Compuware's QACenter Announces Comprehensive Support for Microsoft Windows 2000

Solution Helps Companies Test for Scalability, Integrity and Availability of Windows 2000-Based Applications

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. -- April 6, 2000 -- Compuware Corporation (NASDAQ:CPWR) today announced that its complete line of QACenter products supports testing of applications running on Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) Windows 2000. Combined with earlier announcements from Compuware's NuMega and EcoSYSTEMS products, this new functionality fulfills the company's commitment to provide support throughout the complete development lifecycle for Windows 2000-based applications.

QACenter helps organizations deploying applications for Windows 2000 achieve dependable application performance and quality. Specialized technology helps testers and quality assurance teams plan their testing process, verify the functionality of their applications, validate data and test results and manage the resolution of defects uncovered during the testing process. In addition, organizations can perform high-volume load testing to understand how well Windows 2000-based applications will perform in production.

"With support for Microsoft's Windows 2000, Compuware's QACenter continues to provide powerful solutions in the application testing area," said Keith White, Director of Marketing for Windows, Microsoft Corporation. "The company's solution is designed to meet the rigorous testing demands of organizations deploying Windows 2000-based applications."

"For organizations that need to deploy Windows 2000-based applications, QACenter is the right choice because we provide more than just testing technology," said Doug Turner, General Manager, Compuware QACenter. "Our complete solution automates the test process and provides crucial insight into test results, helping organizations best prepare their applications for production."

Compuware Corporation

With trailing 12-month revenues of more than $2 billion, Compuware is a world leader in the practical implementation of enterprise and e-commerce solutions. Compuware productivity solutions help 14,000 of the world's largest corporations more efficiently maintain and enhance their most critical business applications. Providing immediate and measurable return on information technology investments, Compuware products and services improve quality, lower costs and increase the speed at which systems can be developed, implemented and supported. Compuware employs more than 15,000 information technology professionals worldwide. For more information about Compuware, please contact the corporate offices at 800-521-9353. You may also visit Compuware on the World Wide Web at http://www.compuware.com.