Primavera Systems Debuts Primavera Enterprise - R - 3.0.

Business/Technology Editors

PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 14, 2001

Next-Generation Primavera Enterprise Helps

Construction and Engineering Firms More Effectively

Manage Complex Construction Projects and Programs

Primavera Systems, Inc., the leader in project management software for construction and engineering, is debuting its Primavera Enterprise(R) program management software suite at Computers for Construction 2001.

Primavera Enterprise 3.0 builds on Primavera's long history of providing the construction industry with project management software designed specifically for their time- and cost-sensitive projects and programs.

Primavera Enterprise 3.0 helps construction companies and facility owners keep project schedules and costs in line and proactively manage risks and issues. It is the first solution of its kind to provide management with a cross-project view of all of the work underway in the company, including program-wide budgets, spending plans, funding sources and project ROI.

Construction companies today are also striving to deliver repeatable project successes. In support of this demand for improved productivity, Primavera Enterprise 3.0 includes a Methodology Manager so they may establish and reuse their own best project management practices.

New with Primavera Enterprise 3.0 is the next version of Primavision(TM), which provides project team members with web-based insight into project information and a collaborative platform for providing feedback to the project manager. Project stakeholders, executives, program managers, project managers, construction managers and team leaders may easily access the project intelligence that is relevant and most important to them to speed decision making, avoid problems and quickly resolve issues.

"Primavera products have become standards in the construction industry," said Richard K. Faris, president of Primavera. "Our thousands of dedicated construction users have let us know what matters most to them in a project management solution, and we are pleased to respond with this major upgrade to Primavera Enterprise to help them ensure the success of their projects and programs."

The key features and benefits of Primavera Enterprise 3.0 include:

-- Advanced Scheduling Options: For the professional project scheduler,
Primavera Enterprise provides advanced options to accurately model complex
project scenarios.

-- Methodology Manager - The project controls team can take advantage of the
Primavera Enterprise Methodology Manager for authoring and storing project plan
templates and best practices. Rather than creating project plans from scratch
for each new project, project managers and project schedulers can draw upon
these best practices when initiating a new project.

-- 100% Web-based Project Management with Primavision: Designed with users of
all levels in mind, Primavision enables the first-time project manager manage
activity lists, while providing robust task management capabilities for the
experienced project manager.

-- 100% Web-based Resource Control with Primavision: Primavision provides a
web-based way to track, analyze and report on materials, equipment and labor.

-- Enhanced Web-based Program Analysis with Primavision: Primavision gives
program managers and/or executives detailed portfolio and program analysis
access, including project and program earned value.

-- Primavera(R)Mobile Manager: Review and update activities from multiple
projects on handheld devices running on the Palm OS(TM)platform.

-- Improved Microsoft(R) Project 2000 Consolidation: Directly import or export
project information with Microsoft Project 2000 or summarize the project
details to see the impact on the enterprise.

-- Multiple Currencies: The multi-currency feature in Primavera Enterprise
enables global organizations to manage and operate projects using their native
currency while capturing and reporting costs across all projects and programs.

"Primavera Enterprise is an integrated program management solution. It ensures that project team members are effectively collaborating, project costs are accurately captured, best practices are implemented, and project or program performance are continually measured," continued Faris.

Product Availability:

Primavera Enterprise 3.0 will be available by year-end directly from Primavera and through its network of Primavera Authorized Representatives. All Primavera Enterprise 2.0 customers with current maintenance agreements will automatically receive the new release. Primavision will be available in January 2002.

For more information, please contact Primavera at 1-800-423-0245 or [phone].

About Primavera Systems, Inc.

Founded in 1983, Primavera Systems, Inc. is the leading provider of project management, control and execution software and services. Primavera's innovative solutions help more than 40,000 companies around the world achieve business success through project success.

Primavera products maximize return on investment by speeding time to market, establishing best practices, assessing risk and providing project visibility to all participants, from executives to team members. The company serves a broad range of industries, including aerospace and defense, automotive, chemical processing, construction, energy, engineering, financial services, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, software development, technology, telecommunications and utilities. For more information please visit: http://www.primavera.com/.

Primavera is headquartered in Philadelphia (Bala Cynwyd), Pennsylvania, with offices in Chicago, New Hampshire, New York, San Francisco, Hong Kong and London.

Primavera, the Primavera Sundial, and Primavera Enterprise(R) are trademarks of Primavera Systems, Inc. All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.