Active Software Provides a Platform for Vantive Enterprise Integrations; Vantive QuickConnect for PeopleSoft Based on ActiveWorks Integration System.

SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 2, 1999--

Active Software(TM), Inc., a leading provider of eBusiness integration software products, today announced that Vantive QuickConnect(TM) for PeopleSoft can be extended to integrate the Vantive Enterprise with other enterprise applications using Active Software's ActiveWorks(TM) Integration System.

Based upon ActiveWorks, Vantive QuickConnect for PeopleSoft is a pre-built integration solution that links the Vantive Enterprise and PeopleSoft Applications, facilitating the rapid integration of applications for organizations engaged in eBusiness. By employing this solution in conjunction with other Active Software products, customers can integrate additional mission-critical applications to Vantive.

"ActiveWorks, which is embedded in QuickConnect, not only automates integration between Vantive and PeopleSoft, but also extends connections to additional enterprise applications through the use of Active Software's broad range of dynamic Adapters," said Chet Kapoor, vice president, Business Development, Active Software, Inc. "Active Software continues to excel at integrating enterprise software applications within and across the extended enterprise, and QuickConnect is a first step for customers using Vantive and PeopleSoft."

"Vantive and Active Software were able to deliver the first out-of-the-box integration between a CRM application and PeopleSoft," said Jamie Schein, vice president at The Vantive Corporation. "ActiveWorks enabled us to quickly deliver a comprehensive and scalable integration platform that enables customers to significantly reduce the implementation and deployment time associated with front-to-back-office integration solutions."

Vantive QuickConnect for PeopleSoft

Vantive QuickConnect for PeopleSoft provides out-of-the-box integration between Vantive's customer relationship management (CRM) solutions and PeopleSoft's enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform, enabling the seamless sharing of customer information between the front office and ERP backbone. With this solution, companies can respond faster to customer inquiries as well as realize improved operational efficiencies, leading to profitable increases in customer satisfaction and sales.

In addition, Vantive is the first and only software vendor certified to integrate to PeopleSoft's new Enterprise Integration Points for CRM, ensuring that joint customers will have faster and easier implementations.

ActiveWorks Integration System

The ActiveWorks Integration System allows customers to seamlessly integrate the packaged, custom, Internet, database and legacy applications that implement their mission-critical business processes across and beyond their enterprise. ActiveWorks supports specific eBusiness integration solutions for major markets, such as ERP, customer service and e-commerce, in addition to providing a solution to the general integration challenge.

Pricing and Availability

Vantive QuickConnect for PeopleSoft can be licensed directly from The Vantive Corporation. The ActiveWorks Integration System can be licensed directly from Active Software or through select system integrators and value added resellers. Product pricing for ActiveWorks starts at $75,000, and will vary with the size and complexity of customer projects.

Active Software Founded in 1995, Active Software is a leading provider of eBusiness integration software products that enable the integration of enterprise software applications within and across the extended enterprise. Active Software has more than 100 customers in industries such as telecommunications, financial services, government, technology, utilities, distribution, manufacturing and transportation. Active Software's headquarters are in Santa Clara, CA. For more information, visit the company Web site at www.activesw.com.

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