RosettaNet Press Release
Drake Certivo Establishes Role As Leading Authority On B2B Standards Compliance As Administrator Of RosettaNet Software Interoperability Trials

Company Guides RosettaNet Solution Providers to Successful Completion of Interoperability Tests

For Release February 26, 2003

Redwood Shores, CA and Newport Beach, CA

Drake Certivo was among the industry-leading technology companies who joined forces today to celebrate a key milestone in advancing RosettaNet eBusiness supply chain trading partner initiatives.

Results of the RosettaNet Software Interoperability Trials were announced, marking the first time a group of solution providers from the RosettaNet community have conducted software interoperability testing in a controlled environment. Results demonstrated that multiple software solutions can successfully communicate with each other using RosettaNet standards. The ultimate benefit of such testing prior to implementation is the acceleration of standards deployment, resulting in dramatic savings of time and financial resources.

Companies participating in the RosettaNet Interoperability Trials included Cyclone Commerce, Fujitsu Limited, GridNode, Global eXchange Services, iSoft Corporation, Oracle Corp., Sterling Commerce, TIBCO Software, Vitria and webMethods Inc.

More information, including an Interoperability White Paper, can be found at
http://www.certivo.net/solutions/interoperability.asp.

"We congratulate all of the participants in the Interoperability Trials and are pleased to have provided our testing resources and expertise. Our involvement in the RosettaNet Interoperability Program is part of our strategic commitment to offer focused, ROI-driven testing products and services to the RosettaNet community," said Peter Warringer, COO of Drake Certivo and RosettaNet Board Member.

"Drake Certivo is extremely committed to RosettaNet and the consortium's ongoing compliance and interoperability program activities. Their role as Trial Administrator demonstrates the firm's technical capabilities and leadership in the space," said Arijit Sengupta, program director, RosettaNet Interoperability Program. "From start to finish, it was a pleasure to work with such an exceptional team whose expertise and desire for industry collaboration made them an excellent choice for us."

"Based on our experience in both the Interoperability Trials and RosettaNet-Ready software compliancy testing, I would recommend that software companies developing RosettaNet-based solutions consider taking advantage of the services and expertise provided by Drake Certivo," said Thomas Yee, VP of development, GridNode.

Drake Certivo is a global provider of tools and services that accelerate the deployment of standards in the supply chain enabling trading partner network optimization. As the independent third-party RosettaNet Interoperability Trial administrator, Drake Certivo supervised all testing activities. Drake Certivo also offers the RosettaNet Readyä Testing Center, a unique new testing capability for software companies developing RosettaNet-based solutions.

"Drake Certivo, with their technical expertise and management capabilities, contributed tremendous value in administering the Software Interoperability Trials, just as they have with the RosettaNet Ready testing service. We look forward to their continued role as the RosettaNet Ready Compliance Service Provider and other opportunities to support RosettaNet e-business standards implementation activities," said Jennifer Hamilton, RosettaNet CEO.

Among the scalable testing and compliance tools and services offered by Drake Certivo is the recently announced Jump-Start Solution Suiteä, a comprehensive combination of tools, services and processes, to support implementation compliance for trading partners. Components include solution certification, trading partner certification, interoperability testing, Jump-Start testing and the Jump-Start Tool Kit. With the Jump-Start Solution Suite, trading partner implementation and compliance testing is now an automated process – reducing costs and time in creating new trading partner connections.

"Our company charter is to foster deployment of eBusiness supply chain management standards," added Warringer. "Whether a company is currently conducting eBusiness or is considering web-based initiatives, it is vital that they understand how to adopt and deploy the leading global eBusiness standards across the supply chain."

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 Drake Certivo
Drake Certivo, Inc. (www.certivo.net), part of the Drake family of technology and service companies, provides the tools and services that speed the process by which businesses realize the true economic value of their investment in eBusiness standards. Drake Certivo products and services are developed with a focus on accelerating standards implementation and deployment, trading partner connectivity and electronic business exchange through implementation acceleration products, professional services, education and certification.

Working with many of the world’s largest standards bodies, Drake Certivo is the premier provider of B2B implementation acceleration products, professional services, testing, education and certification. Drake Certivo tools and services, including its flagship Jump-Start Solution Suite, set a new benchmark for enhancing the adoption of global B2B standards by reducing the time and cost of B2B technology deployments. Drake Certivo is the exclusive testing source for the RosettaNet Readyä solution provider badging service, as well as the administrator of the RosettaNet Interoperability testing program.