Borland Recognized Internationally For Leadership in Linux and Web Services.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 7, 2002

International Technology Publications Honor Borland(R) Delphi(TM),

Borland(R) Enterprise Server, Borland(R) Kylix(TM),

and Borland(R) CLX(TM), for Outstanding Development Technology

Borland Software Corporation (Nasdaq:BORL) today announced that its Rapid Application Development (RAD) solutions have taken home honors from Web Services Journal in the United States, PC Magazine in Brazil, PC Expert in France, and Information World together with the China Center of Information Industry Development (CCID) in China. In all cases, the readers of distinguished technology publications recognized leadership by Borland in the rapid development and deployment of Linux(R) applications and Web Services. These International awards underscore the growing emphasis on Linux and Web Services in the enterprise and further establish Borland as a technology leader strongly positioned for growth in the markets for Web Services and Linux.

A recent report published by Evans Data Corporation found that Borland(R) Kylix (TM) is the number one Linux IDE. According to IDC, the U.S. Linux market segment was one of the most fortunate sectors during the unprecedented downturn of 2001. Linux unit shipments were up in 2001 compared with 2000, and revenue did not experience a decline. According to the China Center of Information Industry Development (CCID), the Linux market in China valued RMB110 million in 2001, up 83.3% compared to 2000. In the first quarter of 2002, the Linux market in China reached RMB22 million, with an increment of 69.2% compared to that of the same period last year. It shows a bright perspective for Linux development in China.

Borland products have been recognized in the following areas:

Web Services Journal, First Annual Readers' Choice Awards, U.S.A.

-- Best Integrated Services Environment, Borland(R) Delphi(TM) 6, Winner

-- Best Web Services Class Library, Borland(R) CLX(TM), Winner

-- Best Web Services IDE, Borland Delphi 6, Runner-Up

-- Best Web Services Training Tool or Program, "RADical Web

Services for e-Business," Runner-Up

PC World, Award in Technology Innovation, Brazil

-- Award in Technology Innovation, Development Environment Category, Borland Delphi 6, Winner

PC Expert, Technical Excellence Awards, France

-- Award for Technical Excellence, Borland(R) Kylix 2(TM), Winner

Information World with the CCID, Linux Application Excellence Awards, China

-- Best Software Solution for Linux, Borland(R) Enterprise Server, Web Edition, Winner

-- Best Linux Product, Borland(R) Kylix 2(TM), Winner

"The Web Services Journal Readers' Choice Awards highlight the industry leaders in a variety of categories as selected by thousands of readers," said Sean Rhody, editor-in-chief of Web Services Journal. "In its first year, a significant number of Web Services products were nominated, and the participation in the voting process was vigorous throughout the six-month period. This is another indication of the critical importance and future of Web Services."

"It is an honor for Borland to be recognized by the readers of such esteemed publications around the world for our Windows(R) and Linux Rapid Application Development solutions," said Simon Thornhill, vice president and general manager for RAD solutions at Borland. "As Web Services and Linux become more prominent in the enterprise, our customers will continue to count on Borland for technology excellence, with cross-platform development and deployment solutions that help them to move to the future of software development while leveraging their investments in legacy infrastructure."

"The two Linux Application Excellence Awards underscore Borland's leading position and recognition from the industry," said Jenny Liu, general manager of Borland Greater China. "Borland places strong emphasis on China. With China entering into the World Trade Organization, its IT industry is expected to grow exponentially, which will help enable Borland to further gain market share."

Borland builds Web Services support into all of its development and deployment technologies from the cross-platform development environments to its award-winning Borland Enterprise Server. Through rigorous compliance with industry standards and exceptional engineering, Borland provides the foundation for rapidly building e-business solutions with Web Services for the Windows, Linux, and Java(TM) platforms.

About Borland(R) Web Services Initiatives

As a leader in platform independent technologies and a supporter of open standards, Borland continues to build on key Web Services initiatives. In 2001, Borland successfully launched Delphi 6, the first rapid application development (RAD) environment for building Web Services on the Windows operating system; Kylix 2, for rapid development of Web Services and e-business applications on the Linux platform; and the Borland(R) Web Services Kit for Java(TM) for enterprises to create Web Services with Java and the Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE(TM)) using Borland JBuilder(TM). The Borland Enterprise Server provides an integrated deployment environment for WebServices created using Delphi or Kylix. The Borland Enterprise Server runs on all major operating systems: Linux, Windows, Solaris(TM), IBM(R) AIX(R) and HP-UX(R). For more information on how Borland is delivering Web Services and case studies, please visit the Borland Web site, http://www.borland.com/webservices.

About Borland(R) Delphi(TM) 6

Borland Delphi 6 is the first rapid application development (RAD) environment for Windows that supports industry standard Web Services. With Delphi 6, corporate or individual developers can create next generation e-business applications quickly and easily. Major features include BizSnap, WebSnap and DataSnap that enable developers to create applications that simplify business-to-business integration with full support for XML, SOAP, XSL and WSDL. Delphi 6 support for industry standard Web Services enables immediate and ongoing integration with emerging Web Services-based vendor platforms such as .NET and BizTalk(R) from Microsoft, and ONE from Sun Microsystems. For more information about Delphi 6, please visit the Borland Web site, http://www.borland.com/delphi.

About Borland(R) Kylix(TM) 2

Borland Kylix 2 provides rapid e-business development with Web Services for the Linux operating system. Kylix 2 features BizSnap, WebSnap, and DataSnap to allow corporate or individual developers to create Web Services quickly and easily. Combined with Borland Delphi 6, the RAD solution for Windows, Kylix 2 allows developers to use one code base for cross-platform Linux/Windows application development. Kylix 2 also enables immediate and ongoing interaction with Web Services-based vendor platforms including .NET and BizTalk(TM) from Microsoft, and ONE from Sun Microsystems. For more information about Kylix 2, please visit the Borland Web site, http://www.borland.com/kylix.

About Borland(R) CLX(TM)

Borland CLX is the Borland Component Library for Cross-platform development. CLX enables the creation of cross-platform-ready applications that can be re-compiled and run on the Linux platform with Borland Kylix 3 for Linux.

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 Developer Network comprised of millions of developers around the world, 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 800/632-2864.

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