Press Release

Percussion Software, a leading developer of Web Content Management (WCM) software for multi-channel, customer-centric applications, today announced that it has formed a strategic partnership with NavigationArts, a leading Web consultancy specializing in user-centered design and development. NavigationArts’ partnership with Percussion enables the two companies to better deliver sophisticated Web content management solutions that meet joint customers’ requirements for robust multi-channel capabilities and advanced user experiences.

Percussion’s industry-leading ability to consistently deliver dynamic, compelling content across multiple channels enables NavigationArts’ customers to gain a new level of flexibility in solving their global content management challenges. In turn, NavigationArts’ leading design and consulting services allow Percussion’s customers to leverage the company’s pioneering techniques for user-centered design and development, which emphasizes user needs and goals rather than organizational or technical considerations. Rhythmyx easily integrates data from a wide variety of sources, freeing designers and developers from many technical constraints.

“We have been working closely with NavigationArts for nearly two years and our joint customers have seen the fruits of our partnership,” said Percussion CEO Barry Reynolds. Together we support organizations, such as The Washington Post and the U.S. Department of State, that are focused on achieving a higher return-on-content by delivering dynamic, frequently changing content as well as an outstanding user experience. With Rhythmyx, our goal has always been to provide the highest quality WCM solution, and we add significantly to the value we deliver by partnering with user experience leaders like NavigationArts.

“We’re very pleased to partner with Percussion,” said Leo Mullen, CEO of NavigationArts. “Rhythmyx is a strong WCM solution that offers the flexibility and power we need to access data from a variety of different sources and bring it all into one cohesive user experience. This partnership advances our goal of forming alliances with content management leaders such as Percussion to benefit our mutual customers.”

About Navigation Arts

NavigationArts is a strategic Web consultancy specializing in user-centered design and Web application programming. NavigationArts provides a full range of professional services to help clients plan, evaluate, design, and develop effective Web sites, intranets, portals, and rich Internet applications. Specific service areas include Internet strategy, user research, information architecture, visual presentation and branding, and content management system implementation. The company serves numerous market-leading clients, including AOL, Nasdaq, American Red Cross, Sallie Mae, Freddie Mac, Discovery Channel, and National Geographic. More information can be found on the Web at www.navigationarts.com.