The NetObjects product family is a key component of the WebSphere solution, which is designed to help corporations expand their Web presence and accelerate their move to e-business. The new optimized version of the NetObjects Authoring Server Suite will integrate the product's collaborative capabilities with that of the WebSphere Java Application Server through Java servlets and components built by NetObjects. Using these powerful servlets and components, customers will be able to visually create dynamic, data driven Web applications, with the simple click of a button.

"Developing a WebSphere optimized version of NetObjects Authoring Server Suite reaffirms our commitment to work closely with IBM to provide corporations robust, scaleable solutions to create and manage Internet, intranet and extranet sites," said Morris Taradalsky, vice president of the enterprise division at NetObjects. "Using the best of breed collaborative features of the Authoring Server Suite in combination with the industrial strength backbone of the WebSphere Application Server, customers will be able to easily transform their business into a successful e-business."

"NetObjects Authoring Server Suite's powerful collaborative Web development features, which help customers build dynamic Web applications, will be an excellent complement to the WebSphere product line," said John Swainson, general manager, application enabling & integration, IBM Software Solutions Division. "NetObjects is a leading provider of products for Web site builders, and we are delighted that they have chosen to augment their product to make it even easier for teams to build WebSphere applications"

Pricing and Availability
NetObjects Authoring Server Suite for WebSphere will be available in the first half of 1999. Pricing will be announced at the time of general availability.

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