SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- Leading Knowledge Management Publication Recognizes KnowNow for "Velocity of Innovation" in Enhancing Enterprise Communication

KnowNow Inc., a leading provider of event-driven integration solutions, today announced that it has been named to KMWorld Magazine's list of "100 companies that Matter in Knowledge Management" in 2005. The list is designed to generate interest in and discussion about knowledge management tools and services by identifying those organizations leading the way in the knowledge economy.

"Our list was conceived as a way to recognize organizations that are truly driving innovation in knowledge management," said Hugh McKellar, editor-in-chief of KMWorld. "KnowNow's leadership in providing event-driven integration solutions that are helping to change the way corporations distribute business-critical data and communicate clearly called for the company's inclusion on our list."

Compiled by knowledge management practitioners, theorists, vendors, customers, industry analysts and editors, the list seeks to identify those companies who demonstrate "velocity of innovation." The list highlights a select group of organizations which have either helped to create a market, redefine one or enhance one within knowledge management. The complete list of the "100 companies that Matter in Knowledge Management" will be featured in KMWorld's March 2005 issue.

"KnowNow is honored and excited to be recognized by KMWorld as a leading innovator in knowledge management," said Michael Terner, president and CEO of KnowNow. "We strive to remain ahead of the curve by offering companies tools to more effectively communicate across the enterprise, creating a new channel for companies to communicate with all of their constituencies easily and instantaneously."

About KMWorld

The leading information provider serving the Knowledge, Document and Content Management systems market, KMWorld informs more than 50,000 subscribers about the components and processes - and subsequent success stories - that together offer solutions for improving business performance. KMWorld is a publishing unit of Information Today, Inc.

About KnowNow

KnowNow helps enterprises improve their ability to deliver relevant, actionable information to employees, partners and customers. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif., KnowNow is privately held, with backing from premier venture capital firms including Kleiner Perkins Caufield and Byers, Levensohn Venture Partners, Palomar Ventures, TPG Ventures and Wachovia Strategic Ventures. KnowNow is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner. For more information, visit http://www.knownow.com or contact KnowNow at 1.877.561.5669.

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