Blue Isle Releases InTouch 3.0

Blue Isle announced the release of Blue Isle InTouch 3.0, the next generation release of Blue Isle's enterprise scale, systems management, process automation and data flow system. Blue Isle InTouch 3.0 offers tight integration with Hyperion Essbase OLAP Server from Hyperion, helping customers rapidly collect and deliver critical information in analytical applications such as e-Business, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Enterprise Performance Management (EPM), and Supply Chain analytics.

Organizations can use InTouch 3.0 to gain a competitive edge while reducing their Total Cost of Ownership by transforming traditionally manual, timeconsuming back office production environments into efficient, automated 24X7 "Lights Out" operations. InTouch 3.0 delivers a framework for "frictionless" data collection, processing and distribution increasing the speed at which organizations can empower users with critical business information.

In use today by many Fortune 500 companies such as Caterpillar Inc and IBM, Blue Isle InTouch is recognized as the industry leader.

Caterpillar's Corporate Accounting department uses both Hyperion Essbase and Blue Isle InTouch to generate consolidated financial reports and analysis schedules, and reduce manual administration and management. More information can be found on the Blue Isle Website at www.blueisle.com/cat.html.

"The speed at which organizations efficiently collect, process, and transform data into meaningful information will not only define who will survive, but also act as a catalyst for those to thrive in today's fast-paced information age," said Tony Duarte, vice president of Business Development at Blue Isle. "Blue Isle InTouch 3.0 demonstrates our commitment in bringing to market cost- effective, next generation, systems management and process automation solutions which optimize efficiency and increase the availability of vital information.

"Hyperion's partnership with Blue Isle significantly enhances the speed at which customers can access and analyze critical business information using Hyperion Essbase OLAP Server," said Steve Fioretti, vice president of marketing for Hyperion. "The tight integration between Hyperion Essbase and Blue Isle InTouch 3.0 offers a robust, enterprise scale business analysis solution for understanding and optimizing performance across all areas of the business." Rapid Deployment and Increased Productivity The Blue Isle InTouch 3.0 Management Console provides a highly intuitive graphical "Explorer-Like" user interface for monitoring and defining system processes. Blue Isle InTouch is designed for rapid deployment with reduced learning curves. Smart Wizards provide users with step-by-step instructions for creating common tasks.

Enterprise Class Scalability of Multi-Threaded Automation Server

Blue Isle InTouch 3.0 delivers enterprise class performance and scalability supporting complex processing environments that require parallel processing. Blue Isle InTouch 3.0 is a true multi-threaded server capable of running jobs in parallel across multiple CPUs allowing for dramatic reductions in processing cycles.

Delivers Automation Solutions for Local & Distributed Environments

Blue Isle InTouch 3.0 is designed to support both local and distributed computing environments through a multi-tier architecture. At the core of the system is the InTouch Automation Server performing processes on a 24x7 basis. Processing and system information may optionally be accessed and stored on a separate server within in the InTouch system repository. Remote administration can also be performed through the InTouch Management Console via TCP access for increased security and accessibility. This enables organizations with even the most distributed environments to manage anything from anywhere at anytime.

About Blue Isle

Blue Isle is a industry-leading provider of systems management, process automation and data flow systems empowering organization to increase the efficiency of collecting, processing and delivering critical information while reducing their overall cost of ownership. Many Fortune 500 organizations such as AutoNation, Caterpillar, Charles Schwab, Compaq, IBM, Johnson & Johnson, Land Rover, Molson Brewing, Tenneco Packaging and Victoria's Secret leverage Blue Isle InTouch in streamlining critical processes. Blue Isle Alliance Partners extend the value to customers by providing implementation, training and consulting services. Partners include Analysis Team, AnswerSpace, Information Technology Consulting, Marketing Technologies Group, Ranzal & Associates, TemTec,. Information on Blue Isle's products and services is available at www.blueisle.com, info@blueisle.com or 1-888-819-6320.

Contact Liz Duarte, Blue Isle 888-819-6320 or lduarte@blueisle.com.