Borland Delivers New Platform for Hosted Software Development; TeamSource DSP Enables Distributed Teams to Securely Develop Across the Firewall.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 28, 2001

Borland Software Corporation (Nasdaq:BORL) today announced the immediate availability of Borland(R) TeamSource(TM) DSP (Development Services Platform), a new hosted service that enables software development across the firewall. Easy to implement and administer, TeamSource DSP speeds application development by bridging teams distributed across function, locations and companies. Initial services include secure source code management and integrated business messaging for use by distributed teams of all sizes.

"By 2005, we believe 80 percent of all new software projects will make use of hosted development services," said Theresa Lanowitz, research analyst, Gartner, Inc. "As development continues to increase across geographic, functional and corporate boundaries, hosted development services become increasingly attractive because they offer massive potential cost savings as well as allow organizations to focus exclusively on creating next-generation products."

Designed for a New Style of Work

Once a predicament of global enterprises, distributed development is now increasingly important to the success of businesses. Companies require sophisticated infrastructure that can assure access to secure project repositories regardless of time and location, while keeping teams synchronized, collaborating efficiently and helping managers be more responsive. By leveraging the Internet as a platform, TeamSource DSP meets the demands of this new style of work.

Key Features and Benefits

TeamSource DSP leverages Java(TM) 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE(TM)), emerging Web Services standards, and secure HTTP to provide a best-in-class hosted development solution. For access to services, customers can use the applications provided by TeamSource DSP as well as plug-ins to work with popular development environments.

TeamSource(TM) Core Service -- provides access to a robust infrastructure that is easy to implement and administer. The development platform includes APIs for platform integration, network bandwidth, around-the-clock security, operations support, and management. A dedicated staff performs security monitoring and patching, intrusion detection, firewall and router access control maintenance 24/7.

TeamSource(TM) Code Service -- offers essential features for software configuration management -- storage, versioning, and file sharing -- on an Internet-ready platform. Built on open-source standards, users retain control of data without proprietary lock-in. Additionally, a uniform permissioning model across services increases control and eases administration.

TeamSource(TM) Collab Service -- provides a structured, secure and persistent environment for distributed teams to collaborate in real-time. Among the first to incorporate the benefits of embedding real-time electronic messaging into the collaborative development process, Borland has evolved instant messaging into business messaging - an important new communications channel for development organizations. With TeamSource Collab Service, communications are archived and logged, which allows users to audit and search for data.

"Companies are faced with the challenge of developing and deploying projects in conjunction with partners, customers and employees across multiple locations," said Patrick Kerpan, vice president and general manager of development services platform solutions for Borland. "TeamSource DSP creates new opportunities for software development by facilitating a new style of working that allows companies to leverage the Internet as a platform."

TeamSource DSP is available as a hosted or self-hosted collaborative development environment. By selecting the hosted version of TeamSource DSP, hosted in state-of-the-art Internet data centers, development teams can be fully operational in hours and freed from the upfront costs, administrative management, and infrastructure expenses associated with in-house infrastructures. For larger organizations that choose to operate their own development infrastructure, a self-hosting version is also available.

Pricing and Availability

TeamSource DSP is currently available in both hosted and self-hosted versions. For a limited time, Borland will offer the TeamSource DSP "Starter Pack," including a three month subscription for up to 20 users and training at a 40 percent discount off of the regular subscription price. For more information about TeamSource DSP, call 1-800-632-2864 or visit http://www.borland.com/teamsource/.

About Borland(R) TeamSource(TM) DSP

Borland(R) TeamSource(TM) DSP (Development Services Platform) is a secure, hosted service for projects that take place across the firewall. Easy to implement and administer, TeamSource DSP speeds application development by bridging teams distributed across functions, locations, and companies. Up and running in hours, it gives teams of any size round-the-clock access to state-of-the-art development infrastructure designed to shorten product cycle times and improve overall quality. With built-in security features, including a dedicated security staff that manages the entire development infrastructure 24/7, TeamSource DSP is a best-in-class development solution in terms of speed, ease of use, cost, and security.

About Borland

Borland Software Corporation is a leading provider of technology used to develop, deploy and integrate software applications. Delivering best-in-class technology solutions dedicated to interoperability, Borland allows enterprises of all sizes to move into Web based computing while leveraging legacy systems. From the Fortune 1000 to the Borland Nation consisting of millions of developers, Borland provides customers the freedom to develop applications, deploy them anywhere, and integrate and manage them across the enterprise. Borland solutions enable organizations to increase productivity and deliver higher performance projects faster and on budget, while lowering total cost of ownership.

Founded in 1983, Borland is headquartered in Scotts Valley, California with operations worldwide. To learn more, visit Borland at http://www.borland.com, the community site at http://community.borland.com, or call Borland at [phone].

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