IPNet Offers Industry`s Only AS2 and CPFR-Certified Solution

IPNet BizManager Accelerates Standards Compliance for Retailers and Consumer Goods Manufacturers

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--Jan. 6, 2003--IPNet Solutions(R) Inc., a leader in flexible supply chain connectivity, today announced it is the only company currently providing a B2B connectivity solution which is both CPFR and AS2 certified.

IPNet BizManager, IPNet`s suite of java-based products, allows companies of all sizes to securely exchange business transactions with their trading partners.

"The retail community as a whole is making a tremendous push toward standards adoption to ensure consistency and accuracy of communication among our extended supply chain partners. Making an investment in a solution that doesn`t support both AS2 and CPFR is risky.

"At Dollar General, we take into consideration the long-term viability and benefits of our investments and interoperability is key," commented Dennis Krautsack, senior director, information services at Dollar General.

"Retailers and consumer goods companies should have a mandatory check box next to interoperability and standards support as they evaluate supply chain software solution providers. Today, BizManager is the only solution to successfully achieve AS2- and CPFR-interoperable certifications," said Colleen Edwards, vice president of marketing for IPNet Solutions.

"Large retailers like Wal-Mart have already mandated their suppliers to support AS2 and CPFR is not far down the road. IPNet helps companies accelerate compliance while eliminating much of the costs associated with connectivity."

BizManager products have endured rigorous testing and evaluation for conformance to EAN.UCC CPFR and AS2 standards. By successfully demonstrating data interoperability with multiple vendors` products, the BizManager family has been certified to use EDI-INT AS2 technology to transport CPFR messages.

Certification also ensures flexibility for exchanging business documents with a variety of organizations. Because the BizManager line supports industry standards, companies are able to exchange any data type via any transport for flexible partner connectivity.

BizManager products provide the functionality needed to securely exchange data with any partner, reducing supply chain costs and eliminating communication bottlenecks.

The BizManager set of tiered solutions satisfies the connectivity and transport needs for enterprises ranging from large Global 2000 companies to small and medium-sized (SMEs) suppliers.

AS2 is a current specification developed by EDIINT (a working group of the IETF) for transporting EDI or XML documents between organizations over the Internet in a secure (digitally signed and encrypted), highly reliable manner.

AS2 provides S/MIME encryption and security over HTTP or HTTP/S (/Secure) by securing data with authentication, message integrity, non-repudiation of origin and privacy features. The specification securely uses the Internet to exchange data and, therefore, eliminate expensive VAN transaction fees.

CPFR is a revolutionary business process that uses forecasting models and ongoing point-of-sale transaction information to produce a collaborative environment for trading partners to improve efficiencies in inventories, customer service and bottom-line savings. The goal of the testing program is to drive increased interoperability and seamless connectivity between trading partners.

About IPNet Solutions
IPNet Solutions provides software that connects Global 2000 companies and their business partners enabling secure data exchange. Its flexible and secure solutions support leading Internet standards, XML and legacy EDI systems. IPNet allows business partners of any size to participate in B2B initiatives by offering server, PC, Java-client and browser options.

Its patented technology helps companies migrate risk-free from legacy systems to the Internet.

Industry recognition includes Computerworld`s "Top 100 Emerging Companies to Watch," Managing Automation`s "25 Emerging Companies to Watch," American Electronics Association`s "Best Software Application," iSource`s "Top 100 Premier E-Procurement Providers" and RIS News` "Top 10 Emerging Leaders." More information about the company can be found at www.ipnetsolutions.com or 866/476-3848 (866/IPNet4u).

CONTACT:
IPNet Solutions Inc., Newport Beach
Colleen Edwards
949/838-1002
cedwards@ipnetsolutions.com