BackWeb Hosts Portal Webinar Featuring Epicentric and META Group

Trio of Portal Experts to Discuss How to Increase Usage of Enterprise Portals

San Jose, Calif. – May 8, 2002 — BackWeb Technologies (Nasdaq: BWEB), the leading provider of ProactivePortal™ technologies for the enterprise, today announced that it will host an interactive Webinar featuring META Group and Epicentric. BackWeb Vice President of Marketing, Bob Braham will be joined by two portal industry experts: META Group Vice President, Craig Roth, and Epicentric Vice President of Marketing, Kathleen Hayes. The May 9th Webinar will allow participants to learn first hand how to increase portal usage and ensure maximum portal value.

The interactive forum will specifically address:

- The Portal Environment and Industry Trends
- Pitfalls to Avoid
- Steps to a Successful Deployment
- How to Ensure Usage
- Real-World Examples

"It has become evident that organizations embarking on portal implementations must start by focusing on the requirements of its priority users," said Craig Roth, Vice President, META Group. "Focusing on the needs of critical users, who are often disconnected and mobile, will lead to a powerful first impression that delivers value to the end user. By adapting to the lifestyle of the user, rather than forcing the user to adapt to the portal, companies can increase their portal usage and adoption."

The Webinar is being held on Thursday, May 9at 7:00 AM PST and 10 AM PST. To register for the free web-based event, please go to www.backweb.com/profitableportals. If you have any problems registering, or if you have questions regarding the upcoming event, please contact the BackWeb Programs Department at programs@backweb.com or (408) 933-1758.