Dec 9, 2003
FatWire Expands Worldwide with Content Server Acquisition, Top Executive Named to Key Post
Andrew Gyenes appointed Senior Vice President, International

Mineola, NY - FatWire Software, a leading provider of strategic enterprise content management solutions, has announced the establishment of new offices in the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Spain, Holland, Germany, China, Japan, and Singapore. The move follows FatWire's recent acquisition of the Content Server product line from divine, inc. FatWire has also signed reseller agreements with experienced Content Server representatives in Australia and the Nordic region. Covering the European and Asia/Pacific markets, FatWire's facilities will provide local support, sales, and service for its over 400 clients worldwide. Forty year industry veteran Andrew Gyenes has been appointed to lead FatWire's global efforts as Senior Vice President, International.

"The strength and success of Content Server's technology continues to make it the number one choice for content management by some of the world's most respected organizations. Our new FatWire international offices are intended to provide these customers with exceptional service as well as capitalize on our global market opportunities," said Mark Fasciano, CEO of FatWire Software.

"Andy Gyenes is a terrific addition to our executive management team", added Fasciano. "His expertise and the respect he commands industry wide are pivotal to the growth of our international business."

Before joining FatWire, Andrew Gyenes managed worldwide responsibilities for Information Systems at Warner Communications (now AOL Time Warner) and served as CEO of Cornerstone Internet Solutions. For the past 30 years, Gyenes has held senior level positions in sales and marketing, operational management, executive management, strategic planning, and merger and acquisitions.

"We are pleased that we have been able to retain virtually all the experienced Content Server teams in international operations, said Gyenes. "Their expertise and knowledge of the customers and the local market requirements will contribute significantly to Content Server's continued success."

International Content Server customers include energy and transport infrastructure giant, Alstom, Sony Europe, and France Telecom. Since the acquisition, new customers include Spain's government agency, Ministerio de Justicia; and Emerald Publishing Group, Ltd., a publisher of academic and professional journals based in the U.K.

About FatWire Content Server
Content Server content management solution is designed for companies and organizations that need to simply and cost-effectively build and deploy multiple Web sites and mission critical e-business initiatives. These initiatives include portals, catalogs, intranets, extranets and other complex Web applications. To support IT requirements, Content Server is built natively on J2EE and combines robust functionality with high-performance and an open extensible framework. It also enables easy integration of archived and real-time data from back-office applications. For non-technical employees, Content Server has been designed for the simple contribution and management of content for e-business initiatives independent of IT. By delivering customized information to Web site users, it also enables useful and engaging site experiences for customers, prospects, partners and employees.

About FatWire Software
FatWire Software is the leading provider of Strategic Enterprise Content Management (ECM) solutions. Global 2000 companies use FatWire's solutions to rapidly deploy content-driven business initiatives, such as intranets, extranets, portals, and corporate Web sites. Unlike other ECM solutions, FatWire combines content management, content delivery, and site management into a single solution. FatWire has over 400 customers including J.P. Morgan Chase, Capital One, the European Space Agency, and Alstom as well as strategic partnerships with IBM, BEA, Sun and Computer Associates. Founded in 1996, FatWire Software is headquartered in New York and operates offices throughout North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific regions. For more information about FatWire Software's award-winning products and services, visit www.fatwire.com