NEXT ANNOUNCES JAVA COMPATIBILITY AND PLEDGES SUPPORT FOR JAVASCRIPT

NEXT'S WEBOBJECTS AND SUN'S JAVA JOIN FORCES TO DELIVER INTERACTIVE WEB
APPLICATIONS

WEBMANIA, SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.-January 30, 1996-NeXT Software, Inc. today
announced its strategy to provide server-based enterprise Web solutions
with Sun Microsystem's Java programming language and Sun and Netscape's
JavaScript scripting language. With NeXT's WebObjects product line,
programmers familiar with Java will have access to data stored in
industry-standard relational databases, OLE services in Windows
applications, and data in legacy mainframe systems.

While many companies have announced support for the Java-based languages on
the client, NeXT's strategy is to provide solutions for server- based Web
applications. NeXT plans to fill a void in the market for scalable
database access frameworks, OLE access, and mainframe connectivity within
the Java programming environment.

"NeXT's vision is to offer a tool that leverages developers' skills in the
Java -based languages while also providing the connectivity necessary for
enterprise data integration," said Jean-Marie Hullot, chief technology
officer, NeXT Software, Inc. "Web surfers are expecting highly interactive
and entertaining Web sites and applications-NeXT plans on delivering the
tools to make this a reality."

The first release of WebObjects, shipping in March 1996, will allow
developers to build interactive Web applications that incorporate their
Java applets and JavaScript code to run on the client. Future versions of
WebObjects will support Java and JavaScript as the programming languages
used to build applications running on Web-application servers. Developers
will be able to construct reusable components combining business logic
written in Java with data stored in industry-standard relational databases
such as Oracle, Informix, DB2, and Sybase. In addition, Java developers
will also have access to data stored in OLE-based Windows applications.
Developers in need of mainframe connectivity will also have solutions for
accessing this data within their Web applications running on the server.

"We are excited that NeXT will support Java and JavaScript for server- side
Web application development," said Eric Schmidt, chief technology officer,
Sun Microsystems. "NeXT brings powerful enterprise solutions to the Java
environment."

"We are pleased that NeXT has integrated WebObjects with Netscape's line of
products. The combination of NeXT's WebObjects and Netscape client/server
technology offers a compelling building block for Internet applications,"
said Jim Sha, vice president of product development at Netscape
Communications. "We are also excited that NeXT is including JavaScript as
a scripting language for WebObjects and are looking forward to working
with NeXT to deliver this technology."

WEBOBJECTS

WebObjects is NeXT's environment for building dynamic server-based Web
applications. Using component technology, WebObjects allows developers to
deliver dynamic Web-based applications faster than with traditional tools
and enables corporations to leverage their existing technology investment
while taking advantage of the ubiquity of the Web.

NEXT SOFTWARE, INC.

NeXT delivers an open development environment for building custom
applications for both the World Wide Web and the Enterprise. NeXT's
development software adds value to today's business by shortening the
development cycle, working with an organization's existing technology,
supporting current and emerging standards, and enabling organizations to
grow and change with ease.

Providing its customers with a combination of award-winning software and
professional services, NeXT delivers real-world solutions.

NeXT Software, Inc. is headquartered in Redwood City, California, and has
offices in North America, London, Paris, Munich, and Tokyo.

For more information please visit NeXT's Web site at http://www.next.com or
call 1-800-TRY-NeXT.
 
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