Art Technology Group releases free developer's version of Dynamo Developer's Kit.

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 11, 1996--Art Technology Group, a leading provider of consumer focused Internet applications and development tools, today announced that the latest version of the Dynamo (TM) Developer's Kit (2.5) will be available to developers at no charge.

This free

developer's version offers Web developers access to all the features and capabilities of Dynamo Developer's Kit and includes a developers license for unlimited usage. Dynamo Developers Kit 2.5, along with the developers license, can be downloaded through ATGs Web site at www.atg.com

The Dynamo Developer's Kit is a powerful Java application framework for Web developers who want to create a new class of consumer-based applications. The Dynamo Developer's Kit provides a complete server-side Java platform, with the full power of Java's multi-threaded, object-oriented, type- and memory-safe programming techniques. It also allows Java server-side applications to seamlessly integrate with client-side components.

"Java is a highly flexible programming language that allows developers to build a variety of applications," said Jeet Singh, President and CEO of ATG. "The Dynamo Developer's Kit provides an easy to use, 100% server-side Java programming environment that enables developers to build high-end applications for the Web. With our developer version of the Dynamo Developer's Kit, developers can evaluate all the benefits of Java with `no risk'."

Using the Dynamo Developer's Kit, developers can rapidly create sophisticated, server-side Web applications that integrate and leverage existing business systems, from knowledge-based navigation to online merchandising, and from customer service to online banking. The Dynamo Developer's Kit is highly scalable across multiple processors and multiple servers. It is designed to meet the highest demands of extensive Internet-wide applications.

The Dynamo Developer's Kit is the foundation of the Dynamo product family. The Dynamo family offers a tightly integrated application system for organizations that want to create personalized, compelling, online commerce solutions. Dynamo Retail Station (TM), Dynamo Ad Station (TM) and Dynamo Profile Station (TM) providing Web application developers with immediate solutions for personalized marketing and selling. These scalable, independent applications can be easily extended to create customized solution with the Java-based Dynamo Developer's Kit.

The free developers version of the Dynamo Developer's Kit can be upgraded to a full deployment license without reinstallation. To obtain a full license, contact license@atg.com

About Art Technology Group

Art Technology Group is a leading provider of consumer-focused Internet applications and development tools. By combining deep technology and creative design skills, ATG has successfully developed industry-scale, highly complex and interactive Internet and Intranet applications for best-of-breed organizations. This direct industry experience allows ATG to provide unparalleled turnkey products that meld commerce, communications and content into an integrated user experience.

Together, ATG's products and services allow mass-market oriented organizations in areas such as retail, entertainment, education, financial services and telecommunications to rapidly and cost-effectively extend their core businesses onto the Internet.

ATG's past and present development clients include: Sony Online Ventures, MCI, Apple Computer, Chiat/Day Advertising, MIT Media Lab, Gemini Consulting, NTT Data, Stream International, Harvard Business School, and MovieFone. Based in Boston, ATG can be reached at 617-859-1212 or at info@atg.com

Dynamo, Dynamo Ad Station, Dynamo Profile Station, and Dynamo Retail Station are trademarks of Art Technology Group. Java is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are property of their respective owners. -0-

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