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Quest Software to Release Extensions to Microsoft Visual Studio 2005; Quest Introduces Beta Version of SQL Optimizer Extension for Visual Studio, Adding Depth to Visual Studio FunctionalityORLANDO, Fla. --(Business Wire)-- June 7, 2005 -- At Microsoft TechEd, Quest Software, Inc. (Nasdaq:QSFT), a leading provider of application, database and Windows management solutions, today announced its plans to deliver extensions for Microsoft Visual Studio 2005. The initial product offering will be Quest SQL Optimizer Extension for Visual Studio. Currently in beta, SQL Optimizer Extension for Visual Studio is one of the first products that enables application developers to tune SQL code for maximum efficiency from within the Visual Studio Integrated Development Environment (IDE). Visual Studio 2005 continues Microsoft Corp.'s commitment to delivering the most productive application development system for all classes of applications to help customers improve speed to market and decrease development costs and cycles. According to Quest Software customers, developers want to accomplish additional tasks, including SQL code optimization, directly from the Visual Studio IDE, so that they can increase their productivity and application performance. "Microsoft welcomes Quest Software to the Visual Studio Industry Partner (VSIP) program and is excited to see it extending Visual Studio 2005 and providing customers with additional features outside our core capabilities," said Nick Abbott, group manager of the .NET Developer Product Management Group at Microsoft. "By offering a solution that integrates with both Visual Studio 2005 and Microsoft SQL Server 2005, Quest is helping our mutual customers realize the value of an integrated data platform." Following the launch of SQL Optimizer, Quest Software will be releasing additional products that extend the functionality of Visual Studio 2005 and Microsoft SQL Server 2005. All of these products will be available through the Visual Studio IDE. "As a Visual Studio Industry Partner, Quest Software is proud to deliver unique technology that enhances the application developer experience and gives organizations more capabilities that are beyond the scope of the core IDE," said Juli Ackerman, vice president, database solutions, Quest Software. "Developers of any skill level using Microsoft Visual Studio will benefit from Quest Software's deep expertise in SQL Server." Availability SQL Optimizer Extension for Visual Studio will be generally available in September of 2005. To participate in the beta program, go to the Quest Software Web site. Please visit booth #315 at Microsoft TechEd for a demo of the beta version of SQL Optimizer Extension for Visual Studio. About Quest Database Management Solutions Quest Software is a leading provider of heterogeneous database management solutions for distributed systems. Quest delivers award-winning products that simplify and automate the management of Oracle, SQL Server, DB2, Sybase and MySQL database platforms. About Quest Software, Inc. Quest Software, Inc. delivers innovative products that help organizations get more performance and productivity from their applications, databases and infrastructure. Through a deep expertise in IT operations and a continued focus on what works best, Quest helps more than 18,000 customers worldwide meet higher expectations for enterprise IT. Quest Software, headquartered in Irvine, Calif., can be found in offices around the globe and at www.quest.com. Quest and Quest Software are registered trademarks of Quest Software, Inc. The Quest Software logo and all other Quest Software product or service names and slogans are registered trademarks or trademarks of Quest Software, Inc. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners. Forward-Looking Statements This release may include predictions, estimates and other information that might be considered forward-looking statements, including statements concerning the availability and market acceptance of Quest SQL Optimizer Extension for Visual Studio. These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ from those anticipated as a result of various factors, including the impact of economic conditions on our customers, variations in the size and timing of customer orders; competitive products and pricing; rapid technological change; risks associated with the development and market acceptance of new products; disruptions caused by acquisitions of companies and/or technologies including risks relating to integration of the combined companies; risks associated with international operations; and the need to attract and retain qualified personnel. For a discussion of these and other related risks, please refer to our recent SEC filings, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 and our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2005. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date thereof. We undertake no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date thereof. |
