Business Editors/Hi-Tech Writers

RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 29, 2002

Software AG, Inc., a pioneer in XML technologies, announced today that industry veteran JP Morgenthal has joined the company's Professional Services group as Chief Services Architect. Morgenthal is an internationally prominent authority on XML with more than 15 years of experience designing, developing and analyzing software and technology. In his role as Chief Services Architect, Morgenthal will explore and manage the design of complete professional services solutions based on Software AG technology and partner products in existing and emerging industries.

"JP brings added depth in understanding the use of XML for specific vertical market solutions," said Bill Ruh, Senior Vice President of Professional Services, Software AG, Inc. "There are several initiatives already under way to help Software AG continue to provide leadership products and services to these key vertical markets and JP will play a major role in all of these efforts."

Morgenthal is a two-time author and his most recent book is "Enterprise Application Integration with XML and Java" in the Charles Goldfarb XML Series. He is also credited with more than 100 articles published across a variety of leading industry publications and regularly speaks at industry conferences around the world.

Prior to joining Software AG, Inc., Morgenthal was CTO of two highly visible startups in the Northern Virginia area, including Ikimbo and XMLSolutions. Before that, Morgenthal ran his own analyst firm, NC.Focus, where he became the most widely quoted analyst on Java and XML.

About Software AG, Inc.

Based in Reston, Va., Software AG, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Software AG. Founded in 1969, Software AG continues to be Europe's largest and a leading global provider of system software and services enabling enterprise data integration and management. Software AG's products control the central IT processes of thousands of renowned companies worldwide including Delta Airlines, Morgan Stanley, Citibank, Merck, DaimlerChrysler, and Sony. Software AG develops products and solutions that support the XML (eXtensible Markup Language) standard. XML simplifies the exchange of documents and data as well as the integration of cutting-edge Web applications into traditional IT architectures. According to IDC, Software AG is the worldwide leader in the XML database and server market thanks to its Tamino XML Server. Software AG's B2B solutions offering focuses on XML-based integration (e.g. Web services) and enterprise content management systems. Software AG's portfolio of 300-plus distribution and technology partners includes IBM, Sun, Microsoft and Hewlett-Packard and solutions vendors like BEA and Stellent. In 2001, the corporation achieved 589 million euros in total revenue. Software AG has offices in over 70 countries and currently employs a staff of 3,200. Software AG is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (MDAX, security id number 724264/SOWGn.F). For additional information go to: www.softwareagusa.com.

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