C-bridge Joins the IBM Web Integrator Initiative At the Premier Level; Membership Provides C-bridge with Early Access to Emerging IBM Technologies.

Business/Technology Editors

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2001

C-bridge(TM) (NASDAQ:CBIS), the originator of the iSolutions approach to e-Enterprise consulting and services, today announced it has qualified to become a member of the IBM Web Integrator Initiative at the Premier level. The initiative, which focuses on supporting Internet professional services firms, is part of IBM's newly formed Consultants & Integrators group. As a result of this formalized relationship, C-bridge will have enhanced access to IBM technology to help its clients build reliable, scaleable e-business solutions.

C-bridge drawn to Tools, Training, and Support

Through its Web Integrator Initiative, IBM provides Internet professional services firms with training and support on IBM's world-class, e-business solutions, including its new eServer line and software, such as WebSphere, DB2, MQ Series. By joining the initiative with premier status, C-bridge will have early access to the latest IBM innovations, including strategic technologies such as wireless, voice-activated and broadband. IBM will provide training and certification on its hardware and software products, as well as convenient and enhanced access to technical support to C-bridge consultants, features that can provide real benefit to C-bridge's clients during its RAPID Value(TM) delivery of critical business solutions.

"After integrating IBM's platforms and middleware products in 30 different engagements, we knew that formalizing our relationship with IBM could only enhance the business benefits we provide to our clients," said Mark Cosway, C-bridge executive vice president. "Through the initiative, C-bridge will have access to IBM's products in development, which will allow us to continue to design cutting edge solutions for our clients in accelerated timeframes."

"Our strategy is to work with consultants and integrators who deliver greater value through their leading industry and solutions skills," said Anne M. Smith, vice president, Consultants & Integrators, IBM Global Business Partner Organization. "Working together with C-bridge, we look to leverage our unique strengths to enable clients to transform themselves into truly integrated e-businesses."

About C-bridge

C-bridge (NASDAQ:CBIS) is the originator of the iSolutions approach to e-Enterprise consulting and services. A noted provider of quality, industry-focused e-Enterprise solutions and consulting services to the Global 2000 and emerging industry leaders, C-bridge's experience, execution and strategic counsel to enterprises striving to effectively manage their value chains have earned recognition worldwide. C-bridge iSolutions are the new breed of "productized" services designed and assembled to provide organizations with reliable standards-based, business and technology architecture. iSolutions integrate the e-Enterprise and value chains to retain customers, expand markets and improve efficiencies.

Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, C-bridge is distinguished by its commitment to education as a driver of better decisions, a catalyst for change and a facilitator for successful implementation of strategy. C-bridge works continuously to ensure the success of its clients by providing mentoring, knowledge transfer and executive education to thousands of industry leaders per year. More information about C-bridge and the Intel e-Business Solutions Provider program can be found at www.c-bridge.com.

"Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995

This release contains information about future expectations, plans, and prospects of C-bridge's management that constitute forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors including, but not limited to, the profitability of the Company's contracts, the Company's ability to retain existing clients and attract new clients, the Company's ability to hire, train, and retain qualified employees, the Company's ability to continue to develop effective sales and marketing capabilities, the Company's ability to keep pace with the Internet's rapid technological changes, evolving industry standards and changing client requirements, worldwide business use of the Internet, the growth in the number of web access devices per user, the occurrence of any failure of the Internet, the continued improvement of security on the Internet, general economic and industry conditions, as well as other factors noted in the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 dated December 16, 1999, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 1999.

C-bridge is a trademark of C-bridge Internet Solutions, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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