Alventive Inc. Teams With Domain Systems and Strategic Information Group To Deliver Collaborative Design Solutions.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 5, 2001

Alventive, Inc., an innovator of collaborative design software, today announced that Domain Systems, Inc. and Strategic Information Group (SIG) have joined Alventive's Business Alliance Program. As part of this program, both companies will provide implementation support for Alventive Collaborative Design Solutions.

Domain Systems, headquartered in Salt Lake City, is an information technology systems integrator and engineering consulting organization, focused on the implementation of collaborative content management solutions. SIG is a supplier of software solutions, tools and services directed at enterprises involved in product development, manufacturing and distribution and is headquartered in Carpinteria, Calif. As Alventive Business Alliance Partners, Domain Systems and SIG will provide technology consulting, customization, and implementation services for customers utilizing Alventive Collaborative Design Solutions.

"Alventive adds value to our service offering with their collaborative new product introduction solutions. We are thrilled to offer our clients this complete package," said Steven Williams, vice president of marketing, Domain Systems, Inc. "Alventive solutions allow for earlier participation in the design process, which better leverages the supply chain. Alventive makes it possible for marketing, technical support, customer service and engineering to collaborate as never before, providing valuable input into the product design process."

"Alventive Collaborative Design Solutions are a natural extension to our existing collaborative manufacturing offerings and broaden our footprint in this rapidly growing market," said Jim Prevatte, president and CEO, Strategic Information Group. "In today's business environment, where time-to-market is critical, we feel Alventive plays a significant role in speeding the new product introduction process for our mutual customers."

The Alventive Collaborative Design Solutions Family consists of four software solutions -- Alventive Quick Collaboration(TM), Alventive Design Process Collaboration(TM), Alventive PreSourcing Collaboration(TM) and Alventive Project Navigator(TM) -- that enable greater participation in the new product introduction process. Alventive solutions enable manufacturers and their supply chains to design out costs early in the product development process while reducing cycle times.

"Domain Systems and SIG are both experts in the deployment of collaborative solutions and we are pleased to have them as members of our Business Alliance Program," said Mark Geene, executive vice president of sales, Alventive, Inc. "They are strong partners that bring a solid background in selling and supporting leading-edge software solutions, as proven by their respective numerous satisfied customers."

About Domain Systems, Inc.

Founded in 1996, Domain Systems, Inc. is an information technology systems integrator and engineering consulting organization offering state of the art consulting, implementation, integration, customization, deployment and support of collaborative manufacturing commerce, enterprise resource management, and product data management. In addition, the general Contract Services division has highly skilled personnel with various consulting, project management, programming and implementation expertise. Domain Systems provides comprehensive consulting coverage across the U.S., Canada and Europe. Domain Systems is a privately held company headquartered in Salt Lake City with additional offices located in Detroit and London. For more information, please contact Domain Systems at [e-mail] or visit www.domainsi.com.

About Strategic Information Group

Strategic Information Group (SIG) is a systems integrator specializing in collaborative manufacturing. Founded in 1994, SIG has successfully assisted over 250 high technology companies ranging from startups to Fortune 100 companies, solving their manufacturing systems requirements. SIG is headquartered in Carpinteria, Calif. For more information visit us at www.strategic.com or call us at 800/433-7174.

About Alventive

Alventive is an innovator of collaborative design software for engineers and non-engineers alike. Alventive Collaborative Design Solutions enable manufacturers and their supply chain partners to give input into the design of products during the initial stages of the product development process. Using these Internet-based solutions, companies are able to design out costs early and reduce cycle times, thereby benefiting from tangible returns on their investment. Alventive is headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif. For additional information, please contact Alventive at [e-mail] or visit www.alventive.com.