ASIX Becomes First Licensed Software AG XML Academy Training Partner in The U.S.; Software AG Further Accelerates the Expansion of XML Market with XML Certification Program.

Business Editors/Hi-Tech Writers

RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 6, 2002

Software AG, Inc., a pioneer in XML technologies, announced today that ASIX, Inc., a leading software development and IT consulting firm, recently became the first company in the U.S. to qualify as a licensed Software AG XML Academy Training Partner.

With training courses now available, ASIX has become certified to conduct Software AG XML Academy courses and to distribute XML Academy branded course materials to its students.

The Software AG XML Academy (XML Academy) was originally created to help technical and business professionals maximize the potential of XML technology within their organizations. This agreement broadens the XML Academy's educational efforts within the US.

Sessions include business courses that provide a clear understanding of the impact XML technologies have on business, standards-based XML courses, as well as courses on Tamino, Software AG's award-winning native XML server. Participants also have the option of becoming certified as an XML Engineer or a Tamino Engineer.

"The XML Academy demonstrates Software AG's continued commitment to promoting the value of XML in the enterprise, and I am confident that this partnership will be instrumental in expanding Software AG's training presence in the US," said John Rehl, Software AG, Inc.'s Senior Vice President of Customer Support. "The XML training certification provides ASIX with the ability to penetrate the market by offering Software AG's globally-renowned XML standards-based courses."

In recent news, IDC, a leading industry analyst firm, ranked Software AG as the clear leader in the global XML market, with 47.5% worldwide market share.

"We are very excited to be partnering with Software AG," added Kurt Luedy, Business Development Manager for ASIX. "XML has emerged as an important technology providing companies with unparalleled business integration benefits. Software AG's courses are a great way to get up to speed on XML and understand how your company can maximize the benefits of XML in its Web infrastructure."

For more information about the Software AG XML Academy courses offered by ASIX, please contact ASIX at 425/635-0709, www.asix.com, or send a request by email to [e-mail].

For more information about the Software AG'XML Academy, please visit www.softwareagusa.com (click on Education), call Software AG Training Services course administration at 800/776-3390, or send an email to [e-mail].

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.

Software AG and/or all Software AG products are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Software AG. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.