Software AG's XML Academy Launches In The U.S.; Pioneer in XML Technology Offers XML Training...

Business Editors/Hi-Tech Writers

RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 30, 2001

Software AG, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Software AG, the largest systems software provider in Europe and a recognized leader in the global software market, announced today the launch of Software AG's

The XML Academy is Software AG's training center for XML, the universal format for e-business on the Internet. The XML Academy's training center includes onsite and electronic courses and certification for all levels, and participants who qualify can become a certified XML engineer.

Created to help technical and business professionals maximize the potential of XML technology within their organization, Software AG's XML Academy offers XML standards courses, Tamino-specific courses and business offerings.

"Software AG is uniquely positioned to offer XML training and certification because of our leadership in XML technology and on the W3C, and our three decades of experience offering training on our own products to our customers," said Gary Voight, president and CEO, Software AG, Inc. "The XML Academy also supports our channel partners, which currently includes more than 130 global partners, providing them with an environment to improve XML skills and product knowledge."

Software AG's pioneering leadership and commitment to XML has been quantified through significant recognition in the marketplace. Software AG's Tamino was ranked as the clear leader in the recently released IDC XML and Virtual Database Management System (DBMS) Market report with 40.5% worldwide market share. IBM, HP and BEA, the largest application server providers, have all recently chosen Tamino as the de facto XML solution for their e-business solutions. In March, Tamino was chosen as the Best Database Product by readers of the XML-Journal.

Technical certification is available for both XML and Tamino. Successful completion of rigorous testing is required to meet the qualification for either of the Certified Engineer programs. Exams for certification are based on World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) and OASIS standards, organizations of which Software AG is an active member.

The U.S. launch of the XML Academy is on the heels of Software AG's worldwide XML Academy openings in such locations as Austria, Denmark, Germany, Netherlands, Singapore, South Korea and the United Kingdom.

Software AG's XML Academy in the United States is based in three locations: Reston, VA, Denver, CO, and San Ramon, CA.

For more information regarding Software AG's XML Academy, visit: www.softwareagusa.com and select Education from the menu or call Software AG Training Service's course administration at 800/776-3390.

About Software AG, Inc.

Based in Reston, VA, Software AG, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Software AG, Europe's largest system software provider and a major global player offering cutting edge technology for data management and electronic business. Since 1998 the company has focused its development activities on XML products for the Internet. With some 3,500 employees and representatives in over 70 countries, Software AG expects revenues to exceed 600 million euros in 2001.

Its distribution and technology partners include market leaders such as IBM, Microsoft and Hewlett-Packard as well as innovative IT solutions providers like Extensibility, Softquad and Sequoia. Software AG's products control the central IT processes of thousands of renowned companies worldwide. Some examples of these are Lufthansa, British Sky Broadcasting, ZDF, Dresdner Bank AG, Swiss Post, DaimlerChrysler, Deutsche Bahn AG (German Rail), BP and VIAG Interkom. Software AG, headquartered in Darmstadt, Germany, is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (MDAX, Security identification number 724264 / SOWGn.F).

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