Compuware Extends Vantage Solution With Acquisition of Java Application Management Product

DevStream Acquisition Fortifies Compuware Strategy of Supporting Enterprise Java Application Life-cycle; Enables IT Organisations to More Effectively Manage Enterprise Applications

London, 5th October, 2004 - Compuware Corporation (NASDAQ: CPWR) today announced that it has acquired the technology assets of DevStream Corporation. Based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, DevStream is a privately owned software company that has developed an advanced J2EE performance analysis product.

Compuware will integrate the DevStream product into Compuware Vantage, a leading application service management solution that helps IT organisations manage applications from the end user perspective, supported by end-to-end performance analysis capabilities. DevStream capabilities will significantly enhance and extend Vantage's end-to-end analysis for J2EE application servers, allowing enterprises to deliver excellent transaction-centric service for their business-critical J2EE applications.

"Managing the performance of enterprise J2EE applications is a challenging task," said Tommi White, Chief Operating Officer, Compuware Corporation. "DevStream provides powerful technology that will allow our customers to more effectively manage J2EE application service. This acquisition reflects Compuware's commitment to the J2EE platform and complements our existing J2EE development, debugging, testing and management capabilities."


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Compuware Corporation (NASDAQ: CPWR) maximises the value IT brings to the business by helping CIOs more effectively manage the business of IT. Compuware solutions accelerate the development, improve the quality and enhance the performance of critical business systems while enabling CIOs to align and govern the entire IT portfolio, increasing efficiency, cost control and employee productivity throughout the IT organisation. Founded in 1973, Compuware serves the world's leading IT organisations, including more than 90 per cent of the Fortune 100 companies.

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