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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Nicole Overson
NeXT Software, Inc.
415-780-3731
nicole_overson@next.com
NeXT SOFTWARE SHIPS WebObjects PRODUCT LINE
Cross-Platform, Web Application Development Environment to be
Distributed to Customers Today Via the Web
Redwood City, Calif.-March 28, 1996-NeXT Software, a leading producer
of software development environments for the Internet and Enterprise,
announced that the WebObjects product family release 1.0 ships to
customers across the globe today right on schedule. Already over
15,000 copies of the free, entry-level beta product have been
downloaded off NeXT's website at http://www.next.com. Creating
further momentum for the product, NeXT's WebConstructor Group, an
innovative consulting group leveraging WebObjects technology,
reports that more than 15 consulting projects have been started
for leading organizations since its inception less than two months
ago.
The WebObjects product family offers a truly cross-platform and
language independent development environment for building interactive
server-based web applications for both the Internet and the
Enterprise. NeXT's WebObjects product suite is designed to meet
a variety of business needs- WebObjects, the free entry-level
product, allows organizations to easily start building dynamic
websites, WebObjects Pro gives developers the ability to compile
reusable components, scale across multiple machines, and access
databases, and WebObjects Enterprise brings a corporation's entire
computing infrastructure to the Web.
"We're very impressed with the functionality WebObjects brings to
corporations building dynamic, web-based applications," said Jonathan
Schwartz, president of Lighthouse Design. "In less than two months
of working with WebObjects, Lighthouse has already delivered
WebVision, a server-based developer component designed to augment
NeXT's technology, delivering data-driven graphics to WebObjects
developers."
"Demonstrating the cross-platform interest, over half of all the
15,000 WebObjects downloads have been for the Windows NT platform
while the other half is split by versions for SunSoft Solaris and
NeXT's NEXTSTEP operating systems", said Linda Siener, director of
software product marketing, NeXT Software.
Additionally, NeXT's WebConstructors report over 15 contracts signed
by customers to date. Comprised of a highly skilled and creative
team of developers, the WebConstructor group is dedicated to building
web applications that incorporate a corporation's existing code
base and legacy database information. The goals of the team are
to construct these applications quickly while bringing innovation
and creativity to the development process and providing proof of
concept.
WebObjects is Open, Open, Open
WebObjects is designed to work with existing infrastructure enabling
corporations to expand the reach of their systems to the Web without
having to rewrite data and applications.
* WebObjects is operating system-independent spanning both UNIX
and Windows environments including Microsoft's Windows NT, SunSoft
Solaris, and NeXT's NEXTSTEP with more coming soon.
* WebObjects works with industry standard data sources such as
Oracle, Informix, and Sybase databases and, through third party
software, can support mainframe and legacy applications.
* WebObjects is browser independent working with standard browsers
such as the Netscape Navigator, Microsoft Internet Explorer, and
Mosaic.
* WebObjects is HTTP server independent, OLE compatible, takes
advantage of native server APIs, such as Netscape's NSAPI, and can
use existing programming languages such as PERL, C, and C++ languages.
WebObjects Supports Current and Emerging Web Technologies
WebObjects offers highly interactive, dynamic web applications and
is designed to interoperate with emerging technologies such as VRML,
Shockwave, Real Audio, Java, and JavaScript standards. WebObjects
allows you to reach people with real-time information about flights,
personal banking accounts, and product demonstrations.
WebObjects Quickly Delivers Interactive Web Solutions
WebObjects allows web developers to deliver dynamic web applications
faster than with traditional development tools. Customers can reuse
components and can modify several applications at once by editing
a single component. This environment translates into a large
competitive advantage that leads directly to increased revenues and
greater marketshare.
WebObjects also enables corporations to scale and manage their
websites. Webmasters simply plug in additional resources without
having to take their machines and applications off line-this is
critical for corporations experiencing "grid lock" on their site
due to increased traffic. WebObjects facilitates this by managing
incoming HTTP requests and distributing web application processes
across multiple machines.
WebObjects Covers Security
WebObjects offers a secure solution for corporations building
commerce-enabled applications for the Web. NeXT has leveraged
existing security standards such as Netscape's SSL on the HTTP
server. NeXT also provides authentication services via Security
Dynamics' SecurID token cards, offering enterprise network security
through one-time password identity verification.
The WebObjects Product Family
WebObjects
The base product, WebObjects, offers an easy entry point for building
dynamic Web-based applications. With WebScript you can easily build
interactive applications using the pre-built components supplied
with the product. This free download, is designed to introduce
developers to NeXT's powerful environment and includes the Dodge
Virtual Showroom application, allowing Web developers to get started
today.
The WebObjects is available today in its production release 1.0 for
free download via NeXT's website at http://www.next.com. Future
components and upgrades will also be available via the Web.
WebObjects Pro
WebObjects Pro answers the needs of Web developers wanting to move
beyond script-based development to build more complex applications.
The WebObjects Pro version includes the ability to incorporate C,
C++, and Objective C code into Web-based applications and, with OLE
connectivity and database client library support, the Pro product
enables developers to access OLE objects and relational databases.
WebObjects Pro also provides for distributed Web application servers
allowing organizations to add more power as their system grows.
WebObjects Pro is available for $2,999 through NeXT's telesales
organization who can be reached at 1-800-TRY-NeXT.
WebObjects Enterprise
WebObjects Enterprise is NeXT's complete dynamic Web development
solution. Targeted to customers who want a solution that encapsulates
their existing data and applications, the Enterprise solution allows
corporations to preserve their technology investment while building
new internal and external Web applications.
WebObjects Enterprise is sold through NeXT's direct salesforce for
prices starting at $24,999. Contact NeXT at 1-800-TRY-NeXT to help
you determine what you need and how to get started.
Distribution
In addition to CD, the WebObjects products are available via
on-line distribution.
NeXT Software, Inc.
NeXT delivers an open development environment for building custom
applications for both the World Wide Web and the Enterprise. NeXT's
development software adds value to today's business by shortening
the development cycle, working with an organization's existing
technology, supporting current and emerging standards, and enabling
organizations to grow and change with ease.
Providing its customers with a combination of award-winning software
and professional services, NeXT delivers real-world solutions.
NeXT Software, Inc. is headquartered in Redwood City, California,
and has offices in North America, London, Paris, Munich, and Tokyo.
For more information please visit NeXT's Web site at http://www.next.com
or call 1-800-TRY-NeXT.
Trademark Info:
NeXT, the NeXT logo, WebObjects, Enterprise Objects Framework, and
NEXTSTEP are trademarks or registered trademarks of NeXT Software,
Inc. All other trademarks mentioned belong to their respective
owners.
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