CONNECT, Inc.'s OneServer Software is Key Component of HP's Internet Solutions Program; Smart Application Server Software Leverages Strengths of HP 9000 Family of Products for Global Customers in Electronic Commerce

Business Wire, Sept 25, 1995

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 25, 1995--CONNECT, Inc., a leading provider of premier interactive software and services, today announced that the company's OneServer advanced application server software will be included as part of Hewlett-Packard Company's Internet Solutions Program.

CONNECT brings to the program a high-end, flexible application platform with comprehensive professional services for Global 1000 customers and service providers looking to launch large-scale business-to-business electronic commerce applications.

As a member of this program, CONNECT's OneServer software is available on HP 9000 servers running HP-UX 10.x. The alliance of these two products and companies provides customers with the most flexible, scalable and easily managed Internet solution for electronic commerce. In addition, OneServer software enables full integration with other enterprise systems as part of the overall business process. Customers can use this solution to increase their competitive advantage with customizable, secure applications.

"OneServer software is a perfect fit for HP's Internet Solutions Program," said Thomas Kehler, president and CEO of CONNECT. "It fills a critical need for an advanced application server backed by complete professional services for large-scale companies conducting electronic commerce. By partnering with a hardware leader like HP whose goals of premier scalability and flexibility are so similar to our own, CONNECT is able to deliver its solutions to the broadest range of customers possible."

"HP is pleased to welcome CONNECT to its Internet Solutions Program" said Jan C. Silverman, director of HP's Internet Solutions. "The HP 9000 family and OneServer software have proven track record providing high-performance, scalable solutions to large online customers and service providers. As the Internet continues to move toward its future as a highly interactive, database-driven communications medium, the need for solutions like the HP 9000 family and CONNECT's OneServer software will be overwhelmingly clear."

The OneServer platform is an advanced application server for serious business on the Internet, providing an industrial-strength response to customer demands for maximum flexibility, scalabilty and manageability. With this marketplace still emerging, companies conducting business on the Internet face a critical need for flexible solutions that leverage their initial investment and enable them to adjust their offerings as business needs change. The OneServer solution provides the scalability to expand to very large systems while ensuring data integrity and performance. Additionally, the OneServer platform provides robust administration and management for both systems and database content.

CONNECT's Professional Services Group delivers the industry's leading service and support to assist customers launching electronic commerce applications. CONNECT offers a wealth of services ranging from assisting in site design and implementation, training customers and systems integrators, and providing 24x7 hosting services. This widely-experienced group allows CONNECT to supply customers with unmatched tools and expertise to create premier online marketplaces with unique and branded characteristics.

HP's Internet Solutions Program provides business-to-business solutions for the Internet marketplace, specifically for electronic commerce and information exchange by partnering with best-in-class Internet hardware and software developers. CONNECT's OneServer solution helps HP deliver on this goal by providing readily-deployed application software with the power of one-to-one marketing, advanced access control and enhanced search capabilities.

About Hewlett-Packard Company

Hewlett-Packard Company is a leading global manufacturer of computing, communications and measurement products and services recognized for excellence in quality and support. HP has 99,900 employees and had revenue of $25 billion in its 1994 fiscal year.

About CONNECT, Inc.

Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, CONNECT, Inc. is a pioneer in shaping online services for both public and private networked environments. The company provides leading software and service solutions to enterprises for creating premier interactive online electronic marketplaces and services. More information on CONNECT, Inc. can be obtained through their World Wide Web home page at http://www.connectinc.com or by calling 1-800-262-2638. -0-

Note to Editors: CONNECT is a registered trademark of CONNECT, Inc. OneServer is a trademark of CONNECT, Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective holders.

CONTACT: CONNECT, Inc.

Robin Foster, 415/962-9550

rfoster@millerwest.com

or

Hewlett-Packard, Co.

Terri Powell, 408/447-1673

terri_powell@HP6650.desk.hp.com