Top Solution and Service Provider Recognized for Innovation, Leadership and Sustainable Growth

Pleasanton, Calif., July 13 2005 - SAQQARA® Inc., a premier provider of managed service solutions focused on product data quality and management for Item Master and e-Procurement, announced that it has been selected as one of Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazine's "Supply & Demand Chain Executive 100" in its annual listing of supply chain solution providers, consultants and other organizations leading the way in providing solutions and services for enabling supply chain transformation.

Supply & Demand Chain Executive's goal with this year's "100" was to highlight a broad range of applications of technology and services which can meet the challenges of supply chain improvement and transformation. The judging committee particularly sought applicants based on their long-term financial viability, industry knowledge and expertise, innovative solutions and services that address specific pain points and the ability to demonstrate a significant return-on-investment (ROI) for their customers.

"The Supply & Demand Chain Executive 100 is one way in which our magazine tries to help readers navigate the complex landscape of supply and demand chain solutions and service providers," explained Andrew Reese, editor of Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazine. "The '100' list of companies is designed to showcase providers that have completed successful and innovative real-life supply chain implementations, and give our readers a starting place when looking for solutions to their own supply chain pain points."

As a leading managed services provider of Item Master Management and e-Procurement solutions, SAQQARA focuses on the most challenging barriers to achieving real savings from Enterprise Spend Management initiatives - product and supplier data management. The services include cleansing, enriching, classifying and managing vast quantities of supplier product information. The end result is lower costs and increased efficiency through reduced inventory, faster sourcing, contract compliance and end-users able to quickly find up-to-date and accurate part information. SAQQARA delivers the key link between item master, sourcing programs and procurement solutions. SAQQARA's solutions combine patented best-in-class technology, enterprise-strength IT operations, deep human expertise in content management and procurement, and proven process knowledge.

"SAQQARA is pleased to be recognized by Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazine as a top solution provider who is delivering tangible ROI for its customers," said Keith Scott, CEO of SAQQARA, Inc. "This selection is a testament that SAQQARA is addressing a critical business need for our customers with the right people, the right technology and the right processes. SAQQARA is proud to join the ranks of the successful innovators that have graced the list in the past. We will continue to deliver innovative solutions that solve real business problems for our growing list of Global 2000 customers."

Final recipients are featured in the cover story of the June/July 2005 issue of Supply & Demand Chain Executive, as well as online at www.SDCExec.com.

About SAQQARA Inc.
SAQQARA is a premier provider of managed service solutions focused on data quality and data management for Item Master and e-Procurement. Fortune 500 companies rely on SAQQARA to transform their anticipated savings into actual results. More than 25 customers worldwide rely on SAQQARA including global enterprises such as Alcoa, America West, Cooper Industries, and Honeywell. SAQQARA is a privately held corporation with headquarters in Pleasanton, California. For further information about the company and its products, visit www.saqqara.com or call 925-416-3200 or toll free 877-964-0100.

About Supply & Demand Chain Executive
Supply & Demand Chain Executive is the executive's user manual for successful supply chain transformation, utilizing hard-hitting analysis, viewpoints and unbiased case studies to steer supply and demand chain management professionals through the complicated, yet critical, world of supply and demand chain management as competitive advantage. On the web at www.SDCExec.com.