Intergraph Federal Standardizes on Bentley U.S. Federal SELECT Subscription Program for MicroStation Users.

EXTON, P.A.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 27, 1997--

All Intergraph Federal Support Contracts, Including US

Navy CAD-2 Contracts Will Be Covered Under New Program

Bentley Systems, Inc. (Exton, PA) and Intergraph Corporation (Huntsville, AL) today announced that Intergraph Federal Systems will become the first worldwide provider of the Bentley U.S. Federal SELECT(SM) technology and service subscription program. All Intergraph Federal Systems software support contracts will be covered under the new program, including the US Navy CAD-2 contracts and IMIT, the largest contract for CAD, geoengineering, and AEC in the U.S. government.

Bentley U.S. Federal SELECT offers key benefits of the Bentley SELECT program customized for U.S. Federal government users worldwide. The program streamlines the entire life cycle of software ownership of Bentley products. Federal users enjoy standardized pricing and receive an ongoing stream of software improvements over the Internet or via CDs. Also, comprehensive expert service comes from resellers -- now including Intergraph Federal Systems -- and directly from Bentley via SELECT Online and 24-hour telephone support.

Dr. Bill Salter, president of Intergraph Federal Systems, comments, "Intergraph Federal Systems has always stood for `total solution support.' The Bentley US Federal SELECT program is now the support standard for MicroStation(R) users within the Federal government." He continues, "Working together, we are establishing a new high water mark for engineering software service and satisfaction in the US Federal government."

The U.S. Federal SELECT program represents what many experts believe is the future of software delivery and support. In the July 1997 issue of Red Herring, Forrester senior analyst Eric Brown called for a Internet-based "continuous business relationship" between vendors and users. He predicted, "Software vendors will be able to deliver more product more often to customers. This will result in almost a subscription model of upgrades and service."

Bruce Jenkins of Daratech agrees, "In U.S. Federal SELECT, Bentley has indeed established a new way of delivering and servicing software technology for the government. In fact, they have crafted a program that could very well set the standard in engineering software for the new world of computing." He adds, "We expect that government users and management will be extremely pleased with the productivity and cost-saving benefits."

For more information on U.S. Federal SELECT, please contact Bentley at 1-800-BENTLEY, [phone] (Americas), [phone] (Europe, Middle East, Africa), [phone] (Asia/Pacific), through E-mail at [e-mail], or through http://www.bentley.com . The Bentley Wire automatically delivers company press releases through E-mail within minutes of being issued. To subscribe, click http://www.bentley.com/news/bwire/ .

For more information on U.S. Federal SELECT from Intergraph, please contact Intergraph through your local Intergraph office, or by calling 205/730-6996, or by E-mail to [e-mail] .

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A member of the Fortune 1000, Intergraph Corporation (Huntsville, AL) is the world's largest company dedicated to supplying interactive computer graphics systems. Products range from point solutions, meeting individual and departmental needs, to integrated, enterprisewide systems. Noted for delivering interoperable systems and applications, Intergraph bases its products on Windows(R), Windows NT(R), and UNIX operating systems.

The company has three primary business units: Intergraph Computer Systems (ICS) develops Intergraph hardware products, including workstations, PCs and servers. Intergraph Software Solutions (ISS) develops integrated software for the Technical Desktop - the combination of compatible technical applications and personal productivity tools in a single desktop. Technical applications include computer-aided design, engineering, analysis, manufacturing, publishing, mapping, and geographic information systems. ISS also provides core system software, high-end applications, and training, consulting, and implementation services. Intergraph Federal Systems (IFS) markets and sells Intergraph products, including commercial-off-the-shelf and specially developed products. IFS also provides services and specialized engineering expertise to support the unique technical requirements of government programs and agencies around the world. IFS has long been the No. 1 provider of computer graphics solutions to the U.S. government.

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Bentley Systems, Inc., is a worldwide leader in engineering software and user services. The Bentley Continuum is the company's comprehensive engineering IT strategy comprising products, services, and strategic affiliations. The company now serves over 250,000 professionals in building/plant engineering, geoengineering, and mechanical engineering. With revenues now over $150M annually, Bentley was listed as the second largest privately held company on the 1997 Softletter 100.

Bentley's MicroStation desktop and ModelServer(TM) Internet/intranet/extranet-based products are used at over 70% of the largest U.S. engineering firms. They form the software foundation of well-known buildings, roadways, machines, and industrial plants around the world. The Bentley SELECT technology and service subscription program now reaches over 135,000 users. -0-

MicroStation is a registered trademark; Bentley and ModelServer are trademarks; and Bentley SELECT is a service mark of Bentley Systems, Incorporated. Intergraph and the Intergraph logo are registered trademarks of Intergraph Corporation. Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other brands and product names are trademarks of their respective owners.

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