ecVision Introduces XpressB2B, a Suite of Secure Web Based Application Services for Facilitating Global Supply Chain Management — SCM —

Business Wire, Oct 29, 2001

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

NEWARK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 29, 2001

ecVision(TM), a leading provider of collaboration software for automating the international supply chain via the Internet, today announced the new major release of XpressB2B(TM), a suite of secure web based application services for facilitating e-commerce transactions between global trading partners. XpressB2B allows global trading partners to implement a comprehensive, online service that will improve speed, accuracy, increase productivity and eliminate paperwork.

XpressB2B enables trading partners to rapidly achieve full supply chain integration with minimal IT involvement, and to facilitate collaborative planning and accuracy to realize ultimate profitability across the board. With this greatly enhanced version of XpressB2B, users are capable of viewing, preparing, printing, validating and forwarding their business documents (e.g. purchase order, packing lists, invoices, etc.) online, both efficiently and affordably.

"ecVision recognizes the importance of protecting mission critical relationships between trading partners and their customers," said Thomas Ng, CEO of ecVision. "Now, with the latest release of XpressB2B, we can facilitate and enhance communication between the global supply chain community with a reliable and integrated Supply Chain Management service that delivers document exchange, work-in-progress management, multi-partner relationship management, document preparation and Internet EDI."

XpressB2B also includes features such as comprehensive reporting formats, flexible document templates, file image attachment and business rule management. All of the functionality of XpressB2B allows better process and status management. For more information on ecVision and its products please visit www.ecvision.com.

About ecVision

ecVision, Inc. is a leading provider of collaboration software for automating international supply chain processes with business partners over the Internet. Using innovative Internet-based technology that leverages the unique flexibility of eXtensible Markup Language (XML), ecVision enables companies to communicate timely accurate information with business partners and to build e-commerce systems at a fraction of the price of traditional EDI solutions. ecVision's primary goal is to provide integrated B2B technologies designed to improve the supply chain processes, operational efficiency, and business competitiveness for international trade-related industries. Established in 1998, ecVision maintains global headquarters in New Jersey with Asia-Pacific offices in Hong Kong. The company's customers include top retailers and brand manufacturers including JCPenney and MAST Industries. For more information about ecVision or its products and services, contact ecVision at 852/2788 1010 for Asia-Pacific, 888/317-7116 for the Americas, info@ecvision.com, or visit the company's Web site at www.ecvision.com.

Note to Editors: XpressCommerce, XpressChain and XpressB2B are trademarks of ecVision, Inc. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are property of their respective holders in the United States and/or other countries. Except for statements of historical fact, certain information contained in this press release constitutes "forward-looking statements" which include, without limitation, statements concerning the Company's business and development plans, anticipated activities related to the Company's projects and developments, and statements related to the adequacy of cash resources and financing plans. Forward-looking statements are frequently characterized by words such as "plan", "expect", "project", "intend", "believe", "anticipate" and other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions "may" or "will" occur. Forward-looking statements are based on opinions and estimates of management at the date the statements are made and are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements if circumstances or management's estimates or opinions should change. The reader is cautioned not to place any undue reliance on forward-looking statements.