Perforce Internationalizes Software Configuration Management System for Release 2001.2

Perforce 2001.2 supports Unicode, character set translation, and Japanese localized version

ALAMEDA, Calif., Nov. 10, 2001 - Perforce Software, Inc. today announced the release of version 2001.2 of its Software Configuration Management (SCM) system. Perforce 2001.2 will further enable globally dispersed software development teams to work together easily across multiple platforms. Perforce 2001.2 supports Unicode file types and multi-platform character set translation, and includes a localized Japanese version.

Perforce Software Configuration Management (SCM) is a comprehensive system that helps software development teams efficiently manage large, complex development projects spanning multiple operating system platforms.

Specific features in Perforce 2001.2 include:

• Server support for Unicode content, enabling a single repository to serve worldwide developers by simultaneously managing text in any and all written languages.
• Support for automatic character set translation among multiple platforms, making it possible for developers to share content in heterogeneous environments.
• A version of Perforce localized for the Japanese market.

"We are excited for Perforce users to gain access to these powerful new internationalization features," said Nigel Chanter, chief operating officer of Perforce Software. "This advance is part of an ongoing effort to make Perforce a global competitor in the SCM market."

The release of Perforce 2001.2 follows an exclusive agreement signed in July with Toyo Corporation to distribute the Perforce SCM system in Japan. From the beginning, Perforce's architecture has been designed to be efficient over long- latency networks such as WANs and the Internet. Perforce's protocol handles global software development projects with ease.

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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