JackBe Introduces Transparency 2.0 Solution for State and Local Government Agencies

Solution Enables Real-time Access and Delivery of Recovery and Related Data to
Citizens; Includes Innovative Citizen Pricing Model
CHEVY CHASE, Md.--(Business Wire)--
JackBe, the leading provider of enterprise mashup software, today announced the
introduction of a Transparency 2.0 Solution tailored to provide real-time data
feeds and data widgets for State and Local government`s citizen-facing websites.
The solution is designed exclusively for state and local agencies that need to
deliver Stimulus, Recovery and related data to their constituents. The
Transparency 2.0 Solution has an innovative and transparent pricing model based
on state electoral votes and local citizen population.

With the rise and success of Web 2.0 technologies and citizen demands for better
engagement, accountability, and efficiency, transparency initiatives have become
important within government agencies. Built on JackBe`s award-winning enterprise
mashup platform, Presto, the Transparency 2.0 Solution gives state agencies an
agile, dynamic tool to deliver data in accordance with their individual security
requirements. The improved data visibility also allows agencies to make faster,
more informed decisions and improve organizational outcomes.

"I`ve seen firsthand the ROI that mashup-driven solutions can deliver to federal
agencies. I strongly believe that state and local governments, too, can reap the
same benefits," said Bob Gourley, Chief Technology Officer of Crucial Point LLC
and former CTO of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). "With quick, secure
access to the data, policy makers and citizens alike can achieve a stronger,
more empowered and unified decision for their local communities."

Gartner, the world's leading information technology research and advisory
company, has identified Enterprise Mashups as one of its Top 10 Strategic
Technologies for 2009. According to their findings, "Application architects must
investigate this growing space to assess the significant potential it may offer
their organizations."

"Traditional integration solutions take too long to get up and running, and they
typically require significant technical resources. With this mashup-driven
Transparency 2.0 Solution, government agencies can provide their citizens with
real-time insight into spending and investments; build stronger relationships
with their constituents, and identify new opportunities for growth and
solidarity," said Luis Derechin, co-founder of JackBe. "The overwhelming demand
for real-time data and spending transparency strengthens the role enterprise
mashups can play in opening government data. In keeping with the data
democratization initiative the Transparency 2.0 Solution is based on an
innovative pricing model which democratizes software pricing."

The Transparency 2.0 solution is immediately available to state government
agencies at an annual subscription rate of $4,000.00 per electoral vote. County
and municipal pricing is based on population. To learn more about JackBe`s State
Transparency 2.0 solution, visit www.jackbe.com/stateandlocal.

About JackBe

JackBe delivers a trusted enterprise mashup software platform that empowers
government and commercial organizations to create, customize and collaborate
through enterprise mashups for faster decisions and better business results. Our
innovative Enterprise Mashup platform, Presto, provides dynamic mashups that
leverage internal and external data while meeting the toughest enterprise
security and governance requirements. JackBe, Presto, Presto Wires, Presto
Visual Mashup Composer, and Mashup Macros are trademarks of JackBe. For more
information, visit www.jackbe.com.

PAN Communications
Mariana Pinner, 978-474-1900
jackbe@pancomm.com
or
JackBe Corporation
Chris Warner, 240-744-1273
chris.warner@jackbe.com

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