Jessica McNulty, USWeb/CKS, 415/369-3722
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Chuck Sicard, Segue Software, Inc., 781/402-1000
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USWeb/CKS and Segue Software Form E-Business Reliability Alliance
USWeb/CKS to Include Segue�s E-Business Testing Products and Best Practices in its Standard Methodology and Services
LEXINGTON, MA, and SAN FRANCISCO, CA - January 10, 2000 - USWeb/CKS (NASDAQ: USWB), the leader in Internet professional services, and Segue Software (NASDAQ: SEGU), the leader in e-Business reliability solutions, today announced that they have formed an alliance to deliver reliability services to USWeb/CKS clients based upon Segue's products and eConfidence reliability best practices. USWeb/CKS will leverage the strategic alliance with Segue to help customers accelerate Time- to-Value, achieving breakthrough results to improve the reliability of e-business investments.
The Alliance between USWeb/CKS and Segue Software creates a complete Quality Assurance program for USWeb/CKS clients to further ensure client sites are road-tested, rugged and can scale to accommodate large traffic volumes prior to deployment. Segue has worked with USWeb/CKS to detail a methodology for delivering reliability that includes Segue's products and best practices. This methodology is a standard benefit to all USWeb/CKS clients. In addition, Segue is installing its products in all USWeb/CKS offices worldwide and providing training to USWeb/CKS consultants through its eConfidence University. The alliance provides for a range of joint marketing investments that include dedicated personnel from each company.
"We selected and use the Segue tools because they offer the industrial strength that we need for building our client's global enterprise sites and applications,� said Dan Wilder, Director of Quality, USWeb/CKS Atlanta. �Segue's Silk suite of testing and performance tools far exceeded the competition in accuracy, capability and resource utilization."
�As a leader in helping clients leverage the Internet to quickly create value for their business, we are excited about applying Segue's reliability products and expertise to our client engagements," said Bob Wise, Executive Vice President, USWeb/CKS. �We are committed to offering world class solutions to our clients and Seque enhances our ability to scientifically test our solutions and set our clients up for success.�
�Our partnership with the leader in ebusiness consulting services gives customers a powerful combination - USWeb/CKS's in-depth strategy, marketing and technology expertise and Segue' award-winning Silk products and deep e-business reliability expertise,� said Steve Butler, President and CEO, Segue Software. �For the first time a complete solution, from concept to post-production quality and planning, is available to e-business clients. Given the challenges most e-commerce businesses experienced during the recent holiday period, this alliance is a significant development for the Internet economy.�
About USWeb/CKS
USWeb/CKS (NASDAQ: USWB) seeks to transform businesses in the digital economy and create sustainable market leadership for its clients. As the leading Internet professional services firm, USWeb/CKS has created a new standard for success in the digital economy - Time-to-Value. Time-to-Value means USWeb/CKS applies its extensive insight, experience and scale to deliver breakthrough results quickly. The Company is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with more than 4,000 professionals in 13 countries around the world. USWeb/CKS recently announced its intention to merge with Whittman-Hart Corporation. Additional information about USWeb/CKS is available by calling 415/284-7070.
About Segue Software
Segue Software develops and markets solutions that help companies deliver more reliable e-business systems. Segue partners with clients deploying business-to-consumer and business-to-business sites to help them achieve eConfidence, a high standard of reliability preparation and readiness. Headquartered in Lexington, Mass., with offices across North America and Europe, Segue can be reached at 1-800-287-1329 or at www.segue.com.
Silk and eConfidence are trademarks and Segue is a registered trademark of Segue Software, Inc. All other product names are properties of their respective companies.
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