eQuorum, a Web-Based Collaboration Solution Provider, Joins FileNET's ValueNET Partner Program

Business Wire, April 18, 2001

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COSTA MESA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 18, 2001

Partnership To Provide Internet-Based Project and Content

Collaboration Solutions for Architecture/Engineering/Construction

Market

FileNET Corp. (Nasdaq:FILE), a leading provider of eProcess Management software solutions, today announced that eQuorum Corp., a leading provider of Internet-based solutions for a variety of industries worldwide, has joined FileNET's ValueNET(R) partner program.

Partnering with FileNET will help eQuorum offer their customers in the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) markets a robust eContent and eProcess management solution that complements eQuorum's ImageSite(R), a Web-based solution for document collaboration, distribution and printing.

Under the ValueNET program, FileNET provides software and developer support to facilitate the integration of complementary software products, such eQuorum's ImageSite, with FileNET's eProcess Management platform.

"AEC companies must manage and work with large volumes of project documents, which include CAD files, large format engineering drawings, and more," said Dan Marshall, director of business alliances at eQuorum.

"The combination of FileNET's robust content management with our ImageSite software helps project teams in the AEC marketplace leverage the speed of the Internet to quickly find, access and collaborate with the information they need."

ImageSite helps AEC project participants collaborate with project documents regardless of location. Instead of printing large volumes of paper documents and mailing them to geographically disperse project participants, the documents can be accessed, viewed and marked up over the Internet, expediting the review and approval process.

Other ImageSite features include note threads that work like sticky notes attached to a paper document and are used to conduct online project discussions. Real-time online meetings can also be held with participants from multiple locations to view and mark up project documents.

ImageSite's encapsulation feature can be used to e-mail documents with a built-in viewer to remote project participants for their review. All of these features can significantly shorten project cycle time.

"eQuorum's collaborative solutions add real value to FileNET's eContent and eProcess Management platforms," said George Bennett, vice president, channel sales for FileNET. "ImageSite leverages our Panagon products, providing powerful collaboration tools that allow our joint AEC customers to realize significant productivity and efficiency gains."

"By partnering with FileNET we demonstrate our commitment to solving the unique needs of the AEC community with a best-of-breed solution," said Marshall.

About FileNET

FileNET provides The Substance Behind eBusiness(TM) by delivering eProcess management software solutions. FileNET enables organizations around the globe to increase productivity, customer satisfaction and revenue by linking customers, business partners, suppliers and employees through efficient and flexible eBusiness processes.

With headquarters in Costa Mesa, the company markets its innovative solutions in more than 90 countries through its own global sales, professional services and support organizations, as well as via its ValueNET(R) Partner network of resellers, system integrators and application developers.

Founded in 1982, the company reported record revenues of $398.6 million for the year ended Dec. 31, 2000 and revenues of $84 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2001.

To put more substance into your eBusiness, visit FileNET's Web site at www.FileNET.com or call 800/FileNET.

About eQuorum

eQuorum delivers comprehensive, integrated software solutions for collaboration and distribution of technical drawings within an organization and its affiliates, customers and vendors.

eQuorum solutions are used worldwide in a variety of industries including manufacturing, utilities, architecture, engineering, construction and government agencies. The company's technology brings together CAD drawings, Web technology, networks, databases, printers, plotters and scanners.

eQuorum provides a complete business solution including software, consulting and training services and implementation assistance to help customers quickly realize the productivity benefits of their solutions. Based in Atlanta, the company also has offices in Herndon, Va., Los Angeles, Dallas and the United Kingdom.

For additional information regarding eQuorum's products and services, visit the company Web site at www.equorum.com.

Note to Editors: FileNET and ValueNET are registered trademarks. Panagon, Acenza and The Substance Behind eBusiness are trademarks of FileNET Corp. All other named products mentioned in this release may have been identified by trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders.

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