Borland Speeds Development of Web Services and Wireless Applications With New Java Technologies.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 12, 2002

New Versions of Borland(R) Web Services Kit for Java(TM) and

JBuilder(TM) MobileSet Extend Application Development

To New Platforms and Devices

Borland Software Corporation (Nasdaq:BORL) today announced the availability of Borland(R) Web Services Kit for Java(TM) and Borland(R) JBuilder(TM) MobileSet 3 for integration into the recently-released Borland(R) JBuilder 7, the market leading Java development environment. Borland's new development technologies boost developer productivity by enabling developers to create and integrate Web Services and deliver high quality applications for mobile and wireless platforms all from one central development environment. To support innovation through the emerging wireless and Web Services markets, Borland offers these new technologies as free downloads from the Borland Web site, at http://www.borland.com/products/downloads.

"The latest Web Services Kit for Java and JBuilder MobileSet underscore Borland's commitment to provide developers with the most current standards-based development environments at the earliest possible moment," said Tony de la Lama, vice president and general manager of Java solutions for Borland. "By integrating these new products into JBuilder 7, Borland allows developers to capitalize on the power of Web Services and create complex applications for wireless devices faster and at a lower cost."

Designed for integration with Borland JBuilder 7, the market leading Java development environment, Borland Web Services Kit for Java simplifies the development of Web Services based on SOAP, WSDL, UDDI, and WS-Inspection. The latest version of the Web Services Kit for Java has been updated to adhere to the current version of the continually evolving standards and technology developments of both Java and Web Services. The Web Services Kit for Java reduces time and complexity of developing and deploying Web Services.

JBuilder MobileSet 3 is a Java 2 Platform, Mobile Edition (J2ME(TM))-compliant environment that supports software development in devices enabled for Java. MobileSet 3 keeps developers current with the latest J2ME standards, including the recently released J2ME Wireless Toolkit 1.0.4 from Sun Microsystems(R). In addition to devices supported by Nokia and Siemens, MobileSet 3 adds direct support for the Sprint PCS(R) Wireless Toolkit(TM).

Pricing and Availability

Borland Web Services Kit for Java is available immediately and MobileSet 3 will be released later this month. Free downloads can be accessed through the Borland Web site at http://www.borland.com/products/downloads. Both can be used with JBuilder 7 Personal, but require purchase of JBuilder 7 Enterprise or JBuilder 7 SE for commercial application development.

Expanded Borland Development Solution for Java

Borland(R) JBuilder(TM) MobileSet 3

JBuilder MobileSet 3 is a J2ME platform compliant environment, fully integrated with Borland JBuilder, to support software development in Java-enabled devices. JBuilder MobileSet is an add-on to JBuilder, the market leading Java development environment, that supports the development of J2ME applications compliant with Connected Limited Device Configuration (CLDC) and the Mobile Information Device Profile (MIDP) targeted at mobile phones and PDAs. Together, JBuilder and JBuilder MobileSet include visual design tools for creating mobile applications, device emulation and debugging, as well as all of the standard features offered with JBuilder.

Borland(R) Web Services Kit for Java(TM)

Borland(R) Web Services Kit for Java(TM) The Borland Web Services Kit for Java allows enterprises to create and deploy Web Services with the Java and the J2EE platform using Borland JBuilder. The Borland Web Services Kit for Java, available as a plug-in for JBuilder, is a collection of application programming interfaces (APIs), architectures, and additional standards developed by the Java community.

About Borland(R) JBuilder(TM) 7

Borland JBuilder is the leading cross-platform environment for building industrial-strength enterprise Java applications. JBuilder 7 adheres to the latest Java standards and shortens the development cycle. Enterprise JavaBeans(TM) (EJB(TM)), Web, XML, and database application development are simplified with JBuilder's two-way visual designers and rapid deployment to more J2EE(TM) platform application servers than any other Java development environment. JBuilder 7 combines UML(TM) code visualization, unit testing, and support for multiple platforms and version control systems with improved refactoring to enhance developer productivity. With toolbar access to Optimizeit(TM)Suite and TeamSource(TM)DSP, JBuilder 7 seamlessly connects key aspects of application development lifecycle to the development environment. JBuilder 7 includes Web Services capabilities and compliance with current mobile application standards. Customized tasks and build processes can easily integrate with centralized Apache(TM) Ant-based build processes. JBuilder 7 is available in three versions: Enterprise, the newly available SE, and Personal. For more information, visit http://www.borland.com/jbuilder.

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 [phone].

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