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Subject: OASIS Member News: ORACLE AND WEBMETHODS PARTNER TO PROVIDE INTEGRATION SOLUTIONS
Contacts: Nicole Keating Lauren Arnold or Sarah Reed webMethods, Inc. Schwartz Communications 703-460-5960 781-684-0770 nkeating@webMethods.com webMethods@schwartz-pr.com Carol Sato Aimee Brainard Oracle Corp. Applied Communications 650-633-5551 415-365-0222 csato@us.oracle.com abrainard@appliedcom.com ORACLE AND WEBMETHODS PARTNER TO PROVIDE INTEGRATION SOLUTIONS FOR THE RAPID ADOPTION OF GLOBAL B2B EXCHANGES webMethods B2B Provides B2Bi Infrastructure to Enable Internet-based delivery of XML messages to Oracle Exchange Platform and Seamless Integration For Buyers and Suppliers Into Oracle-Powered B2B Exchanges FAIRFAX, Va. and REDWOOD SHORES, Calif.June 8, 2000 (tellmemorelink/?)webMethods, Inc. (Nasdaq: WEBM), the leading provider of business-to-business integration (B2Bi) solutions, and Oracle Corp., the largest provider of software for e-Business, today announced a partnership to provide solutions for the rapid deployment of global B2B exchanges. As a part of the agreement, webMethods will be a preferred solution provider for integrating buyers and suppliers to trading networks and exchanges built on the Oracle Exchange platform. Oracle and webMethods have integrated the Oracle Exchange platform and webMethods B2B(tm) to enable secure, reliable Internet-based delivery of XML messages. Oracle-powered exchanges, including OracleExchange.com, will use this integrated message hub to integrate buyers and suppliers. webMethods B2B will route mission-critical business documents, such as purchase orders and order confirmations, through the Oracle-powered exchanges to enable seamless, real-time business transactions among diverse trading partners. "It is critical for buyers and suppliers to have an easy, secure and reliable solution for integrating with the Oracle Exchange platform," said Ron Wohl, executive vice president, Oracle Applications, Oracle Corp. "By using webMethods B2B, our Oracle-powered exchange participants will be able to seamlessly integrate to their back-end systems and realize the full e-business benefits of our exchanges." Oracle is the only single source strategic partner to offer the complete platform, applications, and services necessary to help companies and entire industries transform to e-business by connecting their supply chains via the Internet. By using webMethods B2B to provide a seamless integration solution, Oracle will be able to build an integration solution that is easily replicated across all of its B2B exchanges, which include industry specific exchanges, company branded exchanges and OracleExchange.com. To date, the Oracle Exchange platform has already been adopted for industry specific exchanges such as GlobalNetXchange, HomebuildersXchange, RetailersMarketXchange, Auto-Xchange, FP-Xchange and GlobalTransportXchange. Company branded exchanges include, Cable & Wireless Hong Kong Telecom, Dubai Ports Authority Digital Marketplace, Belgacom E-Marketplace and KPN Exchange. "As interest in trading exchanges grows, it is critical for a leading B2B marketplace platform like Oracle Exchange, to provide their buyers and suppliers with a cost-effective, efficient B2Bi solution that ensures seamless, secure connections with trading partners over the Internet," said Phillip Merrick, president and CEO of webMethods, Inc. "By leveraging the open standards of the Internet, webMethods B2B enables real-time business transactions between companies without requiring a standard technology infrastructure. This flexibility is critical for the future success of B2B e-commerce." WebMethods will provide integration support and services to buyers and suppliers connecting to Oracle Exchange through their webMethods' B2B Rapid Integration Team, which includes the Internet industry's leading systems integrators. This rapid deployment strategy provides customers with an experienced implementation team dedicated to providing cost-effective solutions for implementing B2B e-commerce initiatives. Customers will have their choice of integration firms to help connect to any number of Oracle Exchange marketplaces. About webMethods, Inc. webMethods, Inc. (Nasdaq: WEBM) is the leading provider of software solutions for business-to-business integration (B2Bi). Leveraging the open standards of the Internet, the award-winning webMethods B2B(tm) family of products provides the B2Bi infrastructure that enables Global 2000 companies and B2B marketplaces to connect customers, suppliers and partners to form real-time B2B trading networks. webMethods B2B allows companies to create new revenue opportunities, strengthen relationships with customers and substantially reduce supply chain inefficiencies. webMethods provides a comprehensive solution that allows organizations to effectively realize their B2B e-commerce strategies. Through broad support of open standards and protocols, such as XML, RosettaNet, FpML, cXML, OBI, OAG, ACORD, and legacy EDI, the webMethods B2B family of products provides the critical B2B integration software that enables companies to form powerful trading networks with customers, suppliers and partners. With webMethods B2B, companies can conduct business-to-business over the Internet with minimal stress to corporate resources and existing technology infrastructure. Founded in 1996, webMethods is based in Fairfax, Va., with offices across the U.S. and Europe. webMethods has more than 160 customers worldwidefrom Global 2000 leaders such as Dell, Eastman Chemical Company, Lucent and W.W. Grainger to major B2B marketplaces like ChemConnect, e-STEEL and Ventro. webMethods' strategic partners include Ariba, Commerce One, Deloitte Consulting, EDS, i2 Technologies, KPMG, Microsoft, Oracle Corp., Sterling Commerce and SAP AG. More information about the company can be found at www.webMethods.com. About Oracle Oracle Corporation provides the software that powers the Internet. For more information about Oracle, please call Oracle Public Relations at 650-506-4176. ### webMethods and webMethods B2B are trademarks of webMethods, Inc. All other company and product names are property of their respective owners. Oracle is a registered trademark of Oracle Corporation. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners. This press release contains various remarks about the future expectations, plans and prospects of webMethods that constitute forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The actual results of webMethods may differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including those discussed in the Risk Factors section of webMethods' recent Registration Statement on Form S-1, which is on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Scott McGrath Member Services Manager OASIS Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information Standards +1 978 667 5115 (US & Int'l Voice) +1 978 667 5114 (US and Int'l Fax) scott.mcgrath@oasis-open.org http://www.oasis-open.org OASIS PO Box 455 Billerica, MA 01821
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