Partner Press Release
BeXcom And RosettaNet Take Global Approach To B2B eCommerce Standards

BeXcom Joins RosettaNet as Solution Partner to Help Implement and Adopt Global eCommerce Practices

For Release September 19, 2000

SAN DIEGO

BeXcom (www.bexcom.com), a leading developer of business-to-business (B2B) Internet trading solutions for global eCommerce, today announced it has joined RosettaNet, an independent, non-profit consortium dedicated to the development of standard electronic business interfaces for the electronic components (EC) and information technology (IT) industries.

As a RosettaNet Solution Partner, BeXcom will provide consulting tools and services to aid companies in adopting RosettaNet interfaces. As a result, BeXcom has an opportunity to assist in the implementation and adoption of RosettaNet projects.

Through the partnership, BeXcom and RosettaNet will work together to advance the deployment of global B2B eBusiness standards providing common formats, processes, content and system interfaces. BeXcom will focus on helping supply chain companies implement a standardized dictionary of terms for eBusiness as well as standardized Partner Interface Processes™ (PIPs™) for global trading.

"We are pleased to have BeXcom join us as a Solution Partner," said Jennifer Hamilton, CEO, RosettaNet. "The establishment of common eBusiness interfaces will allow businesses to engage in dynamic trading partner relationships that result in business efficiencies, using common, standardized processes. The implementation and adoption of these standards requires a true industry-wide partnership, and BeXcom brings important skills and experience to these efforts.

As a RosettaNet Solution Partner, BeXcom is at the forefront of eCommerce providers helping define a standard method for conducting business over the Internet. BeXcom offers a global transaction infrastructure, with hubs in major trading zones, including Japan, Southeast Asia, Greater China, the U.S. and Europe. These worldwide eCommerce SuperHubs deliver integration, localization, configuration and customization services, as well as customer support - core competencies that will enable RosettaNet to increase its existing presence across the globe through the implementation of PIPs as a core product offering within the SuperHubs.

"BeXcom supports RosettaNet's efforts to develop standards that will allow eCommerce to flourish on a global scale," said Voon Fee Yong, chairman and CEO, BeXcom. "RosettaNet is leading the way for a unified front, and we are eager to contribute our expertise."

About BeXcom
Formed in 1996, BeXcom (BeXcom Pte Ltd) is a leading global provider of eCommerce solutions focused on creating and operating supply chains and eMarketplaces around the world. BeXcom's vision is to establish the world's largest business-to-business direct materials trading community in cyberspace. BeXcom strives to offer the highest security standards in the industry, ensuring maximum transaction accuracy and integrity for our customers.

BeXcom provides a worldwide global transaction infrastructure (GTI) to link these eMarketplaces into a global business-to-business e-commerce network. These eMarketplaces are designed to help companies of all sizes reduce operational costs, achieve cash optimization and increase revenue channels. BeXcom's regional superhubs include BeXcom Southeast Asia, BeXcom Greater China, BeXcom Japan, BeXcom North America, and BeXcom Europe.

BeXcom's shareholders include investment companies owned directly or indirectly by ABN-AMRO Bank, Aurora Holding Corporation, Creative Technology, DBS Bank of Singapore, EB International, Industrial Bank of Taiwan, Intel, Koos Group of Taiwan, Mitsui & Co. Ltd, Sakura Bank, Singapore Technologies, Temasek Holdings of Singapore and Toshiba. BeXcom's financial partners are ABN-AMRO Bank, Chinatrust Commercial Bank of Taiwan, DBS Bank of Singapore and Sakura Bank of Japan.

The company's Asian Pacific headquarters is located in Singapore, and its European and American headquarters is located in San Diego, Calif. The company also maintains offices, research and development centers and subsidiaries located worldwide. For more information, see the BeXcom web site at www.bexcom.com.

About RosettaNet
RosettaNet is an independent, self-funded, non-profit consortium dedicated to the development and deployment of standard electronic business interfaces to align the processes between supply chain partners on a global basis. Launched in June 1998, RosettaNet is currently in the pilot phase of its implementation cycle.

More than 250 companies representing more than $1 trillion in annual information technology and electronic components revenues currently participate in RosettaNet's standards development, strategy, and implementation activities. A complete list of member companies and more information on RosettaNet is available at www.rosettanet.org.