Veridian Information Solutions Group Obtains CMM Level 2 Rating
with processMax²_®

Reston, VA--January 11, 2001--pragma SYSTEMS CORPORATION announced today that the Software Engineering Group (SEG) of Veridian Information Solutions Division reached Level 2 of the Software Engineering Institute's Capability Maturity Model for Software (SEI SW-CMM) by using processMax² from pragma SYSTEMS CORPORATION. Veridian SEG develops complex applications for intelligence training programs, and is the second Veridian organization to reach Level 2 of the SW-CMM using processMax. An SEI-authorized Lead Assessor confirmed this Level 2 achievement using the SEI's CMM-based Appraisal for Internal Process Improvement Method (CBA IPI).

processMax allows software organizations to effectively and efficiently manage software development with the power of their intranet web. Using a role-based approach to the management of software development, processMax provides managers with step-by-step procedures, integrated document management, and automated workflow. processMax enables increased productivity, fewer defects, and reduced risk.

Victor Lena, Veridian Senior Vice President of the Systems Development and Applications Sector, said, "processMax gave us the proven software process we need for SW-CMM compliance and a robust foundation for planning and tracking our activities. We tailored processMax to suit our corporate culture, followed the defined roles in the product to satisfy the requirements of the CMM, and as a result, improved the efficacy of our software management. processMax saved us time, expense, and a great deal of agony."

Rebecca Bowerman, President and CEO of pragma SYSTEMS, said, "We are pleased to have another Veridian organization successfully elevate their software process maturity by using processMax. Veridian ISG's dedication to superior software project management is evidenced by both their Level 2 achievement and their current use of processMax3 to obtain Level 3 compliance."

pragma SYSTEMS CORPORATION guarantees that organizations using processMax² and processMax³ will be found compliant with Level 2/Level 3 of the SW-CMM by an independent CBA IPI or Software Capability Evaluation.

pragma SYSTEMS has been in the CMM-based assessment and improvement business since 1990, and is the market leader in CMM-compliant software management products. pragma SYSTEMS' headquarters are located in Reston, Virginia.

For more information on pragma SYSTEMS CORPORATION or processMax contact:

Donn Milton
(703)-796-0010 ext. 11
E-mail: dmilton@pragmasystems.com

For more information on Veridian ISG contact:
John Umsteadt
(703) 277-1425
E-mail: john.umsteadt@veridian.com