WebEx and SIIA On-Demand Analysis Uncovers the Total Cost of Ownership Realties of Managing Traditional Software Applications

SANTA CLARA, Calif., November 8, 2006—The Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) with support from WebEx, the leading provider of collaborative software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications, has published a white paper that takes a comprehensive look at the total cost of ownership (TCO) of software applications. This paper provides a detailed calculator of all the costs associated with purchasing and managing traditional on-premise software versus deploying software-as-a-service.

To download a free copy of the SIIA white paper, go to www.webex.com/go/siia

According to the SIIA paper, TCO comparisons of traditional software versus SaaS frequently underrepresent or omit the significant people and resource costs associated with managing and operating traditional on-premise software applications. These annual costs can be up to four times the initial software purchase price and can climb to more than 75% of a company’s IT budget.

WebEx will present the research finding from this paper on Wednesday, November 8, at the SIIA OnDemand conference in San Jose. For more information about the SIIA OnDemand conference, go to www.siia.net/ondemand

WebEx provides on-demand collaboration applications to individuals, small businesses and enterprise organization. WebEx applications combine both synchronous and asynchronous collaboration capabilities and allow businesses to leverage the web as an efficient channel for interaction with customers, partners and co-workers. These on-demand applications enhance high-touch business processes, such as sales and training, with efficient web-touch interactions. In late 2006, WebEx announced WebEx Connect, the first on-demand platform designed to enable developers and customers to create collaborative business "mashup" solutions from web-based, on-premises and desktop applications.

About WebEx
WebEx Communications, Inc., is the global leader in software-as-a-service applications for collaborative business on the web. These on-demand applications enhance high-touch business processes, such as sales and training, with efficient web-touch interactions. WebEx delivers its range of applications over the MediaTone Platform, a global network specifically designed for on-demand applications. 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 www.webex.com for more information.

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The above referenced report was produced by the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA), an independent third party that is not affiliated with WebEx Communications, Inc. The opinions, analysis, estimates or forecasts contained in the report regarding the software-as-a-service industry are the opinions of the SIIA alone and do not represent opinions, estimates, forecasts or predictions of WebEx Communications, Inc. or its management. WebEx Communications, Inc. does not by this press release imply its endorsement of or concurrence with such opinions, analysis, estimates or forecasts.