Ariba: Ariba Releases Supplier Connectivity Adapter.

Software Allows Users of SAP, Oracle and Other Platforms to Connect with Suppliers Through the Ariba Supplier Network

SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 30, 2005--Ariba(R), Inc. (Nasdaq:ARBA), the leading Spend Management solutions provider, has released the Ariba Supplier Connectivity Adapter (TM). The release is a combination of software and supporting services that allows enterprise buyers using Oracle, SAP or other non-Ariba spend management systems to fully leverage the Ariba Supplier Network(TM) through the recently-announced Ariba Supplier Connectivity(TM) offering.

"Supplier connectivity is one of the most critical and challenging tasks facing procurement organizations," said Christopher Eyerman, director of Connectivity Solutions, Ariba. "We are helping enterprise buyers reduce the costs and simplify the process of connecting, transacting and collaborating with their suppliers around the world -- regardless of the systems they may be using."

Ariba Supplier Connectivity is a subscription-based solution for enterprises that may have standardized on a non-Ariba Buyer(TM) procurement solution and are struggling with supplier enablement. Buyers benefit from the large, existing supplier community already connected and engaged in electronic commerce over a secure global infrastructure. Suppliers benefit from pre-established links to the purchasing processes of large global companies.

The Ariba Supplier Network is an open business transaction network. It includes 120,000 e-enabled suppliers engaging in transactions worth more than $5 billion each month with some of the world's largest buying organizations. The network has suppliers in 115 countries and supports ten languages. Participating buyers and suppliers can conduct business with each other electronically, managing complete transactions -- from sourcing, to orders, to payment. They can also access multiple network-delivered services to enhance interaction and collaboration among companies.

Ariba Supplier Connectivity Adapter Key Features
The Ariba Supplier Connectivity Adapter is provided to customers who purchase the subscription-based Ariba Supplier Connectivity solution. The adapter simplifies the process of connecting buyers and suppliers, allowing them to complete transactions and collaborate on projects.

Key features include:
-- Conversion of ERP documents to cXML documents so they can be shared easily among buyers and suppliers on the Ariba Supplier Network
-- Certified connectivity between the adapter and the Ariba Supplier Network
-- Ability to be customized to meet customers' unique system or organizational requirements
-- Testing and certification services to ensure that adapter customizations function properly
-- Ongoing connection support

Availability
The Ariba Supplier Connectivity Adapter 1.0 is available today for customers using SAP and Oracle procurement systems, and it can be tailored for customers that have standardized on other non-Ariba procurement systems.