To: Bill Harmond who wrote (100285 ) 4/12/2000 9:24:00 PM From: Glenn D. Rudolph Respond to of 164684
PSW Technologies and Vignette First to Demonstrate New eBusiness Application Capability 04/12 11:16A (BW) Story 1409 (PSWT, VIGN) AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 12, 2000--PSW Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:PSWT), today announced that is has been chosen by Vignette Corporation (Nasdaq:VIGN) to develop an application that demonstrates the power of combining Vignette, with its recently announced breakthrough V/5 eBusiness application platform, and Microsoft products to build e-business solutions. PSW has developed a comprehensive e-commerce application written entirely in Microsoft's Active Server Pages (ASP) that utilizes the new Vignette V/5 eBusiness platform COM interfaces for content management, lifecycle personalization, and cache management. In keeping with PSW's early-to-market, build and deploy business model, this solution is the first and only working application of its kind. The application demonstrates ASP applications running under the Vignette environment. This application demonstrates how companies can leverage their existing ASP development skills and applications to capitalize on the power of the Vignette V/5 eBusiness application platform. For the first time, ASP templates can directly access Vignette's industry leading lifecycle personalization, content management, and page caching services through COM interfaces. The result is a high performing, manageable site that delivers a more powerful user experience. "PSW has a proven track record in helping to maximize and integrate products that provide high quality e-business solutions to our customers," said Bill Daniel, Senior Vice President, Products, Vignette Corporation. "The development of this new application is another demonstration how both companies provide leadership and value to customers in the e-business market." "Vignette is a strategic partner and we are pleased that they chose us to further expand the Vignette economy. Together, we are first-to-market with an application that fully illustrates the combined power of Microsoft and Vignette products. As a result, we are in a position to provide companies with the critical insights they need to be the first to realize these benefits," said Timothy D. Webb, President and CEO of PSW Technologies. "This ground-breaking application sets a new standard e-business solutions." About PSW Technologies, Inc. PSW Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:PSWT) is an e-business services firm committed to transforming business through the creative application of new technologies. PSW builds and deploys broadband e-business solutions. PSW gains early in-depth knowledge of technology products by assisting leading information technology vendors in their product development. PSW then leverages this deep technical expertise when engaged in the enterprise-wide deployment of e-business solutions. PSW is a national consulting firm headquartered in Austin, Texas. More information about PSW is available on the Web at www.psw.com. About Vignette Corporation Vignette Corporation (Nasdaq:VIGN) is the leading supplier of eBusiness applications for building online businesses. Vignette's products enable Internet businesses to create and extend relationships with prospects and customers and ease high-volume transaction exchanges with suppliers and partners, all of which enhances customer satisfaction. Vignette powers more than 500 of the leading dot.com and Fortune 500 eBusinesses, including AT&T, BMW, CBS Broadcasting, CNET, Daimler/Chrysler, Simon & Schuster, Sprint, Tandy Corporation, and United Airlines. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Vignette Corporation has offices located throughout Europe, Asia, and in Australia and can be found on the Web at vignette.com . CONTACT: PSW Technologies, Inc. Caroline L. Langley, 512/342-3314 clangley@psw.com or Vignette Mike Bermanm, 512/306-4910 mberman@vignette.com 11:01 EDT APRIL 12, 2000