Ariba Ships Adapter for SAP NetWeaver(R); Software Enables Users of SAP(R) Solutions to Seamlessly Connect to Ariba Supplier Network

SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 11, 2006--On the heels of receiving "Powered by SAP NetWeaver(R)" qualification, Ariba(R), Inc. (Nasdaq:ARBA), the leading spend management solutions provider, today announced expanded availability of the Ariba Supplier Connectivity(TM) Adapter for the SAP NetWeaver platform. With wider shipment of the adapter, companies using mySAP(TM) Business Suite applications can now seamlessly connect to the Ariba Supplier Network(TM) solution to reduce the cost and simplify the process of connecting, transacting, and collaborating with their suppliers around the globe. The adapter is the latest in a series of software the company has issued to enable companies using ERP and other non-Ariba procurement systems to fully leverage Ariba Supplier Network.

"Spend management continues to evolve, but supplier connectivity remains a significant challenge," said Bob Solomon, senior vice president, Growing Enterprise Business, Ariba. "At Ariba, we're focused on eliminating this barrier by allowing companies to link to the Ariba Supplier Network solution, regardless of the ERP procurement solutions they may be using. With the expanded availability of the Ariba Supplier Connectivity Adapter for SAP NetWeaver, we continue to advance this strategy."

“Spend management continues to evolve, but supplier connectivity remains a significant challenge”

With more than 140,000 registered suppliers in 115 countries engaging in transactions worth more than $90 billion a year, Ariba Supplier Network is one of world's largest business transaction networks. Each month, participating buyers and suppliers conduct business with each other electronically, managing the complete procure-to-pay cycle -- from sourcing to orders, to invoices, and payment. More than 25 million purchase orders and invoices were carried across the network in 2005.

According to Andrew Bartels, vice president and research analyst with Forrester Research, "Any company that has implemented Oracle, PeopleSoft, or SAP eProcurement should take a look at Ariba's supplier connectivity offer -- especially if they have had challenges in getting suppliers connected to their systems." ("Ariba Opens up Its Supplier Network: Gutsy Move Changes the eProcurement Competitive Landscape," April 29, 2005.)

Ariba Supplier Connectivity Adapter Key Features

A streamlined, out-of-the-box, integrated offering, the Ariba Supplier Connectivity Adapter for SAP NetWeaver enables companies using mySAP Business Suite of applications to seamlessly connect to the Ariba Supplier Network solution and reap the benefits it provides. Key features include:

-- Conversion of ERP documents to cXML documents so they can be shared easily among buyers and suppliers on Ariba Supplier Network

-- Certified connectivity between the adapter and Ariba Supplier Network

-- Ability to be customized to meet customers' unique system or organizational requirements

-- Testing and certification services to ensure that adapter customizations function properly

-- Ongoing connection support

Availability

The Ariba Supplier Connectivity Adapter for SAP NetWeaver is available today for customers using SAP(R) solution-based procurement systems.

About Ariba, Inc.

Ariba, Inc. is the leading provider of Spend Management solutions to help companies realize rapid and sustainable bottom line results. Successful companies around the world in every industry use Ariba Spend Management(TM) software and services. Ariba can be contacted in the U.S. at 1.650.390.1000 or at www.ariba.com.

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Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act 1995: Information and announcements in this release involve Ariba's expectations, beliefs, hopes, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future and are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. All forward-looking statements included in this release are based upon information available to Ariba as of the date of the release, and we assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results could differ materially from our current expectations. Factors that could cause or contribute to Ariba's operating and financial results to differ materially from its current expectations include, but are not limited to: delays in development or shipment of new versions of Ariba's products and services; lack of market acceptance of Ariba's existing or future products or services; inability to continue to develop competitive new products and services on a timely basis; introduction of new products or services by major competitors; the ability to attract and retain qualified employees; difficulties in assimilating acquired companies; long and unpredictable sales cycles and the deferrals of anticipated orders; declining economic conditions; inability to control costs; changes in the company's pricing or compensation policies; significant fluctuations in our stock price; the outcome of and costs associated with pending or potential future regulatory or legal proceedings; the impact of our acquisitions, including the disruption or loss of customer, business partner, supplier or employee relationships; and the level of costs and expenses incurred by Ariba as a result of such transactions. Factors and risks associated with its business, including a number of the factors and risks described above, are discussed in Ariba's Form 10-K filed December 7, 2005 and in its Form 10-Q filed May 15, 2006.