For Immediate Release:
 

Somera Communications Selects SpaceWorks for E-Commerce Initiative

Will Deploy OrderManager® B2B Software Solution

SANTA BARBARA, CA and ROCKVILLE, MD -- September 6, 2000 -- Somera Communications (Nasdaq: SMRA), a leading provider of telecommunications equipment and service solutions, and SpaceWorks, Inc, a leading business-to- business sell-side Web commerce software company, today announced that Somera has licensed SpaceWorks OrderManager® to support the company's global Web- based business-to-business implementation.

Under the terms of the licensing agreement, Somera will deploy the OrderManager solution to conduct Web commerce with telecommunications carriers worldwide. Somera is currently beta testing its B2B e-commerce initiative and is expected to launch during Q4. The B2B site is designed to enhance customer support and enable accounts to conduct business over the Web by viewing products and information , ordering equipment, and monitoring the status of transactions. The site will also include an on-line auction. SpaceWorks OrderManager will support the order and transactional component of Somera's B2B strategy.

"Somera chose SpaceWorks because of the comprehensive out-of-the-box functionality in their proven B2B product that will enable us to provide our customers with the highest level of e-commerce service and support," said Peter Blair, Vice President of Technology for Somera Communications. "Our e- commerce strategy is highly sophisticated and customer-focused and SpaceWorks expertise in B2B and in providing an extensive, full-featured application suite will help us meet our objectives."

SpaceWorks OrderManager, the flagship application that serves as the core of SpaceWorks Web BusinessManager Suite, provides numerous, real-time Web-based transactional capabilities including order placement, order tracking, inventory look-up, account status and shipping updates. OrderManager will be seamlessly integrated to Somera's ERP system, JD Edwards, which houses real- time inventory data, list pricing, and customer account information. This integration will also give customers real-time access to Somera's catalog of 30,000 items including wireless, switching, transmission, and data networking equipment.

"SpaceWorks provides Somera Communications with a true competitive advantage with Web BusinessManager Suite, the B2B e-Commerce solution of choice," said SpaceWorks President and CEO Dave MacSwain. "SpaceWorks brings a track record of telecommunications industry knowledge, expertise in B2B and rapid deployment to ensure the success of the Somera Web commerce initiative."

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About SpaceWorks
SpaceWorks, Inc.® drives billions in B2B revenue today for Global 2000 manufacturers, distributors and supplier-driven marketplaces. SpaceWorks industrial-strength application, the Web BusinessManager Suite, automates all the mission-critical activities involved in B2B selling, including ordering, marketing, billing and more. The solution integrates with back-end systems, e-Marketplaces and customer procurement networks to enable real-time, revenue-generating transactions. SpaceWorks clients include Avaya, BF Goodrich, GE Aircraft Engines, and Maytag Corporation, among others. Alliance partners include PricewaterhouseCoopers, webMethods, Commerce One and more. Additional information is available at www.spaceworks.com.

About Somera Communications
As a leading global provider of telecommunications support services, Somera configures, engineers, and deploys wireless and wireline solutions that enable carriers to build, expand, and maintain their networks faster and more cost-effectively. Somera is vendor independent and offers a broad range of infrastructure equipment from over 250 manufacturers. With Somera OneSourceSM Services, the company provides a complete suite of services for Materials Management, Technical Support and Asset Recovery. Founded in 1995, Somera has grown to more than 200 employees and developed an impressive base of world Ðclass customers, including the industry leaders from each segment of the telecommunications market. Somera was recently ranked as the second "Hottest Growth Company" by BusinessWeek. In the second quarter of 2000, Somera reported record revenues of $51.7 million, a 75% increase over the previous year. Visit Somera on the web at www.somera.com.

Note to Editors: OrderManager and SpaceWorks are registered trademarks of SpaceWorks, Inc. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the properties of their respective holders.

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