Germany's Mining, Chemical and Energy Industrial Union Banks on Vignette; Trade Union Deploys Vignette Software To Meet New Web

Vignette Corp. (NASDAQ:VIGND) today announced that one
of Germany's largest trade unions, the Mining, Chemical and Energy
Industrial Union (IG BCE), has launched a redesigned Web site that is
built on Vignette(R) Portal technology. By launching on the
Vignette(R) Portal, the Mining, Chemical and Energy Industrial Union
has simplified its processes, improved the overall reliability and
stability of the site, and now provides a more flexible and
user-friendly experience.
   IG BCE, in conjunction with IT service provider T.I.K GmbH and
Vignette partner Unilog/Avinci, had previously deployed Vignette
solutions for its Intranet, Internet and member area. Due to
constantly evolving demands, IG BCE in early 2004 mapped out an
initial plan and design for a site re-launch to meet more stringent
goals of performance, functionality and extension capabilities.
   "The Vignette(R) Portal's flexibility and its customization
options left a positive and lasting impression on us. From now on, the
individual expansion of functionality on the portal level will enable
us to improve the coordination of knowledge management and information
exchange within the organization," said Dr. Rainer Koch, T.I.K's
managing director. "With the implemented Vignette Web content
management functions - based on standard Vignette(R) Portal structures
- we were able to substantially improve usability during individual
Web site creation. And that's something that a Web site visitor will
immediately notice. For the near future, we are planning to
increasingly use Web-based applications to support our standard
business processes."
   "This example shows that Vignette solutions are also very well
suited for smaller users and that they can be implemented within very
tight budgets. We are pleased about the joint success of IG BCE,
T.I.K. and Unilog/Avinci," said Irja Wichert, regional vice-president
of central and eastern Europe at Vignette. "For the future, we can
envisage extending the solution by adding 'collaboration' features.
That, for example, could optimally support processes pertaining to
wage negotiations."
   The site, www.igbce.de, went live earlier this year, and
additional pages are gradually being migrated to the new platform.
Presently, there are plans to extend the offering and service to other
unions' Web sites. Also under consideration is an expansion of the
Intranet as a centralized entry point for other Web-based
applications.

   About the IG BCE

   The IG BCE is a new union, but it has long-running roots. In the
early 1990s, the Mining and Energy and Industrial Union (IGBE), the
Chemical, Paper and Ceramics Union (IGCPK), and the Leather Union (GL)
agreed on joining forces and forming a new future-oriented
organisation with a strong membership and an assertive approach. In
1997, the unions merged, and the three organisations formed the
Mining, Chemical, and Energy Industrial Union, which is now the
third-largest group of the Hanover-based DGB (German Confederation of
Trade Unions). For further information, please visit www.igbce.de.

   About Vignette

   Vignette's software and expertise help organizations harness the
power of information and the Web for measurable improvements in
business efficiency. As the efficiency experts, Vignette
(NASDAQ:VIGND) helps organizations increase productivity, reduce
costs, improve user experiences and manage risk. Vignette's intranet,
extranet and Internet solutions incorporate portal, integration,
enterprise content management and collaboration capabilities that can
rapidly deliver unique advantages through an open, scalable, and
adaptable architecture that integrates with legacy systems. Vignette
is headquartered in Austin, Texas, with local operations worldwide.
Visit http://www.vignette.com to see how Vignette customers achieve
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