Document:

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                                                                   EXHIBIT 10.17

                 SETTLEMENT AND SUBLEASE MODIFICATION AGREEMENT

     THIS SETTLEMENT AND SUBLEASE MODIFICATION AGREEMENT, dated as of the 8th
day of September, 1998, by and between LUCAS INDUSTRIES, INC. ("Lucas"), and
DIGITAL COMMERCE CORPORATION ("Digital"), recites and provides as follows:

Recitals

     A.   Lucas has alleged that Digital is in default of its obligations under
a certain Sublease Agreement, dated June 25, 1996 (the "Sublease"), between
Lucas and Digital and has instituted a suit against Digital in a case styled
Lucas Industries, Inc. v. Digital Commerce Corporation. At Law No. 163309 (the
"Lawsuit"), currently pending in the Circuit Court for Fairfax County, Virginia.

     B.   Digital denies that it is in default under the Sublease.

     C.   Lucas and Digital recognize that continued litigation is uncertain and
will be costly and wish to resolve all disputes asserted in the Lawsuit and
enter into a Sublease modification and mutual release under the terms and
conditions as more fully set forth herein.

Agreement

     NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the foregoing recitals and the
mutual promises herein contained, and other good and valuable consideration, the
receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto,
intending to be legally and equitably bound, hereby covenant and agree as
follows:

     I.   Modification of Sublease.

          The Sublease is hereby modified as follows:

     A.   Section 26 is deleted in its entirety.

     B.   Section 1(a) shall be modified by (i) deleting the reference to 21,630
rentable square feet and substituting 11,484 rentable square feet [which
includes the building core factor] (the "New Demised Premises" and (ii) deleting
Exhibit A and substituting Exhibit A-1 in its place.

     C.   Section 3 shall be modified by (i) deleting the references to Eighteen
Dollars and Fifty Cents ($18.50) and rentable square feet (21,630) and
substituting Twenty-two Dollars and Sixty Cents ($22.60) and rentable square
feet of 11,484 in their place and (ii) deleting the references to "rent for the
Demised Premises, $15.63" and "Virginia Sales Tax,

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$0.12" and substituting "rent for the Demised Premises, $19.85" and "Virginia
Sales Tax, $0.12" in their place.

     D.   Section 4 shall be modified by deleting the reference to Exhibit D.

     E.   Section 7 of the Sublease is deleted in is entirety and replaced with
the following:

     7.   Deposit. Upon execution of this Sublease, Sublessee shall deposit, or
          cause to be deposited with Sublessor the sum of two (2) month's Base
          Rent (which Base Rent the parties agree is $21.628.20 per month). The
          deposit provided herein shall be considered as partial security for
          the payment and performance by Sublessee of all of Sublessee's
          obligations, covenants, conditions and agreements under this Sublease.
          The deposit shall be held by Sublessor for the duration of the
          Sublease Term; provided, however, that upon any default by Sublessee
          under this Sublease, which default continues for a period of more that
          fifteen (15) days after notice thereof from Sublessor to Sublessee,
          Sublessor shall be entitled to offset the deposit in such amounts as
          may be necessary to cure such default. Upon any draw by Sublessor of
          the deposit in accordance with the foregoing sentence, Sublessor shall
          have the right to demand that Sublessee provide additional deposits,
          to bring such deposit back up to its original amount. Upon expiration
          of the Sublease Term, the security deposit, less any legitimate claims
          of Sublessor against Sublessee with respect to this Sublease, shall be
          refunded and returned to Sublessee within thirty (30) days.

     E.   Section 15 of the Lease is deleted in its entirety and replaced with
the following:

     15.  Signage. The Subleasee shall have the right at its sole expense, to
          install signage on the east side of the building viewable from the
          Dulles Access Road and Virginia Route 267, subject to written consent
          by Lessor and to any governmental restrictions. Sublessee shall be
          solely responsible for the costs of installing the signage.

The foregoing changes shall be deemed effective as of October 1, 1998. All other
terms of the Sublease shall remain in full force and effect.

     II.  By the close of business September 30, 1998, Digital shall vacate
approximately 10,146 rentable square feet (including the building core factor)
of the Fourth Floor so that as of October 1, 1998, it shall occupy the New
Demised Premises.

     III. Consent Judgment. Upon execution and delivery of this Agreement,
Digital shall deliver a Consent Judgment Order in favor of Lucas in the form of
Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof. The Consent Judgment Order
will be signed by Digital and it's counsel and

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held by the law firm of McGuire, Woods, Battle & Boothe, L.L.P., in escrow,
subject to the terms of this Agreement. In the event of the occurrence of an
event of default under the Lease which continues for a period of more than
fifteen (15) days after notice of such event of default is delivered to Digital,
or in the event of the occurrence of more than two (2) events of default under
the Lease during any twelve (12) month period, then McGuire, Woods, Battle &
Boothe, L.L.P., may release the Consent Judgment Order from escrow and submit
such order to the Court for entry.

     IV.  Releases.

          (a)  Digital hereby releases and forever discharges Lucas and each of
its predecessors, assigns, agents, representatives, attorneys, and all persons
acting by, through, under, or in concert with any of them (collectively "Lucas
Releasees") or any of them, from all actions, causes of action, suits, debts,
liens, contracts, agreements, obligations, promises, liabilities, claims,
rights, demands, damages, controversies, losses, costs, and expenses of any
nature whatsoever, known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected, fixed or
contingent ("Claim" or "Claims"), that Digital now has, owns, holds, claims to
have, claims to own, or claims to hold, or any time heretofore had, owned, held,
claimed to have, claimed to own, or claimed to hold against the Lucas Releasees
related to or arising out of the Lawsuit or the Lease, or any actions of any of
the Lucas Releasees taken in connection therewith. This Release shall not apply
to any obligations under this Agreement or the Consent Judgment Order, to any
obligation or liability of Digital under the Sublease arising hereafter, or any
other agreement not referenced herein.

          (b)  Lucas hereby releases and forever discharges Digital and each of
its predecessors, assigns, agents, representatives, attorneys, and all persons
acting by, through, under, or in concert with any of them (collectively "Digital
Releasees") or any of them, from all actions, causes of action, suits, debts,
liens, contracts, agreements, obligations, promises, liabilities, claims,
rights, demands, damages, controversies, losses, costs, and expenses of any
nature whatsoever, known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected, fixed or
contingent ("Claim" or "Claims"), that Lucas now has, owns, holds, claims to
have, claims to own, or claims to hold, or any time heretofore had, owned, held,
claimed to have, claimed to own, or claimed to hold against the Digital
Releasees related to or arising out of the Lawsuit or the Lease, or any actions
of any of the Digital Releasees taken in connection therewith. This Release
shall not apply to any obligations under this Agreement, to any obligation or
liability of Lucas under the Sublease arising hereafter, or any other agreement
not referenced herein.

     V.   Dismissal of Suit. Upon receipt of the Deposit and the Consent
Judgment Order, Lucas will cause its counsel to execute a consent dismissal
order dismissing the Lawsuit with prejudice and ordering the Clerk to release
the remaining cash bond to Lucas, which cash shall be applied to meet Digital's
Deposit obligation hereunder, and will cause their counsel to return such
dismissal order to Stauffer, Mannix, Rommel, Decker & Dulany, L.L.C., counsel
for Digital, for entry with the Court. The form of dismissal order to be
executed and delivered shall be in the form of Exhibit B, attached hereto and
made a part hereof.

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     VI.  Successors. This Agreement shall be binding upon the heirs,
administrators, executors, successors and assigns of each party hereto.

     VII. Further Assurances. Each party hereto, without further consideration,
agrees to execute and deliver such other documents and take such other action as
may be necessary to consummate this Agreement.

     VIII. Miscellaneous.

          (a)  All notices, requests, demands and other communications with
respect hereto shall be in writing and shall be delivered by hand, sent prepaid
by Federal Express (or a comparable overnight delivery service), sent by the
United States mail, certified, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, or
sent by facsimile (with the original sent by United States mail, certified,
postage prepaid, return receipt requested), in accordance with the following:

                           If to Lucas, at-

                                    Lucas Industries, Inc.
                                    c/o M. Melissa Glassman, Esquire
                                    McGuire, Woods, Battle & Boothe, L.L.P.
                                    8280 Greensboro Drive, Suite 900
                                    McLean, Virginia 22102-3892

                           If to Digital, at-

                                    Digital Commerce Corporation
                                    11180 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 400
                                    Reston, Virginia 20194-4367
                                    Attention: Mr. Tony Bansal

     Any notice, request, demand or other communication delivered or sent in the
manner aforesaid shall be deemed given or made (as the case may be) upon the
earliest of (1) the date it is actually received, (2) on the business day after
the day on which it is delivered by hand, or is delivered to Federal Express (or
a comparable overnight delivery service), or is sent by facsimile, or (3) on the
third business day after the day on which it is deposited in the United States
mail, certified, postage prepaid. Any party may change such party's address by
notifying the other parties of the new address in any manner permitted by this
subsection.

          (b)  The section headings used in this Agreement are intended solely
for convenience of reference and shall not in any manner amplify, limit, modify
or otherwise be used in the interpretations of any of the provisions hereof.

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     (c)  This Agreement may be executed with multiple signature pages in one or
more counterparts, and fully executed counterparts shall be considered one and
the same Agreement. This Agreement shall become a binding agreement when a fully
executed counterparts are received by counsel for each of the parties hereto.

     (d)  This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the
Virginia.

     (e)  The Parties entering into this Agreement expressly represent that they
have direct and express authority to execute this Agreement in accordance with
the above terms.

     (f)  This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the parties. No
representations, inducements, promises, or agreements not set forth herein shall
have any force or effect. This Agreement can only be modified in writing signed
by all parties.

                         [Signatures on following page.]

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     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement,
intending to be bound thereby as of the day, month and year first above written.

                                  LUCAS INDUSTRIES, INC.

                                  By:                                    [SEAL]
                                     ------------------------------------
                                  Name:
                                        Title:

                                  DIGITAL COMMERCE CORPORATION

                                  By:                                    [SEAL]
                                     ------------------------------------
                                  Name: Tony Bansal
                                        Title: President & CEO<PAGE>   1
                                                                  EXHIBIT 10.18

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CONTRACT SUPPLEMENT                                   STATE OF CONNECTICUT                    CONTRACT AWARD NO.:
RFP-37 NEW 6/98 (Rev. 2/99)                  DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES            RFP978-A-06-0302
                                                      PROCUREMENT SERVICES                    ------------------------------
Joann McAllister                          165 Capitol Avenue, Room G-8A, Ground Floor         Contract Award Date:
Buyer Name                                               PO Box 150414                        24 August 1998
                                                     Hartford, CT 06115-0414                  ------------------------------
(860)713-5080                                                                                 Proposal Due Date:
Buyer Phone Number                                                                            7 April 1997
                                                                                              ------------------------------
                                                                                              SUPPLEMENT DATE:
                                                                                              26 August 1999
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============================================================================================================================
                          CONTRACT AWARD SUPPLEMENT #3
 IMPORTANT: THIS IS NOT A PURCHASE ORDER. DO NOT PRODUCE OR SHIP WITHOUT AN AGENCY PURCHASE ORDER.
============================================================================================================================
<S>                                                             <C>
COMMODITY CLASS/SUBCLASS AND DESCRIPTION:
0018-099 - Request for Proposal for Electronic Business Solution for Government Procurement Process to State Agencies,
Municipalities, and Not for Profits
--------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------
FOR: Department of Administrative Services                      TERM OF CONTRACT/DELIVERY DATE REQUIRED:
Procurement Services                                            August 24, 1998 in accordance with Contract Term "E"
165 Capitol Avenue                                              inclusive
Hartford, CT 06106
for All Using State Agencies, Political Subdivisions, Not for
Profits
                                                                ------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                AGENCY REQUISITION NUMBER: 169315

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  <S>                            <C>                               <C>                           <C>
  CHANGE TO IN STATE (NON-SB)    CHANGE TO DAS-CERTIFIED SMALL     CHANGE TO OUT OF STATE        CHANGE TO TOTAL CONTRACT
        CONTRACT VALUE              BUSINESS CONTRACT VALUE            CONTRACT VALUE                  AWARD VALUE
-------------------------------- ------------------------------ ------------------------------ -----------------------------
                                                                                                          $ 0.00
-------------------------------- ------------------------------ ------------------------------ -----------------------------
</TABLE>

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS:  This notice of award is not an order to ship.  Purchase
Orders against contracts will be furnished by the using agency or agencies on
whose behalf the contract is made.

INVOICE SHALL BE RENDERED DIRECT TO THE ORDERING AGENCY.

NOTE: Dollar amounts listed next to each contractor are possible award amounts,
however, they do not reflect any expected purchase amounts (actual or implied).
They are for CHRO use only.

NOTICE TO AGENCIES: A complete explanatory report shall be furnished promptly to
the Procurement Manager concerning items delivered and/or services rendered on
orders placed against awards listed herein which are found not to comply with
the specifications or which are otherwise unsatisfactory from the agency's
viewpoint, as well as failure of the contractor to deliver within a reasonable
period of time specified. Please issue orders and process invoices promptly.

CASH DISCOUNTS:  Cash discounts, if any, shall be given SPECIAL ATTENTION, but
such cash discount shall not be taken unless payment is made within the discount
period.

PRICE BASIS:  Unless otherwise noted, prices include delivery and transportation
charges fully prepaid f.o.b. agency. No extra charge is to be made for packing
or packages.

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CONTRACTOR INFORMATION
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<S>                                                  <C>                          <C>
Company Name:  DIGITAL COMMERCE CORP. INC.
Address:  11180 SUNRISE VALLEY DRIVE, RESTON, VA 20191-4367

Tel. No.:  (610) 354-9500                                Fax No.:  (610) 354-9590     Contract Value:  $
Contact Person:  BILL BROWNE                             SSN/FEIN No.: 54-1766836     Delivery:  AS REQUIRED
Certification Type (SBE, MBE, WBE or None): NONE         Terms:  NET 45 DAYS          Agrees to Supply Political SubDivisions:  YES

Company E-Mail Address and/or Company Web Site:  www.dmx.com
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Contract assigned to Digital Commerce Corporation

                                APPROVED
                                          -------------------------------------
                                          JIM PASSIER
                                          Procurement Manager
                                          (Original Signature on Document in
                                              Procurement Files)

DATE ISSUED 26 AUGUST, 1999
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                                                                                              ------------------------------
CONTRACT SUPPLEMENT                                   STATE OF CONNECTICUT                    CONTRACT AWARD NO.:
RFP-37 NEW 6/98 (Rev. 2/99)                  DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES            RFP978-A-06-0302
                                                      PROCUREMENT SERVICES                    ------------------------------
Joann McAllister                          165 Capitol Avenue, Room G-8A, Ground Floor         Contract Award Date:
Buyer Name                                               PO Box 150414                        24 August 1998
                                                   Hartford, CT 06115-0414                    ------------------------------
(860)713-5080                                                                                 Proposal Due Date:
Buyer Phone Number                                                                            7 April 1997
                                                                                              ------------------------------
                                                                                              SUPPLEMENT DATE:
                                                                                              31 July 1999

============================================================================================================================
                          CONTRACT AWARD SUPPLEMENT #3
 IMPORTANT: THIS IS NOT A PURCHASE ORDER. DO NOT PRODUCE OR SHIP WITHOUT AN AGENCY PURCHASE ORDER.
============================================================================================================================
COMMODITY CLASS/SUBCLASS AND DESCRIPTION:
0018-099 - Request for Proposal for Electronic Business Solution for Government Procurement Process to State Agencies,
Municipalities, and Not for Profits
--------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------
FOR: Department of Administrative Services                      TERM OF CONTRACT/DELIVERY DATE REQUIRED:
Procurement Services                                            August 24, 1998 in accordance with Contract Term "E"
165 Capitol Avenue                                              inclusive
Hartford, CT 06106
for All Using State Agencies, Political Subdivisions, Not for
Profits
                                                                ------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                AGENCY REQUISITION NUMBER: 169315
-------------------------------- ------------------------------ ------------------------------ -----------------------------
  CHANGE TO IN STATE (NON-SB)    CHANGE TO DAS-CERTIFIED SMALL     CHANGE TO OUT OF STATE        CHANGE TO TOTAL CONTRACT
        CONTRACT VALUE              BUSINESS CONTRACT VALUE            CONTRACT VALUE                  AWARD VALUE
-------------------------------- ------------------------------ ------------------------------ -----------------------------
                                                                                                          $ 0.00
-------------------------------- ------------------------------ ------------------------------ -----------------------------
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS:  This notice of award is not an order to ship.  Purchase
Orders against contracts will be furnished by the using agency or agencies on
whose behalf the contract is made.

INVOICE SHALL BE RENDERED DIRECT TO THE ORDERING AGENCY.

NOTE: Dollar amounts listed next to
each contractor are possible award amounts, however, they do not reflect any
expected purchase amounts (actual or implied). They are for CHRO use only.

NOTICE TO AGENCIES: A complete explanatory report shall be furnished promptly to
the Procurement Manager concerning items delivered and/or services rendered on
orders placed against awards listed herein which are found not to comply with
the specifications or which are otherwise unsatisfactory from the agency's
viewpoint, as well as failure of the contractor to deliver within a reasonable
period of time specified. Please issue orders and process invoices promptly.

CASH DISCOUNTS: Cash discounts, if any, shall be given SPECIAL ATTENTION, but
such cash discount shall not be taken unless payment is made within the discount
period.

PRICE BASIS: Unless otherwise noted, prices include delivery and transportation
charges fully prepaid f.o.b. agency. No extra charge is to be made for packing
or packages.

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CONTRACTOR INFORMATION
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Company Name: DIGITAL COMMERCE CORP. INC.
Address: 11180 SUNRISE VALLEY DRIVE, RESTON, VA 20191-4367

Tel. No.: (610) 354-9500                            Fax No.: (610) 354-9590          Contract Value: $
Contact Person: BILL BROWNE                         SSN/FEIN No.: 54-1766836         Delivery: AS REQUIRED
Certification Type (SBE, MBE, WBE or None): NONE    Terms: NET 45 DAYS               Agrees to Supply Political SubDivisions: YES

Company E-Mail Address and/or Company Web Site: www.dmx.com
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Contract assigned to Digital Commerce Corporation

                        APPROVED
                                 ---------------------------------------------
                                 JIM PASSIER
                                 Procurement Manager
                                 (Original Signature on Document in Procurement
                                    Files)

DATE ISSUED:  31 JULY 1999

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                                                                                              ------------------------------
CONTRACT AWARD                                      STATE OF CONNECTICUT                      CONTRACT AWARD NO.:
_P-38 rev. 11/97                            DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES             RFP978-A-06-0302-C
                                                    PROCUREMENT SERVICES                      ------------------------------
Jim Passier                              165 Capitol Avenue, Room G-8A, Ground Floor          Contract Award Date:
Procurement Manager                                     PO Box 150414                         24 August 1998
                                                   Hartford, CT 06115-0414                    ------------------------------
(860)713-5086                                                                                 Bid Opening Date:
Telephone Number                                                                              7 April 1998

============================================================================================================================
                                 CONTRACT AWARD
 IMPORTANT: THIS IS NOT A PURCHASE ORDER. DO NOT PRODUCE OR SHIP WITHOUT AN AGENCY PURCHASE ORDER.
============================================================================================================================
COMMODITY CLASS/SUBCLASS AND DESCRIPTION:
0018-099 - Request for Proposal for Electronic Business Solution for Government Procurement Process to State Agencies,
municipalities, and Not for Profits
--------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------
FOR: Department of Administrative Services                      TERM OF CONTACT/DELIVERY DATE REQUIRED:
Procurement Services                                            August 24, 1998 in accordance with Contract "E" inclusive
165 Capitol Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
for All Using State Agencies, and Political Subdivisions, Not
for Profits
                                                                ------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                AGENCY REQUISITION NUMBER: 169315
-------------------------------- ------------------------------ ------------------------------ -----------------------------
       IN STATE (NON-SB)             DECD CERTIFIED SMALL               OUT OF STATE                  TOTAL CONTRACT
        CONTRACT VALUE              BUSINESS CONTRACT VALUE            CONTRACT VALUE                  AWARD VALUE
-------------------------------- ------------------------------ ------------------------------ -----------------------------
          $100,000.00                                                                                  $100,000.00
-------------------------------- ------------------------------ ------------------------------ -----------------------------
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS:  This notice of award is not an order to ship. Purchase
Orders against contracts will be furnished by the using agency or agencies on
whose behalf the contract is made.

INVOICE SHALL BE RENDERED DIRECT TO THE ORDERING AGENCY.

NOTE: Dollar amounts listed next to each contractor are possible award amounts,
however, they do not reflect any expected purchase amounts (actual or implied).
They are for CHRO use only.

NOTICE TO AGENCIES: A complete explanatory report shall be furnished promptly to
the Procurement Manager concerning items delivered and/or services rendered on
orders placed against awards listed herein which are found not to comply with
the specifications or which are otherwise unsatisfactory from the agency's
viewpoint, as well as failure of the contractor to deliver within a reasonable
period of time specified. Please issue orders and process invoices promptly.

CASH DISCOUNTS: Cash discounts, if any, shall be given SPECIAL ATTENTION, but
such cash discount shall not be taken unless payment is made within the discount
period.

PRICE BASIS: Unless otherwise noted, prices include delivery and transportation
charges full prepaid f.o.b. agency. No extra charge is to be made for packing or
packages.

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CONTRACTOR INFORMATION:
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Company Name: IMB CORPORATION
Address: ONE COMMERCIAL PLAZA, HARTFORD, CT 06103

<S>                                                    <C>                             <C>
Tel. No.: (860) 727-6149                               Fax No.: (860) 727-6265         Contract Value: $100,000.00
Contact Person: MICHAEL DAHLEM                         SSN/FEIN No.: ###-##-####       Delivery:
Certification Type (SBE, MBE, WBE or None): NONE       Terms: NET 45 DAYS              Agrees to Supply Political SubDivisions: YES

Company E-Mail Address and/or Company WebSite:
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                        APPROVED
                                   --------------------------------------------
                                   JIM PASSIER
                                   Procurement Manager

DATE ISSUED:  24 AUGUST 1998

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             ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT RFP 978-A-06-0302-C

International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) and The Department of
Administrative Services (DAS), an executive branch agency of the State of
Connecticut have entered into a Contract (RFP 978-A-06-0302-C) to provide
certain services described therein. IBM and DAS wish to assign IBM's rights and
obligations under that Contract to Datamatix, Inc. Therefore, in consideration
of the mutual covenants and agreements herein contained, the parties hereto,
intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as follows:

1.       That IBM assigns all its right and obligations under this contract to
         Datamatix, Inc. on the effective date shown.

2.       That IBM will transfer the $100,000 payment made by the State of
         Connecticut from IBM to Datamatix promptly following execution of this
         agreement and in no event greater than 14 days after execution.

3.       Pursuant to Public Act 97-9 of the June 18 Special Session, The
         Department of Information Technology (DOIT) is vested with the
         statutory authority to enter into this Agreement. Accordingly, this
         Agreement shall not be considered valid and enforceable unless and
         until the agency head of DOIT is a signatory to this Agreement.

4.       That IBM shall have no further liability to the State of Connecticut
         or Datamatix in connection with the Contract, Datamatix's performance
         thereunder, or the IBM payment described in section 2 above.

5.       This Contract is being assigned to Datamatix by IBM in response to a
         direct request by DAS. IBM has satisfactorily performed all of its
         contractual responsibilities with respect to this Contract and has not
         otherwise breached any material obligation of the Contract.

6.       Datamatix hereby assumes all obligations, liabilities, and duties
         under the contract and promises to perform and discharge all
         obligations and duties of IBM under the contract from the effective
         date of this agreement, for the remainder of the term.

7.       That DAS and IBM, will, within 30 days of the effective date of this
         agreement, formally notify all parties subscribing to services
         provided via the Contract that Datamatix, Inc. has been assigned all
         of IBM's rights and obligations contained therein. The content of such
         formal notification will be mutually agreed to by DAS and IBM.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed by
their duly authorized agents on the day and year indicated below.

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IBM                                                           Sponsor

<S>                                                           <C>
By:                                                           By:
    -------------------------------------------------             ---------------------------------------------

Name:                                                         Name:
      -----------------------------------------------               -------------------------------------------

Title:                                                        Title:
       ----------------------------------------------                 -----------------------------------------

Date:                                                         Date:
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Datamatix                                                     DOIT
<S>                                                           <C>
By:                                                           By:
     ------------------------------------------------               -------------------------------------------

Name:                                                         Name:
     ------------------------------------------------               -------------------------------------------

Title:                                                        Title:
     ------------------------------------------------               -------------------------------------------

Date:                                                         Date:
     ------------------------------------------------               -------------------------------------------

Attorney General

By:
     ------------------------------------------------

Name:
       ----------------------------------------------
Title:
       ----------------------------------------------
Date:
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                               IBM COMMERCEPOINT

          SPONSOR GOVERNMENT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT FOR ORDERLINK(TM)
                                    SERVICES

         Pursuant to Conn. Gen. Stat. section 4a-50 et seq., as amended by
Connecticut's Public Act 97-9 of the June 18, 1997 Special Session, this
Agreement is entered into on this ____ day of _______ 1998, between the
Department of Administrative Services, an executive branch state agency of the
State of Connecticut, with its principal place of business at 165 Capital Ave,
Hartford, Connecticut (the "Sponsor"), and IBM Corporation, with its principal
business location at 6710 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, Maryland 20817 ("IBM").

                                   BACKGROUND

         The Sponsor routinely solicits and issues master contracts ("Master
Contracts") with suppliers ("Vendors") so as to provide the best available
prices and an easy ordering mechanism for frequently purchased goods and
services by the Sponsor and other state agencies. In addition to other state
agencies, the Sponsor also allows municipalities, and non-profit organizations
(e.g., school systems) (collectively "Users"), to purchase from these Master
Contracts.

         The Sponsor desires to make its Master Contracts available to Users in
an on-line electronic format. Datamatix, Inc. ("DMX") has developed a software
application called OrderLink(TM). DMX has authorized IBM to market and
distribute OrderLink(TM) as an Internet-based service. IBM has agreed to offer
OrderLink(TM) to all current and future Sponsor Master Contract Users as an
Internet-based World Wide Web service. IBM has agreed to provide and maintain
this service for the Sponsor in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein
contained, the parties hereto, intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as
follows:

A.       DESCRIPTION OF OrderLink(TM) SERVICE

         During the term of this Agreement:

                  1.       The OrderLink(TM) Service shall be offered to all
                           Sponsor Users.

                  2.       OrderLink(TM) shall be accessible on the World Wide
                           Web via the Internet. Users shall be responsible for
                           providing their own Internet access. OrderLink(TM)
                           access shall be controlled by password to ensure
                           only Users may place orders. OrderLink(TM) shall be
                           compatible with the version of Microsoft's or
                           Netscape's browser software currently available at
                           the time of execution of this Agreement. The method
                           of access to OrderLink(TM) shall be through a
                           hotlink from the State

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                           of Connecticut Internet Home Page and/or via
                           hotlinks from other recognized associations within
                           the state.

                  3.       Users shall be able to use the OrderLink(TM)service
                           to read, search, and place orders against Master
                           Contracts.

                  4.       Master Contracts placed on OrderLink OrderLink(TM)
                           shall be accessible in an ASCII delimited,
                           electronic, consistent format and shall be updated
                           by IBM on a bi-weekly basis using data supplied by
                           the Sponsor. The data format shall meet the
                           specifications identified in Attachment C.

                  5.       Uses shall be able to search each Master Contract:

                           A. By contract number used by the State of
                              Connecticut;

                           B. By vendor and

                           C. By key word search.

                  6.       Users shall be able to see:

                           A. Summary lines for each Master Contract.

                           B. Each detailed line item with full item
                              description, minimum order quantities.

                           C. Current price unless Master Contract refers User
                              to vendor's catalog or any document not included
                              in the Master Contract, and

                           D. Terms and Conditions of the Master Contract.

                  7.       Subject to Section C below, users shall be able to
                           place orders against Master Contracts while online.
                           Such orders shall be sent to the Vendor via Internet
                           E-mail, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), or
                           optionally by FAX.

                  8.       Users shall be able to print out or download to
                           their PCs, excerpts of Master Contracts such as line
                           items, for their use. IBM shall provide an
                           electronic data download capability for extracting
                           data in a single, mutually agreed format from
                           OrderLink(TM) for the purpose of report generation
                           by the Sponsor. Additional data format downloads,
                           other than for report generation, shall be provided
                           on a billable basis at the labor rates identified in
                           Attachment B.

                  9.       Vendors shall have the option to pay IBM for
                           "hotlinks" from the Master Contracts on
                           OrderLink(TM) to the Vendors' own Web sites in order
                           to let Users know more about the Vendor companies,
                           their new products, or even to show pictures or
                           demonstrations of their products, if the Vendor
                           chooses to provide such product information. IBM has
                           no responsibility for the information provided on
                           any third party Web site.

                  10.      Access to each Master Contract shall be secured at
                           multiple levels. All Users shall have a password to
                           query the contract databases or see contract
                           details. A second password level shall further
                           restrict access to placing orders to

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                           authorized representatives of Users. Additional
                           access shall also be provided for viewing reports in
                           the system.

                  11.      The Sponsor agrees to deliver to IBM, on diskette or
                           through electronic download, all Master Contracts in
                           ASCII delimited consistent data format as specified
                           in Attachment C. In the event the Sponsor does not
                           have sufficient resources to provide said Master
                           Contracts in the required format, IBM shall provide
                           services to convert the data to the desired format
                           on a mutually agreeable billable basis to the
                           Sponsor. However, the state may elect to procure
                           these services from another vendor and provide the
                           output to IBM.

                  12.      The OrderLink(TM) service is solely a means to
                           convey contract information and to facilitate the
                           placement of orders. Filling orders and otherwise
                           complying with the Master Contract is the sole
                           responsibility of Vendor. IBM shall have no
                           responsibility for performance under the Master
                           Contract.

                  13.      IBM shall make reasonable efforts to make new or
                           revised vendor contracts available on OrderLink(TM)
                           within 15 business days of their receipt by IBM
                           provided the data is received in the required format
                           (see Attachment C). IBM retains the right to remove
                           contracts from OrderLink(TM) that are not utilized
                           by Users for placing orders with vendors or where
                           vendors refuse to participate in the service. IBM
                           shall meet with the Sponsor on a quarterly basis to
                           discuss and review the purchase utilization levels
                           of each contract hosted in OrderLink(TM). Contracts
                           with insufficient levels of purchase utilization
                           will be identified as candidates for action and
                           possible removal.

B.  ROYALTIES PAID TO SPONSOR.

                  1.       IBM shall pay the Sponsor, a royalty in the amount
                           of 10% of the OrderLink(TM) Transaction Fee for
                           orders placed by Users through OrderLink(TM). This
                           royalty fee shall be paid upon the successful
                           completion and ongoing support by the Sponsor of all
                           activities listed in Attachment A to this agreement.
                           All monies due the Sponsor by IBM shall be paid on a
                           quarterly basis.

                  2.       IBM's obligation to pay under the terms of B.1 above
                           shall be based only on fees collected from Vendors.
                           The Sponsor shall maintain the right to
                           independently audit the copies of invoices from IBM
                           to the Master Contact Vendors. IBM shall meet with
                           the Sponsor on a quarterly basis to report on all
                           vendors delinquent in payment of the OrderLink(TM)
                           Transaction Fee. IBM and the Sponsor shall work
                           together in developing a course of action against
                           the vendor to resolve the payment issue.

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C.  SPONSOR AND IBM RESPONSIBILITIES

                  1.       Sponsor and IBM shall have such responsibilities as
                           provided in this Agreement and Attachment A.

D.  MAINTENANCE AND DOCUMENTATION.

                  1.       IBM shall provide maintenance for
                           OrderLink(TM) (collectively, the "Services") during
                           the term of this Agreement, without any additional
                           cost or charge to the Sponsor, any User or any
                           Vendor. IBM agrees that it shall use its reasonable
                           good faith efforts to correct any error,
                           malfunction, or defect in OrderLink(TM) or such
                           Services, to cause OrderLink(TM) to operate, and the
                           Services to conform, substantially in accordance
                           with the documentation delivered under Section D.2,
                           and to maintain the accuracy and timeliness of the
                           information contained on the OrderLink(TM) service.

                  2.       IBM shall provide each User with electronic access
                           to the appropriate documentation sources for the
                           OrderLink(TM) Service at no cost or charge to such
                           User or the Sponsor. IBM shall make such
                           documentation available on-line for Users or
                           Sponsors that access the Services.

E.  TERM AND TERMINATION.

                  1.       The term of this Agreement shall commence from the
                           date of contract execution and shall remain in
                           effect unless terminated in accordance with this
                           section (E). After three (3) years from the
                           commencement date of this contract, IBM and the
                           Sponsor shall retain the right to renegotiate
                           pricing and terms of the contract as mutually
                           agreed.

                  2.       This Agreement may be terminated:

                           A.       By Sponsor, at its option if: (i) IBM fails
                                    to pay the Sponsor any amount due hereunder
                                    within ten days after Sponsor sends written
                                    notice to IBM of such failure; or (ii) IBM
                                    breaches any of its other obligations under
                                    this Agreement in any material respect and
                                    fails to cure such breach within 30 days of
                                    Sponsor's written notice to IBM of such
                                    breach.

                           B.       By IBM, at its option, if the Sponsor
                                    breaches any of its obligations under this
                                    Agreement in any material respect and fails
                                    to cure such breach within 30 days of IBM
                                    written notice to the Sponsor of such
                                    breach;

                           C.       By either party, at its option, immediately
                                    upon written notice to the other party if:
                                    (i) such other party makes an assignment
                                    for the benefit of its creditors; (ii) such
                                    other parry becomes insolvent; (iii) such
                                    other party

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                           institutes proceedings for its full or partial
                           liquidation or dissolution; (iv) such other party is
                           adjudged bankrupt by a court of competent
                           jurisdiction; (v) a trustee or receiver is appointed
                           for such other party or any substantial part of its
                           assets; (vi) a voluntary or involuntary petition
                           under the United Sponsors Bankruptcy Code or other
                           similar law, whether Sponsor or federal, for the
                           relief of debtors is filed against such other party
                           and not discharged within 30 days; or (vii) such
                           other party consents to the appointment of a receiver
                           of a trustee for itself or any substantial portion of
                           its assets; or

                  D.       By either party upon 3 month's written notice. In the
                           event the contract is terminated by the Sponsor
                           within the first year, IBM shall be compensated, by
                           the Sponsor, for all up-front expenditures incurred
                           on tire implementation of the program up to the
                           effective date of termination. The upfront
                           expenditures include, but are not necessarily limited
                           to program and project management, direct marketing
                           campaign support, contract loading, communication
                           programs and advertising. If the Sponsor terminates
                           the contract within the first year, IBM shall not
                           have an obligation -- subsequent to such termination
                           -- to remit to the Sponsor a royalty or rebate.

         3.       Upon any expiration or termination of this Agreement, IBM
                  shall deliver to the Sponsor a copy of all Master Contracts
                  then resident on OrderLink(TM). IBM shall certify to the
                  Sponsor in writing that all copies of the data (regardless of
                  where or how stored) have been returned to the Sponsor. The
                  expiration or termination of this Agreement shall not excuse
                  either party from any breach of this Agreement prior to such
                  termination and full legal and equitable remedies shall
                  remain available therefore, nor shall it change or eliminate
                  IBM's obligation to make payment required to be made
                  hereunder with respect to any period prior to the date of
                  expiration or termination.

F.  WARRANTIES.

         1.       IBM represents to the Sponsor that it has been authorized by
                  DMX to grant the Sponsor and Users the right to access
                  OrderLink(TM) and to use the services: a copy of the
                  pertinent language from DMX's license to IBM is attached
                  hereto as Attachment E and is incorporated by reference into
                  this agreement

         2.       IBM represents and warrants that, at the time at which the
                  Services are first made available to Users and for the term
                  of this Agreement, OrderLink(TM)shall perform, and the
                  Services conform substantially to the documentation discussed
                  in Section D.2. IBM makes this warranty solely to the extent
                  of DMX's warranty to IBM, which appears in Attachment E. In
                  the event that IBM breaches this warranty, the Sponsor may
                  cause IBM to cure the problem or

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                  terminate the agreement if IBM is unable to correct the
                  problem. If the Sponsor terminates the agreement because IBM
                  is unable to correct the problem, IBM will refund the initial
                  startup fee paid by the Sponsor, offset by any rebate paid to
                  Sponsor.

         3.       THESE WARRANTIES REPLACE ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR
                  IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES
                  OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IBM
                  has no responsibility for Users' connection to the Internet
                  or to the World Wide Web through its Internet service
                  provider(s).

G.  INDEMNIFICATION.

         1.       IBM agrees to indemnify the Sponsor solely to the extent of
                  DMX's indemnity to IBM, attached hereto as Attachment E and
                  incorporated by reference into this Agreement.

H.  LIABILITIES.

         1.       IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER IBM OR THE SPONSOR BE LIABLE FOR ANY
                  DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
                  DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT
                  OR THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE SERVICES HEREUNDER.

         2.       The above limitation shall not apply to damages for bodily
                  injury (including death) and damage to personal property for
                  which IBM is legally liable.

                  Circumstances may arise where, because of a default on our
                  part or other liability, you are entitled to recover damages
                  from us. In each such instance, regardless of the basis on
                  which you are entitled to claim damages from us (including
                  fundamental breach, negligence, misrepresentation, or other
                  contract or tort claim), we are liable only for:

                  A.       Damages for bodily injury (including death) and
                           damage to real property and tangible personal
                           property: and

                  B.       The amount of any other actual direct damages or
                           loss, up to the greater of $100.000 or the charges
                           (if recurring, 12 months charges apply) for the
                           Product and Service that is the subject of the
                           claim.

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                    ITEMS FOR WHICH IBM IS NOT LIABLE

                    Under no circumstances are we, our subcontractors, or
                    Program developers liable for any or the following:

                    1.     Loss of, or damage to, your records or data;
                           provided, however, that IBM shall take all steps
                           necessary to safeguard data, files, reports or other
                           information from loss, destruction or erasure. Any
                           costs or expenses of replacing or damages resulting
                           from the loss of such data shall be borne by IBM
                           when such loss or damage occurred through its
                           negligence, or

                    2.     Special, incidental, or indirect damages or for any
                           economic consequential damages (including lost
                           profits or savings), even if we are informed of
                           their possibility.

I.  GENERAL.

         1.       Independent Vendor. Each party shall be and act as an
                  independent contractor and not as an agent or partner of the
                  other party. Neither party by virtue of this Agreement shall
                  have any right, power or authority to act or create any
                  obligation, express or implied on behalf of the other party
                  hereto, or on behalf of any User or any Vendor. Except as
                  expressly provided in this Agreement or as may be
                  subsequently agreed between the parties in writing, all
                  expenses incurred by either party in furtherance of the terms
                  of this Agreement shall be borne by the party incurring such
                  expense.

         2.       Notices. All notices, requests, demands and other
                  communications required or permitted to be made hereunder
                  shall be in writing and shall be deemed duly given if hand
                  delivered, certified mail, return receipt requested, first
                  class postage prepaid, or sent by nationally recognized
                  overnight delivery service, in each case addressed to the
                  party entitled to receive the same at the address specified
                  below:

<TABLE>
                           <S>                                             <C>
                           IF TO SPONSOR, THEN TO:                         IF TO IBM, THEN TO:

                           JAMES R. PASSIER, ROOM G8-A                     IBM CORPORATION

                           PROCUREMENT MANAGER                             MR. MICHAEL DAHLEM

                           165 CAPITOL AVENUE, HARTFORD, CT 06106          ONE COMMERCIAL PLAZA, HARTFORD, CT
</TABLE>

         3.       Trademarks. Datamatix name and logo, the names of Services,
                  and any trademarks used in connection with Services are the
                  property of IBM and Datamatix. Sponsor is authorized to use
                  these trademarks for the purpose of marketing the Services
                  and furthering the purposes of this Agreement, and otherwise
                  in accordance with IBM instructions and guidelines for usage.

         4.       Products. Other than as expressly provided for herein, any
                  hardware, software or services will be provided to the
                  Sponsor under a separate agreement.

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         5.       Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the full and
                  entire understanding and agreement between the parties with
                  regard to the subject matter hereof and thereof, and
                  supersedes all prior agreements, promises, discussions,
                  understandings, inducements or conditions, express or implied
                  oral or written, except as herein contained. The express
                  terms hereof control and supersede any course of performance
                  and/or usage of trade inconsistent with any of the terms
                  hereof.

         6.       Order of Precedence For the term of this contract, the order
                  of precedence in determining any and all discrepancies
                  between the documents comprising this Agreement shall be:

                  A.       The contract, including Attachments A-E and all
                           subsequent amendments,

                  B.       IBM's proposal dated August 28, 1997 complete with
                           all attachments, and

                  C.       The RFP (RFP 978-A-6-302-C) dated July 25, 1997.

         7.       Set Aside Goals IBM has provided in Attachment D the IBM
                  Corporate Small Business Subcontracting Plan approved by the
                  Federal government which affirms our corporate obligation to
                  affirm such goals on a national basis.

         8.       Exclusion of Taxes from Prices The State of Connecticut is
                  exempt from the payment of excise and sales taxes imposed by
                  the Federal Government and/or the State. IBM has no provision
                  in its pricing for any other applicable taxes which if
                  applicable, will be included as a separate item on our
                  invoice.

         9.       Control of Contract Events and Timing Timing and sequence of
                  events resulting from this contract will be proposed by the
                  Sponsor and mutually agreed to between the parties.

         10.      Subcontractors The Sponsor hereby approves any and all
                  subcontractors utilized by IBM, provided a list of all
                  subcontractors is provided to Sponsor prior to execution of
                  this contract. IBM acknowledges that any work provided under
                  the contract is work conducted on behalf of the State and
                  that the Commissioner of DAS or her designee may communicate
                  directly with any subcontractor as determined by mutual
                  agreement of the parties in writing. Sponsor approval is
                  required for a replacement subcontractor who will provide
                  services under this agreement. IBM will provide written
                  notification and Sponsor agrees that approval of the
                  replacement subcontractor will not be unreasonably withheld.
                  Sponsor approval is authorized should Sponsor not respond in
                  writing within 15 calendar days.

         12.      Confidentiality of Data The Sponsor represents that any data
                  provided to IBM under this Agreement is not confidential, as
                  defined in the state of Connecticut's Freedom of Information
                  Act. Should any confidential data be subsequently

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                  provided by the Sponsor to IBM, a separate agreement,
                  mutually agreed to by the parties, for the Exchange of
                  Confidential Information will be executed.

         13.      Assignment; Successors and Assigns. Except as expressly
                  provided herein, neither party may assign or transfer, in
                  whole or in part, this Agreement or any of its rights or
                  obligations hereunder, whether voluntarily, by operations of
                  law or otherwise, without the prior written consent of the
                  other party hereto. This Agreement, and all rights and powers
                  granted hereby, shall be binding upon and ensure to the
                  benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors
                  and permitted assigns.

         14.      No Third Patty Beneficiaries. The parties specifically intend
                  and agree that no one other than the parties to this
                  Agreement, including without limitation any User or any
                  Vendor, is or shall be deemed to be a third party beneficiary
                  of any of the rights or obligations set forth in this
                  Agreement.

         15.      Waivers, Amendments. No modification or amendment of this
                  Agreement or waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall
                  be valid unless in writing and signed by both parties.

         16.      Severability. The provisions of this Agreement are
                  independent of and severable from each other. No provision
                  shall be affected or rendered invalid or unenforceable by
                  virtue of the fact that for any reason any one or more of the
                  other provisions hereof may be invalid or unenforceable in
                  whole or in part.

         17.      Headings. The titles of the Sections and subsections are for
                  convenience only and are not in any way intended to limit or
                  amplify the terms or conditions of this Agreement.

         18.      Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of
                  counterparts, each of which when so executed shall be deemed
                  to be an original and all of which when taken together shall
                  constitute one Agreement. This Agreement shall become binding
                  when one or more counterparts hereof, individually or taken
                  together, shall bear the signatures of all of the parties
                  reflected hereon as the signatories hereto.

         19.      Governing Law. This Agreement and the legal relations among
                  the parties hereto shall be governed by and construed in
                  accordance with the laws of the State of Connecticut.

         20.      Availability to "Piggy-Back". It is understood and agreed by
                  the parties that this Agreement is being entered into based on
                  a publicly held, competitive competition and award process
                  where proposals were received after the Sponsor advertised in
                  a local newspaper and solicited proposals for Electronic
                  Commerce Services. It is further agreed that neither party has
                  any objections to other governmental entities/agencies
                  entering into similar agreements based

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                  primarily upon the terms and conditions set forth in the RFP,
                  IBM's response, and resultant Agreement. The parties also
                  recognize that other governmental entities/agencies may not
                  receive the same terms and conditions as the Sponsor, and
                  execution of a similar Agreement is required.

         21.      Pursuant to Public Act 97-9 of the June 18 Special Session,
                  the Department of Information ("DOIT") is vested with the
                  statutory authority to enter into this Agreement.
                  Accordingly, this Agreement shall not be considered valid and
                  enforceable unless and until the agency head of DOIT is a
                  signatory to this Agreement.

       IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be
       executed by their duly authorized agents on the day and year first above
       written.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
       IBM                                                    SPONSOR

      <S>                                                     <C>
       By:                                                    By:
           -------------------------------                         ------------------------------
           (Authorized Signature)                                  (Authorized Signature)

       Name: Mr. Michael Dahlem                               Name: James Passier
             -----------------------------                          -----------------------------

       Title:   Business Unit Executive                       Title: Procurement Manager
                State of Connecticut IBM
             -----------------------------                          -----------------------------

       Date:                                                  Date:
                ---------------------------                          ----------------------------
</TABLE>

Agreed to as to form:

State of Connecticut
Office of the Attorney General

By:
    ---------------------------
    Authorized Signature

Name:
      -------------------------
      (Type or Print)

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Date:

---------------------------------------

State of Connecticut

Department of Information Technology

By:

---------------------------------------

Chief Information Officer

Name:

---------------------------------------
      Gregg ("Rock") Regan

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                                  ATTACHMENT A

                             AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

      CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES (SPONSOR) AND IBM

Roles and Responsibilities

IBM shall provide the Sponsor a revenue share from supplier fees collected on
purchases from established government contracts. IBM intends to negotiate an
OrderLink(TM) Transaction Fee, paid by each supplier to the service, based on
the total purchase order amount processed through the service. IBM shall share
10% of the OrderLink(TM) Transaction Fee with the sponsoring organization based
on the level of commitment and sponsorship. The categories below identify task
activities that IBM and the Sponsor shall complete as part of this agreement.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

-----------------------------------------------------                    ---------------------------
                   ACTIVITIES                                                 RESPONSIBILITY
-----------------------------------------------------                    ---------------------------
<S>                                                                       <C>
Provide list of contacts: key executives, top                                     Sponsor
purchasing contacts, purchasing users, including
titles, mail addresses and telephone numbers, for
state and local governments and political
subdivisions that are members of cooperative
purchasing programs. This data must be provided in
electronic, ASCII delimited and consistent format.
-----------------------------------------------------                    ---------------------------
Create and distribute letter endorsing the service                                Sponsor
to all state agencies, and local governments and
political subdivisions that are members to the
cooperative purchasing program.
-----------------------------------------------------                    ---------------------------
Advertise OrderLink(TM) service on Sponsor's                                      Sponsor
web page with links to IBM, Datamatix, and
EC4GOV web sites.
-----------------------------------------------------                    ---------------------------
Written and telephone contact with senior officers                                Sponsor
of associations with membership from counties,
cities and municipalities, school districts,
universities and colleges and transit authorities.
-----------------------------------------------------                    ---------------------------
</TABLE>

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
-----------------------------------------------------                    ---------------------------
                   ACTIVITIES                                                 RESPONSIBILITY
-----------------------------------------------------                    ---------------------------
<S>                                                                      <C>
Eliminate within six months mass distribution of                                   Sponsor
Master Contracts to all state agencies and
cooperative purchasing entities. Paper distribution
of contracts will be supported on a "per request"
basis.
-----------------------------------------------------                    ---------------------------
Provide OrderLink(TM) training and help desk                                         IBM
facilities. Training may include use of IBM or
Sponsor facilities and personnel to demonstrate,
train and promote OrderLink(TM).
-----------------------------------------------------                    ---------------------------
Include requirements in future solicitations to                                    Sponsor
mandate vendor sign-up and participation. The types
of solicitations shall include Master Term
Contracts for commodity items. This shall not include
solicitations for spot buys.
-----------------------------------------------------                    ---------------------------
<CAPTION>
-----------------------------------------------------                    ---------------------------
                     ACTIVITIES                                               RESPONSIBILITY
-----------------------------------------------------                    ---------------------------
<S>                                                                      <C>
Create and distribute letters endorsing the service                                Sponsor
to State suppliers that hold a statewide contracts.
Sponsor will work this activity in conjunction with
IBM marketing programs.
-----------------------------------------------------                    ---------------------------
Telephone or personal contact to all statewide term                                Sponsor
contract vendors soliciting participation. Vendors
holding contracts for spot buys shall not be
included.
-----------------------------------------------------                    ---------------------------
Complete the Pre-Campaign checklist for direct                                   IBM, Sponsor
marketing activity
-----------------------------------------------------                    ---------------------------
Provide statewide contracts in electronic ASCII                                    Sponsor
delimited and consistent format to IBM (See
Attachment C).
-----------------------------------------------------                    ---------------------------
</TABLE>

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
-----------------------------------------------------                    ---------------------------
                   ACTIVITIES                                                   RESPONSIBILITY
-----------------------------------------------------                    ---------------------------
<S>                                                                       <C>
Provide timely, electronic updates of contract                                      Sponsor
information in electronic ASCII delimited and
consistent format.
-----------------------------------------------------                    ---------------------------
Provide list of supplier's contacts, mail addresses                                 Sponsor
and telephone numbers for each statewide contract.
This data must be provided in electronic, ASCII
delimited and consistent format.
-----------------------------------------------------                    ---------------------------
Guarantee IBM an exclusive electronic delivery                                      Sponsor
channel to suppliers for electronic purchasing from
statewide contracts over the Internet/Intranet
except in the case where an electronic delivery
channel already exists at the time of this contract
ratification.
-----------------------------------------------------                    ---------------------------
Participate in monthly meetings to discuss status,                                IBM, Sponsor
progress and future strategy.
-----------------------------------------------------                    ---------------------------
Provide testimonials and presentations at industry                                IBM, Sponsor
shows and Sponsor meetings and promotions.
-----------------------------------------------------                    ---------------------------
Act as a positive reference account for IBM if IBM                                  Sponsor
performance warrants.
-----------------------------------------------------                    ---------------------------
Publish positive articles on the use of OrderLink(TM)                             IBM, Sponsor
if warranted.
-----------------------------------------------------                    ---------------------------
Document process improvements in purchasing and                                   IBM, Sponsor
publish white papers on the subject if warranted.
-----------------------------------------------------                    ---------------------------
</TABLE>

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

-----------------------------------------------------                    ---------------------------
                   ACTIVITIES                                                   RESPONSIBILITY
-----------------------------------------------------                    ---------------------------
<S>                                                                      <C>
Support an interface to the SAAAS system for                                         IBM
transferring required data. The development of the
interface shall be performed by IBM on a billable
basis as mutually agreed. IBM shall make available
an electronic feed of currently available financial
information from OrderLink(TM) to the SAAAS system
through this interface on a periodic basis (as
mutually agreed by parties) at "no charge."
-----------------------------------------------------                    ---------------------------
Operational Requirements                                                             IBM
1. All aspects of the application shall be Year 2000
Compliant

2. Application availability shall be 24 hours per
day, seven days per week, with a 3-4 hour
maintenance period each Sunday.

3. Service shall be operated in a production
environment and all planned outages shall be
performed off-hours with advanced notice to the
users.

4. Data security shall be provided via Userid and
Passwords.
-----------------------------------------------------                    ---------------------------
IBM shall waive the one-time fee of $395 for all                                     IBM
Connecticut Certified Small Business Enterprises
(CSBEs) that hold a Master Contract.  The Sponsor
is responsible for all marketing efforts to the
CSBEs.  IBM shall load CSBE contracts in
OrderLink(TM) upon execution of the supplier
agreement by each CSBE.
-----------------------------------------------------                    ---------------------------
</TABLE>

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                                  ATTACHMENT B

                          ELECTRONIC COMMERCE PRICING

SPONSOR (DAS) PRICING:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
------------------------------- ---------------------------------- -------------
Product                         Contract Price                     Sponsor Fee
------------------------------- ---------------------------------- -------------
<S>                            <C>                                 <C>
OrderLink(TM)                   $100,000 - Initial Fee             N/A
------------------------------- ---------------------------------- -------------
Legacy System Integration       See pricing for Consulting         N/A
                                Services
------------------------------- ---------------------------------- -------------
Consulting Services             See pricing tables; Labor Rate     N/A
                                Structure
------------------------------- ---------------------------------- -------------
World Source                    Priced at a Later Date             Not Included
------------------------------- ---------------------------------- -------------
World Bid                       Priced at a Later Date             Not Included
------------------------------- ---------------------------------- -------------
</TABLE>

            GOVERNMENT PRODUCT, PRICING, AND REVENUE SHARING SUMMARY

The initial startup fee of $100,000 is used to offset startup costs associated
witty project management and conversion activity is transferring statewide
contracts into the OrderLink(TM) service. IBM and the Sponsor will work
together to drive maximum utilization of the OrderLink(TM) service throughout
state and local governments including political subdivisions. At completion of
the first 12 months of the contract, IBM shall rebate to the Sponsor, based on
Total Revenue processed through the OrderLink(TM) service in Connecticut, an
amount specified in the schedule below:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
----------------------------------------------------------------------
       Total Revenue Processed            Rebate to the Sponsor
         through OrderLink(TM)
----------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                       <C>
        Less than $2,000,000                     $      0
----------------------------------------------------------------------
                  $2,000,000                     $ 25,000
----------------------------------------------------------------------
                  $4,000,000                     $ 50,000
----------------------------------------------------------------------
                  $8,000,000                     $ 60,000
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                 $10,000,000                     $ 65,000
----------------------------------------------------------------------
                 $12,000,000                     $ 75,000
----------------------------------------------------------------------
                 $14,000,000                     $ 80,000
----------------------------------------------------------------------
                 $17,000.000                     $ 85,000
----------------------------------------------------------------------
                 $20,000,000                     $ 90,000
----------------------------------------------------------------------
                 $22,000,000                     $100,000
----------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>

                                                                   Page 16 of 19

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The interface design and development between OrderLink(TM) and the SAAAS system
will be performed by IBM on a billable basis under the labor rates identified
in this contract.

The following labor rate table defines the skill levels and rates that IBM will
use in pricing consulting, system integration, and interface development for
the state. The rates are listed in U.S. dollars and applicable to 1998.

                              LABOR RATE STRUCTURE

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
----------------------------------------------------- -------------------------
LABOR STRUCTURE                                               RATE/HOUR
----------------------------------------------------- -------------------------
<S>                                                          <C>
Senior Consultant/Project Leader                                 228
----------------------------------------------------- -------------------------
Consultant                                                       195
----------------------------------------------------- -------------------------
Senior Programmer                                                169
----------------------------------------------------- -------------------------
Programmer/Analysts                                              163
----------------------------------------------------- -------------------------
Web Developer                                                    117
----------------------------------------------------- -------------------------
Clerical                                                          74
----------------------------------------------------- -------------------------
</TABLE>

SUPPLIER PRICING:

             SUPPLIER PRODUCT, PRICING, AND REVENUE SHARING SUMMARY
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
------------------------------ -------------------------------------- ----------------------
Product                        Contract Price to Supplier             Sponsor Fee
------------------------------ -------------------------------------- ----------------------
<S>                            <C>                                    <C>
OrderLink(TM)                  $395 - One Time Fee                    10% of OrderLink(TM)
                               2% of Sales (OrderLink(TM)             Transaction Fee)
                               Transaction Fee)
------------------------------ -------------------------------------- ----------------------
Consulting Services            See pricing tables; Labor Rate         N/A
                               Structure
------------------------------ -------------------------------------- ----------------------
World Source                   Price Not Included                     Not Included
------------------------------ -------------------------------------- ----------------------
World Bid                      Price Not Included                     Not Included
------------------------------ -------------------------------------- ----------------------
</TABLE>

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                                  ATTACHMENT C
                              REQUIRED DATA FORMAT

The required data format for Datamatrix to receive contract and vendor data is
in ASCII fixed-field files, as specified below. Some fields/files below may not
be applicable to all states. Character lengths can be adjusted, if necessary.
Datamatrix will work with the sponsoring state to make necessary adjustments in
the data files.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
   =========================================   ======================================== ===========================================
                 VENDOR FILE                                CONTRACT FILE                             LINE ITEM FILE
   -----------------------------------------   ---------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------
   <S>                           <C>           <C>                           <C>        <C>                        <C>
   Vendor ID                     9 char        Contract Number               6 char     Contract Number            6 char
   -----------------------------------------   ---------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------
   Vendor Suffix                 3 char        Contract Name                 35 char    Line Item Number           4 char
   -----------------------------------------   ---------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------
   Vendor Name                   50 char       Effective Date                8 char     Commodity Code             11 char
                                               (YYYYMMDD)
   -----------------------------------------   ---------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------
   Address 1                     35 char       Expiration Date               8 char     Description                96 char
                                               (YYYYMMDD)
   -----------------------------------------   ---------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------
   Address 2                     35 char       Minimum Dollar Order          6 char     Unit Price                 9 char
                                                                                                                   (5 char for
                                                                                                                   dollars.  4
                                                                                                                   char for cents)
   -----------------------------------------   ---------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------
   City                          26 char       (blank)                       1 char     Unit of Measure            6 char
   -----------------------------------------   ---------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------
   State                         2 char        Restriction Type Code         1 char     (blank)                    8 char
   -----------------------------------------   ---------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------
   Zip                           5 char        (blank)                       1 char     Minimum Order Amount       6 char
   -----------------------------------------   ---------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------
   Zip Code Extension            4 char        Last Change Date              8 char     Minimum Order Quantity     6 char
                                               (YYYYMMDD)
   -----------------------------------------   ---------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------
   Contact Name                  30 char       Contract Status Code          3 char     Vendor ID                  9 char
   ----------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------ -------------------------------------------
   Area Code                     3 char        (blank)                       3 char     Vendor Suffix              3 char
   -----------------------------------------   ---------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------
   Phone                         7 char        Condition Number              3 char     Payment Term Number        3 char
   =========================================
                                               ---------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------
                                               (condition number can be                 Last Change Date           8 char
                                               repeated multiple times if               (YYYYMMDD)
                                               multiple conditions exist)
                                               ========================================
                                                                                        -------------------------------------------
                                                                                        Contract Status Code       1 char
                                                                                        -------------------------------------------
                                                                                        Contract Distributor Code  1 char
                                                                                        ===========================================
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
   =========================================   ======================================== ===========================================
            DISTRIBUTOR             FILE                 CONDITIONS            FILE              PAYMENT TERM             FILE
   -----------------------------------------   ---------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------
   <S>                           <C>           <C>                          <C>         <C>                            <C>
   Vendor ID                     9 char        Condition Number              3 char     Payment Term Number            3 char
   -----------------------------------------   ---------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------
   Vendor Suffix                 3 char        Condition Text                72 char    Payment Term Description       40 char
                                                                                        ===========================================
   -----------------------------------------   ----------------------------------------
   Distributor Code              1 char        (condition text can be repeated for
                                               longer text strings)
                                               ========================================
   -----------------------------------------
   Contract Number               6 char
   -----------------------------------------
   Distributor ID                9 char
   -----------------------------------------
   Distributor Suffix            3 char
   -----------------------------------------
   Distributor Name              50 char
   -----------------------------------------
   Distributor Address 1         35 char
   -----------------------------------------
   Distributor Address 2         35 char
   -----------------------------------------
   Distributor City              26 char
   -----------------------------------------
   Distributor State             2 char
   -----------------------------------------
   Distributor Zipcode           5 char
   -----------------------------------------
   Distributor Zip Extension     4 char
   -----------------------------------------
   Distributor Contact Name      30 char
   -----------------------------------------
   Distributor Area Code         3 char
   -----------------------------------------
   Distributor Phone             7 char
   =========================================
</TABLE>

                                                                  Page 18 of 19

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                                  ATTACHMENT D

                IBM CORPORATE SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN

                             SEE ATTACHED DOCUMENT

                                                                   Page 19 of 19

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