Germany's Mining, Chemical and Energy Industrial Union Banks on Vignette; Trade Union Deploys Vignette Software To Meet New Web Standards.

AUSTIN, Texas -- Vignette Corp. (NASDAQ:VIGND) today announced that one of Germany's largest trade unions, the Mining, Chemical and Energy Industrial Union (IG BCE), has launched a redesigned Web site that is built on Vignette(R) Portal technology. By launching on the Vignette(R) Portal, the Mining, Chemical and Energy Industrial Union has simplified its processes, improved the overall reliability and stability of the site, and now provides a more flexible and user-friendly experience.

IG BCE, in conjunction with IT service provider T.I.K GmbH and Vignette partner Unilog/Avinci, had previously deployed Vignette solutions for its Intranet, Internet and member area. Due to constantly evolving demands, IG BCE in early 2004 mapped out an initial plan and design for a site re-launch to meet more stringent goals of performance, functionality and extension capabilities.

"The Vignette(R) Portal's flexibility and its customization options left a positive and lasting impression on us. From now on, the individual expansion of functionality on the portal level will enable us to improve the coordination of knowledge management and information exchange within the organization," said Dr. Rainer Koch, T.I.K's managing director. "With the implemented Vignette Web content management functions - based on standard Vignette(R) Portal structures - we were able to substantially improve usability during individual Web site creation. And that's something that a Web site visitor will immediately notice. For the near future, we are planning to increasingly use Web-based applications to support our standard business processes."

"This example shows that Vignette solutions are also very well suited for smaller users and that they can be implemented within very tight budgets. We are pleased about the joint success of IG BCE, T.I.K. and Unilog/Avinci," said Irja Wichert, regional vice-president of central and eastern Europe at Vignette. "For the future, we can envisage extending the solution by adding 'collaboration' features. That, for example, could optimally support processes pertaining to wage negotiations."

The site, www.igbce.de, went live earlier this year, and additional pages are gradually being migrated to the new platform. Presently, there are plans to extend the offering and service to other unions' Web sites. Also under consideration is an expansion of the Intranet as a centralized entry point for other Web-based applications.

About the IG BCE

The IG BCE is a new union, but it has long-running roots. In the early 1990s, the Mining and Energy and Industrial Union (IGBE), the Chemical, Paper and Ceramics Union (IGCPK), and the Leather Union (GL) agreed on joining forces and forming a new future-oriented organisation with a strong membership and an assertive approach. In 1997, the unions merged, and the three organisations formed the Mining, Chemical, and Energy Industrial Union, which is now the third-largest group of the Hanover-based DGB (German Confederation of Trade Unions). For further information, please visit www.igbce.de.

About Vignette

Vignette's software and expertise help organizations harness the power of information and the Web for measurable improvements in business efficiency. As the efficiency experts, Vignette (NASDAQ:VIGND) helps organizations increase productivity, reduce costs, improve user experiences and manage risk. Vignette's intranet, extranet and Internet solutions incorporate portal, integration, enterprise content management and collaboration capabilities that can rapidly deliver unique advantages through an open, scalable, and adaptable architecture that integrates with legacy systems. Vignette is headquartered in Austin, Texas, with local operations worldwide. Visit http://www.vignette.com to see how Vignette customers achieve measurable improvements in business efficiency and to find out why more companies prefer Vignette.

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