Partner Press Release
Eleris™ Launches Dedicated RosettaNet Business Practice to Help Clients Streamline Supply Chain

Experienced Team Coupled with Proprietary Methodology Will Facilitate Rapid Deployment of RosettaNet Standards

For Release October 10, 2000

SAN FRANCISCO

Eleris, Inc., an e-commerce integrator, today announced that it has established a professional services practice dedicated to helping companies prepare for and implement the emerging RosettaNet standards. The RosettaNet Business Practice (RBP) will utilize a proprietary RosettaNet Readiness & Implementation methodology to enable companies to quickly implement and integrate the standards and related business processes.

Developed by Eleris, the methodology incorporates sound project management tools and techniques into a process designed specifically for implementing the RosettaNet standards. The RBP team has been working with RosettaNet on the development of the standards since the organization's inception in 1998. This means that clients who work with Eleris can be assured they are working with an experienced business and technology team, using specialized processes to develop and execute RosettaNet and supply chain strategies.

Eleris has appointed Sheila Wood director of the RosettaNet Business Practice. Her responsibilities will include defining business and technology strategy related to the practice, managing client relationships, and representing Eleris in the RosettaNet organization.

"Eleris is committed to supporting and advancing the adoption of the RosettaNet standards throughout the high tech supply chain. We believe that our people and methodology will enable our clients to deploy the standards faster, more efficiently and more cost effectively," said Marc Breckwoldt, vice-president and general manager of Eleris.

The RosettaNet standards provide the high tech supply chain with the common business interfaces required to exchange information electronically with trading partners. The standards includes business processes known as Partner Interface Processes (PIPs), standardized business and technical terminology dictionaries, and the RosettaNet implementation framework. By adopting this common language for the electronic sharing of business information, companies are well positioned to improve customer relationships, generate new revenue opportunities, and maximize operational efficiency.

Eleris has established partnerships with industry leaders to facilitate delivery of a total RosettaNet solution. Eleris is a VIP solutions partner of Viacore, a supply chain Process Service Provider that enables electronic process integration between disparate trading partners by integrating otherwise fragmented back office elements and managing the real-time exchange of standards-based processes.

"Viacore is pleased to be working with Eleris on developing process integration solutions which support the deployment of RosettaNet PIPs," said Fadi Chehadé, Chairman and CEO of Viacore. "Clients can quickly and efficiently enhance their supply chains by utilizing Viacore and Eleris' complementary services."

As a webMethods strategic partner, Eleris has been certified in the implementation of the webMethods for RosettaNet solution. This powerful, cross platform software enables companies to leverage RosettaNet standards and realize the potential of B2B integration with their trading partners.

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.

More than 300 companies representing over $1 trillion in annual information technology, electronic components and semiconductor manufacturing revenues currently participate in RosettaNet's standards development, strategy and implementation activities. A complete list of member companies and more information on RosettaNet can be found at www.rosettanet.org.

About Viacore, Inc.
Viacore, Inc., is a supply chain Process Service Provider that enables reliable, quick and efficient electronic process integration between disparate trading partners. Viacore was born out of the need to manage supply chain business processes via the Internet and was formed by bringing together industry powerhouses into a cohesive investment group. Together, with strategic investing partners Arrow Electronics, Avnet, Federal Express Corporation, Ingram Micro, SOFTBANK, and Tech Data, Viacore is the first to bring to market the rapid, pervasive and cost-effective deployment of standards-based process integration solutions. Additional information is available at www.viacore.net.

About Eleris, Inc.
Eleris, Inc., an e-commerce integrator headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, specializes in developing and implementing robust e-procurement solutions that automate and integrate the buying process for medium-to-large organizations. Its e-marketplace solution streamlines commerce processes to reduce transaction and operating costs and cycle times for both buyers and sellers. World-class consulting and B2B integration services that enable organizations to leverage and protect investments in legacy and ERP systems are also part of the complete suite of e-business services and solutions provided by Eleris. As part of a strategic partnership, Eleris can readily incorporate webMethods B2B software solution into its deployment of e-commerce strategies. Eleris is a Solution Partner member of the RosettaNet consortium. More information about Eleris can be found on the Web at www.eleris.com.