Beyond.com Corporation and Network Management Corporation Awarded $20M Department of Energy Contract.

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SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 7, 2001

Beyond.com Corporation (Nasdaq:BYND) and Network Management Corp (NMC) of Sacramento, California have been awarded a three-year contract by the Department of Energy (DoE) to provide Microsoft enterprise software products to DoE locations nationwide.

The agreement, which the DoE values at more than $20 million, allows all offices of the Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration, and Power Administration to take advantage of significant discounts on various Microsoft products.

Under the agreement, all DoE offices will purchase through this single contract vehicle, thereby reducing the agency's software acquisition costs. The contract also allows the Department of Energy to use Beyond's Automated Tracking of Licenses and Software (ATLAS) technology to distribute, manage, and track products across the Internet to various locations.

"NMC is pleased to partner with Beyond to deliver solutions tailored specifically to government customers," said Richard Moreno, executive director of sales and marketing. "This is a significant opportunity for both our companies."

"This agreement demonstrates that Beyond can strategically partner with other leading IT service providers to deliver unique solutions to major government agencies," said Don Beery, vice president and general manager of Beyond's Government Systems Group. "We look forward to helping the Department of Energy realize significant cost savings through improved software management."

About Beyond.com Corporation

Beyond.com Corporation is an e-commerce service provider that builds, manages and markets online stores (eStores) for businesses. The company provides a full suite of marketing programs and services to help maximize their client's eStore sales activities and increase revenues. Beyond also sells software and computer related products to the government, corporate and consumer markets. Beyond.com Corporation trades on the Nasdaq National Market under the symbol "BYND". More information on the company can be found in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), or by visiting www.beyond.com.

Beyond.com Corporation's Government Systems Group is a leading software reseller, providing a wide range of packaged and digitally downloadable software and related services to government agencies. Beyond's ATLAS technology saves government organizations time and money by automating software delivery, deployment and license management.

About Network Management Corporation

Founded in 1989, Network Management Corporation (NMC) provides end-to-end network solutions to education, government agencies and corporate environments. NMC works with clients in the design, procurement, implementation and administration of both small and large-scale networks utilizing the latest available technologies. Their commitment to industry standards ensures dependable, cross technology network implementations. NMC is an experienced solution provider in the convergence of data, voice and video networks. In addition to having a team of specialized engineers that are available for "on-site" assignments, NMC also has strong partnerships with leading technology manufactures. Network Management Corporation is located in Sacramento (North Highlands) and San Jose, Ca. To learn more about the organization, visit www.netmgmt.com

Safe Harbor Statement

Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These include statements relating to the estimated size of the agreement at $20 million dollars, the ability to offer significant product discounts, the reduction of costs, the value of the company's ATLAS technology, the significance of the opportunity to Beyond, the ability to partner with leading service providers to deliver unique solutions to the government, and the ability to provide improved software management. Such statements are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from any future performance suggested above. Factors that might cause such a difference include, but are not limited to, the risk that the contract is terminated prematurely, and the government ceases to procure software through electronic delivery. Beyond.com Corporation's business is subject to other risks, including reductions in or cancellations of customer orders, changes in relationships with software suppliers, changes in relationships with strategic partners, changes in the product mix sold by the company, competition from other online software resellers or publishers, and market acceptance of the company's new profitability initiatives, as well as other risk factors described in the company's filings with the SEC. Beyond.com Corporation news and product/service information is available at the company's World Wide Web site located at http://www.beyond.com.