Net Exhibitors Selects iXmatch to Link Buyers and Sellers in Online Tradeshows and Marketplaces

iXmatch Inc.'s Matching Solutions will enable Net Exhibitors to increase transaction liquidity and customer service

MINNEAPOLIS - May 21, 2001 - iXmatch Inc., the leading provider of matching software that identifies specific products that best meet buyers' requirements, and Net Exhibitors, the digital expo company, today announced a licensing agreement to use iXmatch for B2B (v2.0) to build transaction liquidity and improve customer service across a range of online tradeshows and marketplaces.

Under the terms of the agreement, Net Exhibitors will use iXmatch's software to help visitors to its online tradeshows and marketplaces quickly specify exactly what they are looking for in a vendor, products and capabilities, then receive a ranked list of best-fit exhibitors. iXmatch also helps exhibitors list their products and services so that visitors without specific information or criteria can easily find a product that meets their needs.

"We are excited about improving the services we offer to our exhibitors and site visitors," said Julie Hopkins, Net Exhibitors president and co-founder, "iXmatch's software will help visitors to our HITdecisions web site easily navigate to find the healthcare IT solution that best matches their requirements. Our exhibitors specify the categories, strengths and features of their products, based on the amount of information they would like to give. The ability to extract aggregate data on supply and demands trends enhances the business intelligence we provide to our exhibitors."

Kamala Puram, iXmatch co-founder, said, "We're thrilled to add Net Exhibitors to our growing client roster. Net Exhibitors is committed to creating a great experience for its users and ensuring satisfaction at its online marketplaces and tradeshows. iXmatch's software empowers them to reach these goals. We will provide them with significant competitive advantage and better business results."

About Net Exhibitors
Net Exhibitors uses digital technology to link buyers and sellers in professional and technical markets. In their Marketplaces, Online Tradeshows and Digital Displays, sellers experience the benefits of three critical marketing elements: visibility, customer education and timely customer response - all at a cost that is affordable for any size company. Net Exhibitors helps to compress the sales cycle by providing easy access to information about companies, products and services. Buyers find the best solutions for their business challenges and save time and money in the process. The company supplements - not replaces - onsite tradeshows, and enhances the web properties of trade and professional associations, publishers and meeting organizers. Net Exhibitors can be reached at 888-522-3435 or at www.netexhibitors.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.