Automate:2000(R) Services Are Geared To Manufacturing Specifications

    BILLERICA, Mass., Sept. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Peritus Software Services, Inc.
(Nasdaq: PTUS) and Mascon, Inc. announced today that they have entered into a
license agreement to allow Mascon to use Peritus' Automate:2000 service
technologies.  The agreement adds the power of the AutoEnhancer/2000(TM) tools
to Mascon's portfolio of services including project management, systems
integration and Year 2000 conversion expertise.  Peritus and Mascon share the
vision that clients can gain a competitive advantage while establishing
century compliance.
    "Our customers need the best Year 2000 solutions and Mascon is determined
to service their needs by combining the Peritus' automated code correction
technologies with Mascon's AIMS (Advanced Integrated Manufacturing Software)
technologies," said Dr. Nandu N. Thondavadi, President and CEO for Mascon.
"As a technology leader in the area of mass change, Peritus' expertise in
automated COBOL code renovation will enhance Mascon's Year 2000 services.
Mascon will leverage the Peritus automation technology and mass change
reputation to position ourselves to supply Year 2000 services to companies
with complex manufacturing systems," he added.
    The Automate:2000 service combines Peritus' proprietary mass change
technologies and methodology with Peritus' expertise and experience in
software maintenance.  In offering a license for the Automate:2000 service
components, Peritus offers licensees a high-quality automated approach to
identification and correction of date-sensitive code.
    "Peritus is pleased to add Mascon to our Powered by Peritus partner
program," said Doug Catalano, President and COO of Peritus.  "Mascon's
experience with the manufacturing sector will enable us to expand the
Automate:2000 services to a new market segment.  Mascon has the global
experience and resources to service the specialized needs of manufacturing
companies.  Companies with manufacturing functions have more systems concerns
like EDI, JIT, and unique part numbers.  It is important for these multi-
national corporations to retain or expand their market share while solving the
Year 2000 problem.  The Mascon and Peritus Alliance will make that possible."
    Mascon (Management and Systems Consulting) is a global Information
Technology company with offices in India and USA.  Mascon, founded in 1982 is
a leading developer of ERP/MRPII products (AIMS - Advanced Integrated
Manufacturing Software) in Oracle, SQLBase, SQL Server, SyBase and Ingress and
serves the manufacturing sector worldwide.  Mascon's projects division, with
over 250 professionals worldwide, provides innovative solutions in the
following areas:
    -- Year 2000 solutions
    -- Legacy systems maintenance
    -- Platform migration
    -- Business process reengineering
    -- Turn key projects
    -- Offshore software development services
    Mascon is headed by Dr. Nandu N. Thondavadi, Ph.D. who is also a Professor
at the Northwestern University's Kellogg Graduate School of Management. Prof.
Thondavadi served in executive positions in companies such as EDS/GM, Square
D/Group Schneider and Coleman before joining academia. To learn more about
Mascon, visit its web site, http://www.masconit.com.
    Peritus provides software products and services that enable organizations
to improve the effectiveness of evolving information technology systems.  The
company combines state-of-the-art concepts and scientific principles from
multiple disciplines including team-based organization, workflow management,
and formal mathematical techniques into a dynamic, leading-edge approach to
software evolution.  Peritus outsourcing services employ the Peritus Approach
in providing organizations with enhanced productivity, responsiveness, and
quality in systems and applications software maintenance functions.  Peritus'
technology licensing programs provides end users, consultants, systems
integrators and distributors with access to Peritus' unique technology,
including the Automate:2000 service technology, one of the industry's
leading Year 2000 renovation solutions. For more information, please visit the
Peritus Web site, http://www.peritus.com, or call 1-800-598-7787.
    NOTE: Peritus is a registered trademark, Automate:2000 is a registered
servicemark, and AutoEnhancer/2000 is a trademark of Peritus Software
Services, Inc.

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