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WebEx Connect Unlocks Software Suite and Enables New Generation of Distributed Innovation with On-Demand Integration, Distribution and Monetization Platform PALO ALTO, Calif. and SAN FRANCISCO, April 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Web 2.0 Expo -- Xeequa Corp, the first Web 2.0 application company that combined social networking, CRM and alliance management into a new "Business Application Network" and WebEx (NASDAQ:WEBX), the leading provider of on-demand applications for collaborative business, today announced that Xeequa joined the WebEx Connect Developer Network to make its Partner Manager and Alliance Gateway products available via WebEx Connect. WebEx Connect, the first collaborative on-demand platform, will enable developers and customers to integrate multiple applications to create powerful collaborative business "mashup" solutions from best-of-breed web-based, on-premises and desktop applications. Xeequa Alliance Management solution helps companies in all industries to easily network, share and collaborate with their respective partners such as resellers, distributors, VARs, brokers and dealers over the Internet. To cross company boundaries, the product integrates with a variety of CRM systems. "We are excited to cooperate with WebEx, a company that is also a thought leader in the on-demand collaboration space. By leveraging the WebEx Connect platform and providing further integration between Xeequa and WebEx - our customers will have an unparalleled experience of instant communication with their respective partners," said Axel Schultze, CEO, Xeequa Corp. Xeequa Alliance Manager is one of the many applications users will be able to access through the WebEx Connect Marketplace of applications. WebEx Connect will enable users to integrate data from multiple applications into collaborative workspaces, custom designed for their particular workflows and business processes. Unlike traditional transactional applications, WebEx Connect is designed to improve productivity by enhancing collaboration and interaction between individuals. By leveraging open Web 2.0 protocols and collaborative WebEx applications programming interfaces (APIs), WebEx Connect will make it easy to adapt on-demand, desktop, and enterprise applications to create composite, "mashup" applications. "We look forward to working with Xeequa to help WebEx Connect users facilitate partner collaboration," said Shankar Iyer, vice president, WebEx Connect ecosystem. The WebEx Connect Developer Network provides the tools, training, resources and community that developers need to build and market applications for WebEx Connect. Developers can access WebEx Connect documentation, APIs, a "sandbox" development platform and join the partner program to access a beta WebEx Connect client. WebEx Connect partner marketing services can help developers generate go-to-market strategies and leads for the applications on the WebEx Connect Marketplace. To learn more about the WebEx Connect Developer Network program, go to, http://community.webex.com/connect . About Xeequa Xeequa Corp. is the first provider of cross-company business applications. The uniquely designed SaaS application allows sales and marketing people in all industries to network, share and collaborate across company boundaries. Business people from independent companies may share business opportunities, sales leads, or program information and jointly contribute to a better and faster result. A public directory enables businesses to immediately find new alliances and collaborate right away. The simple sign-up process helps users to be immediately productive. The product integrates with a variety of CRM systems. Xeequa is based in Palo Alto, California. For more information please call (650) 331-7226 or visit http://www.xeequa.com/ . About WebEx With 2.2 million registered users, WebEx is the global leader in on-demand applications for collaborative business on the web. These applications enhance high-touch business processes, such as sales and training, with efficient web-touch interactions. As an on-demand provider, WebEx is able to facilitate both internal and external collaboration. WebEx delivers its range of applications over the WebEx MediaTone Network, a global network specifically designed for the secure delivery of on-demand applications. WebEx applications support multipoint videoconferencing, web conferencing and application remote control. WebEx is based in Santa Clara, California and has regional headquarters in Europe, Asia and Australia. Please call toll free 877-509-3239 or visit http://www.webex.com/ for more information. WebEx and MediaTone are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of WebEx Communications, Inc. This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements may be identified by use of the terms anticipates, believes, continue, could, estimates, expects, intends, may, plans, potential, predicts, should or will, or the negative of those terms or similar expressions. These forward-looking statements are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those described in such statements as a result of these risks and uncertainties. In particular, these forward looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the features and availability of unreleased products or platform tools. Factors which could contribute to risks and uncertainties include the failure to deliver the offerings as described, on schedule, or at all. A fuller discussion of the risks and uncertainties that could affect WebEx Communications, Inc. are more fully set forth in WebEx Communications, Inc.'s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including WebEx's Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 27, 2007. WebEx Communications, Inc. assumes no obligation to update forward-looking information contained in this press release. Contact: Marita Roebkes, Xeequa 650-384-0057 or Colin Smith, WebEx 408-566-5694 or DATASOURCE: WebEx Communications, Inc. CONTACT: Colin Smith of WebEx Communications, Inc., +1-408-566-5694, ; or Marita Roebkes of Xeequa Corp., +1-650-384-0057, Web site: http://www.webex.com/ http://www.xeequa.com/

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