To: sandintoes who wrote (1306 ) 8/28/2000 7:06:27 PM From: Susan G Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 2477 Moai Becomes a Partner in BEA's Solution Partner Program PR Newswire, 08/28/2000 09:15 SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Moai Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of dynamic commerce solutions, announced support for BEA Systems' (NASDAQ:BEAS) new channel programs BEA introduced today. As an ISV partner, Moai has integrated the BEA WebLogic Server(TM) as a core component of LiveExchange, Moai's online negotiated exchange software. Additionally, as a member of the BEA Solution Partner program (SP), Moai will receive an array of benefits in marketing, sales, training, education, and technical development. BEA Solution Partner program (SP) members are independent software vendors (ISVs) and application service providers (ASPs) who sublicense BEA products. Partners participate in joint marketing and training programs tailored to their business model. "As a member of BEA's Solution Partner program, we receive a greater level of service that will facilitate rapid deployment, which ultimately enables our customers to achieve a faster time-to-market," stated Arnold Waldstein, vice president of marketing and strategic alliances at Moai Technologies. "We are proud to have to have Moai, a leader in the field of dynamic commerce, as a member of our Solution Partner program and help us deliver the most scalable e-commerce services and solutions to the marketplace. Our partnering with Moai enables us to provide integrated software that helps customers create e-marketplaces, reduce purchasing costs, and increase efficiencies," said Matt Green, senior vice president, worldwide operations, BEA Systems, Inc. More About LiveExchange BEA's WebLogic technology is a core component in Moai's LiveExchange 3.5. dynamic commerce solutions. This latest version of LiveExchange, announced on August 1, 2000, features clustered server configurations for added scalability and high availability during peak activity, XML support for integration with other applications and trading networks, and structured negotiation features that allow buyers and sellers to negotiate transaction terms beyond price. About Moai For companies creating online marketplaces, Moai delivers dynamic commerce solutions that power auctions, reverse auctions and on-line negotiations. Using Moai's software and domain expertise, our customers bring together buyers and sellers to negotiate transactions online and in real-time. These online negotiations yield significant economic benefits, allowing buyers to reduce costs and sellers to increase revenue. By using Moai's LiveExchange product, organizations can move into production quickly and devote their resources to business activities, rather than building a technology platform. Moai is a leader in the e-commerce market with significant investment from partners such as Andersen Consulting, Intel, HP, Merrill Lynch, BroadVision, UPS, and Reuters. Over 130 customers have licensed Moai's solutions worldwide. Moai is based in San Francisco, CA. For more information, contact Moai's toll-free number at 888-244-6624, or visit Moai's Web site at www.moai.com . quote.com