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Harbinger Creates E-Commerce Interface With Standard Methodology for SAP

14 September 1999

Harbinger Creates E-Commerce Interface With Standard Methodology for SAP Automotive Solutions

    PHILADELPHIA--Sept. 14, 1999--Harbinger(R) Corporation , a worldwide supplier of Electronic Commerce software, services and solutions, announced today at SAPPHIRE(R) '99 that it has completed a standardized methodology that speeds the integration of E-Commerce applications and SAP Automotive(tm) solutions.
    The solution includes Harbinger TrustedLink(tm) software, SAP(tm) R/3(R) applications and recently developed standard interface technology for SAP Automotive solutions.
    Harbinger is currently working with Delphi Automotive Systems , a world leader in automotive components and systems technology, to implement an E-Commerce solution that incorporates standard interface technology and a pre-configured client from SAP AG with Harbinger's E-Commerce translation, mapping and communications software. Following the standardized methodology, automotive suppliers can effectively streamline E-Commerce processes, eliminate duplication and simplify electronic trading between internal divisions and external trading partners.
    "This new concept will help SAP's Tier 1 and Tier 2 automotive industry customers, and those of Harbinger, to significantly streamline implementation of Electronic Commerce throughout their trading community and provide considerable reductions in associated costs and resources," said Michael Morris, Solutions Architect, SAP. "The SAP R/3 4.5 release has new features that will technologically place Tier 1 and Tier 2 Electronic Commerce programs way ahead of the competition," continued Morris.
    "The Delphi solution demonstrates Harbinger's capacity to address multi-level enterprise requirements with just the right mix of E-Commerce products and services," said James Rush, Harbinger, Senior Director, Strategic Alliances. "We have a longstanding history of success within the automotive industry and with SAP, both of which will enable Delphi and other automotive suppliers to realize their priorities for global, fast-to-market E-Commerce trading solutions."
    Harbinger was chosen for its compatibility and certification with the SAP R/3 inter-enterprise business solution. Harbinger was among the first E-Commerce companies to be SAP certified and has worked together with SAP on several strategic projects, including its Harbinger Knowbility(tm) (electronic catalog) integration, industry initiatives for the Apparel and Footwear Consortium and application link-enabled (ALE) integration.

    About Harbinger

    Harbinger Corporation is a leading worldwide provider of business-to-business Electronic Commerce software, services and solutions. The company maximized its customers' business potential with comprehensive, scalable E-Commerce solutions that help streamline operations, increase profitability and build electronic trading communities. Harbinger's objective is to serve more customers using Internet Protocols (IP) than any other provider and to establish harbinger.net(sm) as the preferred transaction portal for E-Commerce information and mission-critical, business-to-business E-Commerce transactions. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Harbinger provides worldwide support to its customer community from multiple International operations facilities. For more corporate information, go to www.harbinger.com. Access Harbinger's online EC Resource Center and other network services at www.harbinger.net.
    This press release contains statements which may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Those statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Harbinger Corporation and members of its management as well as the assumptions on which such statements are based. Prospective investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements. Important factors currently known to management that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-statements include fluctuation of our operating results, the ability to compete successfully and the ability to integrate acquired companies. Additional factors are set forth in the Safe Harbor Compliance Statement for Forward-looking Statements included as Exhibit 99.1 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1998. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes to future operating results.
    Harbinger and the Harbinger logo are registered trademarks. TrustedLink and Knowbility are trademarks, and harbinger.net is a service mark of Harbinger Corporation or its subsidiaries. All other company and product names referenced herein are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.
    SAP, R/3, SAP Automotive, SAPPHIRE and all SAP product and service names referenced herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of SAp AG. Other product and company names herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.