OASIS MEMBER NEWS: webMethods and KPMG introduce joint solution to streamline rosettanet implementations

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webMethods and KPMG introduce joint solution to streamline rosettanet=20
implementations

webMethods and KPMG combine technology and consulting experience to 
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a comprehensive RosettaNet implementation solution

FAIRFAX, Va. and MOUNTAINVIEW, Calif.--December 8, 1999--webMethods, 
Inc.,=
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a leading provider of business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce and 
integration=
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solutions, and KPMG LLP, a leading professional services firm, today=20
announced a joint software and services solution for implementing B2B=20
e-commerce initiatives based on the RosettaNet standards. 
RosettaNet=92s=20
primary goal is to streamline the information technology supply chain 
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to improve the flow of critical information allowing information 
technology=
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supply chain partners to fully leverage e-commerce applications and the=20
Internet as a B2B e-commerce tool.

Deploying technology is only part of the challenge of implementing=20
RosettaNet. Many companies will need to manage changes in business 
process=
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and internal systems to accommodate new strategies for B2B e-commerce.=20
webMethods=92 RosettaNet solution coupled with KPMG=92s consulting=
 experience=20
provides a comprehensive solution of technology infrastructure and=20
implementation tools and strategies. This joint offering is 
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designed to address the needs of RosettaNet=92s key 
constituentsresellers,=
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distributors and manufacturers.

Through this relationship, webMethods and KPMG have developed a solution 
to=
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help companies meet RosettaNet=92s objectives for February 2, 2000 and lay 
a=
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foundation that will carry these companies through to production. To=20
facilitate these RosettaNet projects,  webMethods and KPMG will develop=20
joint implementation teams to address the strategic needs of customers.
=93webMethods has successfully completed RosettaNet implementations for=20
numerous customers such as HP and Compaq,=94 said Kimberly Trudel, 
director=
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of industry solutions for webMethods. =93This technical expertise 
coupled=20
with KPMG=92s implementation methodology provides our joint customers 
with=
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unprecedented breadth of experience to build e-commerce initiatives 
based=20
on the RosettaNet standards.=94

=93KPMG and webMethods have been involved with RosettaNet since its=20
inception,=94 said Jack Langowski, Chief Technologist, Supply Chain, 
KPMG.=
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=93Since managing the first RosettaNet proof-of-concept project, KPMG 
has=20
assisted companies through the RosettaNet implementation process. 
Combining=
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our consulting methodology with webMethods technology can provide 
customers=
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with a comprehensive solution to meet the needs of their aggressive B2B=20
e-commerce strategies.=94

About KPMG
KPMG LLP is the U.S. member firm of KPMG International. In the U.S., 
KPMG=20
partners and professionals provide a wide range of accounting, tax and=20
consulting services. As a provider of information-based services, KPMG=20
delivers understandable business advicehelping clients analyze their=20
businesses with true clarity, raise their level of performance, achieve=20
growth and enhance shareholder value. KPMG International=92s member 
firms=20
have more than 100,000 professionals, including 6,800 partners, in 160=20
countries. KPMG=92s Consulting practice can be found on the web at=20
http://www.kpmgconsulting.com or reached through the firm=92s site at=20
http://www.us.kpmg.com.

About webMethods, Inc.
webMethods, Inc. is a leading provider of open solutions for=20
business-to-business e-commerce and integration. As one of the first=20
products to deliver XML-based e-commerce solutions, the webMethods 
B2B=99=20
product suite leverages a variety of open Internet standards to=20
automatically link business processes with those of key partnerswithout 
the=
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time or expense of altering existing legacy, proprietary or ERP=
 applications.

Founded in 1996, webMethods is based in Fairfax, Va., with offices=20
nationwide. Investors include Goldman Sachs, the Mayfield Fund, FBR=20
Technology Venture Partners, Dell Corporation, FDX Corporation and KPMG=20
LLP. More than 100 top companies worldwideranging from Dell to DHL to 
Cisco=
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to Dun & Bradstreetuse webMethods B2B. The company's partners include=20
Microsoft, SAP AG, Sterling Commerce, Ariba, KPMG LLP, Intelisys 
Electronic=
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Commerce, Clarus, PSDI and MRO.com. For more information, contact=20
webMethods, Inc. by phone at 703-460-2500, via e-mail at=20
info@webMethods.com, or on the Web at http://www.webMethods.com.

About RosettaNet
RosettaNet is an independent, self-funded, non-profit consortium 
dedicated=
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to the development and deployment of standard electronic business=20
interfaces to align the processes between supply chain partners on a 
global=
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basis. Launched in June 1998, RosettaNet is currently in the pilot phase 
of=
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its development cycle. The pilot phase is scheduled to conclude in 
February=
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of next year when participants will link full production systems. More 
than=
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60 companies representing $600 billion in annual revenues currently 
provide=
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the mandate for RosettaNet=92s standards development strategy. A 
complete=20
list of member companies and more information on RosettaNet can be found 
on=
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the World Wide Web at http://www.rosettanet.org.

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company and product names are property of their respective owners.