Ariba Ships Adapter for SAP NetWeaver(R); Software Enables Users of SAP(R) Solutions to Seamlessly Connect to Ariba Supplier Network

11/07/2006 - 15:59

On the heels of receiving "Powered by SAP NetWeaver(R)"
qualification, Ariba(R), Inc. (Nasdaq:ARBA), the leading spend
management solutions provider, today announced expanded availability
of the Ariba Supplier Connectivity(TM) Adapter for the SAP NetWeaver
platform. With wider shipment of the adapter, companies using
mySAP(TM) Business Suite applications can now seamlessly connect to
the Ariba Supplier Network(TM) solution to reduce the cost and
simplify the process of connecting, transacting, and collaborating
with their suppliers around the globe. The adapter is the latest in a
series of software the company has issued to enable companies using
ERP and other non-Ariba procurement systems to fully leverage Ariba
Supplier Network.
"Spend management continues to evolve, but supplier connectivity
remains a significant challenge," said Bob Solomon, senior vice
president, Growing Enterprise Business, Ariba. "At Ariba, we're
focused on eliminating this barrier by allowing companies to link to
the Ariba Supplier Network solution, regardless of the ERP procurement
solutions they may be using. With the expanded availability of the
Ariba Supplier Connectivity Adapter for SAP NetWeaver, we continue to
advance this strategy."
With more than 140,000 registered suppliers in 115 countries
engaging in transactions worth more than $90 billion a year, Ariba
Supplier Network is one of world's largest business transaction
networks. Each month, participating buyers and suppliers conduct
business with each other electronically, managing the complete
procure-to-pay cycle -- from sourcing to orders, to invoices, and
payment. More than 25 million purchase orders and invoices were
carried across the network in 2005.
According to Andrew Bartels, vice president and research analyst
with Forrester Research, "Any company that has implemented Oracle,
PeopleSoft, or SAP eProcurement should take a look at Ariba's supplier
connectivity offer -- especially if they have had challenges in
getting suppliers connected to their systems." ("Ariba Opens up Its
Supplier Network: Gutsy Move Changes the eProcurement Competitive
Landscape," April 29, 2005.)

Ariba Supplier Connectivity Adapter Key Features

A streamlined, out-of-the-box, integrated offering, the Ariba
Supplier Connectivity Adapter for SAP NetWeaver enables companies
using mySAP Business Suite of applications to seamlessly connect to
the Ariba Supplier Network solution and reap the benefits it provides.
Key features include:

-- Conversion of ERP documents to cXML documents so they can be
shared easily among buyers and suppliers on Ariba Supplier
Network

-- Certified connectivity between the adapter and Ariba Supplier
Network

-- Ability to be customized to meet customers' unique system or
organizational requirements

-- Testing and certification services to ensure that adapter
customizations function properly

-- Ongoing connection support

Availability

The Ariba Supplier Connectivity Adapter for SAP NetWeaver is
available today for customers using SAP(R) solution-based procurement
systems.

About Ariba, Inc.

Ariba, Inc. is the leading provider of Spend Management solutions
to help companies realize rapid and sustainable bottom line results.
Successful companies around the world in every industry use Ariba
Spend Management(TM) software and services. Ariba can be contacted in
the U.S. at 1.650.390.1000 or at www.ariba.com.

Ariba, the Ariba logo, AribaLIVE and SupplyWatch are registered
trademarks of Ariba, Inc. Ariba Spend Management, Ariba Spend
Management. Find it. Get it. Keep it., Ariba. This is Spend
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Ariba Category Management, Ariba Category Procurement, Ariba Contract
Compliance, Ariba Contracts, Ariba Contract Management, Ariba Contract
Workbench, Ariba Data Enrichment, Ariba eForms, Ariba Electronic
Invoice Presentment and Payment, Ariba Invoice, Ariba Sourcing, Ariba
Spend Visibility, Ariba Travel and Expense, Ariba Procure-to-Pay,
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Ariba Safe Harbor

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act 1995: Information and announcements in this release involve
Ariba's expectations, beliefs, hopes, plans, intentions or strategies
regarding the future and are forward-looking statements that involve
risks and uncertainties. All forward-looking statements included in
this release are based upon information available to Ariba as of the
date of the release, and we assume no obligation to update any such
forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of
future performance and actual results could differ materially from our
current expectations. Factors that could cause or contribute to
Ariba's operating and financial results to differ materially from its
current expectations include, but are not limited to: delays in
development or shipment of new versions of Ariba's products and
services; lack of market acceptance of Ariba's existing or future
products or services; inability to continue to develop competitive new
products and services on a timely basis; introduction of new products
or services by major competitors; the ability to attract and retain
qualified employees; difficulties in assimilating acquired companies;
long and unpredictable sales cycles and the deferrals of anticipated
orders; declining economic conditions; inability to control costs;
changes in the company's pricing or compensation policies; significant
fluctuations in our stock price; the outcome of and costs associated
with pending or potential future regulatory or legal proceedings; the
impact of our acquisitions, including the disruption or loss of
customer, business partner, supplier or employee relationships; and
the level of costs and expenses incurred by Ariba as a result of such
transactions. Factors and risks associated with its business,
including a number of the factors and risks described above, are
discussed in Ariba's Form 10-K filed December 7, 2005 and in its Form
10-Q filed May 15, 2006.