Perforce Integrates Its Fast Software Configuration Management System
With IBM's WebSphere Studio and Eclipse

Refactoring is built in to Perforce's powerful source control integration

ALAMEDA, Calif., March 16, 2004 - Perforce Software today announced the availability of its Fast Software Configuration Management (SCM) system for IBM's WebSphere Studio Application Developer and Eclipse. The Perforce Plug-in for WebSphere Studio and the Eclipse Platform, known as P4WSAD, gives developers easy access to Perforce SCM from within any of the WebSphere Studio developer tools. P4WSAD also gives Eclipse developers a complete SCM integration (see screenshot).

"The flexible and highly scriptable nature of Perforce allowed us to develop a tight integration with WSAD and Eclipse," explained Christopher Seiwald, president and chief technology officer of Perforce Software. "We have many WebSphere users who rely on Perforce and we're happy to make it all work together."

Specifically, P4WSAD allows access to Perforce from within Eclipse 2.0.2 or higher and any of the WebSphere Studio WorkBench family of products, which includes: WebSphere Studio 2.0.3 or higher; WebSphere Studio Application Developer 5 or higher; WebSphere Studio Site Developer 5 or higher; WebSphere Studio Homepage Builder 6 or higher.

P4WSAD automatically versions refactored files

"Perforce's P4WSAD plug-in has achieved a high degree of integration with the Eclipse environment that seamlessly provides access to the SCM features we require," said Bill Langlais, vice president of development for Percussion Software, an enterprise content management software supplier. "With its support for refactoring, Perforce enables our developers to work faster and more accurately when using Eclipse."

Refactoring is a powerful development technique for automating the incorporation of changes to the structure of a program without altering its functionality. The P4WSAD integration fully supports the refactoring functionality of the Eclipse and WSAD environments. When a refactoring task is performed, all changes to the affected files are automatically included in the Perforce system.

In addition to refactoring, P4WSAD provides easy access to all basic Perforce functions including:

• Automatic grouping of checked out files into logical transactional units called changelists;
• Support for automatic file checkout and numbered changelists;
• Quick access to complete file history;
• Full support of collaborative development with the ability to merge files;
• Decorations for Perforce-managed files, providing quick and easy file status; and,
• A built-in file compare utility and defect tracking support.

Availability & Pricing

P4WSAD is available now with Perforce 2003.2 at no additional charge. Interested development teams are invited to download and evaluate Perforce 2003.2 free from the Perforce Web site without obligation for a 45-day trial. This offer includes free technical support during the evaluation period. A free, fully functional, two-user version is also available from the Web site. End-user licenses, including one year of support and maintenance, start at $750 per seat; volume discounts are available. For additional price and license information, send e-mail inquiries to info@perforce.com or visit www.perforce.com.

About the Perforce SCM System

Perforce, the Fast Software Configuration Management (SCM) system, tracks and manages software development for enterprises large and small. Perforce is easy to install, learn and administer; seamlessly handles distributed development; and supports developers across more than 50 operating systems. Perforce ensures development integrity by grouping multi-file updates into atomic changes; enables concurrent development; and intelligently manages multiple software releases using its Inter-File Branching™ system.

About Perforce Software

Perforce Software Inc. develops, markets, and supports Perforce, the Fast Software Configuration Management System. Headquartered in Alameda, Calif., Perforce Software sells worldwide and has international operations in Europe, Japan and Israel. In addition to application software companies, Perforce customers represent a broad range of industries including the games, electronics, pharmaceutical and financial services markets. For additional information, contact Perforce Software via email at info@perforce.com or phone at +1.510.864.7400, or on the Web at www.perforce.com.

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