Ariba LIVE 2010: Revolutionizing Business Commerce

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Premier global event series provides insights into solutions and processes needed to accommodate the realities of the New Normal

Premier global event series provides insights into solutions and processes needed to accommodate the realities of the New Normal

SUNNYVALE, Calif. – March 23, 2010 – Business is hard. And the New Normal has made it even harder. Fewer resources. Tight budgets. Weak sales. Less cash. But with the right tools and strategies, these challenges can be overcome. On May 24, Ariba, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARBA), the leading spend management solutions provider, will kick off Ariba LIVE – the premier conference for anyone engaged in buying, selling or managing cash – to help companies get such solutions and game plans in place. The global event series will begin at the JW Marriott Grande Lakes in Orlando and continue in Amsterdam June 7.

"The recession has certainly taken its toll on companies of all sizes, across industries," said Tim Minahan, Chief Marketing Officer, Ariba. "Better days are clearly ahead, but companies must essentially hit the reset button and rethink the ways in which they operate in order to capitalize on them. They must do more with less and do it more efficiently and effectively than ever before. Ariba LIVE 2010 is all about providing organizations with insights into solutions and best-practice processes they can use to do this and revolutionize business commerce in the process."

In today's economy, agility is the new strategic capability. And to achieve this agility, companies must not only leverage technology, but capabilities and communities delivered in flexible ways that enable them to dial up the resources they need as they need them to meet ever-changing market conditions and business demands. Through keynote presentations and interactive breakout sessions delivered by executives with the world's leading companies, Ariba LIVE 2010 will provide fresh insights into these solutions and the processes needed to support them as well as out-of-the box thinking that attendees can leverage to enhance their business and accelerate the results they deliver.

The events will also honor executives and professionals who are pushing the boundaries of innovation within their organizations, applying cutting-edge technologies and processes to control costs, minimize risks, improve profits and optimize cash flow and operations. Know an innovative procurement, finance or IT executive or supplier who fits the bill? Nominate them today for a 2010 Ariba Excellence Award at:www.aribalive.com.

Registration for Ariba LIVE 2010 events is open today and early-bird discounts are available. For additional details, or to register, visit:www.aribalive.com.

About Ariba, Inc.

Ariba, Inc. is the leading provider of on-demand spend management solutions. Our mission is to transform the way companies of all sizes, across all industries, and geographies operate by delivering technology, service, and network solutions that enable them to holistically source, contract, procure, pay, manage, and analyze their spend and supplier relationships. Delivered on demand, our enterprise-class offerings empower companies to achieve greater control of their spend and drive continuous improvements in financial and supply chain performance. More than 1,000 companies, including more than half of the companies on the Fortune 100, use Ariba solutions to manage their spend from sourcing and orders through invoicing and payment. For more information, visitwww.ariba.com.

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