University of Massachusetts - Boston Selects HiSoftware’s Solutions to Ensure Site Quality and Accessibility of College Web Sites

CONCORD, NH – September 19, 2003 -- HiSoftware, Inc., the leader in enterprise Web Accessibility and Content Quality solutions, today announced that University of Massachusetts-Boston (“UMass Boston”) will be implementing a campus wide license of HiSoftware’s desktop and automated server solutions to evaluate, remediate and monitor Web sites and Web applications for custom content quality standards, conformance with Section 508 of the federal government's Rehabilitation Act, and international accessibility guidelines set forth by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). These solutions allow Universities to audit Web sites, Web applications and Web based courses for accessibility and to provide content creators and managers with tools for managing and delivering content that is accessible to users of assistive technologies.

Under the terms of the agreement, HiSoftware Company will provide its AccMonitor Server Enterprise software to UMass Boston and will also provide a campus wide license of AccVerify/AccRepair DS2 Editions for use on any campus PCs. HiSoftware’s product line includes a combination of user-driven interactive desktop solutions that allow developers to test their content for conformance with standards, and server side remote applications that allow for automated and remote testing.

“We are very pleased to be providing University of Massachusetts-Boston with solutions that will assist them in the creation and maintenance of accessible Web site content,” said John R. Lutts - Product Manager, HiSoftware Content Quality Solutions. “University Web managers and content creators can now fully integrate their accessibility and usability testing through HiSoftware applications, bringing full automation to policy management and validation. ”

UMASS Boston’s implementation of HiSoftware’s Solution set will allow for:

• Automated Testing and Monitoring of Entire Sites for compliance with Federal, State and International accessibility standards.

• The creation of course-based reports

• Digital media captioning

• Feedback for instructors in a reporting format that is clear and easy to understand

• Training of developers to verify and repair their own sites

• Creation of an audit trail for their accessibility pilot program

• Implementation of a standard format for feedback on their Web sites

UMass Boston joins a growing list of Schools and Universities turning to HiSoftware Company for Section 508 compliance solutions, including but not limited to Oklahoma State University, University of Wisconsin, Kansas State University, Dartmouth College, California State University-Fullerton, UCLA, and many others. HiSoftware Company also has enterprise software license agreements with both Federal and State Government agencies and works with several Fortune 1000 corporations including Microsoft Corporation, Mercury Interactive, and Fidelity Investments: http://www.hisoftware.com/access/scustomers.html

ABOUT HISOFTWARE
HiSoftware Company, the leader in enterprise content quality management solutions, provides innovative products that empower quality assurance teams, content developers, Web site architects, and company executives to work collaboratively on their efforts to create and manage corporate Web standards for Accessibility, Privacy, Searchability, Usability and custom guidelines and policies. HiSoftware’s integrated, full lifecycle solutions dramatically reduce the time required to test, manage and deploy e-business Web sites.

HiSoftware works closely with industry leaders and visionaries to provide solutions for today's information accessibility, content quality, search and retrieval needs. HiSoftware’s customers represent Fortune 500 companies, and many of the largest e-commerce, government, and educational sites in North America and around the world and include ChevronTexaco, Commerce One, Mercury Interactive, and Microsoft Government.

Founded in 1998, HiSoftware Company maintains North American corporate headquarters in Concord, New Hampshire. Further information about HiSoftware can be found online at www.hisoftware.com

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