XML Global Technologies, Inc. Awarded STAR (Standards for Technology in Automotive Retail) Project

Vancouver, BC, January 10th, 2002 - XML Global Technologies, Inc. (OTC BB: XMLG), an XML middleware company, announced today that it has been awarded the contract for a reference implementation of ebXML based messaging services for the Standards for Technology in Automotive Retail (www.starstandard.org) STAR/XML project.

The stated objective of the STAR project is to use voluntary information technology (IT) standards, specifically ebXML and OAGIS, the Open Applications Group's XML business object document specification, as catalysts in fulfilling the business information needs of dealers and manufacturers while reducing the times and effort previously required to support these activities. The members of the STAR Group include the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) and most North American automobile manufacturer including American Honda Co., American Suzuki Corp., BMW of North America, DaimlerChrysler, Ford, General Motors, Jaguar Cars, Kia, Mazda North America, Mitsubishi of America, Inc., Nissan North America, Porsche Cars North America, Saab Cars North America, Toyota USA, Volkswagen of America, Volvo Cars of North America and many of the retail system providers including ADP, Arkona, AutoMate, EDS, PBS, Reynolds & Reynolds, Sun MicroSystems, and Universal Computer Systems.

"The importance of the STAR project cannot be overstated," said Peter Shandro, CEO of XML Global Technologies. "This initiative will establish an Internet-based transaction system linking together automobile manufacturers with the more than 20,000 franchised North American auto dealers. Everyone will benefit as auto manufacturers and dealers will have better management information while consumers will receive improved levels of services. An additional benefit," continued Shandro, "is that by using ebXML technology the STAR project will not only include the large auto manufacturers and dealers, but will also be accessible by any smaller operation with a computer system and an Internet connection."

"By implementing this phase of the STAR initiative with XML Global, a leading XML and ebXML authority, we are seeing the fruition of two years of preparation and hard work," said Tony Blazej, the Director of Industry Programs for the Open Applications Group. "The OAGI, in fostering this open standards initiative, and XML Global who will be implementing the STAR messaging, are together validating both ebXML and the strategic vision of STAR and OAG members. By moving forward with the STAR initiative," continued Blazej, "the automotive industry is leading the way in adopting advanced Internet technologies and global standards that will redefine the metrics of interactions and services between retailers and customers."

Under the terms of the agreement XML Global Technologies will build a reference implementation of the STAR/XML based transaction system for all auto industry participants to evaluate and then use as the basis for developing specific applications. STAR members can then begin work on their implementations when this first phase is completed. The complete system could be in full operation later this year

About Standards for Technology in Automotive Retail (STAR)

The Standards for Technology in Automotive Retail (STAR) organization is the Information Technology (IT) standards body for the retail automotive industry. The goal of STAR is to use voluntary IT standards as a catalyst to fulfill the business information needs of dealers and manufacturers, thus reducing the time and effort previously required supporting this activity. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, STAR is a not-for-profit volunteer organization and its members include Dealers, Manufacturers and Retail System Providers (RSPs). As members, they are interested in developing, promoting, and administering voluntary IT standards in the retail automotive industry and improving the effectiveness, timeliness and competitiveness of the IT solutions needed within the retail automotive industry. To learn more about STAR or membership, visit the STAR web site at www.starstandard.org

About The Open Applications Group, Inc. [OAGI]

The Open Applications Group is a non-profit consortium focusing on best practices and process based XML content for eBusiness and Application Integration. It is the largest publisher of XML based content for business software interoperability in the world. Open Applications Group, Inc. members have over 6 years of extensive experience in building this industry consensus based framework for business software application interoperability and have developed a repeatable process for quickly developing high quality business content and XML representations of that content. For free downloadable copies of OAGIS Release 7.2, or to learn about other OAGI industry activities and resources, visit the OAGI website at www.openapplications.org, or you can contact the organization by e-mail at info@openapplications.org.

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

PR Contact Information

Anthony Dutton
Director of Corporate Communications
Phone 1-604-717-1100 ext.112
1-800-201-1848 ext.112
Fax 1-604-717-1107
anthony.dutton@xmlglobal.com