Scheduled for availability later this year, Borland JBuilder Client/Server Suite is a scalable, visual Java development tool for creating high-performance, platform-independent client/server and multi-tier applications. By incorporating PVCS Version Manager, a key component of INTERSOLV's software configuration management (SCM) solution, the PVCS Series, JBuilder users will be able to effectively track and manage components throughout the entire development process to build open, distributed applications directly from the JBuilder environment. Together, PVCS Version Manager and JBuilder provide a premier Java development environment that leverages leading technology to streamline the development process, improve team communication and speed application delivery.

"Our goal with JBuilder Client/Server Suite is to deliver the most robust and productive development tool available for Java," said Zack Urlocker, Borland's vice president of product management. "Embedding PVCS Version Manager into JBuilder Client/Server Suite will allow developers to conveniently use advanced SCM capabilities and improve the control and quality of team development projects. This agreement is an extension of our long-standing partnership with INTERSOLV and enhances our ability to provide a complete, integrated, and powerful toolset for Java development."

PVCS Version Manager enables JBuilder users to manage and maintain multiple versions of software as well as track all changes to the system under development. PVCS Version Manager allows users to scale from simple version control to full software configuration management, automating common development tasks and enhancing communication throughout the project lifecycle. This integration enhances developer productivity and reduces time to market.

"JBuilder Client/Server Suite presents an exciting new industrial-strength Java development environment that extends the robust nature of the Java language," said John Cimral, INTERSOLV vice president and general manager of Automated Software Quality solutions. "We are very excited to further expand our partnership with Borland and have INTERSOLV's leading PVCS solution integrated into this product. The inclusion of our industry-standard software configuration management solution into JBuilder creates an optimized Java development environment with the quality controls necessary to deliver Java business applications faster and more reliably."

INTERSOLV PVCS INTERSOLV PVCS delivers a comprehensive software development infrastructure to manage software assets and accelerate the delivery of information systems. PVCS is the only software configuration management solution that gives software and Web development teams the freedom to choose among distributed platforms and synchronizes geographically dispersed development teams of any size. With a streamlined process which lowers development costs, time and risk, developers are free to create new, innovative software faster. By maximizing return-on-investment and time-to-market advantages while improving software quality and reliability, PVCS frees enterprises to compete more effectively. Ninety-four of the Fortune 100 companies use PVCS to establish a complete infrastructure for creating new and innovative software. More than 500,000 users at 25,000 sites and leading vendors, including Apple, Oracle and Sybase, have made PVCS the worldwide standard for software configuration management.

About JBuilder
Borland JBuilder is a family of highly-productive, visual development tools for creating high-performance, platform-independent applications using the Java programming language. JBuilder's scalable, component-based environment is designed for all levels of "Information Network" development projects ranging from applets and applications that require networked database connectivity to client/server and enterprise-wide, distributed multi-tier systems. As part of Borland's Golden Gate strategy to support major industry standards in all of its tools, JBuilder's open environment will support 100% Pure Java, JDK 1.1, JavaBeans, JFC, AFC, RMI, CORBA, JDBC, and all major corporate database servers. JBuilder will also provide developers with a flexible open architecture to incorporate third-party tools, add-ins, and JavaBean components.

INTERSOLV Corporate Profile
INTERSOLV, Inc. delivers innovative solutions for the entire application enablement process -- empowering organizations to accelerate the delivery of information systems across client/server, Internet or intranet environments. Customers worldwide rely on INTERSOLV's automated software quality, data connectivity and year 2000 renewal solutions to gain a true competitive advantage. Partnering with INTERSOLV, organizations achieve the agility and flexibility to respond quickly to rapid business and technological change. With annual revenues exceeding $160 million, INTERSOLV has more than 3.5 million customer licenses at over 35,000 customer sites around the world. Additional information about INTERSOLV is available via the World Wide Web at http://www.intersolv.com or by calling (800) 547-4000.

About Borland
Borland International, Inc. is a leading provider of high-quality software products for software application developers worldwide. Borland is distinguished for its award-winning family of rapid application development tools and scalable middleware technology for desktop, client/server, Internet/intranet, and enterprise systems. The company's products are supported through comprehensive corporate and independent developer programs, value added resellers, and systems integrators. Founded in 1983, Borland is headquartered in Scotts Valley, California.