the strongest hardware diagnostic tests available for Windows 95/98 and is based on the same award-winning technology that powered the CheckIT98 Diagnostic Suite.
Written for the home PC user, Maximum PC magazine includes informative news about the latest hardware and software, in-depth articles about the home PC market, interviews with industry leaders, and previews of upcoming technology releases. For more information about Maximum PC magazine visit its Web site at www.maximumpc.com.
About Touchstone Software Corp.
In keeping with the company's two-pronged business focus, TouchStone Software, through its subsidiary eSupport.com, is a leading developer of innovative software designed to help people use complex technologies.
The company's products, which include WinCheckIt 6.5, CheckIt NetOptimizer, CardWare and FastMove!2000, are distributed worldwide through the retail, VAR, distributor, direct and OEM sales channels.
Through strategic minority interests, TouchStone also manages a portfolio comprised of well-managed, late stage technology companies with market presence in e-commerce, content and community and enabling technologies. TouchStone's targeted strategic focus on unique and successful business models creates both short-term growth potential for investors and long-term value for shareholders.
TouchStone's corporate headquarters are located at 1538 Turnpike Street, North Andover, Mass. 01845 with a branch office in Europe located at Sonnenstrasse 26B, 85622 Feldkirchen, Germany. Additional information about TouchStone Software is available at www.touchstonesoftware.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors including the ability of the company to successfully commercialize its new technologies as well as risk factors set forth under "Factors Affecting Future Operating Results" in the company's annual report on Form 10-K and such other risks detailed from time to time in the company's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly release the result of any revisions to these forward-looking statements, which may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
Note to Editors: WinCheckIt is a registered trademark of TouchStone Software Corp.
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Contact:
TouchStone Software Corp., North Andover
Rich West, 978/686-6468
E-mail: rich_west@unicore.com
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Shannon T. Squyres (media/investor relations),
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