The NetObjects Fusion ProPack is the first suite of developer tools especially designed to advance the creation of e-business Web sites and provides powerful solutions to address three critical areas of e-business functionality- dynamic data publishing, Java programming and client- and server-side scripting. The ProPack, a collection of four sets of components and three products complementary to NetObjects Fusion, includes:

Four sets of NetObjects Fusion components (NFXs) that enable site-builders to easily add dynamic data, commercial transactions and other application functionality by integrating sites built with NetObjects Fusion to four leading application server platforms: Allaire ColdFusion, Lotus Domino, Netscape Livewire and Microsoft Active Server Pages.

NetObjects ScriptBuilder (TM) 2.0, a best of breed script editor for the Web that combines rich development tools with a visual point-and-click environment to enable rapid creation of both client- and server-side scripts. Scripts created in NetObjects ScriptBuilder can be very easily integrated into NetObjects Fusion 3.0 to create dynamic Web sites.

IBM Visual Age for Java (Professional Edition), a sophisticated Java development environment that also enables the creation of NetObjects Fusion components, Java-encapsulated mini-applications that can be seamlessly integrated into NetObjects Fusion. VisualAge for Java has the ability to handle large-scale Java development, such as records-management within a large organization that requires high security, client- and server-side functionality. (See separate release for details.)

Lotus BeanMachine 1.1, a simple yet powerful tool that enables the creation of Java applets using Java Beans and also generates NetObjects Fusion Components.

As the Internet matures, more and more businesses are aiming to create competitive advantages by establishing a successful Web presence. According to Forrester Research, Web sites that facilitate electronic business and transactive content include three key elements- transaction systems like order entry, logistics and payment; interactive technologies such as queries and personalization; and rich content such as product specs and demos.

Developers building these sites need a core authoring environment that supports rich content and interactivity as well as specialized tools and technologies that enable them to enhance their sites by adding dynamic database access, commercial transactions and application functionality. The combination of NetObjects Fusion 3.0 and the NetObjects Fusion ProPack provides advanced site-builders the products they need to unleash the business potential of the Internet.

"With the release of NetObjects Fusion 3.0, NetObjects once again led the charge to provide professional Web site builders with open and robust products that enable the creation of e-business Web sites," said David Kleinberg, NetObjects' executive vice president of products. "The NetObjects Fusion ProPack reiterates our commitment to work with industry partners to extend the power of NetObjects Fusion and provide our customers powerful solutions in a convenient and easily accessible manner."

Pricing and Availability
The NetObjects Fusion ProPack will be available at the recommended price of £99. NetObjects Fusion 3.0 for Windows 95/NT is now available at the recommended price of £199. Registered users of NetObjects Fusion may upgrade to Version 3.0 for £65. Customers who purchase NetObjects Fusion 2.0 between January 1, 1998 and March 31, 1998 will receive a free upgrade to NetObjects Fusion 3.0. Users of Fusion 2.0.2i can upgrade to Fusion 3.0 for £149.

About NetObjects
NetObjects, Inc. is a privately-held company that is funded by IBM, Perseus LLC, AT&T Ventures, Norwest Venture Capital, Venrock Associates, Rae Technology LLC and private investors. NetObjects' partners include Apple Computer (NASDAQ:AAPL), AT&T (NYSE: T), IBM (NYSE: IBM), Microsoft (NASDAQ MSFT), Netscape (NASDAQ: NSCP), and Sun Microsystems' Javasoft (NASDAQ:SUNW). For more information, please visit NetObjects World Wide Web site at www.netobjects.com.

About the NetObjects Product Family
The NetObjects product family consists of NetObjects Fusion Personal Edition for entry-level site builders, NetObjects Fusion 3.0 for experienced site builders, NetObjects TeamFusion(TM) for site building teams and NetObjects ScriptBuilder 2.0 for scripting. All the products are the first in their class to integrate automated site building, professional quality design and publishing, thereby lowering the cost, time and tedium of building high-quality Web sites. NetObjects Fusion was finalist in the development tool of the year category in the 1997 UK Internet Awards and has received commendations for excellence in usability and best Internet software in the 1997 PC Magazine Technology Innovation Awards.