Partner Press Release
TIBCO Software Introduces 'B2B in a Box' RosettaNet E-Business Solution

TIBCO To Provide Rapid Deployment Of Turnkey B2B Solution For Small To Mid-Sized Enterprises

For Release June 11, 2001

LAS VEGAS --

TIBCO Software Inc. (Nasdaq: TIBX) announced today, at its Strategic Directions 2001 customer conference, it will be demonstrating a business-to-business (B2B) solution designed specifically to meet the needs of small to mid-sized companies for plug-and-play RosettaNet implementations. RosettaNet is an independent, non-profit consortium dedicated to the collaborative development and rapid deployment of open Internet-based standards that align processes within the global high-technology trading network. Many smaller organizations would like to realize some of the benefits of using RosettaNet standards, but lack the budget, people or time required to undertake a large implementation. TIB/NetworkConnector ® for RosettaNet addresses this challenge with a turnkey, low-cost solution.

TIB/NetworkConnector for RosettaNet is the direct result of the RosettaNet Basics program, an Intel-driven initiative that defines and makes available the baseline RosettaNet technology and functionality that small and midsize companies need for B2B integration, and, therefore, reduces the implementation price tag. TIBCO's solution will be an easy-to-implement subset of the entire range of RosettaNet standards, based on the most common business processes.

TIBCO is already known as a RosettaNet leader and has built best-in-class solutions using RosettaNet's e-business interoperability standards, enabling high tech manufacturing customers, such as Intel, Hitachi and Xilinx, to capture the value of implementing RosettaNet standards.

"With this product, TIBCO will be helping smaller enterprises become e-businesses by providing the real-time integration of their business processes with those of its customers, partners and suppliers," said Vivek Ranadiv, chairman and CEO of TIBCO Software. "TIB/NetworkConnector for RosettaNet is ideal for organizations that want to realize some of the benefits of using RosettaNet standards, but who don't necessarily require -- or can't afford -- a lengthy large scale implementation."

About TIB/NetworkConnector for RosettaNet
Using TIB/NetworkConnector for RosettaNet, enterprises will be able to rapidly and easily realize some of the advantages of using RosettaNet in a very short time frame. Instead of the average three month RosettaNet implementation cycle, it will be possible for enterprises using TIB/NetworkConnector for RosettaNet to get up and running with RosettaNet in only two weeks.

TIB/NetworkConnector for RosettaNet will not only enable smaller organizations to do real-time B2B with large enterprises, but will also help them stay competitive by streamlining business processes and gaining supply chain efficiencies. Tangible benefits will include: automation of manual processes (order entry, shipping notification), increased data accuracy, reduction of working capital (inventory and AR) and revenue optimization.

"Turnkey solutions, such as the TIB/NetworkConnector for RosettaNet, will enable companies to take advantage of business-to-business integration, without significant cost barriers to implementation. Companies of any size now have the ability to automate business processes using RosettaNet standards," said Charles Goodwin, Intel's director of business-to-business integration and RosettaNet programs. "This will enable companies to more quickly respond to new business prospects and reduce the time and cost required for them to deliver products and services to their customers."

"For B2B to become pervasive, it needs to be available to small and medium-sized enterprises," said Jennifer Hamilton, CEO of RosettaNet. "TIBCO has shown its commitment to RosettaNet by providing solutions to large enterprise customers and is now leveraging that expertise to offer low-cost solutions for mid-tier trading partners."

"Small and medium sized enterprises will be able to achieve more rapid trading partner integration through the use of integration tools which support standards such as RosettaNet," said Karen Peterson, director of collaborative commerce for Gartner, Inc., an independent industry research and advisory firm.

TIBCO currently plans to make the TIB/NetworkConnector for RosettaNet solution available in Q3 2001.

About RosettaNet
RosettaNet is an independent, non-profit consortium dedicated to the collaborative development and rapid deployment of open Internet-based business standards that align processes within the global high-technology trading network. More than 400 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 is available at www.rosettanet.org.

About TIBCO Software Inc.
TIBCO Software Inc. (Nasdaq: TIBX) is a leading provider of total business integration solutions delivering infrastructure software that enables companies to seamlessly integrate business systems in real-time. TIBCO's products enable the real-time distribution of information through patented technology called The Information Bus ® or TIB®. TIBCO technology was first used to digitize Wall Street and has since been adopted in diverse industries including financial services, telecommunications, electronic commerce, transportation, logistics, manufacturing and energy. TIBCO's global customer base includes more than 1,000 customers such as Cisco Systems, Yahoo!, Ariba, NEC, Enron, Sun Microsystems, GE Capital, Philips, AT&T, Pirelli and AOL/Netscape. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, TIBCO can be reached at 650-846-1000 or on the web at www.tibco.com .