webMethods and Covisint Unveil ebXML Proof of Concept At AutoTech 2001

                   Companies Demonstrate Universal Document
              Translation for eBusiness Through Public Exchange

    DETROIT, Aug. 28 webMethods, Inc. , the
leading provider of integration software, and Covisint will reveal an AIAG
sponsored Proof of Concept (POC) demonstrating the ability to facilitate
electronic transactions through the global automotive exchange using the ebXML
format.  This POC also exhibits the capability of the webMethods integration
platform to support a variety of electronic document formats and standards --
both XML and EDI -- accelerating e-commerce through public exchanges by
leveraging participants' IT investments in legacy systems.
    "This Proof of Concept demonstration will show the automotive industry the
value ebXML can provide as the technical foundation to allow the exchange of
electronic documents between trading partners," said Jeff Cripps, director,
industry relations, Covisint.  "This is an important step in the effort to
standardize the automotive industry on ebXML, while protecting significant
investments made in EDI."
    The demonstration will be hosted by Covisint in booth #726 at AutoTech
2001. The demo will feature a typical electronic transaction between a
manufacturer and supplier facilitated through Covisint utilizing the
webMethods integration platform.  Multiple electronic document standards,
including EDI, OAG, and ebXML, will be utilized, transformed, and re-converted
through this end-to-end transaction.
    In the demonstration scenario, Covisint will act as an intermediary
between an automotive manufacturer and supplier.  The manufacturer will send
an EDI-based Forecast/Material Release document to Covisint.  This forecast
will be transformed -- based on the requirements of the individual supplier --
into an OAG document and routed to the supplier using ebXML.  The supplier
will return an OAG Advanced Shipping Notice (ASN) using ebXML back to
Covisint.  The ASN will be transformed - based on the requirements of the
manufacturer -- into an EDI-based Advanced Shipping Notice document and
transmitted to the manufacturer.  Covisint, the supplier, and the manufacturer
will all be connected in real-time, and the entire manufacturing forecast and
notification process will be managed using the webMethods integration
platform.
    "Covisint touches a vast number of buyers and suppliers, so this
demonstration is a critical advancement as the automotive industry moves to
adopting ebXML as the common standard," said Scott Crompton, vice president of
automotive, webMethods, Inc.  "Additionally, we've clearly shown that the
webMethods integration platform serves as a universal translator of multiple
standards and applications allowing nearly any company -- independent of their
own technology requirements -- to participate with Covisint."
    Covisint selected webMethods in June of 2001 to provide the integration
framework for the automotive exchange.  Covisint is leveraging the webMethods
integration platform to automate the exchange's internal business processes
such as product development, procurement and supply chain management.  In
addition, Covisint customers worldwide will be offered the webMethods
integration platform to facilitate connections to the exchange.

    About Covisint
    Covisint is a global solutions provider partnering with the automotive
industry.  Our focus is to improve the effectiveness of mission-critical
processes such as collaborative product development, procurement and supply
chain management, which will enhance our customers' product quality, cost
structure and time-to-market worldwide.  Covisint was founded by
DaimlerChrysler, Ford, General Motors, Nissan, Renault, Commerce One and
Oracle.  Since its inception, PSA Peugeot Citroen has also joined the
initiative.  Covisint has headquarters in Amsterdam, Tokyo and Southfield,
Michigan.  For more information about Covisint, visit
http://www.covisint.com .

    About webMethods, Inc.
    webMethods, Inc. is the leading provider of integration
software. The webMethods integration platform allows customers to achieve
quantifiable R.O.I. by linking business processes, enterprise and legacy
applications, databases and workflows both within and across enterprises. By
deploying the webMethods integration platform, customers reduce costs, create
new revenue opportunities, strengthen relationships with customers,
substantially increase supply chain efficiencies and streamline internal
business processes.
    Founded in 1996, webMethods is headquartered in Fairfax, Va., with offices
throughout the U.S., Europe and Asia Pacific. webMethods has approximately 700
customers worldwide including Global 2000 leaders such as Citibank, Dell,
Eastman Chemical, The Ford Motor Company, Grainger, and Motorola. webMethods'
strategic partners include Accenture, Ariba, BroadVision, Commerce One,
Deloitte Consulting, EDS, Hewlett-Packard, i2 Technologies, J.D. Edwards, KPMG
Consulting, Microsoft, Oracle Corp., SAP AG and Siebel Systems. More
information about the company can be found at http://www.webMethods.com .

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That May Affect Future Operating Results'' in the Business section of
webMethods' Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2001, which is on file with
the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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