Fujitsu Software Corporation Delivers Powerful Enhancements With the INTERSTAGE i-Flow Business Process Management Engine 5.1.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 1, 2002

i-Flow 5.1 Includes SMS Messaging and Java-based

Business Process Customization Features

Fujitsu Software Corporation today announced the general availability of its INTERSTAGE i-Flow 5.1 Business Process Management engine. i-Flow(TM) 5.1 meets industry demand for business process management products that include Short Message Service (SMS) messaging features allowing for wireless access, and Java Actions that allow enterprises to extend the functionality of their business processes using the popular Java language. i-Flow is a component of Fujitsu's INTERSTAGE(TM) e-Business Platform. The INTERSTAGE e-Business Platform also includes a highly scalable and reliable application server, a portal server and an integration server.

Fujitsu has extended the architecture of i-Flow 5.1 by adding a SMS adapter that enables i-Flow users to have constant access to their business processes securely via a cell phone. In addition, i-Flow 5.1 enables users to invoke Java programs from business processes via the new Java Actions feature. Java Actions allow developers to more easily and quickly associate Java programs with process deadlines, process creation, process completion, task activation, task assignment and task completion.

"To meet our customers' needs for immediate access to vital corporate information, we leveraged the best-of-breed features in i-Flow 5.1 including Java Actions and Short Message Service," said Pat Burns, President and Chief Executive Officer, Lightspeed Interactive, which has built an i-Flow adapter and integrated it into its iENGINE content management and delivery platform. "Fujitsu Software Corporation's attention to such features addresses our customers' demands for a single e-business solution that can seamlessly integrate diverse customer programs and provide more efficient channels of communication."

i-Flow 5.1 offers several new features requested by customers, including:

A SMS adapter that enables mobile users to receive and complete prioritized tasks anywhere. Authorized users can modify process data from their mobile phones and send the updated data and status back to i-Flow.

Use of Java in addition to JavaScript to manage customization and integration:

-- Enterprises can use the enterprise-proven features of the Java language to
tailor and extend their business processes

-- Using Java provides better exception handling capabilities

-- Java enables faster access to external enterprise applications,
strengthening integration capabilities

i-Flow, first introduced to the United States market in August 1998, was the first Java(TM) technology-based business process management solution and provides comprehensive features for changing business processes. i-Flow provides support for both human and application-level interaction, allowing for seamless integration with Web-based systems. i-Flow is highly customizable and can be tailored to meet customers' unique requirements. Its intuitive graphical user interface enables customers to build applications easily according to their specific needs. Customers reduce operating expenses, improve productivity, efficiency and time-to-market.

"Fujitsu's longstanding commitment to meeting customer needs is reflected in our continual enhancements to the INTERSTAGE Application Server and i-Flow business process management engine," said Shizuo Inagaki, president of Fujitsu Software Corporation. "Wireless access is crucial for business travelers, who with i-Flow 5.1 can now act on time-sensitive tasks immediately via a mobile phone. In addition, the ability to call Java Objects from i-Flow processes simplifies the task of tailoring and integrating their business processes. Our customers have told us that they wanted these features and we have met this market demand."

About Fujitsu Software Corporation

Fujitsu Software Corporation, based in San Jose, California, is part of the Fujitsu Limited family. Fujitsu Software Corporation leverages Fujitsu's international scope and expertise in developing and providing information technology solutions. Fujitsu Software Corporation's products include INTERSTAGE(TM), e-business infrastructure software that includes the INTERSTAGE Application Server and INTERSTAGE i-Flow, and NetCOBOL(TM). The INTERSTAGE Application Server enables enterprises to build and run mission critical applications. The INTERSTAGE i-Flow Business Process Management engine empowers enterprises to manage business processes and business process change. NetCOBOL is a COBOL development environment and suite of tools to build fast, mission-critical business systems on open platforms, including Microsoft's .NET Framework. For more information, visit http://www.fsw.fujitsu.com.

About Fujitsu

Fujitsu is a leading provider of customer-focused IT and communications solutions for the global marketplace. Pace-setting technologies, high-reliability/performance computing and telecommunications platforms, and a worldwide corps of systems and services experts make Fujitsu uniquely positioned to unleash the infinite possibilities of the broadband Internet to help its customers succeed. Headquartered in Tokyo, Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 5 trillion yen (about US$38 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2002. For more information, please see: http://www.fujitsu.com/