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FileNet Achieves Leader Status in META Enterprise Content Management Market Evaluation Breadth of Technology Capabilities, Vendor Viability and Vision, Strength of Customer Install Base, Global Presence, Key Evaluation Criteria COSTA MESA, Calif., Jan. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- FileNet Corporation , the leading provider of Enterprise Content Management (ECM) solutions, today announced it has been ranked as a market leader in META Group's recently released METAspectrum for Enterprise Content Management. META Group is a leading research and consulting firm that focuses on information technology and business transformation strategies. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20000207/FILENETLOGO ) The new METAspectrum evaluation provides an objective assessment of companies providing software that enables organizations to create/capture, manage/secure, store/retain/destroy, publish/distribute, search, personalize and present/view/print any digital content. FileNet is listed as one of only three vendors named to the esteemed ''leader'' segment, from a field of 14 vendors analyzed. The report categorizes vendors as ''leaders,'' ''challengers,'' or ''followers,'' based on market performance and presence. Leaders are defined as possessinal presence, significantly installed (customer) bases, full technology components (image, digital asset, document, Web content and records management), deep integration capabilities, robust channels/partners, and the ability to support high-volume, strategic and enterprise deployments.'' Additionally, vendor viability and vision are cited as key success factors. In the expanded vendor analysis section, FileNet is credited with ''excellent'' vision, strategy and market mind share. Also cited is FileNes broad array of channels and partnerships, and strong international presence. FileNet solutions are marketed in more than 90 countries worldwide through a network of leading systems integrators and resellers. Additionally, the report credits FileNet with a strong in-house services organization. ''We are honored that META Group has recognized FileNet's vision, strategy and execution, distinguishing us as a leader in the ECM market,'' said Lee Roberts, chairman and CEO, FileNet Corporation. ''Since 12, more than 4,000 companies around the globe have chosen FileNet and today are leveraging our integrated content, process and connectivity capabilities for better faster decision making. Our goal is to continue to lead the ECM market by delivering innovative ECM solutions that help organizations meet business challenges and improve business results.'' The report also highlights the growing strategic importance of ECM and the criticality of having a single source vendor. ''With organizations seekinmore strategic enterprise content solutions, as well as striving to standardize on as few strategic vendors as possible, the ability of ECM software to fully manage all enterprise content and avoid costs by consistently applying proper compliance and legal risk policies/procedures is emerging as critical,'' said Charlie Brett, META Group analyst. About FileNet FileNet Corporation (NASDAQ:FILE) helps organizations make better decisions by managing the content and processes that drive their business. FileNet's Enterprise Content Management (ECM) solutions allow customers to build and sustain competitive advantage by managing content throughout their organizations, automating and streamlining their business processes, and providing the full spectrum of connectivity needed to simplify their critical and everyday decision-making. FileNet ECM solutions deliver a comprehensive set of capabilities that integrate with existing information systems to provide cost-effective solutions that solve real-world business problems. Since the Company's founding in 1982, more than 4,000 organizations, including 81 of the Fortune 100, have taken advantage of FileNet solutions for help in managing their mission-critical content and processes. Headquartered in Costa Mesa, Calif., the Company markets its innovative ECM solutions in more than 90 countries through its own global sales, professional services and support organizations, as well as via its ValueNet(R) Partner network of resellers, system integrators andapplication developers. Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This release may contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including statements regarding anticipated demand for single source vendors. Words such as ''anticipates,'' ''expects,'' ''intends,'' ''plans,'' ''believes,'' ''may,'' ''will'' and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Among the important factors that could cause actual rfer materially from those in the forward-looking statements are FileNet's ability to develop, complete, introduce, market, distribute and gain market acceptance for its products and technologies in a timely manner; announcements of technological innovations, new products or product enhancements by FileNet or its competitors; general market conditions; and other factors detailed in the FileNet's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its recent filings on Forms 10-K and 10-Q. Note to editors: FileNet and ValueNet are registered trademarks of FileNet Corporation. All other company or product names referenced in this release may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. METAspectrum market evaluationsand results are the sole property of META Group, Inc., and are Copyright 2004 META Group, Inc. All rights reserved. Permission to use the results requires prior written approval from META Group, and should not be deemed an endorsement of any company or product. For further information, please contact Erin Lutz of FileNet Corporation, +1-714-327-7131, . http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20000207/FILENETLOGO http://photoarchive.ap.org/ DATASOURCE: FileNet Corporation CONTACT: Erin Lutz of FileNet Corporation, +1-714-327-7131, Web site: http://www.filenet.com/

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