Perforce Software Enters Japanese Market, Through Partnership with Toyo Corporation

Agreement with Toyo Positions Perforce for Growth in Japanese Market

ALAMEDA, Calif., Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Perforce Software Inc. has signed an exclusive agreement with Toyo Corporation to distribute Perforce's Fast Software Configuration Management (SCM) system in Japan. Perforce SCM is a comprehensive system that helps software development teams efficiently manage large, complex development projects across multiple operating system platforms.

"This agreement with Toyo positions Perforce to build a major presence in Japan and take advantage of a rebound in their economy," said Christopher Seiwald, president and chief technology officer of Perforce Software. "Toyo is an exceptional partner for Perforce because they share our commitment to high-quality engineering and excellence in customer support."

Toyo (1st Section, Tokyo Stock Exchange, #8151) is a leading importer and value-added distributor of electronic test and measurement equipment and enterprise software products in Japan. The company's customers comprise NTT and other major service providers, principal electronics manufacturers like Fujitsu, Toshiba and NEC, leading financial services companies and government agencies.

"Perforce SCM tackles a critical challenge for software developers by effectively and efficiently managing the software development process among large teams dispersed throughout the world," said Kohzo Yumoto, president and chief executive officer of Toyo Corporation. "Our expert Software Solution Group has worked with SCM products for many years, and we believe Perforce offers a superior product that will deliver strong sales in this market."

About Toyo Corporation

Toyo Corporation, established in 1953, is Japan's preeminent supplier of foreign made electronic test and measurement equipment and enterprise software products. Toyo's comprehensive marketing capabilities and superior engineering and technical services enable the localization and customization of foreign technology for the Japanese market. Toyo serves as the exclusive representative for many top US and European technology companies. For additional information, contact Toyo via e-mail at ss_sales@Toyo.co.jp, or by phone at +81-3-3279-0771.

About the Perforce SCM System

Perforce SCM is a comprehensive software configuration management (SCM) system that streamlines the software development process for organizations working with multiple operating systems and in multiple physical locations. This high-powered SCM system provides software developers an easy-to-use tool for version control, workspace management and atomic change transactions. Perforce SCM maximizes efficiency by managing work on local disks and providing for online backups.

About Perforce Software, Inc.

Perforce Software Inc. designs, develops, markets and supports Perforce, the Fast SCM System. Headquartered in Alameda, California, Perforce Software sells worldwide and has international operations in Europe and Japan. Perforce customers include developers of systems, application, Web, and database software, and firms in the financial, education, and research markets. For additional information, contact Perforce via e-mail at info@perforce.com, or by phone at 510-864-7400.

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