Partner Press Release
Timogen Systems To Expand Its Participation in RosettaNet Programs

Timogen solution delivers rapid and cost effective deployment for extended supplier networks

For Release February 26, 2002

Mountain View, CA --

Timogen Systems ^™, a leading provider of inter-enterprise solutions, announced that it will continue to actively expand its participation in RosettaNet activities and initiatives in 2002. In 2001, Timogen was highly involved in RosettaNet and its Milestones Programs, including RosettaNet Basics & Express. This program was designed to enable the affordable adoption of RosettaNet standards for small- to medium-sized high-technology companies.

In support of the RosettaNet Basics & Express Program, Timogen recently released the second version of its Timogen Order Collaboration ^™ for RosettaNet solution, which enables suppliers of all sizes to quickly and easily use RosettaNet XML-based standards to manage and automate an order’s lifecycle with their trading partners. The solution supports the RosettaNet Implementation Framework (RNIF) 1.1 as well as individual Partner Interface Processes ^™ (PIPs).

“Solution providers are essential to enabling low-cost, easy-to-implement products and services for small- to medium-sized enterprises,” noted Jennifer Hamilton, CEO of RosettaNet. “ Through their participation in the RosettaNet Basics & Express Milestone Program, Timogen has demonstrated their commitment to driving standards-based solutions for a broader community within the supply chain.”

Timogen Order Collaboration accelerates deployment of RosettaNet across the extended trading network, reducing the time and cost of implementation by over 50% for high-technology suppliers. Customers are able to rapidly deploy the Timogen solution and start submitting transactions within one month.

The Timogen Order Collaboration solution was demonstrated at the Intel ^® RosettaNet Interoperability Fest 2001, a premiere industry event in Taiwan showcasing the interoperability of RosettaNet solutions. Using Timogen Order Collaboration, Compal, one of the world’s leading notebook manufacturers, successfully conducted transactions with four of its trading partners.

“RosettaNet is a driving force behind the development of e-business standards and the promotion of B2B integration in the high-tech industry,” said Timogen CTO Yeh-Heng Sheng. “By creating the Milestone Programs, RosettaNet has enabled companies of all sizes to implement RosettaNet standards and achieve operational efficiencies as well as economic gains. Timogen is proud to have contributed in the success of these programs and will continue to be a leading RosettaNet solutions provider in 2002.”

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 Timogen Systems
Timogen Systems provides software applications and solutions that optimize extended value chains by uniquely harnessing the distributed power in global trading networks. Based on a peer-to-peer architecture, Timogen applications enable companies to rapidly realize cost savings, achieve faster time-to-market capabilities, and improve visibility into their extended supply and demand chains. Timogen helps global companies create a sustaining competitive advantage through true cross-enterprise collaboration. Additional information can be found at www.timogen.com.