Reconda International launches QN-AppWatch v2.5; all-in-one" software release fully supports IBM MQ Series version 5.3 to provide centralized change, configuration, access, and systems management

Reconda International Corporation is a leading provider of web-based, WebSphere-focused middleware support tools that significantly reduce enterprise infrastructure support costs. The company has recently launched the latest version of its cutting edge software product, QN-AppWatch. QN-AppWatch is the industrys first browser-based WebSphere support solution that consolidates access, configuration, change, audit, and systems management functionality in a simple-to-use tool that combines a common architecture with customization capabilities, standard browser and single server installation.

GREENWICH, CT -- November 7, 2002 - Reconda International Corporation, a leading provider of web-based, WebSphere-focused middleware support tools that significantly reduce enterprise infrastructure support costs, has launched the latest version of its cutting edge software product, QN-AppWatch.

Specifically designed to provide controlled, centralized access to application data and communications layers with industrial-strength security, configuration, change, and audit management functionality, QN-AppWatch is the quintessential centralized WebSphere MQ systems management support tool. It fills the gap inherent in other products by combining a common architecture with flexible customization capabilities, standard browser and single server installation to provide recordkeeping and detailing of an enterprises MQ environment, promoting the creation and enforcement of enterprise-wide standards from one central environment. Version 2.5 extends this functionality even further by incorporating advanced, online message editing capability as well as the ability to manipulate and convert message headers to fully leverage and exploit the advanced functionality of advanced message brokers such as WMQI version 2.1.

In todays tight capital markets, its more important than ever for businesses to operate at maximum efficiency," said Maryellen Evans, chief operating officer of Reconda International. This latest iteration of QN-AppWatch represents what we believe to be a most compelling business value not only for the CTO and CIO managing disparate information sources, but also for the CFO seeking to ensure maximum return on technology investment."

With version 2.5, weve now delivered a centralized, flexible support tool that consolidates control of mission-critical e-business integration infrastructures at significantly lower costs than other commercially available, functionality specific products or home-grown tools," added Bill Pankracij, vice president of marketing for Reconda.

About QN-AppWatch
QN-AppWatch is the industrys first browser-based WebSphere support solution that consolidates access, configuration, change, audit, and systems management functionality in a simple-to-use tool that combines a common architecture with customization capabilities, standard browser and single server installation. Specifically designed to provide administrators, system architects, and IT heads with a cost-effective, total network management solution that costs significantly less than maintaining home-grown or functionality specific, agent-based products, QN-AppWatch provides extremely granular access to queue and channel information with rock-solid security. It can access any MQ platform that supports an MQ Client connection and provides a browser-based interface view into an MQ network. There is no agent software to install on any user workstation, or any monitored server or client. Best of all, QN-AppWatch delivers all these benefits in a simple-to-install, simple-to-use and simple-to-maintain product that requires no integration or training and delivers an ROI upwards of 20 percent For additional information, or to download a free, 30-day evaluation copy of QN-AppWatch, please visit the Reconda International website at www.reconda.com.

About Reconda International Corporation
Headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut, Reconda International Corporation is a privately held, global provider of robust, web-based software solutions specifically designed for WebSphere MQ and BI executives and system architects. Recondas innovative technology powers a complete line of unique, next-generation, configuration, access, auditing, change, and systems management products that allow IT heads to fully exploit the power and performance of their WebSphere platform investment, while saving significant time and money. Reconda is an IBM Passport Advantage company and a designated IBM Independent Software Vendor (ISV). The Company is also an advanced member of IBMs PartnerWorld for Software and PartnerWorld for Developers programs. For more information, visit the Reconda web site at www.reconda.com.

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