Comprehensive Process Offering Provides End-to-End Solution for Developing
                                   Software

    SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Rational(R) Software
Corporation (Nasdaq: RATL) today announced a new version of the Rational
Objectory Process, a configurable framework for software development that
merges the best practices of implementing the Unified Modeling Language (UML)
standard with proven solutions for object-oriented and component-based
development. The Rational Objectory Process leverages the knowledge and
expertise of industry leaders to deliver a complete software lifecycle process
designed to help organizations streamline their software-development
activities to deliver high quality applications on time and within budget.
    The Rational Objectory Process describes how to create a stable and robust
software architecture and a powerful application design using component-based
development techniques and a controlled iterative process. It walks developers
through each of the key aspects of the software development lifecycle,
including requirements capture, analysis and design, implementation, and
testing.
    The Rational Objectory Process applies a use case-driven approach that
ensures business requirements are captured and agreed upon among key
stakeholders and that these requirements are properly implemented and tested.
    "Customers can pick and choose from elements of the Rational Objectory
Process to devise a complete software process that is right for their
organization, development team, and business requirements," said Dean
Leffingwell, vice president at Rational. "The Rational Objectory Process helps
customers focus on software architecture and controlled iterative development.
This fosters large-scale, economically-meaningful reuse helps organizations
develop software sooner and with lower risk than is otherwise possible."
    The Rational Objectory Process serves as an online mentor, providing
helpful software development guidelines in real time, when developers need
them most. It assists teams of developers in defining and managing development
activities, provides document templates, guides developers through the
conclusion of a development project, and helps them review the results.

    Pricing and Availability
    Rational Objectory Process version 4.1 is currently shipping for
$695 (U.S. price).

    About Rational Software Corporation
    Rational Software Corporation develops, markets, and supports a
comprehensive solution that automates the component-based development of
software. Rational's solution includes an integrated family of products that
automate development and quality assurance throughout the software lifecycle,
a software process that can be configured to the specific needs of customers,
and a range of consulting and support services. For more information on
Rational's products and services, visit Rational's Web site at
http://www.rational.com.
    NOTE:  The word "Rational" and Rational's products are trademarks of
Rational Software Corporation. References to other companies and their
products use trademarks owned by the respective companies and are for
reference purposes only.

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