Partner Press Release
TriStrata® Joins RosettaNet As First Member Focused On Implementation Of Secure Internet Transactions

Illustrates Continued Support At The RosettaNet eConcert Launch

For Release June 9, 1999

Redwood Shores, CA -- At the RosettaNet eConcert launch, TriStrata Inc., the leader in secure information management solutions for the Internet, announced its continued support for RosettaNet, a global organization committed to the adoption and deployment of open and common business process interfaces in the IT industry. TriStrata is the first company devoted to end-to-end security solutions to join RosettaNet.

As a RosettaNet partner, TriStrata provides expertise on how to protect, control and track information globally over the Internet. By working closely with RosettaNet, TriStrata will help define new business process interfaces and identify existing ones that should be adopted. TriStrata is also responsible for promoting and implementing the agreed upon business process interfaces. TriStrata joins other industry leaders in committing to a phased implementation of partner-to-partner e-commerce, internally referred to as eConcert, from lab testing of concepts to pre-production pilots to live production implementations beginning February 2, 2000

"TriStrata is uniquely positioned with its Secure Information Management System to be the first provider of implementable security software solutions based on standards defined in conjunction with RosettaNet," said Fadi Chehadé, CEO of RosettaNet. "Additionally, working with TriStrata will enable us to continue to develop a set of standards that allow secure transactions over the Internet."

"We commend RosettaNet in its efforts to define and implement a set of common and open processes for electronic commerce," said Ken Coulter, president of TriStrata Inc. "Together, we will drive the development and implementation of standards that allow organizations to protect and manage their information assets and maximize the full potential of the Internet -- with confidence."

The RosettaNet Managing Board now consists of 34 CEOs, CIOs, and executives representing global members of the IT supply chain, including: American Express, Arrow Electronics, Avnet, CHS Electronics, Cisco Systems, CompUSA, Compaq, Computacenter, Deutsche Financial Services, EDS, Federal Express, GE Information Services, GSA, Hewlett-Packard Company, IBM, Inacom, Ingram Micro Inc., Insight, Intel, Marshall Industries, Microage, Microsoft, Netscape, NEC Technologies, Office Depot, Oracle, pcOrder, SAP AG, Siemens, Solectron, Tech Data, 3Com, Toshiba Information Systems and United Parcel Service.

About RosettaNet
Founded in 1998, RosettaNet is an independent, self-funded, non-profit consortium dedicated to the development and deployment of standard electronic commerce interfaces to align the processes between IT supply chain partners on a global basis. RosettaNet can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.rosettanet.org.

About TriStrata Inc.
TriStrata is the leading provider of software solutions to protect, control and track an enterprise's information assets in an Internet-centric business environment. The TriStrata Secure Information Management System provides a scalable, end-to-end solution that dynamically controls information as it is distributed to customers, partners and employees. The TriStrata System assures a trusted environment to conduct business globally over the Internet, enabling new business opportunities, revenue streams and operating efficiencies. The company's board of directors include Dr. John Atalla, founder and chairman of the board; David Beirne, general partner, Benchmark Capital; Thomas Perkins, partner, Kleiner Perkins Caufield and Byers; John Young, retired president and CEO of Hewlett-Packard; and William Zuendt, former president and COO of Wells Fargo and Company. TriStrata is based in Redwood Shores, California.

TriStrata is a registered trademark of TriStrata Inc.