RCN Corporation Selected for InfoWorld 100 Award; Streamlines Financial Business Processes Using...

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

PRINCETON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 18, 2003

RCN Corporation (Nasdaq: RCNC) today announced that it has been selected to be among an elite list of companies for the 2003 InfoWorld 100 awards. RCN won based on its implementation of technology

from 170 Systems, Inc., a leading provider of business process management and document management software for Global 1000 enterprises. The annual awards honor companies that demonstrate the most creative use of cutting-edge technologies to further their business goals.

RCN was chosen in the telecommunications category for its exceptional document management system, which was made possible by using the 170 MarkView(TM) solution from 170 Systems. 170 MarkView enables RCN to manage all content, regardless of source or original formats to streamline key financial business processes. Most importantly, the solution seamlessly integrates with RCN's Oracle Financials system, allowing the company to leverage its existing investment in this technology.

"We are honored and excited to be chosen for such a prestigious industry award," said Linda Ryall, Senior Manager of Financial Operations, RCN. "The 170 MarkView solution enabled us to streamline our Accounts Payable process while realizing improved efficiencies and cost savings. Our selection for the InfoWorld 100 validates the importance of implementing this document management, imaging, and workflow technology to optimize accounting processes."

Every year, InfoWorld names 100 companies that have made the best use of information technology to meet their business and technical objectives. This year, the list of technologies implemented by winning companies ran the gamut from Web Services to Wi-Fi, with project budgets ranging from as low $35,000 to more than $50 million.

"The InfoWorld 100 recognizes companies like RCN Corporation that made the best use of technology to enhance their businesses," stated Steve Fox, editor-in-chief of InfoWorld. "RCN built an innovative document management system to meet critical technical and business objectives."

About RCN Corporation

RCN Corporation (Nasdaq: RCNC) is the nation's first and largest facilities-based competitive provider of bundled phone, cable and high speed Internet services delivered over its own fiber-optic local network to consumers in the most densely populated markets in the U.S. RCN has more than one million customer connections and provides service in the Boston, New York, Philadelphia/Lehigh Valley, Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. metropolitan markets.

About 170 Systems, Inc.

170 Systems, Inc. is the leading provider of software products and services designed to dramatically reduce enterprise costs by streamlining the business processes of large ERP systems, such as Oracle E-Business Suite. Since 1990, 170 Systems has provided its customers with products that optimize core business functions, creating cascading cost savings in areas such as finance, procurement, human resources, and project management. The 170 MarkView solution is deployed in Global 1000 companies, across all major industries. The company is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. For more information about 170 Systems, call 1-800-788-6170, +1-617-621-0900, +44 20 8323 8016, or visit www.170systems.com.

About InfoWorld Media Group

For 25 years, InfoWorld Media Group has provided cutting-edge coverage and evaluation of IT products and services for technology experts in senior management. Through integrated channels including print, online, events and demand generation, InfoWorld reaches the most influential senior-level information technologists -- those who drive their enterprises' strategies and technology purchases. Powered by a continued investment in an independent Test Center, InfoWorld analysts and editors provide both hands-on analysis and evaluation, as well as expert commentary on issues surrounding emerging technologies and products. Visit InfoWorld at http://www.infoworld.com.

About IDG

InfoWorld is a division of IDG, the world's leading technology media, research and event company. IDG publishes more than 300 magazines and newspapers and offers online users the largest network of technology-specific sites around the world through IDG.net, which comprises more than 330 targeted Web sites in 80 countries. IDG is also a leading producer of 168 computer-related events worldwide, and IDG's research company, IDC, provides global market intelligence and advice through 51 offices in 43 countries worldwide. Company information is available at http://www.idg.com.