January, 2002

SOFTWARE AG AND ASIX, Inc ANNOUNCE ALLIANCE

Software AG's Tamino and EntireX XML Products and ASIX, Inc. Consulting Practice will provide a combined service solution for clients of Software AG';s award winning technology in the Pacific Northwest.

RESTON, VA and Bellevue, WA- January 1, 2002 - Software AG, Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Software AG, Europe';s largest systems software provider in Europe and ASIX, Inc., a leading IT Consulting firm and software development company, today announced a strategic alliance joining both firms in the implementation of Software AG';s award winning products TaminoÔ native XML server and EntireXÔ enterprise application integration products. ASIX, Inc. Consulting Practice will deliver professional implementation of these products to clients in the Pacific Northwest. ASIX, with extensive background in software development with its own Assessment and Property Tax product, ASCEND™, will extend its professional services offerings with the implementation of SoftwareAG';s XML products.

Under this Alliance Agreement, Software AG and ASIX will actively market TaminoÔ native XML server and EntireXÔ enterprise application integration products. The Software AG - ASIX partnership will benefit customers interested in working with software companies with successful records of implementation and support of products on a national level. ASIX has successfully implemented Ascend for counties in 6 different states in the last several years, an unprecedented feat in the property tax marketplace. ASIX Consulting Practice compliments ASCEND™ implementations with expertise in Requirements Analysis & Definition, Business Process Modeling, Software Configuration, and an extensive background in Data Conversion.

Software AG's Tamino is a multi-award winning XML server that stores structured and unstructured data natively. It can store and process XML data without first converting it to another data format. As a result, response times are faster and require lower administrative efforts than with traditional databases.

"Together with ASIX we are adding value to Tamino users' experience," said Lori Williams-Peters, Software AG, Inc.'s Vice President of Sales. "This partnership will enable Tamino and its users to decrease time to market by working with organizations familiar with large scale implementations and on time delivery."

Tamino and EntireX Features
Tamino is the first native XML server for Internet database management capable of storing XML documents natively, without transformation to other formats. Used by more than 300 private and public organizations worldwide, including DaimlerChrysler, the Swiss Post and the California Board of Equalization, Tamino facilitates the fast and efficient storage, retrieval and management of data critical to eBusiness. Three of the largest web application server providers, IBM, BEA, and HP have all selected Tamino as their default XML server. For more information on this award-winning database and developing enterprise-scale XML-based applications, visit http://www.softwareagusa.com or the Tamino developer community at http://www.tamino.com/developer/

EntireX is a highly flexible and easy-to-use component-based solution for integrating enterprise applications across heterogeneous operating systems. EntireX offers application integration at high speed - both, in terms of implementation time and performance. The strong DCOM capabilities make EntireX the product of choice when connecting NT to mainframe applications. By connecting previously disparate worlds, EntireX enables enterprises to lay the foundation for a seamless implementation of electronic business applications.

About ASIX
ASIX is a Bellevue, WA-based software development and an IT consulting firm. Formed in 1989, ASIX was founded on a commitment to conduct affairs ethically and honestly, and to provide clients with the highest level of professional services for reasonable compensation.

ASIX, Inc. provides comprehensive consulting services for e-business and traditional organizations. Leveraging extensive experience in business and software engineering, ASIX understands the challenges facing today';s business leaders. ASIX Consulting helps organizations meet the challenges of rapidly changing business requirements with a broad range of integration solutions. We combine creativity with comprehensive technical capabilities and proven project management.

About Software AG, Inc.

Based in Reston, Va. Software AG, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Software AG, Europe';s largest system software provider and a major global player offering cutting edge technology for data management and electronic business. Since 1998 the company has focused its development activities on XML products for the Internet. With some 3,500 employees and representatives in over 70 countries, Software AG expects revenues to exceed euros 600 million in 2001. Its distribution and technology partners include market leaders such as IBM, Microsoft and Hewlett-Packard as well as innovative IT solutions providers like Extensibility, Softquad and Citrix. Software AG';s products control the central IT processes of thousands of renowned companies worldwide. Some examples of these are Lufthansa, British Sky Broadcasting, ZDF, Dresdner Bank AG, Swiss Post, DaimlerChrysler, Deutsche Bahn AG (German Rail), BP and VIAG Interkom. Software AG is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (MDAX, Security identification number 724264 / SOWGn.F). For additional information go to www.softwareagusa.com.

Software AG, Tamino, and EntireX are trademarks of Software AG. All other product, service or company names mentioned are used for identification purposes only, and may be trademarks or service marks of their respective owners.

For more information on ASIX Consulting Services, please contact us at (425) 635-0709, email us at info@asix.com, or visit our website at www.asix.com.