[0] Enterworks and 2Bridge Enable Customers to Access a Greater Variety of Information on Web-Based Platforms.

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ASHBURN, Va. & SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 8, 2000

Leading e-Business Content Integrator Extends eHub Platform

Maker's Ability To Integrate Disparate Data Sources

Enterworks,(R) Inc., a leading provider of real-time content integration and business process automation solutions for e-marketplaces and information portals, and 2Bridge, the maker of webware that allows global companies to communicate, collaborate and compete on the Web, today announced a joint marketing relationship that will enhance 2Bridge's ability to facilitate the real-time sharing of information from multiple sources on their Web-based eHubs.

"Combining the Enterworks Suite with 2Share, our webware operating platform, allows forward-looking companies to now access an even greater variety of disparate data sources," said Mansoor Zakaria, founder, chairman and CEO of 2Bridge. "This enables our customers to immediately impact their businesses by consolidating even more corporate information into their 2Bridge Portals and Hubs."

Additionally, Enterworks customers will now have increased access to 2Bridge's award winning webware products-- enabling them to communicate more effectively, and in less time, with their customers, associates and partners over the Internet.

"We are excited about working with 2Bridge to help companies gain speed and agility through better use of information," said Robert Lewis, president of Enterworks. "Our customers will be able to interact and exchange ideas across disparate business information systems, integrate business processes and conduct e-business transactions - all in real time."

The Enterworks(R) Suite, which will be available to all 2Bridge customers, includes Enterworks Content Integrator(TM) for data integration and Enterworks Process Integrator(TM)for business process automation. Enterworks Content Integrator(TM) powers the full range of e-business interactions by managing content in real time from disparate sources and consolidating it into a single, Web-enabled view. This product enhances 2Bridge's ability to access a wide range of content sources from customers, partners and suppliers in multiple formats, such as databases, legacy systems, enterprise applications, and XML as well as other Web-based sources.

In addition, Enterworks Process Integrator(TM) manages e-business interactions based on information retrieved from these numerous sources. The product automates end-to-end business transactions for enterprise applications across multiple business-to-business customers, partners and suppliers. This capability will enhance 2Share's workflow capabilities, allowing customers to map out work processes and supply chain management processes.

About Enterworks

Enterworks(R), Inc. develops and markets software for the real-time content integration and business process automation that drives e-marketplaces and information portals. The company's advanced solutions improve time-to-market for customers in healthcare, manufacturing, government, financial services and telecommunications worldwide. For additional details about Enterworks and its solutions, visit www.enterworks.com or call 1-888-242-8356.

About 2Bridge

2Bridge provides webware that allows companies to communicate, collaborate and compete on the Web. Used by leading enterprises to transform their businesses, 2Bridge's solutions are functional in days, with low up-front costs, and are optionally available as a managed ASP service. The company's award winning technology enables the creation of portals, hubs and interactive workspaces where customers, partners, suppliers and employees can simultaneously interact and exchange ideas, access disparate business information, integrate business processes and conduct e-commerce transactions - all in real time.

2Bridge's customers include JP Morgan, McGraw-Hill, ABN-Amro, Ortho Biotech, Schroders plc, and Visa U.S.A. 2Bridge is privately funded by institutional investors such as Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank, NEA, Oak Hill and ETF as well as notable private investors including Hasso Plattner, CEO of SAP; David Pottruck, CEO of Charles Schwab; John Porter, co-founder of MCI Worldcom; and Bill Schreyer, former CEO of Merrill Lynch. 2Bridge has offices in San Francisco, New York, Princeton and London. For more information about 2Bridge please visit www.2Bridge.com

"Enterworks Content Integrator" and "Enterworks Process Integrator" are trademarks, and "Enterworks" is a registered trademark, of Enterworks, Inc. 2Bridge and 2Share are trademarks of 2Bridge. All other product, service, and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.