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Software Simplifies Sophisticated Data Analysis and Forecasting Using Interactive Graphical Reports

SEATTLE - June 25, 2001 - Insightful Corporation (NASDAQ: IFUL), a leading provider of enterprise software solutions for data analysis, announced today the availability of its S-PLUS Analytic Server™ 2.0, which extends the reach and usability of analytical applications across the enterprise. This new version of Insightful's software provides network and Web-based users with easy access to business statistics, predictive analysis and information pulled from any data warehouse.

Leading the market in terms of flexibility, S-PLUS Analytic Server 2.0 displays data using real-time graphical reports custom-built for analysts and business managers. The software does more than just extract data; it also performs high-end statistical analysis to find trends, patterns and relationships. Applications that require sophisticated analytics include forecasting, customer behavior modeling, profitability analysis, portfolio optimization and experimental analysis. Top markets for Insightful analytical technology include financial services, biopharm, telecom and manufacturing.

"With S-PLUS Analytic Server 2.0, we help decision-makers across the enterprise gain access to analytical tools and the data they need to make well-informed decisions. We help our clients compete more effectively by boosting the usability and accuracy of analytics available within their organization," said Shawn Javid, president and CEO of Insightful Corporation. "Nothing is more mission-critical than using data to improve performance, especially in today's economic climate."

S-PLUS Analytic Server 2.0 provides new interface and connectivity options that make it easier to integrate with other software. For example, Web-based applications provide easy data access, eliminating the need to learn complex programs for data analysis. In addition, S-PLUS Analytic Server 2.0 provides a tailorable Java graphical user interface (GUI) to the S-PLUS data analysis engine and supports custom Java interfaces, which can be easily tuned for specific applications or integrated within existing software.

"Given the explosion of available data in the enterprise, effective analytic tools have become mission critical," said Dan Vesset, senior analyst of Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence at IDC. "In the past, the complexity of such data analysis has kept most of the decision makers away from sophisticated data mining and statistical analysis tools. Insightful is in a position to change this by providing access to descriptive and predictive analysis capabilities to business decision-makers across the enterprise through integration of its Web-based tools with existing business applications."

S-PLUS Analytic Server 2.0 Deployment Options

• Web-based Analytics. Customers can deliver easy access to data with everything from simple reports to high-end predictive analysis using a simple Web-browser. This option enables customers to deliver easy, scalable access to vital statistics and sophisticated analytics via information portals or special Web pages updated in real time.
• Custom Java Applications. Developers can easily create specialized analytics, data manipulation or graphical reports within a customized user interface. This feature is ideal for deploying data analysis capabilities to a large group of users who need access to data without learning a new program. S-PLUS Java Interface. Users have the S-PLUS Java-based GUI running as a client on their PC or workstation, while accessing the S-PLUS analytic engine running on a Solaris or Linux Server. This enables easy installation, maintenance and updates.
• Embedded Analytic Engine. System developers can integrate S-PLUS Analytic Server to supply comprehensive data manipulation and analysis functionality, from Java.

ABOUT S-PLUS ANALYTIC SERVER 2.0

Insightful's S-PLUS Analytic Server provides a cost-effective way to deploy large-scale, multi-user analytical applications using the connectivity of Java, the simplicity of the Web browser and the power of UNIX servers. S-PLUS Analytic Server simplifies and accelerates the delivery of customized data analysis applications throughout an organization. Applications developed by the customer, or Insightful's consulting group, enable distributed users to review graphical information and predictive analysis via a browser or custom Java-based interface.

More information about Insightful Corporation and their products is available at www.insightful.com, at 206-283-8802, or at info@insightful.com.