Neotys Takes Web Load Testing to the Next Level with NeoLoad 2.0.

AUBAGNE, France -- Neotys, a leader in easy-to-use, cost-effective stress and load testing tools for Web applications, today announced a major new release of its flagship product, NeoLoad. NeoLoad 2.0 delivers all the cost-effective, easy-to-use features of the original, with the addition of simplified scenario creation and improved test monitoring, analysis and reporting. NeoLoad 2.0 also delivers optional modules, including a SOAP module for Web server support and monitoring modules for dedicated platform and server monitoring.

"NeoLoad 2.0 reaffirms our strong belief that businesses shouldn't have to compromise quality for lower costs," said Stephane Jammet, vice president of sales and business development, Neotys. "This new edition delivers all the capabilities of the more expensive Web performance testing tools at a fraction of the price and it's extremely easy to use. In a matter of minutes, new NeoLoad users can design and run their first performance test and generate a comprehensive performance and scalability report."

Fast and easy scenario creation for complex applications is a hallmark of NeoLoad 2.0. New features specific to scenario creation include:

--  Wizard for automatic handling of dynamic parameters generated
        by the server

        --  Eliminates labor-intensive and time-consuming manual
            parameterization

    --  Enhanced .NET support

        --  Automates the detection and management of .NET parameters
            Viewstate and Eventvalidation

    --  Advanced scenario customization

        --  Advanced tools for scenario parameterization make each
            scenario as realistic as possible without any scripting
            and no programming language required

    --  Multiple authentication wizard

        --  Enables the definition and use of different account
            profiles to log into secured applications while a test is
            in progress

"NeoLoad was chosen as our load generation tool after an exhaustive search that included free open source products and very expensive top-of-the-line load solutions," said Josh Schlesser, vice president of technology, The Active Network. "It was clear almost immediately that we'd made a very wise decision choosing NeoLoad. The product saves us significant time over open source solutions and we soon realized that we really didn't need all the features in the more expensive tools. The advances in NeoLoad 2.0 reflect the practical features we've come to expect from Neotys and we're eager to begin running it as soon as possible."

In addition to advanced scenario creation, NeoLoad 2.0 also delivers improved live monitoring features and new powerful graphs for more in-depth analysis as well as nine new optional modules -- including a SOAP module for Web services support and several modules for dedicated platform and server monitoring. The SOAP module enables the design of SOAP requests from a WSDL file or manually from a specific interface and is the industry's most cost-effective tool for testing the robustness of SOA architectures. The platform and server monitoring modules are specifically dedicated to remote server monitoring. An agentless design ensures hassle-free installation of any program on the monitored servers. Performance counters such as CPU usage, network bandwidth and active connections pool size are collected while the test is running -- making it easy to track any performance concerns. Dedicated monitoring modules support numerous environments, including Windows, HTTP, Apache, Linux, Solaris, RSTAT, SNMP, WebLogic and WebSphere.

About NeoLoad

NeoLoad is a web stress testing software running high-load scenarios on web applications to measure performance and robustness prior to deployment. Comprehensive reports pinpoint issues affecting reliability and long-term scalability. NeoLoad supports all web technologies and application server technologies including J2EE, .NET, PHP, ASP, AJAX, SOAP, FLASH and CGI. With a growing customer base in the United States, and over 130 customers worldwide, including Accenture, Apollo Enterprise Solutions, Aprimo, Carle Clinic Association, Hilton, Philips, Perpetual Entertainment, Indus International, Roche and The Active Network, NeoLoad is fast becoming the industry's Web load testing tool of choice.

Pricing and Availability

NeoLoad 2.0 is available now. Pricing is based on load generation levels. For example, a NeoLoad 250 Virtual User license begins at $4,745.

To find more pricing information, go to http://www.neotys.com/store/order.html.

About Neotys

Neotys develops software solutions to improve the quality and performance of information systems. Its flagship solution, NeoLoad, tests the performance of web applications using customizable scenarios for load and stress. Neotys was founded in 2005 by a group of software developers and IT project managers who recognized a demand for a new software solution, at an accessible price, to test the performance of web applications. For more information about Neotys and NeoLoad visit: www.neotys.com or call [phone].