Metatomix, Inc.™, Inc. And SiteScape® Deliver Comprehensive Public Health Information Technologies to Public Health Agencies

Metatomix, Inc. SMARTE™ (Surveillance, Monitoring and Real-Time Events) for Public Health Information Networks integrates SiteScape's Enterprise Forum collaboration platform to address public health monitoring and reporting requirements

WALTHAM and MAYNARD, MA - April 14, 2003 - Metatomix, Inc., Inc. the global provider of real-time integration and visibility technology, together with SiteScape, a leading Web-based enterprise collaboration platform provider, announced today the commercial availability of its public health solution, SMARTE for Public Health Information Networks. This solution combines real-time monitoring of infectious diseases (both naturally occurring and bioterrorism-related) with intra-agency collaboration from SiteScape. By integrating SiteScape's Enterprise Forum and Forum eMeeting technologies, Metatomix, Inc. is now able to offer public health agencies a complete surveillance, monitoring, reporting, and collaboration suite in support of CDC-based initiatives of NEDSS (National Electronic Disease Surveillance System) and the Health Alert Network (HAN). SMARTE for Public Health Information Networks will provide the infrastructure and functionality that will include:

Real-time monitoring of possible infectious disease outbreaks Real-time infectious disease tracking, analytics and reporting with GIS (geographic information system) capabilities Real-time collaboration for doctors, epidemiologists, and public health officials to rapidly accelerate a diagnosis and treatment (to diseases that are both naturally occurring and bioterrorism-related) Web-based, distance learning and real-time collaboration Real-time alerts and notifications to first responders and key personnel via multiple channels "SMARTE for Public Health Information Networks is being adopted today because it is a highly flexible and scaleable platform designed by public health experts for public health officials. The suite connects and leverages health-related information systems that currently reside in a myriad of agencies. By integrating SiteScape's industry-leading collaboration technology, we have a complete public health information system that will support NEDSS requirements or integrate with current NEDSS implementations and/or HAN solutions," said Bob Angelo, Metatomix, Inc. president and CEO. "Systems can be implemented in a very short period of time, providing immediate benefits to public health agencies."

The union of these technologies produces a platform that offers a single, comprehensive, real-time view of all public health activity. Secure, web-based "dashboards" present information from a variety of sources to an authenticated user. The information is presented in such a way that only a quick scan of the dashboard is required for a status update from all connected systems. At any time a user may drill down to get more information regarding an incident or event or join a group to collaborate on a quick and effective resolution to a public health issue.

"Cleary, in the event of a public health-related incident a variety of people in various capacities are required to work together to drive quick identification and effective management of an issue," said Timothy P. Butler, CEO and president of SiteScape. "Every state and local public health agency is feeling the pressure to meet state and federal regulations not only for reporting on infectious diseases, but also for identifying and responding to a possible biological attack. Collaboration is essential to teams coming together collectively to solve a problem such as this. With Metatomix, Inc., we can now offer an end-to-end public health solution."


About Metatomix, Inc., Inc.

Metatomix, Inc. is the global provider of real-time integration and visibility technologies to corporate enterprises and government agencies who have a defined need to integrate disparate information systems, located virtually anywhere, to gain critical insights in real-time. Metatomix, Inc.'s customers include American Express, Millennium Copthorne, ICI, Visa International, amongst others. For more information, visit www.metatomix.com.


About SiteScape®

SiteScape, Inc. produces Web-based collaboration software and services that allow employees, customers, business partners and suppliers to easily communicate and share information in a secure, Web-based environment. SiteScape's products facilitate business processes such as knowledge management, program management, communities of practice, workflow and e-learning. Some of the SiteScape solutions include Partner Communication, Resume Tracking, Document Management, Program Tracking, Help Desk and Defect Tracking. The company has numerous Global 2000 and mid-market customers, clustered in a variety of industries, including government, DoD, aerospace, oil & gas, construction, high tech, automotive, trade associations, and education. For more information about SiteScape, visit www.sitescape.com.


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