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New Product Versions, Supported by SilkCentral Quality Optimization Platform, Provide Unified Environment for Optimizing Software Quality throughout the Application Lifecycle Segue Software (NASDAQ-SCM: SEGU), the leader in Software Quality Optimization(TM) (SQO(TM)), today announced the availability of SilkTest(R) 7.5, SilkCentral(TM) Issue Manager 3.3, SilkPerformer(R) 7.1, SilkPerformer Component Test Edition 7.1 and SilkPerformer Lite 7.1. These new product releases provide comprehensive integration with SilkCentral Test Manager 8.0, an integral part of the SilkCentral Quality Optimization Platform. Segue's fully integrated platform enables the release of higher quality software by providing unprecedented visibility into overall project quality and underlying quality processes, such as unit, functional and performance testing activities. Additionally, SilkTest 7.5 includes new functionality to facilitate more comprehensive testing, particularly in .NET and Java(R) development environments. Fully Integrated Testing Environment As the only testing vendor focused solely on software quality throughout the entire application lifecycle, Segue(R) has created a quality optimization platform to fully support the management of end-to-end testing activities. Users no longer need to pull together data from disparate testing environments to create a holistic view of software quality status in order to determine progress against the test plan, quality trends, scope change impact and resource allocation decisions. By integrating SilkTest 7.5, SilkPerformer 7.1 and SilkCentral Issue Manager 3.3 with SilkCentral Test Manager 8.0, Segue provides the infrastructure to define, measure, manage and improve application quality from inception through application deployment. The SilkCentral Test Manager dashboard provides high-level visibility into quality, with the ability to drill down into specific areas such as manual and automated regression and performance testing activities. For example, specific queries can be initiated to view user requirements; requirements test coverage; unit, functional/regression and performance testing plans and progress to date against test plans. Unit, regression and performance tests can also be scheduled to run automatically, anywhere on the network, with no user intervention. By gaining a unified view of the global test environment, management can make more timely and effective decisions regarding overall release readiness. Managers gain early insight into potential issues that could delay a product launch or put a key feature at risk. SilkTest 7.5 Introduces New Functionality SilkTest is an award-winning, functional and regression testing solution, supporting many enterprise technologies such as .NET, Web, Java, client/server and PowerBuilder(R). SilkTest reduces development cycle times dramatically while creating a maintainable, highly reusable test automation framework. Besides more comprehensive integration with SilkCentral Test Manager 8.0, the latest release offers enhanced functionality, including: -- Ability to support the latest .NET(TM) Microsoft(R) WinForms environment, with .NET Framework Version 2 -- Native support for the Infragistics(R) UltraWinGrid(TM) and UltraWinToolbar(TM), allowing for the creation of more comprehensive tests -- Ability to run SilkTest tests from within SilkCentral Test Manager, including bundling required files for testing and deploying those files to a desired test machine -- Improved record and playback against Java Custom Windows, combining improved recording accuracy with the ability to record against Custom Components/Windows -- Explorer View Enhancements, giving users greater flexibility to create, delete and rename folders in the File view "Because of the comprehensive support for .NET Framework Version 2 introduced in SilkTest 7.5, we have been able to take our regression testing to a deeper level," said Michele Swoager, quality assurance manager, Incuity, a California-based provider of manufacturing plant data analysis systems. "Software modules that in the past had to be manually tested are now able to be automated with SilkTest 7.5. We have been able to be so much more productive in our testing efforts and to extend our testing coverage to encompass more of our application." "With the general availability of SilkTest 7.5, SilkPerformer 7.1 and SilkCentral Issue Manager 3.3, Segue has extended the power of the SilkCentral Quality Optimization Platform," said Andre Pino, chief marketing officer, Segue Software. "These product releases, along with SilkCentral Test Manager 8.0, provide organizations a holistic view of overall software quality and the information necessary to optimize quality. Such a view of quality is essential for any organization committed to proactively managing and improving software quality and ultimately returning value to the business. Additionally, the new functionality offered within SilkTest 7.5 for .NET and Java applications allows our customers to extend the testing effort even deeper into these application environments." About Segue Segue Software, Inc. (NASDAQ-SCM: SEGU) is a global expert in delivering solutions to define, measure, manage and improve software quality throughout the entire software application lifecycle. Segue's Software Quality Optimization solutions help companies reduce business risk, ensure the deployment of high quality software and increase return on investment. Leading businesses around the world, including many of the Fortune 500, rely on Segue's innovative Silk family of products to protect their business service levels, competitive edge and brand reputation. Headquartered in Lexington, Mass., with offices across North America and Europe, Segue can be reached at +1-781-402-1000 or www.segue.com. 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