Genting Sanyen Forges Ahead On B2B Integration with Japanese MNC Using GridNode Solutions Leading paper manufacturer is among the first non- Japanese suppliers to successfully integrate with its client on RosettaNet REDWOOD CITY, CA -- August 12, 2003 - GridNode, the leading provider of extended enterprise businessware, today announced that Genting Sanyen Industrial Paper Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of the Genting Group (KLSE: Genting), deployed GridNode B2B integration solution for RosettaNet collaboration with its client, a leading Japanese MNC (Learn more…). Using GridNode integration solution, Genting Sanyen is among the first non-Japanese suppliers to transact businesses with its client, by leveraging the RosettaNet standards to streamline its supply chain. Genting Sanyen is the largest integrated paper and corrugated carton manufacturer in Malaysia, with a total production of more than 260,000 tonnes in 2002. The company views technology as a strategic differentiator in an industry known for paper- and labor-intensive processes. In order to better service its client, Genting Sanyen selected GridNode’s GridTalk B2B integration solution to automate a seamless exchange of business information on RosettaNet protocol and processes with its client to provide superior customer responsiveness. “Adopting the RosettaNet standards in our supply chain is enabling us to be more competitive in the market. By cutting down lead times and improving efficiency as our sales and marketing offices, paper mills and corrugated carton plants are all seamlessly linked up with that of our clients on a real-time basis, we are able to reap benefits from the enhanced B2B collaboration with our client,” said Victor Chew, IT Manager of Genting Sanyen. “In less than a month, Genting Sanyen was able to deploy the GridNode B2B integration solution. The assistance from our partner, Tradenex, is also crucial in making our B2B integration to our client a reality.” Through the deployment of the GridNode B2B integration solution, Genting Sanyen has established a completely automated transaction process for connecting information from customer purchase orders to its SAP back-office applications. The new system streamlines the business processes with partners and customers by enabling real- time delivery of business documents and greater customer response speed. “GridNode's B2B integration solution is used to build a RosettaNet e-Hub set up by the Tiger Consortium for Malaysian small medium enterprises to connect to global buyers with RosettaNet and strategic e-business applications. Combined with our consultancy expertise in the high-tech markets, GridNode’s products allow us to provide customers with the tools and skills needed to achieve an easy-to-implement and cost-effective RosettaNet solution," said Yee Kar Fong, Director of Tiger Consortium and CEO of Tradenex. "Few providers today have the depth and breadth of experience needed to deliver successful end-to-end business integration. This alliance allows GridNode, Tiger Consortium and Tradenex to deliver proven software solutions for streamlining the integration efforts of the Asia’s high- tech companies." “The real promise of business collaboration over the Internet is realized only when all enterprises, irregardless of size, are equipped with the solutions to simply, securely and cost-effectively link up using industry standards such as RosettaNet," said Leong Kah Keong, General Manager of GridNode. "GridTalk is designed to do just that, enabling businesses to more easily and affordably collaborate with their trading partners, like the IT model case between Genting Sanyen and its Japanese client." About Genting Sanyen Industrial Paper Sdn Bhd Genting Sanyen is the largest integrated paper and corrugated carton manufacturer in Malaysia, with a total production of more than 260,000 tonnes in 2002. Genting Sanyen’s businesses are highly focused on paper manufacturing and packaging. Among the products Genting Sanyen is producing include Testliner, K-liner, corrugating medium paper, Whiteliner and coated Whiteliner. In the year 2000, the company was awarded the ISO 9002 certification for the manufacture of paper from secondary fibre and pulp. With the most sophisticated and three state-of-the-art paper mills in Malaysia, Genting Sanyen has demonstrated wastepaper recycling to produce paper of international standard. Important customers include leading international manufacturers of consumer electronics. Genting Sanyen is a subsidiary of the Genting Berhad Group that is listed on the main board of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The Group has achieved worldwide sales of more than US$800 million. About Tradenex Tradenex.com Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM), is formed with the goal of leading manufacturing companies, especially small medium enterprises, to be globally competitive through the use of Information Communication Technology (ICT) tools. Tradenex provides a search engine and infrastructure to support manufacturing communities through focused content to create a highly conducive environment for Malaysian manufacturers to form an “e- Manufacturing Community”. Tradenex operates an electronic hub (e-Hub) that allows Malaysian companies integrate into global supply chains by conforming to the International RosettaNet messaging standard. More information about the company and its services can be found at www.tradenex.com. About Tiger Consortium Tiger Consortium Sdn Bhd is a consortium set up by MIMOS Bhd, Tradenex.com Sdn Bhd and MyBiz Malaysia Sdn Bhd to provide e-business applications and a RosettaNet e-Hub for small medium enterprises to connect easily to global buyers without huge IT investments. The applications that run on MIMOS Bhd’s Jaring broadband Internet infrastructures are funded by a grant from the Demonstrator Applications Grant Scheme (DAGS). About GridNode GridNode provides businessware for extended enterprise management and web services. Using a highly-optimized, distributed architecture for B2B integration and collaboration, GridNode's peer-to-peer (P2P), XML-based product suite enables critical supply chain data to be exchanged, synchronized and analyzed in real-time via the Internet infrastructure, reliably and efficiently. GridNode's software complies with latest industry standards and enhances existing enterprise information systems, such as ERP, SCM and CRM. GridNode also offers a robust, affordable and scalable RosettaNet Basics- compliant solution for enterprises of any size to connect directly to their trading partners. More information about the company and its products can be found at www.gridnode.com. For more information: Lee Kiew Puan GridNode Pte Ltd +65 6 848 5848 kiew.puan.lee@gridnode.com