SynQuest Announces Support for IBM WebSphere Application Server; IBM e-Infrastructure Software Offers Ability to Transact Business in a Mixed-Vendor Environment

Business Wire, August 20, 2001

Business Editors & Technology Writers

NORCROSS, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 20, 2001

SynQuest (Nasdaq:SYNQ) today announced its support of the IBM WebSphere(a) Application Server. WebSphere provides full Java2(TM) Enterprise Edition (J2EE) compliant application server services and the leading support for Web Services in support of supply chain planning and collaboration software such as those provided by SynQuest.

With this relationship, SynQuest has teamed with IBM to develop SynQuest solutions for WebSphere running on the IBM eServer line and also with IBM Global Services to implement SynQuest solutions. Leveraging IBM technology, SynQuest is delivering a comprehensive supply chain planning solution for automotive and industrial manufacturers with complex logistics networks.

"Working with companies like SynQuest to provide complementary solutions for IBM WebSphere software is part of our commitment to deliver leading-edge e-business integration solutions," said Scott Hebner, director, WebSphere Application Server and Application Development Tools for IBM. "SynQuest's use of IBM WebSphere as the basis for its e-business architecture will provide its customers with an open platform to connect disparate systems and the scalability desired for future growth."

"IBM WebSphere provides a highly scalable and production-ready infrastructure for SynQuest to integrate into our collaborative supply chain planning solution," said Tim Harvey, president of SynQuest. "Technologies like WebSphere offer a sophisticated solution for managing customers, partners and employee relationships for maximum profitability and customer service."

About IBM's (NYSE:IBM) WebSphere Software

WebSphere is Internet infrastructure software -- known as middleware -- that enables companies to develop, deploy and integrate next-generation e-business applications, such as those for business-to-business e-commerce. WebSphere supports business applications from simple Web publishing through enterprise-scale transaction processing. WebSphere transforms the way businesses manage customer, partner and employee relationships. More information about the WebSphere software platform is on the Web at http://www.ibm.com/websphere.> About SynQuest

SynQuest, Inc. specializes in providing supply chain planning software to maximize profit and optimize service for companies with complex logistics networks. SynQuest software uses financially focused technology to solve specific supply chain problems for target markets including automotive and industrial manufacturers. The company's supply chain planning solutions feature rapid implementation for fast, compelling return on investment. SynQuest is a registered trademark of SynQuest, Inc., Atlanta, GA. For more information, call 800/844-3228 or visit www.synquest.com.

(a) Indicates trademark or registered trademark of International

Business Machines Corporation. All other products or company

names mentioned are used for identification purposes only, and

may be trademarks of their respective owners.

-- The IBM eServer brand consists of the established IBM e-business logo with
the following descriptive term "server" following it.

-- SynQuest is a registered trademark of SynQuest, Inc., Atlanta, Ga.

This press release contains statements, estimates or projections, not historical in nature, including statements with respect to plans, projections or future performance of SynQuest and further versions of SynQuest supply chain planning solutions, that may constitute "forward-looking statements" as defined under U.S. federal securities laws. These statements, which speak only as of the date given, are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from SynQuest's historical experience and our present expectations or projections. These risks include, but are not limited to, risks associated with product demand and market acceptance, the effect of economic conditions, the impact of competitive products and pricing, product development, commercialization and technological difficulties and other uncertainties detailed in SynQuest's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2000. SynQuest undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements