National Professional IT Services Group AdvectA Selects iXmatch Inc.'s Infrastructure Software

iXmatch's software enables AdvectA to achieve enhanced external recruiting and internal consultant utilization

MINNEAPOLIS - April 10, 2001 - iXmatch Inc. - the leading provider of realtime matching engine software - today announced professional information technology services company AdvectA has signed a licensing agreement to use iXmatch's software to power it's new consultant matching Web site.

Under the terms of the agreement, AdvectA will use iXmatch's software to effectively manage its external recruiting efforts and enhance internal consultant utilization. iXmatch's software provides AdvectA with an effective way to match consultants with projects based on their skills and experience.

The iXmatch matching engine helps AdvectA's consultants build their skills profiles quickly by making intelligent recommendations using information gathered from other users. AdvectA consultants receive a ranked list of projects that best fit their skills and requirements. iXmatch also helps AdvectA's consultant advisers identify the best-fit consultants for their projects. They have access to the entire database of consultants, regardless of when they registered, so they can always find the right consultant for the right project.

"We always look for ways to increase our efficiency and add value for our clients," said Tim Fisher, President, AdvectA. "iXmatch's software will help us better serve our clients' requests by matching the right consultant to the right client project. AdvectA is proud to be one of the first customers to take advantage of iXmatch's realtime matching software. This technology, combined with an elegant user interface, gives AdvectA a competitive edge in the contest to find and deliver the best people to our clients."

"AdvectA is clearly focused on providing a great user experience and ensuring its consultants and clients are completely satisfied with the matches they receive on the AdvectA site", said Gopal Sadagopal, cofounder, iXmatch. "iXmatch provides the technology required to accomplish these goals."

About AdvectA
AdvectA is a professional IT services group specializing in Telecommunications, Health Care, e-Business, Systems Integration, High Technology, Retail, Financial Services and Manufacturing. AdvectA is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota with locations across the United States. Find out more about AdvectA at www.advecta.com.

About iXmatch Inc.
Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is the leading provider of matching engine software that increases transaction satisfaction by providing the best possible match between supply and demand. The company's infrastructure software allows suppliers to accurately describe the features of their products and services and allows buyers to accurately describe and prioritize their requirements. The matching engine produces a ranked list of the best possible solutions for the buyer, showing exactly how well each option fits the request. iXmatch's software can power corporate portals, B2B market exchanges, and B2C commerce portals. Find out more about iXmatch at www.ixmatch.com.