kb2 Joins HostGlobe Parent Company's Pinnacle Partner Program to Combine Managed Application Services for Its Oracle Solutions

DALLAS (August 2, 2001)

kb2, your partner for Systems Integration Solutions, today announced that it has joined the growing list of companies in the Pinnacle Partner Program of NeoSpire, Inc., a leading provider of Internet infrastructure managed services. kb2 plans to integrate its Oracle expertise with NeoSpire's managed application services to provide customers with a comprehensive end-to-end solution.

kb2 is a leading provider of consulting and development that specializes in the Oracle platform. Combining kb2's development expertise with NeoSpire's specialization in application managed services enables Oracle-based applications to run better, faster, more efficiently.

"In today's rapidly changing environment, NeoSpire was an obvious partner choice to enhance our end-to-end system integration solutions," said Bob Wessa, CEO of kb2. "Companies are looking for simplicity in the delivery of the solutions for their complex business environments. By utilizing NeoSpire's advanced Internet infrastructure managed services, kb2 will be able to provide our clients with simple solutions in a rapid, cost-effective manner."

About NeoSpire

NeoSpire specializes in bringing multi-platform server management, managed application hosting, and wireless enablement to companies in the mid- to high-end enterprise market. The company also provides managed services, dedicated servers, enhanced data storage, high-end database support, e-commerce solutions, and streaming multimedia services. NeoSpire's experienced network administration staff and state-of-the-art data center allow enterprises to outsource the deployment, configuration, management, and support of their Web sites and Internet applications in a rapid, cost-effective manner. For more information, visit the company's web site at www.neospire.net.

About kb2

kb2 provides a comprehensive set of services focusing on the Oracle Suite of Applications. The company provides consulting services for end-to-end implementations, application upgrades, customizations, and application extensions. Additionally, kb2 provides DBA support and technical support utilizing the Oracle tool set. With a highly experienced team, kb2 can help middle-market to tier-one companies realize a rapid and cost effective solution for their Oracle system integration needs. Further information may be obtained by visiting kb2's web site at www.kb2inc.com.