After 18 months of hard work hello2morrow launches version 4.0 of the award winning architecture management tool SonarJ. This release allows to design and monitor software architecture models in a brand new way. The newly designed architecture view (patent pending) intuitively visualizes the structure of complex systems using logical elements like projects, layers, vertical slices or subsystems. When applying SonarJ to an existing project, structural flaws can be found within minutes. Fixes can be simulated by using “virtual refactorings” and then executed using a simple workflow concept. The exploration view has been further improved to visualize the dependency structure of a system in a unique and innovative way. The initial release supports Windows and Linux. A version for Mac OS will follow within the next few days. A webcast showing the new functionality is in production and will be published before Dec 15th 2008. The product can be evaluated free of charge for 30 days.

The new office is conveniently close to Boston, which is the heart of an important software industry cluster in the United States. Alexander von Zitzewitz, one of the founders of hello2morrow, was appointed CEO of the new subsidiary. When asked why Massachusetts was selected as the base for the North American operations he replied: "The proximity to many potential customers and partners will help us to quickly establish a foothold in the growing market for software architecture management tools. The presence of world class universities like MIT will give us access to a pool of talent which we will need to grow our business here."

The software company hello2morrow GmbH announced today a merger with Software-Tomography GmbH. By combining the strengths of the two companies, the merger catapults the company which will retain the name of hello2morrow, to become a leading provider of software architecture solutions in Europe and places the company perfectly on course for an international market. The new company ensures its continued success by expanding to the US and establishing a subsidiary there, thus breaking into the American market.

hello2morrow GmbH has earned an enviable reputation in the Software architecture market within a very short time. The unique potential of the company’s prize-winning tool, Sonar J, has been recognized by the Java community and has captured global attention. The contender, Software-Tomography GmbH, has been successfully delivering software analysis solutions which have gained a large client base. The company’s innovative products Sotoarc, Sotograph and related services provide customers with proven solutions for technically and economically successful architecture management.

The know-how and the products from both companies will be utilized to optimize the software architecture and maintainability of mission critical applications of the international customer base. Together this customer base of both companies comprises more than one hundred companies from ten countries on three continents active in the Financial, Insurance, IT-Consulting, Automotive, Communication and Logistic segments.

The newly formed company will be called hello2morrow, and will be managed by the CEO’s of both companies. Thomas Schoen, the CEO of Software-Tomography will head the company from its Munich headquarters and focus on managing future growth within the European market, while Alexander von Zitzewitz, the CEO of hello2morrow, will move to Boston and commit himself to overseeing the US market expansion.

mic AG, a Munich based investment company specializing in early stage technology ventures, has acquired a 25% ownership interest in hello2morrow, a Munich software firm. mic AG has the right to exercise another option to further increase its stake in this company. With its first transaction of 2008, mic AG has broadened its portfolio platform and expanded its segment focus and presence.

hello2morrow, a privately held 3 year old software development venture, delivers innovative solutions and services that help manage and monitor the logical architecture and technical quality of software projects. Their prize winning product, SonarJ, is a unique tool which helps to avoid “structural erosion” on medium and large scale Java projects, thus preventing expensive problems and improving the quality of life of software architects and project managers. The firms’ long list of reference clients reads like a “Who’s Who” among the Blue Chip Industry, featuring prominent names in a diverse range of business areas including automotive, insurance, radio and public sectors.

“The acquisition of hello2morrow represents our first investment in a software company, but we are confident that this strategic move will unlock many synergies and generate a number of competitive advantages”, said Claus-Georg Müller, CEO of mic AG. “Implementing our firm’s philosophy, we will provide not only financial support, but a vast Know–How and mic’s established national and international network, as well. We are thrilled by the growth opportunities this acquisition presents and we are confident that we have created a powerful portfolio of first class products and services that will bring significant value to our customers, partners and shareholders. We look forward to working with hello2morrow as a new and energised team”.

mic AG is a publicly traded company listed in the Entry Standard of the German Stock Exchange since October 25th, 2006. The principal strategy of mic AG is to invest in the early stages of technology firms and provide these firms with a multi-faceted suite of services: financial, administrative, legal, consulting, sales and marketing. The portfolio companies benefit from market maturity and positioning of mic AG and its established management applications. mic AG is active in the Microsystem, Communication/Fiberoptics and Medicine Technology sectors. With the acquisition of hello2morrow, the admission of Proton to London’s AIM in October 2006, and the complete sales of Inheco and Amicra last year, mic AG currently holds 10 subsidiaries in its portfolio.

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