NEC to Resell Calico's eBusiness Applications in Japan

Business Wire, April 19, 2001

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 19, 2001

Calico Commerce, Inc. (Nasdaq:CLIC), a leading provider of interactive selling software that enables corporations to sell over the Web, today announced that NEC Corporation, one of the world's leading global Internet solution providers, has chosen Calico Commerce Japan Inc. (Its Japanese subsidiary) to power NEC's "iBestSolutions(TM)/EC systems" that enables global 2000 companies and small to mid-sized enterprises to rapidly and cost-effectively implement B2Bsolutions.

With Calico's eBusiness applications powering the core of its eCommerce offering, NEC will enable its customers to begin taking and fulfilling online orders. NEC will resell Calico's applications in Japan to its customers who need to handle complex pricing and complex business transactions via the Web. With the joint NEC/Calico solution, companies will be able to grow and evolve their eBusiness efforts quickly and with lower levels of capital investment.

NEC has also built a professional services offering based on Calico's flexible and dynamic eBusiness solution. NEC's "Mid-size eMP jetpack" of professional, business and employment services will include system introduction, Web design and customization consulting. The jetpack will benefit companies of all sizes by proactively guiding new users through the complex process of Web-based selling in order to increase sales, retain customers and reduce the overall margin for error in fulfilling online orders.

"Teaming with leading global Internet leader, NEC is a significant move for Calico. With over 400 sales offices in Japan alone, Calico's agreement with NEC signals continued growth for the company internationally," said Alan Naumann, president and CEO, Calico Commerce. "With global leaders such as NEC, Calico is addressing the rapidly growing Japanese e-Commerce market and enabling leading corporations to offer their customers superior convenience, service, choice and value by controlling the key elements of eBusiness selling."

About NEC Corporation

NEC Corporation (Nasdaq:NIPNY) (FTSE:6701q.l) (TYSE:6701) is a leading provider of Internet solutions, dedicated to meeting the specialized needs of its customers in the key computer, network and electron device fields through its three market-focused in-house companies: NEC Solutions, NEC Networks and NEC Electron Devices. NEC Corporation, with its in-house companies, employs more than 150,000 people worldwide and saw net sales of 4,991 billion Yen (approx. US$48 billion) in fiscal year 1999-2000. For further information, please visit the NEC home page at: http://www.nec.com.

About Calico Commerce, Inc.

Calico Commerce, Inc. (Nasdaq:CLIC) develops and delivers interactive selling solutions for Global 2000 companies to sell more effectively through every channel. Calico's eBusiness solutions drive significant bottom-line benefits to customers and build competitive advantage by improving sales productivity and eliminating the costs of inaccurate orders. Calico's solutions streamline the sale of complex products, execute real-time pricing, and manage quote and order processes via the Web, delivering a unique experience to every user and channel. Calico's customers include global leaders in high-technology and industrial manufacturing, telecommunications services, financial services, and retail. Calico Commerce, Inc., headquartered in San Jose, Calif., can be found on the World Wide Web at www.calico.com.

About Calico Commerce Japan Inc.

Calico Commerce Japan Inc. was established in July 2000 as a Japanese office of Calico Commerce Inc. in San Jose, Calif. Calico Commerce Inc. provides software that enables corporations to sell in Net markets, direct over the Web or through existing channels. Calico's 100% Java, application server-based eBusiness application suite meets the performance, reliability and scalability needs of any business while allowing customers to handle complex products, pricing and relationships via the Web through the entire customer life cycle. As a result, organizations are able to drive revenue growth, increase customer satisfaction and achieve competitive advantage. Calico customers include leaders in high-technology hardware, manufacturing, telecommunications services, financial services, home furnishings, chemicals, agriculture and retail. Calico Commerce, Inc., headquartered in San Jose, Calif., can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.calicocommerce.co.jp/.> The matters discussed in this news release may contain projections or other forward-looking statements regarding future events or the future financial performance of Calico Commerce, Inc. that involve risks and uncertainties. Readers are cautioned that these statements are only predictions and may differ materially from actual future events or results. The forward looking statements contained in this presentation including Calico's ability to benefit from its Reseller relationship with NEC, and grow its international business address a variety of subjects and should be considered in the context of the risk factors disclosed in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Registration Statements on Form S-1 and Form S-4, as amended, and its reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q, as amended, available online at http://www.sec.gov. All forward-looking statements are based on information available to Calico on the date hereof, and Calico assumes no obligation to update such statements.