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                         EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

          THIS EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is entered into
as of the date signed below between Robert A. Steiner, (the "Executive"), whose
address is 4014 Calle Isabella, San Clemente, CA 92672, and The IXATA Group,
Inc., a Delaware corporation whose address is 8080 Dagget Street, Suite 220, San
Diego, CA 92111, and its wholly-owned subsidiary, IXATA.COM, Inc. located at the
same address (the "Company" or "IXATA.COM"). All compensation and benefits
addressed herein shall be retroactive to January 1, 2000.

                                    RECITALS:

          WHEREAS, IXATA.COM wishes to obtain the services of the Executive; and

          WHEREAS, the Executive desires to obtain employment with IXATA.COM
pursuant to the terms of this Agreement;

          NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained
herein and other consideration the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby
acknowledged, the Executive and IXATA.COM agree as follows:

     1.   EMPLOYMENT. IXATA.COM will employ the Executive as President of
          IXATA.COM, Inc. The Company reserves the right to assign the Executive
          to other roles as the Company's business evolves.

     2.   DUTIES. The Executive will devote his full time efforts to the
          business of IXATA.COM and its related organizations performing such
          duties as are customary to his position and as may be reasonably
          requested by the Chief Executive Officer of the Company or the Board
          of Directors of the Company. The Executive will at all times conduct
          himself in conformity with the policies of the Company. The Executive
          is required to perform the following duties and responsibilities:

          a.   Develop and implement the necessary programs and strategies,
               consistent with operating budget targets and funding levels, to
               further expand the Company's business-to-business ("B2B")
               Internet-based e-commerce services in the travel and hospitality
               sectors and meet the Company's business objectives for the
               duration of this Agreement.

          b.   Ensure the Company's revenue and profitability targets are
               achieved and properly managed and reported, working closely with
               the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial
               Officer.

          c.   Recruit and effectively manage a qualified management team and
               supporting staff to meet the Company's revenue and profitability
               targets, consistent with Company operating budget targets and
               funding levels.


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          d.   Support the funding initiatives as required with financial
               institutions and funding sources to meet company's funding needs
               and maximize shareholder value, working closely with the
               Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer.

          e.   Identify and pursue new strategic alliance partners consistent
               with IXATA.COM's strategic plan and to maximize shareholder value

     3. COMPENSATION. For the successful performance of his duties through
     December 31, 2000, the Executive will earn an annual salary of $160,000
     which will be payable every two weeks, consistent with the Company's
     standard payroll system. Executive agrees to defer receipt of the $4,334
     monthly difference between his present compensation and the compensation
     agreed to herein until closing of new funding expected on or about April
     2000 but in no event later than May 31, 2000. All accrued salary under this
     Agreement will be settled at that time. For the period January 1, 2001
     through December 31, 2001, Executive's annual salary will increase to
     $200,000. All further increases will be determined by the Company's Board
     of Directors. Upon closing of minimum new funding of $3 million, the
     Executive shall also receive payment in full for $3,000 in deferred
     compensation from consulting services provided to the Company from its
     inception through February 29, 2000, less $ 2,875.30 owed by Executive to
     the Company.

     4. STOCK OPTION BENEFIT. The Company will grant the Executive stock
     options, which will be granted, based upon the Executive's successful
     performance, and the ability of the Company to meet specified objectives.
     The option schedule is set forth below.

          a.   The Company shall grant to the Executive Qualified Stock Options
               for 150,000 shares of the Company's Common Stock. The Option
               shall be granted pursuant to a Plan adopted by the Company's
               Board of Directors and approved by the Company's Shareholders.
               The exercise price of the option will be the current market price
               on the date of the grant. This Option shall vest and be
               exercisable if Executive is still employed by the Company
               according to the following schedule:

               1.   Initial 50,000 shares vested and exercisable one year from
                    the date of this Agreement.

               2.   Additional 50,000 shares vested and exercisable two years
                    from the date of this Agreement.

               3.   Additional 50,000 shares vested and exercisable three years
                    from the date of this Agreement.

          b.   The Company shall grant to the Executive Qualified Stock Options
               for 150,000 shares of the Company's Common Stock. The Option
               shall be granted pursuant to a Plan adopted by the Company's
               Board of Directors and approved by the Company's Shareholders.
               The exercise price of the option will be the current market price
               on the date of the grant. The options will be granted and are
               exercisable only in the target


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               period specified, subject to the Company meeting the following
               market capitalization objectives and Executive being employed by
               the Company:

               1.   Initial 50,000 shares vested and exercisable after Company
                    achieves minimum market capitalization of $60 million based
                    on the average Common Stock price over a 10-day period
                    during the vesting period anytime within calendar year 2000.

               2.   Additional 50,000 shares vested and exercisable after
                    Company achieves minimum market capitalization of $100
                    million based on the average Common Stock price over a
                    10-day period during the vesting period anytime within
                    calendar year 2001.

               3.   Additional 50,000 shares vested and exercisable after
                    Company achieves minimum market capitalization of $120
                    million based on the average Common Stock price over a
                    10-day period during the vesting period anytime within
                    calendar year 2002.

          c.   The Company shall grant to the Executive Qualified Incentive
               Options for 150,000 shares of the Company's Common Stock. The
               Option shall be granted pursuant to a Plan adopted by the
               Company's Board of Directors and approved by the Company's
               Shareholders. The exercise price of the option will be the
               current market price upon the date of the grant. The options will
               be granted and are exercisable only in the target period
               specified, subject to the Company meeting the following business
               performance objectives and Executive being employed by the
               Company:

               1.   Initial 50,000 shares vested and exercisable after Company
                    achieves minimum reported revenue of $7.0 million in fiscal
                    year 2000.

               2.   Additional 50,000 shares vested and exercisable after
                    Company achieves minimum reported revenue of $25 million in
                    fiscal year 2001 or in prior year.

               3.   Additional 50,000 shares vested and exercisable after
                    Company achieves minimum reported positive EBITDA of $1.5
                    million in fiscal year 2001 or in prior years.

               4.   Options will be exercisable after performance targets are
                    achieved in the period indicated, based on the Company's
                    quarterly SEC filings issued for the respective quarter, and
                    at any time thereafter until the termination date of this
                    Agreement.

          d.   As additional incentive to increase the Company's shareholder
               value through the Executive's business development efforts, the
               Company shall grant to the Executive Qualified Incentive Options
               for 100,000 shares of the Company's Common Stock. The Option
               shall be granted pursuant to a Plan adopted by the Company's
               Board of Directors and approved by the Company's Shareholders.
               The exercise price of the option will be the current market price
               upon the date of the grant. This Option shall vest and be
               exercisable only during first quarter Year 2001, subject to the
               Company achieving a minimum market capitalization of $100 million
               based on the average Common Stock price over a 10-day period
               during fourth quarter of fiscal year 2000.


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     5. BENEFIT PLANS. During the term of this Agreement, Executive shall be
     entitled to participate in all employee benefit plans which are maintained
     or established by the Company from time to time and which cover IXATA.COM's
     senior executives, provided he satisfies any applicable eligibility
     requirements therefore. Executive shall be entitled to participate in other
     cash and stock incentives as granted at the discretion of the Board of
     Directors based on achieving selected milestones. Executive acknowledges
     the right of the Company to amend or terminate such plans at any time in
     the exercise of its discretion. Executive further acknowledges that the
     Company may wish to maintain insurance on his life for its benefit and
     agrees to submit to any physical examination, which may be required in
     order to obtain such insurance. Neither the Company nor IXATA.COM has any
     current employee benefit plan in existence. Executive will receive a total
     monthly car allowance of $700, in addition to a total monthly housing
     allowance of $1,200. Executive shall receive four (4) weeks paid vacation
     per year, commencing upon execution date of this Agreement.

     6. EXPENSES. The Executive will be reimbursed in a timely manner for all
     reasonable expenses incurred by him in performing his duties hereunder,
     provided that such expenses are incurred and accounted for in accordance
     with the policies and procedures established by IXATA.COM.

     7. TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT.

          a.   DEATH; DISABILITY. In the event of Executive's death or
               Disability (as hereinafter defined), his employment with the
               Company shall be deemed terminated as of the end of the month in
               which such death or Disability occurs, and all rights, duties and
               obligations of the parties hereunder shall thereupon cease,
               except that in the case of the termination due to Disability,
               Executive's obligations under Sections 11 and 12 shall continue.
               For purpose of this Section, Disability shall be deemed to have
               occurred if (a) Executive shall be unable to perform his duties
               on an active full-time basis by reason of disability or
               impairment of health for a period of at least one hundred eighty
               (180) consecutive calendar days or (b) the Company shall have
               received a certificate from a physician reasonably acceptable to
               both the Company and the Executive (or his representative) to the
               effect that Executive is incapable of reasonably performing
               services under this Agreement in accordance with past practices.

          b.   BY COMPANY FOR GOOD CAUSE. Executive's employment with the
               Company may be terminated at the option of and by written notice
               from the Company if the Board of Directors of the Company shall
               find Good Cause for termination. For purposes of this Agreement,
               Good Cause shall mean only (i) Executive's willful failure to
               perform his duties under this Agreement or to abide by the
               Company's written employment policies within a reasonable period
               of time after receipt of written notice from the Company setting
               forth in reasonable detail the duties which Executive has failed
               to perform and the corrective actions expected of him; (ii) a
               breach of Executive's duty of loyalty to the Company, including
               but not limited to a breach of Executive's obligations under
               Sections 11 or 12 below; (iii) indictment for, conviction of, or


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               written confession to a crime against the Company or a crime
               which otherwise materially adversely affects Executive's ability
               to perform his obligations under this Agreement, any business
               relationship which the Company maintains or the general
               reputation and good will of the Company; or (iv) Executive shall
               have been found by the Board of Directors of the Company to have
               been repeatedly and excessively using alcohol, drugs and/or any
               other intoxicating or controlled substance. Upon any such
               termination all rights, obligations and duties of the parties
               hereunder shall immediately cease, , and except for Executive's
               obligations under Sections 11 and 12 hereof.

          c.   BY COMPANY WITHOUT GOOD CAUSE. The Company may also terminate
               Executive's employment at any time by written notice without Good
               Cause, whereupon all rights, obligations and duties of the
               parties hereunder shall immediately cease, except that the
               Company shall fulfill its obligations to Executive under Section
               8 hereof, and except for Executive's obligations under Section 12
               hereof.

          d.   BY EXECUTIVE FOR GOOD REASON. Executive may terminate his
               employment with the Company upon not less than thirty (30) days
               advance written notice for "Good Reason." Upon the effective date
               of any such termination all rights, obligations and duties of the
               parties hereunder shall immediately cease, except that (i) the
               Company shall fulfill its obligations to Executive under Section
               8 hereof, and (ii) Executive's obligations under Section 12
               hereof shall remain effective. For purposes of this Agreement,
               the Executive will have "Good Reason" if the Company shall fail
               to pay when due any compensation provided for in this Agreement
               and such failure is not corrected within ten (10) days after
               notice thereof to the Company by the Executive

          e.   BY EXECUTIVE WITHOUT GOOD REASON. Executive may terminate his
               employment with the Company upon not less than sixty (60) days
               advance written notice. Upon the effective date of any such
               termination all rights, obligations and duties of the parties
               hereunder shall immediately cease, except for Executive's
               obligations under Sections 11 and 12 hereof; provided, however,
               that the Company shall not be prohibited from terminating
               Executive under Section 7(b) above following receipt of a notice
               of termination from Executive, subject to its obligations
               hereunder.

     8 TERMINATION COMPENSATION: SEVERANCE PAY. If Executive's employment is
     terminated pursuant to Section 7(c) or 7(d), Executive shall be entitled to
     the continued payment of the annual salary and employee benefits described
     in Section 2 above for a period of six (6) months following such
     termination.

     9.TERM. This Agreement will continue in effect from the date hereof until
     December 31, 2002 unless sooner terminated under Section 7 hereof. The
     Agreement shall automatically renew from year to year unless either party
     gives no less than thirty (30) days and no more than ninety (90) days of
     its/his intent not to renew this Agreement.

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     a.   The issuance of the stock options provided for in this Agreement to
          the Executive is contingent upon the Company expanding one of its
          existing stock option plans or adopting a new stock option plan. The
          Company agrees to use its good faith efforts to obtain stockholder
          approval to expand one of its existing plans or adopt a new plan and
          agrees to issue the options upon receipt of such approval. If such
          approval is not obtained within a reasonable amount of time, the
          Company and Executive may agree to issue non-incentive options instead
          of qualified options under a stockholder approved plan.

     b. Executive recognizes that the Company is now in negotiations with
     various financial institutions for additional financing, with an expected
     close date on or before April 30, 2000. Recognizing that the results of
     these negotiations may involve staff changes, possible re-organization and
     reassignment of management personnel, the Executive agrees that all terms
     and conditions set forth in the Agreement will be subject to mutual
     agreement by the new financing institutions, the Board of Directors of the
     Company and the Executive.

     c.Executive is currently a major shareholder and principal in a consulting
     company now providing travel management services to a Company client.
     Recognizing the potential conflict of interest, Executive agrees to work
     with the Company to either integrate these operations into the Company
     under reasonable terms or terminate all business relationships with the
     specified entity. The parties agree that the integration or termination
     will occur within 90 days of execution of this Agreement.

     11. NON-COMPETITION.

     a.   RESTRICTIONS. As consideration for the compensation and benefits to be
          provided to the Executive under this Agreement, and as an additional
          incentive for Executive to enter into this Agreement, the Executive
          will not during the term of this Agreement and for a period of six (6)
          months thereafter if Executive's employment is terminated pursuant to
          Section 7(a), (b) and (e), directly or indirectly, for himself or for
          others, in any state of the United States or in any foreign country
          where IXATA.COM or any of its Affiliates (as defined below) is then
          conducting the Business (as defined below) or has, during the previous
          six (6) months, conducted the business:

          (1)  engage in the Business;

          (2)  render advice, consultation, or services to or otherwise assist
               any other person or entity who competes, directly or indirectly,
               with IXATA.COM or any of its Affiliates;

          (3)  transact any business in any manner pertaining to suppliers or
               customers of IXATA.COM or any of its Affiliates which, in any
               manner, would have, or is likely to have, an adverse effect upon
               the conduct of the Business of IXATA.COM or any of its
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          (4)  induce any employee, agent or representative of IXATA.COM or any
               of its Affiliates to terminate his or her employment with
               IXATA.COM or such Affiliate.

     b.   DEFINITIONS. For purposes of this Section 11, the "Business" will mean
          the business activities of IXATA.COM and their Affiliates in the
          business of offering Internet-based, electronic commerce services in
          the travel and hospitality sectors. The term "Affiliates" shall mean
          any entity controlling, controlled by or under common control with
          IXATA.COM, including, but not limited to, IXATA.COM and other
          subsidiaries, and any licensee, franchisee or agent of IXATA.COM
          products or services.

     c.   REASONABLENESS; ENFORCEMENT. The Executive understands that the
          foregoing restrictions may limit his ability to engage in certain
          business pursuits during the period provided for above, but
          acknowledges that he will receive sufficiently higher remuneration and
          other benefits from IXATA.COM hereunder than he would otherwise
          receive to justify such restriction. The Executive acknowledges that
          he understands the effect of the provisions of the provisions of this
          Section 11, and that he was encouraged to and had an opportunity to
          consult an attorney with respect to these provisions. IXATA.COM and
          the Executive consider the restrictions contained in this Section 11
          to be reasonable and necessary. Nevertheless, if any aspect of these
          restrictions is found to be unreasonable or otherwise unenforceable by
          a Court of competent jurisdiction, the parties intend for such
          restrictions to be modified by such Court so as to be reasonable and
          enforceable and, so as modified by the Court, to be fully enforced. In
          the event of a breach or threatened breach of this Section 11 by
          Executive, IXATA.COM will be entitled to preliminary and permanent
          injunctive relief, sufficient to enforce the provisions thereof and
          IXATA.COM will be entitled to pursue such other remedies at law or in
          equity which it deems appropriate.

12. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION.

     a.   PROHIBITION ON DISCLOSURE OR USE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION. The
          Executive will at all times keep and maintain Confidential Information
          (as defined below) confidential and will not, at any time, either
          during or subsequent to his employment with IXATA.COM, unless required
          by law or order, either directly or indirectly, use any Confidential
          Information for his own benefit, or otherwise divulge, disclose, or
          communicate any Confidential Information to any person or entity in
          any manner whatsoever, other than employees or agents of IXATA.COM or
          its Affiliates who have a need to know such information, and then only
          to the extent necessary to perform their responsibilities on behalf of
          IXATA.COM or its Affiliates.

     b.   DEFINITION OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION. "Confidential Information"
          will mean any and all information (excluding information in the public
          domain) relating to the Business, including, without limitation, all
          patents and patent applications; copyrights (whether registered or to
          be registered in the United States or elsewhere) which are applied
          for, issued to or owned by IXATA.COM or any of its Affiliates;
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          trade secrets; computer programs; engineering and technical data;
          drawings or designs; manufacturing techniques; information concerning
          pricing and pricing policies; marketing techniques; suppliers; methods
          and manner of operations; and information relating to the identity and
          location of all past, present and prospective customers.

     c.   ENFORCEMENT. The Executive's obligations contained in this Section 12
          are of a special and unique character, which gives him a peculiar
          value to IXATA.COM. The parties recognize that IXATA.COM cannot be
          reasonably or adequately compensated in damages alone in an action at
          law should the Executive breach such obligations. The Executive
          therefore expressly agrees that, in addition to any other rights or
          remedies which IXATA.COM may possess, it will be entitled to
          injunctive and other equitable relief in the form of preliminary and
          permanent injunctions, without bond or other security, in the event of
          any actual or threatened breach of such obligations by the Executive,
          in order to enforce this Section 12.

13.  SUCCESSORS. This Agreement is personal to the Executive and will not be
     assignable by him without the prior written consent of IXATA.COM, except
     that Executive's right to receive compensation may be assigned by
     Executive, in writing. Any amounts payable after the death of the Executive
     shall be paid to the executor or administrator of his estate. This
     Agreement will inure to the benefit of and be binding upon IXATA.COM, its
     Affiliates and their successors and assigns.

14. INDEMNIFICATION. The Certificate of Incorporation of the Company provides,
in Article VII thereof, captioned "Indemnification", that the Company shall
indemnify certain persons under certain conditions. The Company agrees that the
Executive shall be a person covered by Article VII, that the Executive shall be
entitled to the benefit of all of the provisions of Article VII, and that such
provisions shall remain in full force and effect with respect to the Executive
throughout the term of this Agreement, without regard to any amendment to
Article VII which might be adopted after the date hereof.

15 TIME. The parties acknowledge that time is of the essence in the performance
of the obligations of each party hereto, and that the timely performance of such
obligations is a pre-condition to the continuation of the obligations of the
other party.

16.  GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement will be governed by and construed iaccordance
     with the laws of the State of Delaware without reference to principles of
     conflict of laws. Any action brought to enforce this Agreement or to seek
     relief based upon any provision of it will be brought in a court of
     competent jurisdiction in the State of Delaware.

17.  MERGER. This Agreement supersedes any and all prior agreements, whether
     written or oral, with respect to the Executive's employment by IXATA.COM or
     any of its Affiliates and contains all of the promises, representations,
     warranties and agreements between the parties with respect to such
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18.  MODIFICATION. This Agreement may not be amended or modified otherwise than
     by a written agreement executed by the parties or their respective
     successors.

19.  NOTICES. All notices or other communications hereunder will be in writing
     and will be given by hand delivery to the other party or by registered or
     certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, or by fax, to
     the following:

     If to the Executive:

                  Robert A. Steiner
                  4014 Calle Isabella
                  San Clemente, CA 92672

     If to IXATA.COM:

                  The IXATA Group, Inc.
                  8080 Dagget Street, Suite 220
                  San Diego, CA 92111
                  Fax: (858)-677-5579


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     With a copy to:

                  Christopher Hubbert, Esq.
                  Kohrman Jackson & Krantz P.L.L.
                  20th Floor, One Cleveland Center
                  Cleveland, OH  44114
                  Fax:  (216)-621-6536

Any party may from time to time change its address for purposes of this
Agreement by giving notice of such change to the other party, but no such change
will be deemed effective until actually received by the party to whom it is
directed. Notice and communications under this Agreement will be effective when
actually received by the party to whom they are directed.

         IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have executed this April 17, 2000.

                                 The IXATA Group, Inc.
                                 a Delaware corporation

                                 By:      /s/ Paul B. Silverman
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                                 Its:     Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
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                                 /s/ Robert A. Steiner
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                                 ROBERT A. STEINER


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