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Fortify Software Named 'The Next Big Thing' at Enterprise 2005

Posted on: Monday, 8 August 2005, 09:01 CDT

PALO ALTO, Calif., Aug. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Fortify Software Inc., a leading provider of software security products, was selected as "The Next Big Thing" at the Sand Hill Group's eighth annual Enterprise 2005 conference due to its innovative approach to software security. The designation is given to five companies, including Fortify Software, who will then participate in a panel discussion and deliver presentations on their company vision and plan.

The Enterprise 2005 conference held August 7-9 in Carmel, California brings together nearly 200 technology CEOs and other industry thought leaders to share ideas and discuss strategic issues of interest in technology.

"The Next Big Thing recognizes up-and-coming companies that have an original, proven technology and a sound business model that is poised for high growth," said M.R. Rangaswami, co-founder of Sand Hill Group and the Enterprise conference. "Fortify impressed me with their innovative answer to an ever-growing need for more secure software, as well as their stellar roster of customers."

"With high profile security breaches making daily headlines, companies are turning to companies like Fortify to tackle urgent security threats at the root -- the software layer -- to vaccinate applications from hackers, malicious insiders, viruses and more," said John M. Jack, CEO at Fortify. "Being chosen as a Next Big Thing company demonstrates the market acceptance of our product and approach; we're honored to be recognized."

Joining Fortify as "The Next Big Thing" designates at Enterprise 2005 are BDNA Corporation, Certus, Wyse Technology and ChannelNet.

About Enterprise 2005

The Sand Hill Group's annual Enterprise Conference brings together CEOs and leaders from diverse segments of the software industry to candidly share ideas and opinions, and debate strategic issues of common interest. Each year the entire conference surplus goes to the non-profit SHG Foundation. The Sand Hill Group is an investment and consulting group based in the San Francisco Bay Area. More information is available at http://www.sandhill.com/.

About Fortify Software, Inc.

Named Business 2.0's "Smartest Start-Up", Fortify Software delivers products that protect companies from the threats posed by security flaws in business-critical software applications. Its software security products for Source Code Analysis -- winner of the 2005 Jolt Excellence award -- and Attack Simulation drive down costs and security risks by automating key processes of developing secure applications prior to deployment. Founded in 2003, Fortify Software is backed by Kleiner, Perkins, Caufield & Byers, Sigma Partners, Integral Capital Partners and a world-class team of software security advisors and partners. More information is available at http://www.fortifysoftware.com/.

Fortify Software, Inc

CONTACT: Kim Milosevich of OutCast Communications, +1-415-392-8282, orkim@outcastpr.com, for Fortify Software, Inc.

Web site: http:///www.fortifysoftware.com

Source: PRNewswire

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