ETA Accounting Software Specialists Provides Kinecta Corporation with Managed Operations Service; ASP ManagedOps.com will Host Microsoft Great Plains eEnterprise

Business Wire, May 2, 2001

Business/Technology Editors

BEDFORD, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 2, 2001

Kinecta Corporation, a global technology leader in powering B2B Content Networks, has selected ETA Accounting Software Specialists of Petaluma, CA, to provide Microsoft Great Plains eEnterprise, a business management system, in an application-service-provider (ASP) environment.

Kinecta selected ETA's Managed Operations(R) for Microsoft Great Plains service to allow its staff to concentrate on the company's core business. Based in San Francisco, Kinecta provides business-to-business Internet infrastructure to facilitate the seamless and automatic exchange of any type of digital content. The company's products and services support the seamless flow of content within and between businesses to help customers increase productivity and revenues, reduce costs, and extend their reach.

"We want our staff to focus their talents on the growth, development and support of Kinecta's products and services," said Annie Wayne, Kinecta's vice president of finance and administration. "ETA's software expertise and the Managed Operations service enable us to devote our efforts to the company's growth plans."

The Managed Operations service includes secure, reliable, 24x7 systems engineering, network management, help-desk support, and local implementation and business consulting services. ManagedOps.com, a full-service ASP for mid-size businesses, will host Microsoft Great Plains eEnterprise in its $12-million data center in Bedford, NH.

About Kinecta Corporation

Kinecta Corporation is the leading provider of e-business infrastructure and services for establishing and managing B2B content networks. Kinecta solutions automate the distribution, aggregation and integration of content for enterprises throughout their business networks and media companies across their syndication networks. Current customers include Fidelity Investments(R), FT.com, Office.com(R) (A Service From Winstar), and Reuters(R) (Nasdaq: RTRSY). Kinecta Interact was named a Seybold "Hot Pick" by the editors of the Seybold Report on Internet Publishing and is a recipient of the prestigious Crossroads 2001 A-List Award. Kinecta was also named by ComputerWorld magazine as one of the "Top 100 Emerging Companies to Watch" in 2001. To learn more about how Kinecta can help your business reduce costs, generate new revenues and increase productivity, visit our Web site at www.kinecta.com.

About ETA Accounting Software Specialists

Since 1985, ETA Accounting Software Specialists has been delivering on their mission to help their clients improve operations and make informed business decisions by providing high-value management software solutions and superior customer service. As a member of Microsoft Great Plains Business Solutions' President's Club for eight consecutive years, ETA has received recognition for their commitment to clients as reflected in their business performance and high level of sales achievement. As one of Great Plains' top 50 partners worldwide, ETA provides implementation, training and consultation for small to mid-size businesses throughout Northern California, specializing in Microsoft Great Plains Dynamics and eEnterprise. These business applications automate end-to-end business processes across financials, distribution, project accounting, electronic commerce, human resources and payroll, manufacturing, supply chain management, business analytics, sales and marketing management, and customer service and support. More information about ETA Accounting Software Specialists is available at www.etassoc.com.

About ManagedOps.com

Founded in 1987, ManagedOps.com, Inc. is an application service provider (ASP) for mid-size businesses, with a complete Managed Operations(R) service for Siebel Systems, Microsoft Great Plains, Microsoft, and other integrated e-business applications. A founding member of the ASP Industry Consortium, ManagedOps.com is a Great Plains Strategic ASP Partner, a Siebel Systems Strategic Platform Partner, a Microsoft Gold Partner, and a Cisco Powered Network member. ManagedOps.com is ranked #206 on the Inc. 500 list of fastest-growing U.S. companies, #27 among the Deloitte & Touche Fast 50 fastest-growing technology companies in New England, and has been named one of the Top 10 Companies to Work For in New Hampshire. More information about ManagedOps.com is available at www.managedops.com.