TIBCO Completes RosettaNet Software Interoperability Trials

RosettaNet Press Release
TIBCO Completes RosettaNet Software Interoperability Trials

TIBCO Maintains Leadership Role In Advancing Use of Standards Throughout Industry

For Release February 25, 2003

Palo Alto, CA

TIBCO Software Inc. (Nasdaq:TIBX), a leading enabler of real-time business and the leading independent business integration software company in the world, demonstrated by market share and analyst reports, today announced successful completion of the RosettaNet Software Interoperability Trials. Completion of the trials signifies to existing and future customers that TIBCO solutions for RosettaNet can quickly and easily interoperate with solutions offered by other RosettaNet partners.

“TIBCO’s participation in the latest RosettaNet Software Interoperability Trials reflects our ongoing commitment of delivering reliable, scalable standards-based solutions that can be readily implemented throughout the enterprise for core business operations,” said Tommy Joseph, chief technology officer, TIBCO Software Inc.

As the founding member of the RosettaNet Solution Provider Board, TIBCO has a history of active adoption of consortium standards. Today, TIBCO has among the most RosettaNet Partner Interface Processes® (PIPs®) deployed, and some of the most scalable RosettaNet implementations solutions available in the marketplace.

“TIBCO is a valued Board member company and has consistently demonstrated leadership in helping to drive RosettaNet standards implementation in the high tech industry,” said Jennifer Hamilton, RosettaNet CEO. “We are pleased to recognize TIBCO’s efforts in helping to make the RosettaNet Interoperability Program initiative a true success.”

To mark the final completion of the RosettaNet Software Interoperability Trials, RosettaNet will be hosting a special event in Redwood Shores, CA, on Wednesday, February 26. The event will highlight results from the trials as well as recognize key supporters and participants, including TIBCO.

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 and telecommunications trading networks. More than 450 companies, representing over US$ 1 trillion in annual information technology, electronic components and semiconductor manufacturing revenues, currently participate in RosettaNet’s standards development, strategy and implementation activities. Information on RosettaNet’s worldwide activities in the Americas, Europe and Asia, including a complete list of Partner companies, is available at www.rosettanet.org . RosettaNet is an independent subsidiary of the Uniform Code Council, Inc. (UCC).

About TIBCO Software Inc.

TIBCO Software Inc. (Nasdaq:TIBX) is the leading independent business integration software company in the world, demonstrated by market share and analyst reports. In addition, TIBCO is a leading enabler of real-time business solutions helping companies become more cost-effective, more agile and more efficient. TIBCO has delivered the value of real-time business, what TIBCO calls The Power of Now™, to over 1,900 customers around the world and in a wide variety of industries. For more information on TIBCO's proven business integration, business optimization, and enterprise backbone solutions, TIBCO can be reached at 650-846-1000 or on the Web at www.tibco.com. TIBCO is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.

Contacts

Media Contact:

Jean Lombard

TIBCO Software Inc.

650-846-5109

jlombard@tibco.com

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