Arsin Corporation to Demonstrate Collaborative e-Business Solutions Built on BEA's Award-Winning Technology at BEA eWorld 2001.

Business Editors/High Tech Writers

BEA eWorld 2001

Booth No. 400

SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2001

Executive Director of Arsin's B2B Services to Present

Business-critical Technology Solutions that Meet the Integration

Challenges of Today's e-Commerce Landscape.

Arsin Corporation, a provider of collaborative e-Business products and services, today announced that it would demonstrate B2B integration components, Voice commerce technology, and eFinance solutions built on BEA's WebLogic(R) technology at BEA eWorld 2001 (exhibitor booth No. 400). Demonstrations will include a Direct Material Procurement Process Pack, Voice-enabled Order Management Suite, Directed Share Program Process Packs, and ePortfolio(TM) -- a Web-based application for investment banking.

"Enterprises are seeking sustainable integration solutions that remove the technical complexity and time-consuming efforts involved with B2B integration, allowing them to remain focused on their core business competencies," said Manish Mathuria, executive director of B2B services at Arsin Corporation. "As more enterprises begin launching B2B e-Commerce initiatives, the faster an organization can get its supply chain network up and running, the greater its competitive advantage will be. Whether automating enterprise-wide procurement processes, building state-of-the-art B2B marketplaces, or bringing commerce services online, Arsin's tailored B2B integration solutions are designed to cut through the complexity of today's Internet economy -- accelerating time-to-market and delivering comprehensive functionality, as well as long-term flexibility and scalability."

Innovative B2B Solutions

Built on BEA's WebLogic Collaborate(TM) and WebLogic Process Integrator(TM), Arsin's Direct Material Procurement Process Pack modules are designed for organizations wanting to integrate custom-built direct material procurement solutions with their ERP systems -- as part of a private exchange, Enterprise Portal, or e-Commerce Marketplace. Direct Material Procurement Process Pack includes the following modules:

-- B2B Pre-Sales Communication Module

-- B2B Order Communication Module

-- B2B Logistics/Transportation Communication Module

-- B2B Billing Communication Module

Sophisticated Voice-enabled Solutions

In the United States alone, analysts estimate the market for voice-driven technologies will exceed $12 billion by 2005 (Source: The Kelsey Group). There is an immense amount of value and opportunity in making information from marketplaces, private exchanges, and corporate portals accessible with the natural simplicity of voice-driven interfaces. Enterprises that utilize the two most powerful networks -- the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) and World Wide Web -- can bring their customers and employees into a much closer, mutually beneficial business relationship.

Arsin's Voice-Enabled Order Management Suite integrates BEA's WebLogic Commerce Server(TM), Nuance's Order Management Suite, and ERP systems from Oracle, SAP, and others. Companies can now provide both voice and traditional Web-based commerce options -- using one core commerce platform. For example, the status of an order originally placed via the Web can be checked quickly using a wireless, or landline phone. Customers benefit by being able to receive immediately the information they desire without having to navigate multiple Web pages. Companies benefit by providing a friendly, efficient alternative to staffed call centers. Arsin's voice-enabled e-Commerce solution enables businesses to leverage their existing investment in e-Commerce and CRM applications by extending the reach of those applications to anybody with a phone, anywhere in the world.

Unique eFinance Products and Services

Built on BEA's WebLogic Server(TM), ePortfolio Web-enables stock plan administration and Directed Share Programs. The Directed Share Program (DSP) module is used by investment banks to identify, track, and allocate shares associated with friends and family immediately before a company makes its initial public offering (IPO). The Stock Option and Stock Purchase modules support automation of private banking and corporate services by providing a single Web-based interface for viewing account balances, exercising options, and selling shares. ePortfolio is designed to meet the unique and complex needs of the investment banking and brokerage industry. ePortfolio is highly secure and simplifies labor-intensive processes associated with key corporate service activities. Financial institutions, stock plan administrators in client firms, and client firms' employees are provided with immediate access and processing of up-to-the-minute stock plan information.

"Leading financial service institutions have aggressively turned to the Internet as an important tool for leveraging traditional brokerage and private banking operations," said Bruce Stouffer, general manager of the eFinance Division at Arsin Corporation. "Institutions are faced with the crucial challenge of integrating customized Web-based financial applications into their existing core infrastructure. BEA's WebLogic Server's open architecture enables the rapid and seamless integration of ePortfolio with a financial institution's existing back-office infrastructure -- delivering industrial-strength scalability, availability, security, and transaction data integrity to all constituents."

In addition to ePortfolio's DSP module, Arsin's Directed Share Program Process Pack is built on BEA's WebLogic Collaborate and Process Integrator technologies and is intended for companies desiring to extend, or streamline functionality already deployed via an in-house application. The DSP process involves data exchange between a Client Company, individuals associated with the client company, and the investment bank managing the IPO -- with all interactions specified by a very formal, time-critical workflow. Directed Share Program Process Packs address the issues of standardizing workflow automation of Directed Share Program businesses.

Arsin to Address the "Common Pitfalls of B2B Integration"

BEA eWorld 2001 to be held February 25-28 at the Adam's Mark Hotel in Dallas, Texas, will deliver innovative business strategies and the latest in development best practices for building a future-proof e-Business. In a presentation to BEA eWorld 2001 Conference attendees on February 28, Manish Mathuria, Arsin's executive director of B2B services, will discuss "Common Pitfalls of B2B Integration". This practical presentation will address the importance of evaluating business drivers, adopting a flexible and well-defined B2B integration methodology using "best-of-class" technology products, and much more.

About Arsin Corporation

Since 1995, Arsin Corporation has excelled at providing innovative e-Business solutions to Fortune 1000 and emerging Internet companies worldwide in finance, banking, healthcare, and high technology. Arsin assists companies in building their e-Business systems and end-to-end IT infrastructures that leverage existing investments and integrate business-critical applications. Arsin Corporation offers a comprehensive suite of e-Business integration services and industry-specific e-Business solutions, from initial strategy and design, through development, automated testing, and continuous deployment to address rapidly changing e-Business environments. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Arsin Corporation can be reached at www.arsin.com or 408-653-2020.

Note to Editors: Arsin(TM) and ePortfolio(TM) are trademarks of Arsin Corporation. All other company and product names are service/trademarks of their respective owners.