Borland Unveils Product Strategy for Microsoft .NET Platform; Announces Delphi and C++Builder Support for Microsoft .NET Platform.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

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

Borland Software Corporation (Nasdaq:BORL) today announced its support for the Microsoft(R) .NET(TM) platform. The Borland strategy for the Microsoft .NET platform features award-winning application development environments such as Borland(R) Delphi(TM) and Borland(R) C++Builder(TM) that support the capabilities of the Microsoft .NET Framework, including ASP.NET and application interoperability through XML Web Services. Borland plans to release development products that support the .NET platform optimized on Intel(R) Architecture during the second half of 2002. For more information on Borland product support of the Microsoft .NET platform, please visit the Borland Web site, http://www.borland.com/net/.

"Borland believes that the .NET platform will rapidly succeed as organizations experience the benefits of this robust platform for Web Services," said Simon Thornhill, vice president and general manager of rapid application development solutions at Borland. "Borland's full support of the .NET platform provides developers a fast and productive path for leveraging existing skills and IT investments to gain the many benefits of .NET. Our customers can be assured that Borland is committed to providing the support developers need to take advantage of the rich functionality, code safety, and Web Services interoperability of the .NET platform."

Borland plans for future versions of Borland rapid application development (RAD) products Delphi and C++Builder to support and accelerate the creation of managed-code applications for the Microsoft .NET Framework by integrating support for the Microsoft Intermediate Language (MSIL). Through this integration, customer investments in RAD skills, source code, and platform flexibility are preserved. Seamless interoperability between Microsoft .NET, Windows(R), Java(TM)and Linux(R) platforms is provided through Web Services in current and future Borland development products including Delphi, C++Builder, Kylix(TM), and JBuilder(TM).

"Microsoft is thrilled with the significant commitment that Borland has demonstrated by adding Delphi and C++Builder to the ecosystem of development environments for the Microsoft .NET platform," said Eric Rudder, senior vice president, .NET and Platform Evangelism at Microsoft Corp. "These two development environments are a significant advancement for our shared customers."

About the Microsoft(R) .NET(TM) Platform

Microsoft .NET, Microsoft's XML-based Web Services platform, will benefit both businesses and end-users. For businesses, it changes the way they build software and sell products, making information technology a significant contributor to corporate success and introducing new business models. For end users, .NET will produce unparalleled access to a dramatically more personal, integrated computing experience. XML Web Services are constructed using XML for data exchange to help applications, services and devices work together. Sharing data through XML allows Web Services to be independent of each other while simultaneously giving them the ability to loosely link themselves into a collaborative group that performs a particular task.

Borland 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; Borland Kylix, for rapid development of Web Services and e-business applications on the Linux platform; and Borland Web Services Kit for Java for enterprises to create and deploy Web Services with the Java and J2EE(TM) (Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition) platform using Borland JBuilder. For more information on how Borland is delivering Web Services, please visit the Borland Web site, http://www.borland.com/webservices.

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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