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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE 
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AND STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS OF CAYENNE SOFTWARE, INC.
AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO THE COMPANY'S FORMS 10-Q FOR
THE QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1996 AND 10-K FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1996.
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