News | July 15, 2008

i2 And The i2 User Group Now Accepting Nominations From Industry Leading Supply Chain Companies For Annual Awards Program

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As the supply chain industry evolves and becomes more complex, the transformative projects companies undergo to adapt to today's challenges require more speed, agility and innovation then ever before. To celebrate innovation and best practices, i2 Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ITWO) and the i2 User Group are inviting i2 customers to submit nominations for the annual Ken Sharma Award for Excellence. Named in honor of i2 co-founder Ken Sharma, one of the pioneers of supply chain management, the award recognizes companies with i2 deployments either planned, in progress or complete with documented value received.

"I have been working with i2 since 1991 and had the distinct pleasure of interacting with Ken during the early days of the company. His vision was clear, to bring solutions to complex business challenges, and his legacy is honored through the tradition of this annual award. As chairman of the user group, today I have the opportunity to network with professionals running some of the largest and most complex supply chains in operation today. I look forward to recognizing their hard work through this award program," said i2 User Group Chairman Bill Bryan.

Nominees will be judged by independent industry analysts from AMR Research. Finalists will be selected based on the companies' overall vision, complexity of the project, innovation in approaching business challenges, time to value and results.

"As we deliver i2's vision of SCM 2.0, we are working more and more closely with our customers to drive business results fast. The Ken Sharma Awards honor Ken's legacy while at the same time recognizing our customer's hard work and supply chain results by highlighting their innovation and best practices," said i2 Chief Customer Officer and Executive Vice President Hiten Varia.

Please visit http://www.i2.com/customers/ksa_about.cfm for information on entering the program. The entry deadline is August 22, 2008. Finalists will be announced during the i2 User Group annual conference, Directions, November 5 – 7 at the InterContinental Dallas. Additionally, i2 will host a global awards ceremony during i2 Planet, April 27 – 29, 2009 at the Marriott New Orleans.

For more information on the awards please email kensharmaawards@i2.com.

About Ken Sharma

As vice chairman and co-founder of i2 from 1988 until his death in 1999, his leadership and vision not only helped to make i2 a top provider of supply chain solutions, but also to change the paradigms by which industries understand concepts such as supply chain planning and technology. Most important, even as Sharma changed the face of business, he never flagged in his dedication to what he did. He often said, "This work of mine has been a great source of satisfaction. If I've been able to help at least one person, that will be enduring."

About i2

i2 helps business leaders make better supply chain decisions. i2's flexible new-generation solutions are designed to synchronize demand and supply across ever-changing global business networks. i2's innovative supply chain management tools and services are pervasive in a wide cross-section of industries; 21 of the AMR Research Top 25 Global Supply Chains belong to i2 customers. Learn more at www.i2.com.

About the i2 User Group

The i2 User Group (www.i2-usergroup.org) is a volunteer organization made up of nearly 500 companies and their employees. Founded in 1996, the i2 User Group is a non-profit organization dedicated to addressing the issues and needs of the users of the entire suite of i2 products.

Through networking and educational opportunities, the i2 User Group provides members countless opportunities to share information and experiences on the selection, implementation and effective use of i2 products.