Software Developer Selects Equant's Data Network

Business Wire, Feb 29, 2000

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ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 29, 2000

Equant Helps QAD Improve Its Global Business Operations

Equant (NYSE: ENT) (Paris Bourse: EQU) today announced that QAD, a US-based developer of industry-specific e-business software for manufacturers and distributors, has agreed to use its global data network to help employees, customers and suppliers work more productively.

Under the three-year deal, Equant's high-speed frame relay service will enable QAD to:

--   Improve the communication and workflow among its 1,600 employees
     located in 21 countries worldwide.

--   Offer its employees worldwide access to virtual classrooms
     designed for better on-the-job training.

--   Facilitate faster remote application and software development in
     offices worldwide.

--   Streamline infrastructure used for communicating with customers
     and suppliers. This is especially important since QAD currently
     serves 300,000 licensed users at over 4,000 licensed sites in
     more than 80 countries.

As part of the contract, QAD also will employ Equant's fully managed integrated voice and data (iVAD) service. iVAD integrates voice and data on one network versus two, which results in voice charges below those for international calls provided by traditional telecommunications carriers.

"Equant answers QAD's telecommunications needs in terms of size and global spread," said Robin van Noppen, global telecommunications manager for QAD. "In addition, Equant's strategy for the future, in terms of iVAD and applications services, allies with our plans for growth and improved global customer service."

About Equant's Industry-leading Frame Relay Service

Equant's global frame relay service is available in 120 countries, offering a reach greater than is available with any of the company's competitors.

With access speeds of up to 45Mbps, Equant's frame relay service is available, subject to local regulations, in the world's top business centers including New York City; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Frankfurt, Germany; London; Paris; Warsaw, Poland; Hong Kong; Tokyo; Sydney; and Singapore. All traffic is carried on the company's global data network, which has IP-based infrastructure in more than 130 countries.

About QAD

Founded in 1979, QAD is a leading provider of industry-specific e-business software and services to multinational manufacturers and distributors of all sizes, with special focus on the mid-market. Available in 26 languages and able to support multiple currencies, QAD software helps speed business processes for more than 300,000 licensed users at more than 4,000 licensed sites in more than 80 countries. QAD software is specifically designed for global manufacturers in the following targeted industries: automotive, consumer products, electronics, food and beverage, industrial, and medical products. For more information about QAD, telephone 1 805 684 6614, or visit the QAD web site at http://www.qad.com. To receive any of QAD's press releases via facsimile, contact 1 800 356 0747, or outside the U.S. contact 1 213 253 5647.

About Equant

Equant has the world's largest network, providing voice, data and Internet services to companies around the globe. The network reaches key business centers in more than 220 countries and territories, and the company serves more than 20 percent of the Global 1000. For additional information, see www.equant.com.

NOTE TO EDITORS: This release may contain projections or other forward-looking statements relating to Equant that involve risks and uncertainties. Readers are cautioned that these statements are only predictions and may differ materially from actual future events or results. Readers are referred to the documents filed by Equant with the SEC, specifically the most recent filing on Form F-3, which identify important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, including, among other things, risks relating to Equant's history of operating losses, the unpredictability of growth in Equant's markets, Equant's rapid growth, changing technology, uncertain and changing regulatory restrictions, Equant's international operations, dependence on suppliers, network security issues, competition, and volatility of Equant's stock price. All forward-looking statements are based on information available to Equant on the date hereof, and Equant assumes no obligation to update such statements.