XML Global Signs First Phase Contract with Canadian Federal Government

Vancouver, BC, November 7th, 2001 - XML Global Technologies, Inc. (OTC BB: XMLG), an XML middleware company, has signed an agreement with the Canadian federal government to provide software and related consulting services.

This first phase contract, of an extendable program, is worth up to $100,000. The agreement calls for XML Global's GoXML(tm) Transform Central to be the foundation for a Canadian federal government implementation of ebXML interoperability within a Microsoft BizTalk(tm) environment. The Canadian Government's E-Forms Domain Architecture Team (EDAT) is extending the capabilities of its Microsoft based supply-chain project that currently supports several XML-based transaction flows. "This is an important contract for XML Global. The key to continued growth of global e-business will be complete system interoperability for which ebXML has delivered a blueprint," said Peter Shandro, CEO of XML Global. "By implementing an ebXML capable registry and message handling services within a Microsoft BizTalk(tm) environment", continued Shandro, "XML Global is taking the lead in laying the foundations for multiple system interoperability."

GoXML(tm) Transform Central is an ebXML enabled e-business solution. This solution permits an enterprise to pass data between traditional data formats such as EDI and relational databases and new formats like XML. This then allows e-businesses to create new partnerships with formerly incompatible trading partners. Most importantly, however, GoXML(tm) Transform Central will eliminate one of the last major performance bottlenecks in information exchange with an infrastructure to rapidly and cost-effectively establish interoperable Web-based trading partner relationships.

Under the terms of the contract, XML Global will also provide the technical and product support needed to demonstrate the required interoperability. The system will be installed in both Vancouver and Ottawa. By successfully implementing an ebXML registry within the BizTalk(tm) server environment, XML Global and EDAT aim to open up the proprietary BizTalk(tm) platform to interchanges based on the new ebXML standards.

About XML Global Technologies, Inc.

XML Global Technologies, Inc. is an XML middleware company focused on providing a methodical approach to the adoption of XML-based solutions. The Company's GoXML(tm) Transform product line provides a family of three complementary solutions based on a patented XML-centric data transformation engine:

• Foundation includes mapping capabilities, automatic document recognition, EDI (electronic data interchange) transaction support, and a native XML repository.
• Server extends Foundation's capabilities with workflow control. It provides connectors to backend systems, queuing, scheduling, and recovery and offers plug-ins for IBM's MQSeries.
• Central broadens the capabilities of transformation solutions to Web service environments and allows them to integrate metadata registries.

The GoXML(tm) Transform product line allows a controlled transition to XML by offering modular and open systems solutions that complement existing applications and infrastructure.

The Company is an active member of the ebXML, UDDI, OAG and OASIS standards initiatives. Founded in May 1999, XML Global has its US headquarters in New York, NY, and a research and development office in Vancouver, BC.

To learn more please visit www.xmlglobal.com

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