ManTech Boosts Application Performance and Availability with Quest Sof

    Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

    IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 9, 2005--Quest Software Inc. (Nasdaq:QSFT), a leading provider of application, database and Windows management solutions, today announced that ManTech International Corp. has selected Quest's Foglight(R), a powerful application management console that provides a view of each component of the technology stack. ManTech is a leading provider of advanced-technology, mission-critical national security solutions for various United States government agencies. With the implementation of Foglight, ManTech system administrators monitor systems supporting worldwide operations 24/7 and are empowered to proactively resolve application issues before the business is impacted by performance degradation or downtime.
    "Prior to Foglight, we had insufficient application monitoring tools and we were always in a reactive mode. We would find out 'after the fact' when there was a system problem negatively impacting end-user productivity," said David Spannare, CIO at ManTech International Corp. "Our operations have improved with Foglight. We operate in a proactive mode now, and can identify if and when application performance will impact our end-users."
    ManTech chose Foglight to address existing requirements and to facilitate the integration of operations from five acquisitions into its existing PeopleSoft applications infrastructure. Additionally, with the deployment of frequent changes and complex PeopleSoft upgrades, system performance had become less predictable. Spannare sought an integrated application management solution for all system components including BEA Systems, Windows, HP/UX and Oracle platforms, and required both predictive and load testing tools to pre-configure production environments. The company also needed deep analytical and resolution tools to pinpoint performance issues and enact the appropriate resolution quickly.
    "After evaluating application management solutions, Quest rated best in several crucial areas including price, common system management across all platforms, functionality and recurring customer support. In addition, Quest was the only vendor to bring resources to the table who worked with us to understand our issues, needs and operational processes," added Spannare.
    Using Foglight, ManTech has been able to optimize PeopleSoft performance. This resulted in reductions in system resource utilization, allowing ManTech to delay plans to upgrade servers running PeopleSoft. IT system monitoring productivity has improved also, and ManTech has postponed plans to hire additional monitoring staff.
    "Foglight maximizes the performance and availability of business-critical enterprise applications worldwide and the ManTech story is a perfect example," said Larry Humphries, vice president of product management, Application and Database Management solutions, Quest Software. "Coupling our commitment to servicing the customer with deep technological expertise makes Quest Software second to none. Time and time again, organizations select Quest Software's application management solutions to achieve unprecedented levels of operational efficiency."

    About Quest ERP Application Management Solutions

    Quest Software's ERP application management solutions manage the entire application lifecycle from application analysis, design and change management to production monitoring and management reporting so that IT may reliably manage their application infrastructure and access the information required to make informed business decisions. Quest does this by reducing system downtime, optimizing application performance and providing visibility into the critical application infrastructure that supports the business goals.

    About Quest Software Inc.

    Quest Software Inc. delivers innovative products that help organizations get more performance and productivity from their applications, databases and infrastructure. Through a deep expertise in IT operations and a continued focus on what works best, Quest helps more than 18,000 customers worldwide meet higher expectations for enterprise IT. Quest Software, with headquarters in Irvine, can be found in offices around the globe and at www.quest.com.
    Quest, Quest Software and Foglight are registered trademarks of Quest Software Inc. The Quest Software logo and all other Quest Software product or service names and slogans are registered trademarks or trademarks of Quest Software Inc. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners.

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