Persystence to Detail Testing and Optimization Solutions for PeopleSoft and Microsoft .NET at Compuware Partner Summit

Persystence CEO to Discuss the Impact of Performance Optimization Projects on IT’s Confidence in Deploying Enterprise Applications

DETROIT--June 23, 2005--Compuware Corporation (NASDAQ: CPWR) today announced that Persystence, Inc., will showcase its testing and performance solutions for the optimization of enterprise applications at Compuware’s Detroit headquarters. Persystence’s CEO, Thomas Poirier, will deliver the presentation at the inaugural Compuware Partner Summit, taking place June 28-30, 2005.

The Persystence solution presentation details how the combination of Compuware technology and Persystence intellectual property significantly reduce the time and cost associated with testing and optimizing the performance of PeopleSoft and .NET applications. The presentation will highlight specific engagements where application performance was increased more than 200 percent.

"Addressing the performance and availability elements of enterprise applications prior to deployment can have a very positive ROI impact," said Thomas Poirier, CEO of Persystence, Inc. "Implementing an integrated and sustainable approach to testing and performance optimization enables IT organizations to deploy applications more confidently."

The Compuware Partner Summit is designed to enhance the skills of Compuware’s partner community, and to help them incorporate Compuware solutions to provide additional, high value services to their clients. Several types of partners will attend, including systems integrators, consulting firms, independent software vendors and technology organizations.

"Persystence solutions provide ‘go-live’ application confidence, and our conference attendees will greatly benefit from Poirier’s insight in deploying enterprise applications," said Bob Donald, Vice President, Partner Business Development, Compuware. "Persystence’s unique approach helps maximize the value of Compuware’s solutions, providing unequalled ROI in PeopleSoft and Microsoft .NET environments."

The Partner Summit is an invitation-only event that will help attendees to expand their business offerings with proven, high value and repeatable solutions for their clients. It will feature various business and technical sessions discussing topics of importance to partners, such as application development, quality assurance, performance monitoring and other key Compuware markets, including IT governance and Compuware’s Covisint offerings.

Additional information on the Compuware Partner Summit can be obtained at http://www.compuwarepartnersummit.com/.

Compuware Corporation

Compuware Corporation (NASDAQ: CPWR) maximizes the value IT brings to the business by helping CIOs more effectively manage the business of IT. Compuware solutions accelerate the development, improve the quality and enhance the performance of critical business systems while enabling CIOs to align and govern the entire IT portfolio, increasing efficiency, cost control and employee productivity throughout the IT organization. Founded in 1973, Compuware serves the world's leading IT organizations, including more than 90 percent of the Fortune 100 companies. Learn more about Compuware at http://www.compuware.com/.