For Second Year FullTime Named One of Fastest-Growing Technology Companies in National Deloitte & Touche 'Fast 500' Program.

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 1, 1998--

Software Company Also Ranked Among Silicon Valley's "Fast 50"

For the second year in a row, FullTime(TM) Software, Inc. (Nasdaq:FTSW) has been named by Deloitte & Touche as one of the 50 fastest-growing technology companies in the Silicon Valley, as well as one of the 500 fastest-growing technology companies nationally.

A leading provider of service level availability management solutions that ensure applications, data and resources remain available to users during both planned and unplanned events, FullTime Software this year ranked 409th nationally in the "Fast 500" Program, and 48th in the Silicon Valley "Fast 50." Last year, FullTime (formerly listed under Qualix Group) ranked 317th nationally and 31st in the Silicon Valley.

FullTime's increase in revenues of 692% over the five-year period between fiscal years 1993 and 1997 were considered by Deloitte & Touche in making this year's rankings. FullTime's revenues increased from approximately $4 million in fiscal year 1993 to $32 million in fiscal year 1997.

"We credit a significant portion of FullTime's growth to an increase in demand for solutions that allow companies to keep their mission-critical applications and data available around the clock," said Rick Thau, chairman, president and CEO of FullTime Software. "As the leader in high availability software, FullTime ensures uptime not only during system failures, but also during planned events like maintenance, installations, upgrades or configuration changes. We have expanded our solutions beyond failover software to address the larger, more challenging and growing problem of eliminating all types of downtime -- applications and systems -- for Fortune 1000 customers."

"Today, there are more than 22,000 high technology companies in the United States, many of whom are competing for the same markets," said Mark Evans, managing director, Deloitte & Touche High Technology Industry Group.

"The Fast 500 winners have proven that they can compete successfully by consistently delivering technological wonders. We at Deloitte & Touche commend FullTime Software for having the vision and determination to become one of the 500 fastest-growing technology companies in the U.S."

About FullTime Software

FullTime Software, Inc., formerly known as Qualix Group, Inc., is a leading developer of enterprise-wide, cross-platform adaptive computing solutions that enable customers to proactively manage application service level availability. Its products help customers to optimize IT resources while maximizing reliability, accessibility and efficiency of applications across a continuum of business events.

FullTime Software products have ensured the availability of business-critical applications at more than 17,000 installations around the world, including government organizations and many Fortune 1000 companies in telecommunications, finance, retail, high technology and other industries. The company is headquartered in San Mateo, with 22 sales offices worldwide and distribution across more than 70 countries.

Effective July 7, 1998, Qualix Group, Inc. (QLIX) began conducting business as "FullTime Software, Inc.," and trading in the company's common stock commenced on the Nasdaq National Market under the ticker symbol "FTSW." For more information, contact FullTime Software at 650/572-0200, e-mail [e-mail] or visit http://www.fulltimesoftware.com.

The statements contained in this press release, other than historical information, may consist of forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, statements regarding the ability of the company's products to perform as expected, the company's ability to maintain its historical growth rate, and the company's ability to successfully execute its marketing plan. Consequently, the company's actual results could differ materially from expectations. The various factors that could cause the actual results to differ from the expected results are detailed in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K dated June 30, 1998, and the company's quarterly reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Note to Editors: FullTime is a trademark of FullTime Software, Inc. All other product, trademark, company or service names mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.