Borland Releases C++Builder(R) 2006 RAD Environment; C++Builder Now Available to Worldwide Developers as Part of the Multi-Language Borland Developer Studio.

CUPERTINO, Calif. -- Borland Software Corporation (Nasdaq:BORL) today announced general availability of the Borland(R) C++Builder(R) 2006 rapid application development (RAD) environment, part of the Borland Developer Studio (Delphi(R), C++Builder and C#Builder(R)). A multi-language developer environment for Microsoft(R) Windows(R) and .NET applications, Borland Developer Studio is the only integrated development environment (IDE) that includes support for Delphi (both Windows and .NET), C, C++ and C# applications within a single product. This announcement follows the release of Borland's technology preview version of C++Builder, introduced in December, 2005.

C++Builder 2006 adds new productivity and performance-boosting capabilities to Borland Developer Studio, designed to eliminate tedious development tasks so that software teams can quickly and cost-effectively deliver powerful, enterprise-class Windows applications. This release enhances previous versions of C++Builder with the latest RAD features and ALM integrations for mission-critical C and C++ development. The product is designed to simplify coding and deliver a complete environment for GUI, database and web development.

To learn more about the new features in C++Builder, visit http://bdn.borland.com/article/0,1410,33453,00.html. To view a demo or download a trial version of the product visit http://www.borland.com/us/products/cbuilder/index.html.

"Borland remains committed to advancing the Borland Developer Studio, as we've outlined in our existing product roadmap," explained David Intersimone, vice president of developer relations and chief evangelist at Borland. "Borland Developer Studio not only brings together the outstanding quality and capabilities of Delphi, C++ and C# in one comprehensive IDE, but also accelerates application delivery enabling new business value for enterprises worldwide."

Availability

The Borland Developer Studio (Delphi, C++Builder and C#Builder) is available immediately. A free download of the Borland C++Builder 2006 is available for existing Borland Developer Studio customers to upgrade C++ to full production status.

Customer Endorsements

"With Borland Developer Studio, for the first time ever, Delphi and C++Builder are in sync. As a longtime C++ user, I'm most excited about the extensive integration improvements in this release, with Borland putting the 'I' back into IDE. Capabilities for three languages (C++, C# and Delphi), support for two platforms (Win32 and .NET), a customizable GUI, a richly featured editor, and an updated VCL for C++ users now makes C++Builder 2006 the most advanced C++ IDE on the market. Developers who C++ have never used Borland tools will find BDS a pretty amazing environment for targeting the Windows platform! I definitely recommend it!"

--Paul Gustavson, CTO, SimVentions, Inc.

"The National Bank of Ukraine has been using Borland C++Builder -- the power and stable RAD environment -- for over 8 years in various program systems for internal automation at the NBU offices as well as in different areas of the Ukraine banking system. Using Borland C++Builder, which includes complete toolkit, made it possible to significantly accelerate application development, especially user interface components, and increase quality of applications and program code. Since we started to use Borland C++Builder we have made certain of its high efficiency and excellent reliability."

-- Anatoliy S. Savchenko, Member of Board, Head of Informatics Directorate, National Bank of Ukraine

About Borland

Founded in 1983, Borland Software Corporation (Nasdaq:BORL) is the global leader in platform independent solutions for Software Delivery Optimization. The company provides the software and services that align the people, process, and technology required to maximize the business value of software. To learn more about delivering quality software, on time and within budget, visit http://www.borland.com.

Borland, C++Builder, C#Builder, Delphi and all other Borland brand and product names are service marks, trademarks or registered trademarks of Borland Software Corporation in the United States and other countries. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.

Safe Harbor Statement

This release contains "forward-looking statements" as defined under the Federal Securities Laws, including the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and is subject to the safe harbors created by such laws. Forward-looking statements may relate to, but are not limited to, the potential benefits to be derived from the new features of Borland C++Builder as part of Borland Developer Studio. Such forward-looking statements are based on current expectations that involve a number of uncertainties and risks that may cause actual events or results to differ materially. Factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially include, among others, our ability to enhance and continue to have enhanced the quality and scalability of our products, improve the integration and overall functionality of these products as part of our ALM software development platform and evolve our ALM platform toward our vision of SDO; our ability to integrate quality verification metrics, acceptance of our products and services including our enterprise software development platform/solution; our ability to successfully deliver on large transactions; our ability to establish or enhance strategic alliances; rapid technological and business change that can adversely affect the demand for Borland products and services; and general economic factors and capital market conditions. These and other risks may be detailed from time to time in Borland periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, its latest Annual Report on Form 10-K and its latest Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, copies of which may be obtained from www.sec.gov. Borland is under no obligation to (and expressly disclaims any such obligation to) update or alter its forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Information contained on our website is not incorporated by reference in, or made a part of this press release.