Appian Named to ''100 Companies That Matter in Knowledge Management'' List; KMWorld Recognizes Leaders in the Knowledge Economy

Business Wire, March 8, 2005

VIENNA, Va. -- Appian Corporation, the first Business Process Management (BPM) company to deliver advanced process, knowledge management, and analytics capabilities in a fully integrated suite, today announced it has been recognized in KMWorld's elite "100 Companies That Matter in Knowledge Management" list. Recognizing knowledge management as a key enabler of next-generation BPM, Appian was among the first companies to deliver fully integrated collaboration and knowledge management tools as part of its BPM suite, Appian Enterprise.

"The list was conceived as a way to identify some of the organizations leading the way in the knowledge economy," stated Hugh McKellar, Editor-in-Chief of KMWorld. "While the criteria varied, the companies recognized have either helped to create a market, redefine one or enhance one. And, they all share one very important characteristic - velocity of innovation."

In determining the organizations leading the knowledge economy, KMWorld editors consulted with a wide range of KM practitioners, including analysts, industry experts, vendors and end-user customers. KMWorld's list, which includes a diverse cross-section of companies who are implementing and advancing knowledge management in innovative ways, is intended to generate interest in and discussion about knowledge management tools and services.

"We are pleased to be recognized by KMWorld for our leadership and innovation in this market," said Matt Calkins, president and CEO of Appian Corporation. "Appian has had tremendous success in applying knowledge management in ways that increase and enhance the productivity of intellectual capital. Having deployed the largest KM projects in the world, including the U.S. Army's intranet which now has 1.8 million registered users, we realized early on that the most successful projects are those that link KM with high value business processes. By knowledge-enabling critical processes, our BPM suite, Appian Enterprise, is connecting the right people with the right information, and delivering it in the right context, allowing our customers to make better-informed decisions about their business."

KMWorld has more than 50,000 subscribers, making it the leading information provider for the Knowledge, Document, and Content Management market. The publication is a subsidiary of Information Today, Inc., and offers solutions for improving business performance.

About Appian

Appian is the first business process management (BPM) company to combine process, knowledge management, and analytics capabilities in a comprehensive suite. Extending the value of existing systems, Appian's award-winning software aligns business strategy and execution, delivering greater operational control over strategic business processes. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Vienna, VA, Appian has received numerous accolades and awards for technology and business leadership. In addition to being named the fastest growing software company in the Washington DC region by the Washington Business Journal, Appian was recognized as the sixth fastest growing software company in the 2004 Inc. 500. Appian was also recognized as a 2003 Rising Star in Deloitte's Technology Fast 50 program for Virginia. Appian's customers include Fortune 500 companies, government agencies and non-governmental organizations.