Lotus Desktop Applications Outperform Competitors.CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 19, 1994-- Lotus Development Corp. today announced that a November 1994 comparative performance test conducted by National Software Testing Laboratories National Software Testing Laboratories, or NSTL, is an American company, established in 1983, which tests computer hardware and software. The company provides certification (such as WHQL and Microsoft Windows Mobile certification), quality assurance, and benchmarking (NSTL (National Software Testing Lab, Blue Bell, PA, www.nstl.com) An independent organization established in 1983 that evaluates computer hardware and software in the PC, mobile and gaming markets. It adheres to controlled testing methods to ensure objective results. ), publishers of Software Digest Ratings Report, found Lotus Ami Pro See Word Pro. 3.1 and Lotus 1-2-3 Release 5 to be significantly faster than competitors on common tasks requiring a combination of word processor and spreadsheet. When compared with Microsoft (Word 6.0 and Excel 5.0) and WordPerfect (WordPerfect 6.0 and Quattro Pro A Windows spreadsheet from Corel that provides advanced graphics and presentation capabilities, including goal seeking, 3D graphing and the ability to create multi-layered slide shows. It is optionally keystroke compatible with Lotus 1-2-3. 5.0), the Lotus combination of Ami Pro and 1-2-3 won four of five NSTL tests, underscoring the strength of Lotus applications in usability and application integration. The all-Lotus pair also outperformed Lotus 1-2-3 and WordPerfect in combination. The performance tests compared the relative speed of the word processor and spreadsheet pairs in the areas of updating links, loading and editing embedded Inserted into. See embedded system. objects, setup and print mail-merge, and inserting embedded objects. For example, after loading a Lotus Ami Pro document containing an embedded Lotus 1-2-3 object consisting of a range of data and a chart based on values in the range, it took only 20.69 seconds to access the embedded 1-2-3 spreadsheet for editing, as compared to 62.4 seconds for Word and Excel and 39.15 seconds for WordPerfect and Quattro Pro. The tests were conducted using a 486-based PC with 8 MB of RAM. In addition, Lotus Ami Pro was rated top selling general business application on worldwide computer distributor Ingram Micro's December 1994 Best Seller list, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the December 5, 1994 issue of Computer Retail Week. The Best Seller list reflects retail sales at more than 5,000 outlets. To obtain a copy of the NSTL report, commissioned by Lotus, contact Lotus Development Corp. at 1-800-TradeUp, and request extension A402. The report is also available on CompuServe in the Lotus WP Forum. Lotus Development Corp. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : LOTS), founded in 1982, offers high quality software products and support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services that reflect the company's unique understanding of the new ways in which individuals and businesses must work together to achieve success. Lotus' innovative approach is evident in a new class of applications that allows information to be accessed and communicated in ways never before possible, both within and beyond organizational boundaries. The company now markets its products in more than 80 countries worldwide and provides numerous support services, both from its consulting division and its award-winning 24-hour support center. -0- Lotus, 1-2-3, Ami Pro and Working Together are registered trademarks of Lotus Development Corporation (company) Lotus Development Corporation - A software company who produced Lotus 1-2-3, the Symphony spreadsheet and Lotus Notes for the IBM PC. Disliked by the League for Programming Freedom on account of their lawsuits. Quarterly sales $224M, profits $10M (Aug 1994). . Software Digest Ratings Report is a registered trademark of NSTL, Inc. All other trademarks are owned by their respective companies. NSTL makes no recommendation or endorsement of any product. This report was prepared under contract for client. NSTL does not guarantee the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of the services provided in connection with client's product. CONTACT: Nancy Prendergast or Katie Marco
Lois Paul & Partners
617/862-4514
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Kim Commerato
Lotus Development Corp.
404/391-0011
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