Uniform Code Council's 2004 U Connect Conference To Feature RosettaNet Global Partner Conference May 25-26; Early Registration Discount Rate Available Through April 30.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 15, 2004

The Uniform Code Council (UCC), leaders in facilitating efficient international business, will host the RosettaNet Global Partner Conference, Americas as part of its 2004 U Connect Conference(R) being held May 25-27, 2004, at the Hilton Anaheim Resort in Anaheim, California.

The 2004 RosettaNet Global Partner Conference, Americas brings together established RosettaNet members as well as prospective trading partners for a special two-day educational and networking event. The conference will provide timely updates to attendees interested in hearing more about RosettaNet global adoption strategies and implementation success stories. RosettaNet, a subsidiary of the UCC, creates standardized processes for conducting business-to-business (B2B) across the high technology, telecommunications and logistics industry sectors. RosettaNet works with the UCC to further extend capabilities and expertise into other global market segments engaged in supply chain manufacturing.

The RosettaNet Global Partner Conference will cover business and technical topics, with sessions for new and experienced users of the standard:

-- Understanding RosettaNet E-Business Processes that drive

trading partner to trading partner connections

-- RosettaNet Industry Implementation Successes and Learnings,

including the latest implementations from leading companies

-- Engaging with the RosettaNet Community, presented by the

leadership team of the Joint RosettaNet User Group (JRUG)

-- RosettaNet Technical Basics, including the fundamental

elements that comprise the RosettaNet standards.

-- Enabling RosettaNet: Implementation Services, Tools and

Resources, that facilitate trading partner on-ramping and

related requirements

-- Getting Started with RosettaNet, including an overview of

implementation considerations and critical success factors

"On behalf of the RosettaNet consortium, we are thrilled to be joining the UCC's premiere U Connect industry event," said Jennifer Hamilton, President of RosettaNet. "By aligning the RosettaNet Global Partner Conference with U Connect, we can deliver even greater value to the Community by providing a robust educational and networking forum for technical and business professionals alike. Attendees of the event will hear about RosettaNet's worldwide progress and also have an opportunity to learn more about the exciting new developments taking place within the larger UCC organization."

The RosettaNet event will also include a series of community activities, including the formal launch of RosettaNet's newly created Architecture Advisory Committee on May 24, as well as the RosettaNet Champions and Marketing Leadership Council (MLC) meetings slated for May 25.

In addition to the RosettaNet Global Partner Conference, Americas, the 2004 U Connect will feature industry-specific tracks that focus on ways to bring greater efficiency to supply chains in the Alcohol Beverage and Foodservice Industries. The three-day U Connect Conference brings together a global audience of more than 1,200 supply chain technology users from a variety of industries for over 90 educational sessions and networking opportunities. Sessions will deliver insight from industry professionals on how companies can employ the latest standards-based solutions, technologies, and business processes to manage their supply chain more efficiently. Attendees will also have the chance to meet with UCC Solution Partners on the U Connect exhibit floor to learn about solutions that support RosettaNet, the EAN.UCC System, EPCglobal, and UCCnet.

Early registration for the RosettaNet Global Partner Conference is being offered at $495 for members and $750 for non-members. After April 30, conference fees will increase to $595 for members and $850 for non-members. On-line registration is available by visiting http://www.uc-council.org/rosettanet/ and clicking on the 'Register' icon.

U Connect and RosettaNet Global Partner Conference attendees are eligible to receive the special promotional rate being offered by the Hilton Anaheim Resort. To secure the preferred room rate, guests should contact the hotel directly at +1 800.222.9923 and reference the UCC's U Connect.

About RosettaNet

RosettaNet is a non-profit consortium of more than 500 member companies that develop and deploy standards-based eBusiness processes to align global trading networks. RosettaNet standards and services provide a common language for eBusiness transactions and the foundation for integrating critical processes among partners within the global supply chain. Companies that use RosettaNet's proven standards benefit from added cost-savings throughout supply chain processes, improved eBusiness communications with trading partners, enhanced product life cycle management capabilities, and added customer satisfaction. RosettaNet is a subsidiary of the Uniform Code Council. RosettaNet standards are open and freely available at www.rosettanet.org.

About the Uniform Code Council

The Uniform Code Council, Inc. (UCC) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the development and implementation of standards-based, global supply chain solutions. Under its auspices, the UCC operates two wholly owned subsidiaries, UCCnet and RosettaNet, and it co-manages the global EAN.UCC System with EAN International. The UCC also manages the United Nations Standard Products and Services Code (UNSPSC(R)) for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The newly formed EPCglobal, Inc. is a joint venture of the Uniform Code Council and EAN International. UCC-based solutions, including business processes, XML standards, EDI transaction sets, and the bar code identification standards of the EAN.UCC System are currently used by more than one million member companies worldwide. For more information about the Uniform Code Council, please visit: www.uc-council.org.