Cyberlynx Selects webMethods Business-to-Business Integration Solution.

Business/Technology Editors

SYDNEY, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 30, 2001

webMethods Solutions to Rapidly Connect Buyers and Suppliers to

Ariba-powered Cyberlynx Marketplace

webMethods, Inc. (Nasdaq: WEBM), the leading provider of business-to-business integration (B2Bi) solutions, today announced Cyberlynx, one of Australia's leading e-Procurement services, has selected webMethods as a Strategic Technology Partner and will use webMethods B2Bi solutions to rapidly integrate buyers and suppliers with the Cyberlynx marketplace.

Under the terms of the partnership, webMethods B2Bi solutions will be used to connect suppliers and trading partners to the Ariba-powered Cyberlynx marketplace. In addition, Cyberlynx will use webMethods B2Bi solutions to directly connect non-Ariba trading partners and customers. webMethods' global integration partner, EDS, will provide consulting and implementation services for Cyberlynx supplier enablement.

Cyberlynx Acting CEO Mr. Barry Scott said his company's strategy is to ensure its customers and suppliers can quickly access the benefits of aggregated procurement regardless of their existing IT systems and e-enablement strategies.

"We selected partners that had the expertise to help us get to market quickly and offer flexibility and choice. With webMethods B2Bi solutions, our customers can access the Cyberlynx marketplace using the buyside application of their choice - a major competitive advantage," Mr. Scott said.

"As B2B marketplaces proliferate in Australia, the rapid integration of suppliers and buyers into these marketplaces becomes the critical component of viability," said Gerhard Rumpff, managing director of webMethods, Australia and New Zealand. "webMethods B2Bi solutions will enable Cyberlynx suppliers, partners and customers to rapidly and seamlessly integrate their back-end systems with the Cyberlynx exchange for all order transactions. By implementing deep, end-to-end integration with the back-end, ERP and legacy systems of exchange participants, Cyberlynx will deliver a real-time procurement network that allows participants to leverage their combined buying power, streamline operations and inventory, and improve the overall management of their supply chain."

Cyberlynx is an independent B2B company, managing a horizontal e-commerce trading marketplace that provides competitive value for businesses in non-core procurement areas. Cyberlynx was formed as an alliance by the Commonwealth Bank Group, Woolworths Limited, Lion Nathan, EDSA, Telecom New Zealand Group (including TCNZ Australia and AAPT).

About webMethods, Inc.

webMethods, Inc. (Nasdaq: WEBM) is the leading provider of software solutions for business-to-business integration (B2Bi). As the only company providing seamless B2Bi across the Internet and throughout the extended enterprise, webMethods provides Global 2000 companies and B2B marketplaces with a complete, end-to-end solution for integrating customers, suppliers and partners into real-time B2B trading networks, while also increasing internal operational efficiencies. The webMethods product family allows companies to create new revenue opportunities, strengthen relationships with customers, substantially reduce supply chain inefficiencies and streamline internal business processes.

Founded in 1996, webMethods is based in Fairfax, Va., with offices across the U.S., Europe and Asia Pacific. With an emphasis on key vertical markets such as chemicals, financial services, high-tech manufacturing and telecommunications, webMethods has more than 500 customers worldwide--from Global 2000 leaders such as Citibank, Dell, Eastman Chemical Company, Fidelity Investments, Grainger, Motorola and Starbucks to major B2B exchanges like ForestExpress, eHITEX/Converge and PetroCosm. webMethods' strategic partners include Ariba, Commerce One, Deloitte Consulting, EDS, i2 Technologies, J.D. Edwards, KPMG, Microsoft, Oracle Corp., SAP AG and Siebel. More information about the company can be found at www.webMethods.com.

webMethods and webMethods B2B are trademarks of webMethods, Inc. All other company and product names are property of their respective owners.

This press release contains various remarks about the future expectations, plans and prospects of webMethods that constitute forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The actual results of webMethods may differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including those discussed in the Risk Factors section of webMethods' recent Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2000, which are on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission.