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Contacts:
Grace Cohen 
Demaree Public Relations 
603-428-4411 
gcohen@demaree-pr.com

 Jill Purdy, Marketing Manager 
Metagon Technologies  
704-847-2390 
jpurdy@metagon.com 
www.metagon.com
 
Metagon Debuts Enterprise-Wide Event 
Monitoring Agent Technology 
 DQagent, an intelligent analytic tool powered by robust data integration
 engine, monitors user-specified conditions and performs tasks spanning all
 data sources, platforms, locations

Charlotte, NC - September 25, 2000 - Metagon Technologies, LLC, the
enterprise data integration innovator, announced the debut of DQagent(tm),
an intelligent analytic tool that monitors all designated enterprise
systems for user-specified events and then performs user-specified
notification and other tasks when event triggers occur. DQagent is
available for free evaluation via the Metagon web site at www.metagon.com.

The beta release of DQagent allows companies to use a cutting edge
enterprise intelligence tool that enables users to closely monitor and
manage critical data conditions spanning multiple applications and
platforms. DQagent automates routine decision making enterprise-wide by
enabling users to set triggers by specifying and scheduling multiple agents
that monitor key inflection points, events and conditions across disparate
platforms and applications. Users create specifications for agents using
intuitive desktop interfaces. When specifications for the agents are met,
several responses can be initiated such as email notifications, builds of
results, reporting, or the launching of another agent. DQagent's simple
user interface includes point and click icons and an intuitive scheduling
panel to facilitate rapid user acceptance. 

John Pierce, president and chief technology officer for iCorp.com, a
fast-growing insurance industry services provider said, "Metagon's DQagent
will automate the delivery of critical business intelligence throughout the
enterprise. This automated analytic agent will greatly increase the efficiency
of resource utilization and response times by eliminating routine monitoring
of current data conditions. We look forward to working with Metagon as
a DQagent partner. This is both an exciting and beneficial opportunity
for our organization."

iCorp.com recently implemented Metagon's DQbroker® data integration solution
within their enterprise, and will soon offer an ASP model of DQbroker
by subscription to smaller insurance providers. iCorp.com will begin use
of DQagent immediately.

DQagent works in conjunction with Metagon's flagship product, DQbroker,
a field-proven, peer-to-peer (P2P) distributed processing solution that
makes all enterprise data appear as a single data source, and delivers
full database functionality enterprise-wide, regardless of platform or
application. Metagon recently released a full-featured free evaluation
version of DQbroker available via the Metagon Web site. With DQagent and
DQbroker, decision-makers can monitor data in real-time throughout the
enterprise and 
respond to events as they occur.

Lance Becker, President and CEO of Metagon, said, "DQagent is an important
intelligent analytic tool for the enterprise. Metagon continues to be
at the forefront of changing the data access environment from vertical
processing to intelligent and active resource integration. With the release
of DQagent we are opening up a whole new era of data management."

About Metagon Technologies LLC 
Metagon Technologies (http://www.metagon.com) provides enterprise
data access software tools that deliver a single logical view of
multiple, heterogeneous data sources, simultaneously and in real time,
transforming businesses into i-businesses. Metagon's technology allows
users to view, modify, and join any number of disparate data regardless of
vendor, geography, or platform, enabling customers and partners to 
create flexible and scalable e-commerce, data access, and enterprise reporting
solutions. Metagon's tools also enable VARs, resellers, and consultants
to leverage enterprise data access and enterprise ETL capabilities in
their own products and solutions. Metagon, based in North Carolina, serves
a diverse global customer base, spanning multiple industries, including
finance, manufacturing and software development.

DQbroker and DQagent are trademarks of Metagon Technologies LLC. All other
products are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.