Autoweb Acquires UK-Based Datranet Limited

Based in the United Kingdom, Datranet is a developer ofproduct-design communication and collaboration solutions. Effectiveimmediately, Datranet will do business as Autoweb Ltd.

"Autoweb is committed to providing global data managementconsolidation solutions for original equipment manufacturers andsuppliers," said Nino DiCosmo, Autoweb's chairman, president and CEO."The union of Autoweb and Datranet furthers this vision and providesAutoweb with an enhanced product portfolio and a broader globalreach."

The merging of both companies' products and services will driveinnovation into the industry through integration of computer aideddesign (CAD), product lifecycle management (PLM) and communicationsystems that automate key engineering processes.

This acquisition provides customers of both organizations with asingle interface to globally communicate with their business partnersvia industry standards, including Autoweb and the Odette File TransferProtocol (OFTP/ENGDAT).

"Datranet is excited to join the Autoweb team," said MartynDavies, managing director, Datranet. "Jointly we will be able to offerunique, state-of-the-art products that will take us to the next level.This collaboration enables us to better serve our clients and fill thedata management void that has hindered efficient globalcollaboration."

About Autoweb

Headquartered in metro Detroit, Autoweb is a global company withover 19,000 users from 2,500 customers in 38 countries. Autoweb workswith some of the world's leading automotive manufacturers and theirsuppliers, including DaimlerChrysler, Ford, General Motors, Mitsubishiand Nissan, as well as Lear, Federal Mogul, Johnson Controls,Metaldyne and Visteon. Formed in 1995, Autoweb is a NTT Com Groupcompany through NTT America, the wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary ofJapan's NTT Communications Corporation (NTT Com). The company'sproducts provide secure, simple and powerful data management solutionsthat speed product development, reduce design-and-production costs andfurther leverage supplier resources. Additional information isavailable on the Internet at www.autoweb.net .

About NTT Com

NTT Communications Corporation is a subsidiary of Nippon Telegraphand Telephone (NTT) Corporation (NYSE:NTT) - one of the world'slargest telecommunications companies. NTT Com provides high-quality,technologically advanced network management, security and solutionservices to consumers, corporations and governments on a global basis,with a special focus on the Asia-Pacific region. Its world-classbackbone network, combined with the networks of partner companiesaround the world, offers access to more than 200 countries. NTT Comhas more than 30 overseas subsidiaries in the Asia-Pacific region,Europe and the Americas. The company has garnered several awards forits leading edge technologies, outstanding performance and customerservice, including "Best Customer Care - 2005." For more information,please visit http://www.ntt.com

About Datranet Limited

Datranet Limited is a developer of product-design communicationand collaboration solutions. Datranet's Fusion-DX(TM) product lineprovides low cost of ownership, scaleable and thin-client webportal-based solutions to ensure efficient, fast and secureavailability of CAD and related product data within manufacturingsupply chains. Fusion-DX(TM) products are available direct fromDatranet or through Value Added Resellers in Europe, North America andAsia Pacific. Datranet is headquartered in Leeds, United Kingdom.Additional information is available on the Internet atwww.datranet.com .