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BACKWEB PARTNERS WITH FAST-GROWING TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS COMPANY, SAI SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL

Seasoned Systems Integrator Certified to Deliver BackWeb-enabled Mobile Solutions

SAN JOSE, Calif., November 14, 2005 – BackWeb Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq: BWEB), a leading provider of software designed to mobilize enterprise web applications, announced today its partnership with SAI Systems International, Inc., a leading provider of custom software development, systems integration and application outsourcing services. In partnering with SAI Systems, BackWeb® is extending its reach into Global 2000 organizations seeking to mobilize their key web applications.

SAI Systems will utilize BackWeb’s technology to provide mobility for the solutions they deliver to their clients, facilitating increased productivity and ROI. SAI Systems, based in Shelton CT, is a fast growing technology consulting services and solutions firm specializing in the rapid and cost-effective delivery of a comprehensive array of information technology consulting services and products for different industry sectors. SAI Systems clientele includes leading companies in the Telecommunication, Financial Services, Healthcare sectors and several US Government agencies. SAI Systems has completed BackWeb’s Premier Certification program and can now deploy BackWeb’s mobilized web-based applications as part of their solutions.

“We’re excited to partner with BackWeb,” said Dr. Ramesh Wadhwani, SAI Systems Founder and President. “Of the numerous vendors we evaluated, BackWeb was the best-in-class solution for taking the applications we specialize in creating, and extending their ROI by mobilizing them for offline use.”

“Mobile applications have become a critical strategic component of a company's IT portfolio,” said Pete Szalay, Vice President Sales and Marketing at BackWeb. “Now SAI Systems can harness our industry-leading technologies to create valuable and cost-effective solutions for its clients. SAI Systems will use their industry expertise and reach to introduce BackWeb to new customers, broadening our market reach and helping SAI Systems clients to realize the benefits of extending their key web applications to their mobile and occasionally connected personnel.”

BackWeb’s architecture makes it possible for system integrators to incorporate mobility into both new and existing web applications without adversely affecting project timelines. System integrators can now rapidly mobilize their applications by leveraging BackWeb’s ability to maintain the same application look-and-feel and functionality on laptops and tablet PCs – accelerating application usage, driving end-user adoption, and delivering a measurable return on investment.

About SAI Systems International, Inc.:
SAI Systems is a rapidly growing technology service provider based in Shelton, CT. With a large team of qualified, experienced and highly motivated technology professionals and domain specialists, SAI Systems offers cost-effective, timely and quality software solutions and consulting services to companies of all sizes and government agencies at both Federal and State levels. Established in 1986, SAI Systems International, Inc., is headquartered in Connecticut with offshore development facilities in India, and International Offices in London, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. For additional information, please visit the SAI Systems International, Inc. website at http://www.saisystems.com.

About BackWeb Technologies:
BackWeb mobilizes critical web applications and content for mobile workforces and remote offices. Mobile professionals can be productive anytime, anywhere, without interruption, regardless of connection status or network availability. BackWeb’s patented web and polite synchronization mobile solution delivers a seamless and simple user experience. The solution is commonly deployed to sales forces, field employees, mobile managers and remote operations. Typical e-business applications include enterprise sales force automation, CRM, e-learning and training and Human Capital Management (HCM). Content examples include document repositories and rich media.

BackWeb customers include market leaders such as Boehringer Ingelheim, Eastman Kodak, GE Healthcare, Hewlett-Packard, Johnson & Johnson, KLA Tencor, Lam Research, and Pfizer. BackWeb also serves customers through partnerships with BEA, Oracle PeopleSoft and SAP. BackWeb’s operations are centered in San Jose, California, and Rosh Ha 'ayin, Israel with field offices in New York and Europe. Make every minute of your mobile professional's day productive; visit www.backweb.com or call (877) 222-5932.

© 2005 BackWeb Technologies Ltd. All rights reserved. BackWeb is a registered trademark and Offline Access Server is a trademark of BackWeb Technologies Ltd. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

Statements in this news release, which are not purely historical, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including statements of beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future. Such forward-looking statements include statements regarding SAI Systems assistance in broadening BackWeb’s market reach and helping SAI Systems clients to realize the benefits of extending their key web applications to their mobile and occasionally connected personnel; that BackWeb’s architecture makes it possible for system integrators to incorporate mobility into both new and existing web applications without adversely affecting project timelines, and that System integrators can rapidly mobilize their applications by leveraging BackWeb’s ability to maintain the same application look-and-feel and functionality on laptops and tablet PCs – accelerating application usage, driving end-user adoption, and delivering a measurable return on investment. Actual results could differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations include, but are not limited to, the uncertainty of market acceptance of offline access products or our ability to license those products to customers; general economic conditions or any downturn in IT industry spending; the ability of BackWeb to develop innovative technology and deliver solutions that meet customer needs; and the potential emergence of competitive technologies or competitor companies. In addition, please refer to our periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2005, which contain more detailed descriptions of the risk factors facing our business. BackWeb assumes no obligation to update any of the forward-looking statements in this release.

BackWeb media contact:
Ramin Ekhtiar
Phone: 408-933-1771
Email: pr@backweb.com

Investors contact:
Investor Relations
BackWeb Technologies Ltd.
(408) 933-1722
investors@jcir.com