Business Objects Extends Agreement for the Intraware SubscribeNet Service

Business Wire, Dec 20, 2004

ORINDA, Calif. -- Intraware, Inc. (Nasdaq:ITRA), the leading provider of electronic software delivery and management (ESDM) solutions, today announced that it signed an expanded agreement with Business Objects (Nasdaq:BOBJ), the world's leading provider of business intelligence (BI) solutions.

Based on this renewal, Business Objects customers worldwide will continue to benefit from a variety of SubscribeNet(R) service tools to help them maximize the value of their Business Objects software assets. This includes immediate 24/7/365 Web access to a personalized and secure software archive and updates, proactive email notifications, and the ability to track updates and downloads across their organization.

Business Objects will also continue to benefit from access to the SubscribeNet service's flexible, real-time administration functionality, including granular subscription management and automated regulatory compliance features. Intraware's solution enables technology companies like Business Objects to employ a single, automated solution to smoothly integrate their delivery processes into their customer support, product release management and other business systems to increase customer satisfaction while reducing their operational and support costs.

"We continue to see a growing adoption of digital delivery by technology companies, and our SubscribeNet service, with its proven, scalable platform and granular entitlement management capabilities, is ideal for the kind of immediate, global requirements that a fast-growing software company like Business Objects has," said Peter Jackson, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Intraware. "We are pleased that Business Objects has decided to expand their SubscribeNet service agreement and look forward to continuing to grow our relationship with them."

About Intraware

Intraware, Inc. is the provider of electronic software delivery and management (ESDM) services that enable technology companies to manage complex customer entitlements, enhance visibility of customer activity and accelerate profits. The Intraware SubscribeNet(R) service (patent pending) is a Web-based delivery and support solution that enables technology companies to deliver, track and manage the software, licenses and other digital content they distribute to their global customer bases. Intraware's solutions power business-to-business technology providers including: PeopleSoft Inc., Xilinx Inc., RSA Security, Inc., Business Objects S.A. and McKesson. Intraware is headquartered in Orinda, California and can be reached at 888-446-8729 or 925-253-4500 or www.intraware.com.

Intraware and SubscribeNet are registered trademarks of Intraware, Inc. Business Objects and Business Objects logos are registered trademarks of Business Objects S.A. or its affiliated companies in the United States and/or other countries. Any other company or product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.