Backbase and NCIM Create Partnership

Backbase Europe B.V. and NCIM-Groep B.V. (NCIM) create a CONSULTING PARTNERSHIP

Amsterdam, Netherlands – March 5, 2007 — Backbase® and NCIM have been jointly working in major corporations and have formed a Consulting Partnership. Commenting on the news, Sander Klos, Managing Director Backbase Europe added, "The idea to form this partnership was a natural development. Both companies have been working in the same area. NCIM was helping clients in the Telecom sector to migrate to a Backbase environment. The combination of NCIM skilled IT professionals working closely with Backbase consultants, leads to a smooth transition reducing costs, and coming on stream ahead of time. We do have 24/7 support if needed as we consider this a priority along with maximising the clients web investment, reducing time and costs to launch, and easy maintenance of web services that enthral the customer" Backbase and NCIM will be expanding their cooperation with other clients and sectors in due course

Drs Akkermans, Managing Partner NCIM added "I am delighted to see this partnership develop further by providing broader services, combining Backbase application capacity and NCIM's broad multi-platform experience to transfer knowledge to the client's corporate IT staff. This allows pain free migration to gain the business benefits provided by Backbase solutions".

The sweeping changes in Internet in business have increased IT project maintenance costs. Backbase lowers total cost of ownership of web development. The growing demand for Rich Internet Applications has led to the need for enterprise developers to standardise on a well-engineered, integrated and scalable AJAX(1) platform. Backbase has found a way forward that also grabs the user’s attention leading to greater client retention and business results from corporate web pages. Now, resizing a window, entering figures into a web page, sorting columns by different commands, is all possible, and more, when viewing a web page using Backbase solutions.

Existing web applications are limited by the inherent shortcomings of HTML, which was originally developed to display static documents. Firms attempting to modernize these applications encounter several obstacles. The Backbase AJAX Struts Edition provides a richer and more interactive presentation tier technology, which can be integrated in a step-by-step fashion by anyone with web development knowledge. Recent awards include: Winner InfoWorld 'Technology of the Year Award 2007'.

To see demonstrations of Backbase in action please visit http://download.backbase.com/demos/index.html or interact with the demos yourself at http://www.backbase.com/demos/

About Backbase

Backbase software provides a comprehensive AJAX(1) development framework, based on open standards that integrate seamlessly into existing IT environments. Founded in 2003, Backbase is headquartered in San Mateo, California and Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Additional information is available at www.backbase.com

(1) AJAX (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML) allows the creation of interactive web applications, that are highly responsive with increased functionality and effects that have high visual impact. Small amounts of data can be loaded without an entire new web page, leading to fast response times and the user seeing something that attracts attention. This usability has led to improved client purchase volumes on line, client loyalty and improved returns on investment. A 30-day evaluation version of Backbase AJAX Struts Edition is available http://www.backbase.com/download/.

About NCIM-Group

NCIM's mission is to create 'added value' for our customers by solving complex ICT challenges. NCIM Group was established in 1988 and consists of three Business Units:

• Management    o Interim management, IT management, Program & project management
• Consultancy    o Technical, Business, Logistics
• Software development    o Microsoft .Net, JAVA, Oracle, Technical automation & embedded systems

One of the unique aspects of NCIM is: 'The best quality for an unbeatable price'. This is possible because we have high standards for our employees, have little overhead NCIM Group is both Microsoft as Oracle partner and member of AFCEA and the NIID. Clients include NATO, TNO, Corus, Philips, Thales, NFI, AIVD, NKF. Expertise covering: Microsoft .Net (VB, C#), SQL Server, C++, SQL ,ASP ,ODBC, Oracle, Java, XML/XSLT, HTML, Perl, CORBA, also UML, OOA, OOD, OOP, ITIL, XP en RUP.

Website: www.ncim-groep.nl