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Jacada Connects Compatible With IBM's WebSphere Application Server; Jacada Connects Enables Seamless Integration Between WebSphere and Any Mainframe or AS/400 Application Business Wire - November 15, 1999 08:50 ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 15, 1999--IBM and Atlanta-based Jacada Ltd. (NASDAQ/NM:JCDA), today announced that Jacada(R) Connects is compatible for use with IBM's WebSphere as an adapter to provide integration between the WebSphere Application Server and any mainframe or AS/400 application. Customers can use WebSphere and Jacada Connects to create new e-business applications that leverage their existing legacy systems without any changes to the original host application. Jacada Connects is the latest addition to the Jacada family of e-business solutions. Jacada Connects provides an open Java API that seamlessly integrates with WebSphere. This API enables interaction with both mainframe and AS/400 applications from a single development and deployment environment. No changes are required to the original host application, enabling even faster results for new WebSphere applications. "WebSphere has rapidly become the linchpin of the IBM e-business strategy," said Paraic Sweeney, vice president, WebSphere Marketing, IBM. "A strong contributing factor is support from our alliances. IBM is pleased that Jacada Connects has been added to the portfolio of products that customers can use to extend the reach of WebSphere and provides the customer with additional options when deploying WebSphere solutions." "Reuse of existing functionality is essential to achieve rapid results from new development efforts," said Rob Morris, director of product marketing, Jacada. "Customers who are implementing new e-business solutions using WebSphere can now use Jacada Connects to leverage the business logic in any mainframe or AS/400 application." Jacada Ltd. is a member of IBM's worldwide PartnerWorld for Developers program, which is designed to help commercial software developers reach broader markets, lower their costs of doing business, and take their products to market faster. The program is focused on leading-edge technologies that enable developers to deliver complete e-business solutions to their customers. For more information on the PartnerWorld for Developers or to join the program, visit: developer.ibm.com About Jacada Ltd. Founded in 1990, Jacada Ltd. develops, markets, and supports a family of e-business infrastructure solutions that enable businesses to utilize their existing host-centric software applications to conduct business over the Internet. The company operates globally with headquarter offices in Atlanta, Georgia; Herzliya, Israel; and London, UK. Jacada can be reached at www.jacada.com or at 1-800-773-9574. The company's common stock is traded on Nasdaq under the symbol JCDA. WebSphere and AS/400 are trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. CONTACT: NEI Communications, Inc. Carl Nelson 508-651-3100, ext. 102 Cnelson@neicommunications.commarketwatch.newsalert.com BRea