ATLANTA, GA., September 15, 2003 — Inovis, a leading provider of business commerce automation solutions, announces the availability of a new solution family, IPNet UCCnetLink, designed to accelerate supplier compliance to the UCCnet Item Synchronization initiative. The components of the UCCnetLink solution include BizCatalog (central UCCnet data repository), BizAdapter (ERP, legacy system, and database integration), BizSync (process management console), and BizManager (market leading AS2 connectivity platform). BizCatalog, a key component of UCCnetLink, is ideal for suppliers seeking a UCCnet solution that is cost-effective, easy to install, setup and use. 

“UCCNet's GLOBALregistry of standardized product descriptions has the potential to be a windfall for both users and vendors," said Shawn Willett, Principal Analyst for CurrentAnalysis. "The solution for suppliers must be built on a foundation that will allow development of internal processes and alignment of product descriptions closely aligned to UCCnet."

By implementing one or more of UCCnetLink integrated application components (BizManager, BizCatalog, BizSync, BizAdapter and MapPack for UCCnet) suppliers can easily deploy a complete solution to synchronize their item data with the UCCnet GLOBALregistry. These components are designed to enable suppliers to rapidly comply with retailer mandates, realize lower costs and experience fewer errors in the product procurement and fulfillment process. This solution is accessible at a reasonable price point for companies of virtually any size. Inovis is continually working with UCCnet to enhance the UCCnetLink solution as UCCnet expands its functionality and serves additional industries. Inovis is UCCnet certified for Message Translation, Communication (XML via AS2) and Implementation (consulting and education), enabling Inovis to help companies with UCCnet initiatives every step of the way.

“Retail/CPG suppliers are expressing significant demand for UCCnet solutions fueled by Ace Hardware, Lowe’s, Home Depot, Wal-Mart, and other large retailers who have set compliance guidelines for suppliers to subscribe to UCCnet,” said Gary Oberg, vice president of products for Inovis’ IPNet business unit. “Three out of four of these large retailers mandating UCCnet subscription are already Inovis customers. Just as we have assisted these retailers in successfully connecting their supply chain via EDI-INT, we are working closely with UCCnet to help deliver successful UCCnet-compliant solution to suppliers of these retailers. By adding BizCatalog to our UCCnet certified AS2 connectivity and UCCnet message translation solutions, Inovis is a one stop shop vendor for UCCnet compliance.”

“UCCnetLink is a critical part of our overall UCCnet solution strategy,” noted Ilaria Derr, president and chief operating officer for Inovis. “UCCnetLink provides organizations with an industry-leading solution to address their UCCnet compliance requirements today. Additionally, Inovis is developing a complementary ASP-based UCCnet compliance solution that is planned to be available in early 2004. In keeping with our long established track record of providing customers with choices, our strategy will allow organizations to choose how they address their UCCnet compliance through either licensed software or ASP services.”

About UCCnet
UCCnet is a not-for-profit, tax-exempt neutral organization that provides item registry and data
synchronization based on industry-developed standards. UCCnet provides a foundation for
electronic commerce and cost effective transaction of data among partners. Through its support of global EAN•UCC standards, UCCnet delivers an open platform for collaborative commerce services, including compliance verification, synchronization of product information, registry and lifecycle management of synchronized products, user locations and user trade capabilities. As a subsidiary of the Uniform Code Council, Inc., the global standards organization, UCCnet leverages its position to enable the rapid, clear development of industry Internet standards and practices. In addition, UCCnet certifies technology solution providers and provides implementation methodology, allowing small, medium and large enterprises to implement item registry and data synchronization services into their business in a swift and efficient manner. For more information, visit www.UCCnet.org.

About Inovis 
Inovis™, Inc. helps companies to rapidly and cost-effectively implement business commerce automation solutions that facilitate efficient trading with customers and suppliers. With almost 20 years of experience and more than 20,000 customers, the company provides a complete line of software, managed services and professional services that enable companies to gain compliance with leading industry trading communities and standards. Inovis acquired IPNet Solutions in July 2003, adding to its product and service portfolio a comprehensive line of flexible and secure INT/EDI solutions. These solutions are certified eBusinessReady in AS1, AS2, CPFR and ebXML by the Uniform Code Council Inc. (UCC) and the Drummond Group Inc. (DGI).