Klocwork Announces New IBM Rational Unified Process® Plug-in for Existing Software Reuse

—New Plug-In Provides Methodology for Comprehensive Understanding of Existing Software Assets—

September 18, 2003, Santa Clara / Ottawa: Klocwork, the leading provider of software intelligence solutions that perform a detailed source code and design analysis to reveal defects affecting quality, software roadblocks to improved productivity, as well as ongoing management reporting and developer assistance, today announced the availability of a Rational Unified Process Plug-in for their inSight Architect and InForce System products.

Rational Unified Process, or RUP, is a configurable software development process platform that delivers proven best practices and a flexible architecture that enables teams to select and deploy only the process components needed for each stage of a project. With industry-proven software engineering best practices at its core, the RUP platform includes tools for configuring RUP for a project's specific needs, tools for developing internal knowledge into process components, powerful and customizable Web-based deployment tools, and an online community for exchanging best practices with peers and industry leaders.

“The new Plug-In is again proof that the firm is dedicated to providing the innovative solutions that development organizations require to manage their software assets in the most effective manner” said Eric Goodwin, CEO” of Klocwork . “Klocwork understands that new solutions are continually required by software architects and managers to maintain control and to enhance the productivity of their software. We think the new RUP Plug-in gives them another very effective tool to meet those challenges.”

Bruce MacIsaac, Senior Process Engineer with the RUP Development Team said “The new Plug-In explains how Klocwork tools can be applied effectively as part of the process. In particular the Plug-In provides clear guidance on how to use inSight Architect to help define a software architecture that includes existing software and how inForce System can be used to detect defects and save costs over the project lifecycle.”

The Plug-In provides a methodology to obtain a complete and accurate understanding of an existing software architecture, design and code. It also helps identify file-level and system wide code problems and the opportunities and actions required for maximizing reuse. The Klocwork Plug-In is available as a free download on the Rational Developer Networks RUP Plug-In Exchange and directly from Klocwork (Version 2002 (6.75 MB Zip), Version 2003 (4.75 MB Zip)).

Klocwork will be demonstrating how its two featured products - inForce and inSight - are used in conjunction with RUP Plug-In for Existing Software Re-use at the Rational Users Conference August 24 to 28.

About Klocwork

Founded in 2001, Klocwork (www.klocwork.com) is the leading provider of software intelligence solutions that detect, correct, and prevent the introduction of source code and design defects. The firm’s patented core technology was developed and used for five years within Nortel Networks, one of the toughest business-critical software development environments in the world. Our suite of products, inForce, inSpect, inSight and inTellect, integrate into existing critical and large-scale C, C++ and Java environments and perform a detailed source code and design analysis to reveal defects affecting quality, software roadblocks to improved productivity, as well as providing ongoing management reporting and developer assistance. Klocwork is a member of the Rational Business Alliance. US headquarters of the company are in Santa Clara, CA. Canadian headquarters are in Ottawa, ON.

About the Rational Business Alliance Program

Rational software from IBM provides a platform for software development that speeds time-to-market while improving software quality and predictability. The Rational platform for software development combines software engineering best practices, integrated market-leading tools, and professional services to help organizations accelerate success. The Rational Business Alliance Program continues to support over 500 participating members with marketing tools, knowledge transfer and skills-building benefits. The solutions and services provided by this program round out this open platform and ensure that our alliance members' products and services meet the high standards that customers have come to expect from Rational. Companies interested in learning more about becoming a partner and affiliating with Rational software from IBM can visit IBM PartnerWorld at:
www-1.ibm.com/partnerworld/pwhome.nsf/weblook/index.html . Contacts:
Nick Allen
Director of Marketing
Klocwork, Inc.
603-433-2025