For Immediate Release Date: January 20, 2000
 
NEWS RELEASE
 
PrimeCode™ "The Next Generation" of Software Configuration Management
 
Mississauga, Ontario, January 14, 2000… Data Design Systems, Inc. (DDS) and Canyon Software Alliance, Inc. announced December 17, 1999 the official product launch for PrimeCode™ an enterprise Software Configuration Management (SCM) tool used to manage changes to mission critical software applications. PrimeCode™ takes software management to a new level by providing enterprise SCM.
 
"I am pleased to announce the release of PrimeCode™ - our "next generation" of software configuration management," said George Comrie, President of Data Design Systems Inc. " PrimeCode™ continues Data Design Systems' tradition of leadership in SCM by offering enhanced functionality and ease of use in the industry's first enterprise-wide solution."
 
This exciting new solution goes beyond simple source code version management by managing the relationship between all software application components, from acquisition through development and test environments. PrimeCode™ offers advanced functions such as automated workflow, developer workbench integration, parallel application development and enterprise software distribution. PrimeCode™ offers a single solution to manage all aspects of software development and distribution on multiple platforms. Currently, PrimeCode™ runs on Compaq's Non-Stop™ Kernel.
 
" PrimeCode™ represents an exciting evolution of Data Design Systems' SCM solution," said Dan Crook, Director of Sales and Marketing, Data Design Systems Inc. "The Joint Product Development team has built on the strong foundation of Data Design Systems' Revision Management System (RMS) and Canyon Software Alliance's APPLY/SCM applications to create a more intuitive and comprehensive SCM tool."
 
With over one year of extensive beta testing, PrimeCode™ has proven to be an intuitive and easy-to-use SCM solution. PrimeCode™ retains the RMS legacy of providing referential integrity and guaranteed reproducibility, combined with the automated workflow and change management functions of APPLY/SCM. It continues to assist with audit compliance by providing a complete audit trail of all changes.
 
DDS offers solutions designed specifically to individual needs to ensure complete solutions, as well as providing product support, training, consulting and implementation services. Data Design Systems, Inc. has provided SCM solutions for Compaq Non-Stop™ platforms for over 10 years in addition to being a member of the Compaq Solutions Alliance, formally Tandem Alliance, since 1986. Corporate Office is located in Mississauga, Canada with additional offices in the United States, including a research and development facility located in California's Silicon Valley. Data Design Systems Inc. markets and supports its products directly in Canada and the United States. World-wide sales and services are provided through International Distributors.
 
Canyon Software Alliance, Inc. has provided Change Management solutions for Compaq Non-Stop™ platforms for over 7 years in addition to being a member of the Compaq Solutions Alliance, formally Tandem Alliance, since 1992. Corporate Office is located in Moab, Utah, USA.
 
Name: Dan Crook
Title: Director of Sales & Marketing
Phone: (905) 677-6666 Ext. 238
Fax: (905) 677-6671
E-mail: crook@datadesign.com

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