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Planview to Deliver Delegata's Diamond Methodology

Enhanced project management office solution

AUSTIN, TEXAS and SACRAMENTO, CALIF. - September 5, 2002 — Planview, the world leader in integrated resource, project and service management solutions, and Delegata, a premier business solutions firm, today announced a partnership dedicated to the improvement of project planning, estimating and execution through automation and knowledge management. Planview and Delegata will work together to build complete Project Solutions in several areas focused on project planning and management. Delegata has announced a Project Management Office Solution that utilizes Planview Web Software as the underlying technology and automation tool. Planview will be leveraging Delegata's Diamond Methodology to enhance Planview Web Software by incorporating project methodologies and project estimating, utilizing configurable business rules, into the Planview project models and project lifecycle management functionalities.

"There is more pressure than ever for organizations to do it right, every time. Standardizing processes offers clear value to organizations in efficiency, and profitability," says Planview CEO, Patrick Durbin. "Delegata shares our vision of improving processes and efficiencies within multi-project organizations. Using Planview's project models and Delgata's configurable methodology and estimating tools, the manager's job is made quick, smart and repeatable."

"In their quest for increased productivity, organizations are looking for more turnkey solutions that address both technology and business needs across the enterprise," says Kais Menoufy, Delegata's CEO. "We are delighted to announce Planview as our PMO Solution automation partner based on superior functionality and vision built into their Web Software."

About Delegata's Diamond

Diamond is the heart of Delegata's delivery strategy, is a configurable life cycle methodology designed to facilitate the rapid implementation of both strategic and tactical initiatives utilizing a multifaceted approach that ensures gem quality results.

About Planview

Planview Web Software is unique in that it allows an organization to manage its work based on the availability and skills of its people, both present and projected, including contractors and other outsourced staff. Founded in 1989, Planview is the world leader in integrated project, service and resource management software and services to Global 3000 organizations. Allianz, Baltimore Life, Discover, Katun Corp., National City Insurance, Pfizer, Reuters, Volkswagen America, Zurich North America, and others make up the over 350 clients who have licensed more than 200,000 copies of Planview software. The company has headquarters in Austin, Texas, with field offices across the US, in Germany, the UK, Italy, Benelux and France. Planview is privately held, financially conservative, and has enjoyed ten straight years of profitability and increasing revenue. For more information contact Planview at www.Planview.com.

About Delegata

Delegata is a premier business solutions firm. Specializing in Project Management, Process Alignment, Application Development, Package Integration, and Technology Planning and Analysis, Delegata delivers award-winning total solutions to its clients. The firm's comprehensive approach addresses business objectives and processes by leveraging broad implementation skills and multifaceted project management and technology expertise. Delegata's solutions facilitate a client's rapid transition to new technologies and processes while leveraging current investments. Utilizing strong industry acumen and its configurable Diamond Methodology, Delegata begins with client business objectives, aligns technology components, and delivers tightly integrated total solutions tailored to its clients' unique environments. For more information contact Delegata at www.delegata.com.

Planview is a registered trademark of Planview, Inc. Delegata, Diamond, and Diamond Mind are registered trademarks of Delegata Corporation. All other product and company names may or may not be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Contact

Planview, Inc.
Lauren Sell
Porter Novelli

512-241-2246