Perforce Software Extends Version Control Support
to Microsoft Office Project

ALAMEDA, Calif., Oct. 3, 2005 - Perforce Software today announced support for Microsoft Office Project as part of the integration between its software configuration management system and Microsoft Office.

Perforce tracks and manages source code, document and digital asset development for software production environments. The Perforce Plug-in for Microsoft Office (P4OFC) extends Perforce's SCM functionality, which includes storing and versioning files, to Microsoft Office Project, Word, Excel and PowerPoint programs. Support for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint has been in P4OFC since 2002.

P4OFC adds a Perforce drop-down menu to Office applications so that users don't have to leave a familiar environment to bring their documents under Perforce control (screenshot). P4OFC tasks include:

• Checking files in and out.
• Determining which version of a document is checked out and who else is working on it.
• Accessing a document's complete revision history.
• Explicitly locking files.
• Linking change requests with document changes.

"As demand for systems to manage all kinds of content continues to grow beyond the traditional bounds of the engineering department, users want access to version control from within a variety of applications," said Nigel Chanter, chief operating officer of Perforce Software. "Enhancing the use of Microsoft Office Project with the power of Perforce is another step in that direction."

Availability & Pricing

The 2005.1 version of P4OFC is available now. It can be downloaded free for use with a licensed or two-user Perforce Server. No special license is required.

Interested developers may download and evaluate Perforce SCM free from the Perforce Software website 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 $800 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 System, is an award-winning tool that 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

Founded in 1995, Perforce Software Inc. develops, markets, and supports Perforce, the Fast Software Configuration Management System. Perforce Software is headquartered in Alameda, Calif., and sells worldwide. The company has international operations in Europe, Japan, and India. In addition to application software companies, Perforce customers represent a broad range of industries including the game development, electronics, pharmaceutical, and financial services markets.

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