Applix TM1 Certified on Windows Server 2003; Certification Streamlines Application Development Initiatives with Microsoft software.

WESTBOROUGH, Mass. -- Builds on Applix's Support for Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Reporting Services and Unparalleled Integration with Microsoft Excel 

Applix, Inc. (Nasdaq: APLX), a global provider of Business Intelligence (BI) and Business Performance Management (BPM) software solutions, today announced Applix's flagship planning platform TM1 has been certified on Windows Server 2003 Standard and Enterprise editions. The independent certification tests were conducted by VeriTest, the testing division of Lionbridge (Nasdaq: LIOX).

As part of the requirement for receiving Windows certifications, TM1 satisfied stringent reliability requirements to guarantee the highest performance possible on Windows Server 2003. TM1 is one of the few leading planning and analytics solutions to have completed this certification. To view the full certification report, visit www.veritest.com/go.asp?applix.

"Most business intelligence and business performance management initiatives are led by financial executives and business managers," said David Menninger, vice president, worldwide marketing, Applix, Inc. "As such, they have an overwhelming preference for working on Microsoft platforms and with Microsoft applications on the front end. Applix has invested significant resources into TM1's interoperability, support and certification for Microsoft's platforms and applications to satisfy the direct needs of our existing and future customer base, and continues its commitment to providing a proven platform for planning and analytics."

"Windows Server 2003 certification assures Applix customers optimum system performance for business intelligence and business performance management applications," said Katrina Teague, VP, marketing and solutions, VeriTest. "This certification demonstrates Applix's commitment to a secure, manageable and reliable solution."

Today's announcement is the first in a series of initiatives for Applix's TM1 to be certified on industry leading platforms and technologies.

This effort follows other recent announcements related to Microsoft platforms and applications. In May, Applix announced a full integration for Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Reporting Services, allowing customers to use MS Reporting Services to author, generate and disseminate large-volume, scheduled and on-demand reports from TM1-based applications.

Previously, Applix developed TM1 Web, the only read/write tool for publishing Microsoft Excel spreadsheets to the Web. This tool enables customers to share and work with real-time data over the Web - a solution that is particularly useful for companies with geographically dispersed offices.

TM1 is a proven, multidimensional planning and analytics platform for powering strategic analysis of financial, transactional, operational and other business data. TM1 has been named as a leader in the tools category of the BPM Partners' annual "Beyond the Hype" Webcast and the BPM Buyer's Guide in Business Finance Magazine (http://www.bpmpartners.com/events_webinars.shtml), and scored the highest rating in goal achievement and performance in The OLAP 3 Survey (www.survey.com/olap) by independent analyst Nigel Pendse.

About Applix

Applix (NASDAQ: APLX) is a global provider of Business Intelligence and Business Performance Management solutions. These solutions, based on Applix's TM1 planning and analytics platform, enable the continuous planning, management and monitoring of performance across the financial and operational functions within the enterprise. Applix is a founder of the BPM Standards Group (www.bpmstandards.org), and has been recognized by numerous industry analyst groups for its technical leadership and vision in the marketplace.

More than 1,700 customers worldwide use TM1 for its tight integration with Excel, real-time response, adaptability, and low total cost of ownership. Delivered by Applix and by a global network of partners, TM1-based solutions help customers manage their business performance and respond to the marketplace in real time. Headquartered in Westborough, MA, Applix maintains offices in four countries in Europe, North America and the Pacific Rim. For more information about Applix, please visit www.applix.com.

This news release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements in this document are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements concerning future plans or results are only estimates and actual results could differ materially from expectations. Certain factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include without limitation, competitive pressures, changes in customer demands, adverse economic conditions, loss of key personnel, litigation, potential fluctuations in quarterly results, lengthy sales cycles, market acceptance of new or enhanced products and services, factors affecting spending by customers and other risks, uncertainties and factors including those described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003 under the heading "Risk Factors" and its most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q under the heading "Factors That May Affect Future Results." The forward-looking statements provided by the Company in this press release represent the Company's views as of the date of this release. The Company anticipates that subsequent events and developments may cause the Company's views to change. However, while the Company may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, the Company specifically disclaims any obligation to do so, and these forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing the Company's views as of any date subsequent to the date of this release.

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