Spectrum Systems Adds Mercury Interactive's
Enterprise Testing and Performance Management
Solutions to Government Buying Vehicle

GSA Schedule Will Offer Federal Agencies Ease Of Purchasing Tools to Manage and Develop Highly Efficient Web Sites and Web Services

FAIRFAX, VA – May 30, 2001 – Spectrum Systems, Inc. announced today that Mercury Interactive Corporation’s (Nasdaq: MERQ) enterprise testing and performance management solutions have been added to Spectrum’s GSA/FSS Information Technology Schedule (GS-35F-5192G). The GSA Schedule is a government wide acquisition contract that combines “fair and reasonable” pricing with ease of procurement for a multitude of products and services.

Mercury Interactive's enterprise testing solutions help test, identify, isolate and fix performance bottlenecks in Web site infrastructure so applications work at peak performance. Their performance management solutions enable organizations to monitor the performance of their applications, receive alerts when issues arise, identify problems and diagnose their cause. Mercury Interactive’s demonstrated excellence in supporting its products and services earned them the prestigious WebStar Service Award at the recently held Software Support Professionals Association (SSPA) San Diego Summit. The WebStar Service Awards are presented annually to recognize companies that provide superior services and support to their online customers.

Spectrum and Mercury Interactive will work together to actively market Mercury Interactive’s solutions to Spectrum’s extensive list of government clients.

“Mercury Interactive’s approach to enterprise testing and application performance management is very comprehensive and will enable government agencies to improve and maintain the reliability and performance of complex application infrastructures for an improved user experience,” said Don Riordan, vice president federal sales at Mercury Interactive. “Working with Spectrum makes it much easier for government agencies to access our solutions.”

“Spectrum forms relationships with leading IT software and product manufacturers in the areas of software development and testing, network security and network management, ” said Ronald Segal, president of Spectrum Systems. “Our customers rely on us to provide full-service solutions to accommodate their rapidly changing computing and development environments. Mercury Interactive’s enterprise testing and application performance management solutions add a valuable capability to Spectrum’s product offerings.”

About Spectrum Systems
Spectrum Systems offers an extensive array of software and hardware products and services to aid in software development and in managing and protecting computer networks. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, Spectrum Systems provides innovative solutions by combining the best available products with superior service and technical expertise. Further information is available at www.spectrum-systems.com

About Mercury Interactive Corporation
Mercury Interactive is the leading provider of enterprise testing and performance management solutions. The company's automated software and managed services help companies deliver and maintain high-performance applications. Customers worldwide use Mercury Interactive solutions across their application and technology infrastructures to minimize hardware and operational expenses, protect revenue streams and enhance their competitive positions. Mercury Interactive was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. The company has over 1,400 employees with offices in more than 20 countries. Further information is available at www.mercury.com.

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for additional information contact:
Melanie Dynes
Spectrum Systems, Inc.
800-929-3781 x230