HiSoftware Announces Web Governance HealthMeter for Measuring Web Site Presence Against Industry Standards

April 18, 2007; 04:33 AM

HiSoftware, a leading provider of software, services and managed operation solutions that monitor and optimize Web content, quality and regulatory compliance, today announced the HiSoftware Web Governance HealthMeter, a free testing and analysis service that provides a benchmark for measuring your organization’s Web site for privacy, accessibility and usability against leading Web sites in a variety of industries. By identifying any known compliancy issues and taking the proper steps for remediation, an organization is able to expand its market presence through the Web, avoid costly litigation associated with privacy and accessibility issues, increase visitor trust and promote positive corporate responsibility.

Peter Abrahams, practice leader at Bloor Research, said, “A Web site is now often the only contact a prospect or client has with a company. The user experience has to be pleasant or they may never come back. HiSoftware should be seen as an essential aid to the process of Web site design, test and monitoring. The outcome will be a better user experience and an ultimate increase in the bottom line.”

HiSoftware’s Web Governance HealthMeter enables organizations to view a weighted snapshot of their risk management compliancy as compared to industry standards, and to determine next steps for addressing any issues. To obtain a free analysis of your organization’s Web site, go to www.hisoftware.com/benchmarking, submit your URL and complete the analysis request form.

“With the explosion of information on the Internet, a strong Web presence is essential for most organizations today,” said HiSoftware President and CEO, Kurt A. Mueffelmann. “Providing users with a positive Web site experience means mitigating risk management compliancy issues, which in turn, can dramatically expand revenue opportunities and provide a true sense of corporate responsibility. As the industry leader in Web governance compliancy, HiSoftware is pleased to offer the Web Governance HealthMeter to help in benchmarking best-of-breed organizational Web sites within their industry.”

About HiSoftware

Founded in 1998, HiSoftware is a leading provider of software, services and On-Demand solutions that test, repair, monitor and enforce Web content, quality and regulatory compliance. The company’s solutions empower content developers, Web site architects and executives to work collaboratively to create and manage corporate Web standards for accessibility, privacy, security, search engine optimization (SEO), site quality and performance, branding, competitive intelligence and application transaction testing. HiSoftware’s customers boast many of the world’s largest public and private sites including U.S. and international government agencies and Global 2000 companies such as Gateway, HP, California State University, U.S. Department of Transportation, State of Maine and Microsoft. For more information about HiSoftware visit www.hisoftware.com.

HiSoftware, and Web Governance HealthMeter are trademarks of HiSoftware Inc. which may be registered in certain jurisdictions. All other brand/product names are trademarks of their respective holders.