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Top Software Development Companies Choose SD 2001 as Forum to Unveil New Products and Services

      Aladdin, Epicentric, InCert Software and ParaSoft Among Those Set
                             To Preview Products

    SAN JOSE, Calif., April 3 /PRNewswire/ -- CMP Media today announced that
more than 100 companies are exhibiting at SD 2001, representing a
cross-section of the most dynamic sectors of today's software development
industry.  SD 2001, the industry's most progressive and comprehensive forum
dedicated to software development, has quickly established itself as the
preeminent conference hub for meaningful knowledge sharing, dialogue,
education and networking.  New to the event is Web Services World, a special
concurrent conference dedicated to the education and discussion of web
services and supporting XML-based technologies and standards.
    SD 2001 and Web Services World take place April 8-12, 2001 at the San Jose
Convention Center.  More than 6,000 attendees are expected for the five-day
event.
    Among the exhibitors announcing and demonstrating cutting-edge
technologies and services are Aladdin, Epicentric, InCert, and ParaSoft.
    "Companies unveil products and make news announcements at Software
Development Expo because it is the meeting place for the software development
sector," said Mike Gottlieb, SD 2001 show director for CMP Media.  "Attendees
and key industry decision-makers will have the opportunity to view cutting
edge technologies, innovative products and valuable new services on display at
SD 2001."
    Exhibitors presenting new products at SD 2001 include:

    -- Aladdin will be demonstrating two new technologies:  Privilege, which
       provides tools for secure licensing and web eShops, and eToken, a
       "smart card" in a USB format that provides for user authentication plus
       PKI encryption for eCommerce and other applications that require
       highly secure communications over the Internet.
    -- Everest Consultants will be announcing its further expansion in the
       California market.  Firms utilizing Everest's services will be able to
       develop software faster and may also be able to do this development
       less expensively.
    -- Epicentric will launch Web Services Marketplace, a global e-business
       center for the purchase, marketing, sales and support of all types of
       Web services.  The Web Services Marketplace offers a one-stop shop for
       locating Web services with across the board functionality including
       ERP, content management, search, news, email, maps and much more to
       power all types of e-business initiatives.
    -- HotDispatch hosts private-label marketplaces that enable technology
       providers to grow their technical communities while decreasing support
       costs.  The company is launching a corporate services program with two
       new products, Corporate Accounts and Corporate OfficeFronts, that allow
       IT directors to give their staffs access to 50,000+ technical experts
       worldwide.
    -- ILOG will unveil a new rapid prototyping tool for building and
       deploying optimization applications, including supply chain planning
       and online loan configuration.  The latest release adds new features
       for web-enabling optimization applications, including features for Java
       developers.
    -- InCert Software will be demonstrating their new TraceBack for Windows,
       a unique solution that helps developers maximize application
       availability by providing advance warning and promoting rapid
       resolution of application faults and failures in production.
    -- NQL will showcase its new Network Query Language.  The product
       offers developers the core functionalities of NQL's powerful scripting
       language, ideally suited for rapid development of bots, intelligent
       agents and content management solutions.
    -- ParaSoft will be previewing Jcontract and Jtest 4.0.  Jcontract enables
       Java developers to incorporate and test Design by Contract (DBC) rules
       in Java applications.  Using Jcontract in conjunction with Jtest
       automates functionality testing by automatically creating test cases
       according to DBC specification.
    -- Patkai is debuting its Rendition product, which enables manufacturers
       to deliver their dynamic sales and marketing applications directly to
       target customers through online sales channels.
    -- ProgramFactory will unveil ApplicationLibrary.  A key component of
       ProgramFactory, this product provides businesses and end users with an
       opportunity to browse, test drive and evaluate both off-the-shelf and
       previously-customized Microsoft Windows(TM) based applications using
       only a Web browser and without having to download any files.
    -- Sesame Technology will announce ExtraView Remote, a wireless service
       automation solution that empowers field personnel with up-to-the-second
       access to ExtraView's centralized trouble ticket database.  Field
       service and engineering teams may remotely view, enter, query and route
       problem reports from any location.  Remote personnel and management may
       access other ExtraView features such as auto-assignment of problems,
       dynamic email notification, and powerful query and reporting
       capabilities.
    -- SoftWIRE Technology will release an updated version of its graphical
       programming package.  SoftWIRE 2.1 simplifies application development.
       SoftWIRE's ease-of-use and intuitive GUI controls enable users to
       quickly create powerful applications without having to write
       code -- saving valuable time and money.
    -- SpeeDEV will be launching a newly developed application.  Called
       speeDEV, this product is the first browser-based collaborative center
       for software development that seamlessly integrates issues,
       requirements and tasks management.
    -- TechExcel will release DevTrack 4.1, the latest version of its premiere
       defect- and project-tracking tool for software development teams.
       DevTrack 4.1 comprehensively tracks and manages all defects, change
       requests, feature enhancements, and all other development issues.
       DevTrack 4.1 also provides powerful workflow and process automation
       features, robust searching and reporting, and comprehensive
       point-and-click customization.
    -- Tradia will be releasing its InstantXML product that transforms
       existing Java, J2EE, and HTML business applications into
       SOAP 1.1 compliant Web Services.  It provides a complete solution for
       publication of Web Services and generation of client-side access
       routines, and offers interoperability with Microsoft .NET.

    A complete list of SD 2001 exhibitors can be viewed at http://www.sdexpo.com.

    About CMP Media
    CMP Media Inc. (http://www.cmpnet.com) is a leading high-tech media company
providing essential information and marketing services to the entire
technology spectrum-the builders, sellers and users of technology worldwide.
Capitalizing on its editorial strength, CMP is uniquely positioned to offer
marketers comprehensive, integrated media solutions tailored to meet their
individual needs.  Its diverse products and services include newspapers,
magazines, Internet products, research, direct marketing services, education
and training, trade shows and conferences, custom publishing, testing and
consulting.

    CONTACT:  Ken Peters or Melanie Wilcox of PAN Communications, Inc.,
978-474-1900, or sdexpo@pancomm.com, for CMP Media; or Colleen Kelly of
CMP Media, 415-947-6163, or cmkelly@cmp.com.


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