IPNet Solutions Introduces Groundbreaking Interactive Online Training for Virtual Trading Communities.

Business Editors/Technology Writers

eBusiness Conference & Expo 2000

Booth No. 1902

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 13, 2000

IPNet and Centra Software Join Forces to Bring eLearning

to Supply Chain Applications

IPNet Solutions Inc., a leading eBusiness software developer creating products that seamlessly link companies, their trading partners and e-marketplaces in Virtual Trading Communities, today announced IPNet Virtual University, an innovative Web-based training program for customers, business partners and employees.

IPNet Virtual University uses multimedia and real-time Internet instruction to keep its employees and customers up-to-date on new technology and product functionality. IPNet is the only vendor in its market to offer live interactive and self-paced online learning, or "eLearning," leveraging the company's skilled staff of business-to-business technology educators. eLearning shortens training curves and maximizes the value of IPNet's eBizness(TM) Suite, an integrated software suite designed to automate the flow of critical information throughout the supply chain for high-tech, retail and manufacturing markets.

"IPNet's Virtual University provides a significant advantage for collaborative meetings, product instruction, and employee training," said Eileen Licerio, director of education, IPNet Solutions Inc. "With barriers such as personal schedules, geography, time zones and professional demands, IPNet's Virtual University is the ideal `Internet time' solution for educating customers, partners and employees. We can train an entire supply chain in a matter of days -- providing outstanding support to our customers' goal of 100 percent trading partner participation in Virtual Trading Communities."

The IPNet Virtual University curriculum currently includes an Executive Overview program, providing high-level information about IPNet and its products, and a System Administration program, designed to educate software system administrators and managers. The Implementation program is ideal for business partners, and extensive employee training programs. All programs are accessible over the Web in a live, interactive training experience or through a self-paced class providing flexibility for large audiences or individual training.

"Keeping employees current on technology and product enhancements is a challenge for every company. At IPNet, new employees begin learning immediately with a New Hire Orientation class and then on to product training. The sales team can quickly learn about the product and even practice giving presentations prior to attending more formal sales training," said Licerio. "We're able to reduce the amount of time required for a new employee to become productive, and that adds to the bottom line."

IPNet's Virtual University is enabled by Centra Software (Nasdaq:CTRA), a leading developer of eBusiness collaboration software applications allowing eLearning and live interaction on the Web. Centra provides the only software infrastructure for live eLearning and Internet business collaboration in a scalable, extensible and easily deployed enterprise-class Web application and network service. Centra's integrated voice-over-IP capabilities, shared workspace environment and user-friendly interface enable live conversation and human interaction over the Internet.

"IPNet's Virtual University is on the cutting edge of technology training," said Chris Reed, vice president of product marketing at Centra Software. "They've embraced the concept of live, enterprise-class training and the flexible advantage it provides for their customers who demand individual or group-oriented training solutions delivered to their desktops."

About Centra

Centra (Nasdaq:CTRA) is the leader in software and services for live eLearning and Internet business collaboration. Centra's solutions include Centra 99, an enterprise Internet application for virtual classrooms, online presentations and Web meetings; and the innovative CentraNow Web service -- a convenient destination for live, voice-enabled business meetings. The Centra Business Collaboration Network (CentraBCN(TM)) is the industry's first real-time forum for the exchange of business content.

Centra's customers include Fortune 1000 companies such as American Express, ExxonMobil, Nationwide, Compaq, McKessonHBOC, Sony, and MCI Worldcom. Centra has business and software partnerships with PricewaterhouseCoopers, Deloitte Consulting, Microsoft, Ariba, and Global Knowledge. Headquartered in Boston's technology corridor, Centra has sales offices in North America, Europe and Asia. For more information contact Ellen Slaby at [e-mail] or 781/994-1068.

About IPNet Solutions

Founded in 1996, IPNet Solutions Inc. offers the industry's only complete, fully integrated collaboration, order management, and transaction management solution to help Global 2000 companies create Virtual Trading Communities. By seamlessly linking companies and their partners and providing secure, real-time access to key information, Virtual Trading Communities enable faster, more accurate and more profitable decisions. IPNet's XML-based solution allows businesses to leverage the Internet to extend the benefits of their ERP, EDI, SCM and other legacy systems. IPNet provides a risk-free migration path from VANs and paper processes to the Internet. Companies can achieve 100 percent trading partner participation in eBusiness initiatives, regardless of trading partner size or technology.

IPNet is an UPSIDE Magazine "Hot 100" company and winner of Best New Innovative Product/Technology honors from the American Electronics Association. The company's customers include 3dfx (Nasdaq: TDFX), Hanover Direct (AMEX: HNV), HomeBase (NYSE: HBI), hsupply.com, Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC), SMC Networks and U.S. Foodservice (NYSE: UFS). IPNet corporate headquarters is located in Newport Beach, California, with offices in San Diego, San Francisco, Boston, Houston, Chicago, Columbus, Raleigh, Toronto, Washington D.C. and Rutherford, New Jersey. For additional information, contact IPNet Solutions at 949/476-4455 or 888/882-6600, or visit www.ipnet-solutions.com.