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                                                                   EXHIBIT 10.17

[LOGO OF HAHT COMMERCE]                                      Non-executable Copy

                                           HAHT e-Scenario(TM) License Agreement
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This e-Scenario license agreement (the "License") is made and entered into as of
date ("Effective Date") between HAHT Commerce, Inc., a Delaware corporation
having its principal office at 400 Newton Road, Raleigh, North Carolina 27615
("HAHT"), and customer name, a insert state of incorporation corporation having
its principal office at customer's address ("Licensee"). HAHT hereby grants to
Licensee and Licensee accepts, a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use
the HAHT e-Scenario software as specified on Schedule A, as may be amended by
the parties, and its accompanying documentation (the "Software") under the
following terms and conditions:

1.   License Grant. In consideration of Licensee's payment of the applicable
     license fee, HAHT authorizes Licensee to install and use the Software and
     its accompanying documentation solely on up to two (2) non-production
     (i.e., devoted solely to development and testing) Scenario Server Clusters
     and one (1) production (i.e., used in conducting business operations of
     record) Scenario Server Cluster. An additional license fee must be paid for
     installation and use on each additional Scenario Server Cluster beyond
     those authorized above, including without limitation on any separate
     Scenario Server Cluster that serves as a backup to a production Scenario
     Server Cluster. A "Scenario Server Cluster" is defined as a group of one or
     more computers that is connected to a common control host and accessed by a
     common URL, and on which a copy of HAHTsite Scenario Server is currently
     installed under a valid license granted to Licensee by HAHT. A copy of the
     Software and its documentation may be made in their original,
     installation-ready form for archival or backup purposes as long as it
     contains all proprietary notices in their original form. If Licensee
     receives one copy electronically and another copy on media, the copy on
     media may be used only for archival purposes and this License does not
     authorize Licensee to use that copy on another computer unless an
     additional license fee is paid.

2.   Restrictions on Use. Licensee may modify the Software and create derivative
     works thereon solely for Licensee's own internal use. Licensee agrees that
     it may not modify, translate, excerpt, adapt or create derivative works
     with respect to the Software for any other purpose, except to the extent
     applicable laws may specifically permit Licensee to do so. No portion of
     the Software, its documentation or any derivative work based thereon may be
     distributed, except internally within Licensee's own organization. Without
     limiting the foregoing, Licensee may not include any portion of the
     Software's source code (whether or not it has been modified) in any product
     of Licensee or of any third party. Licensee may not rent, lease,
     sublicense, grant a security interest in, or otherwise transfer Licensee's
     rights to use and possess the Software, in whole or in part. Neither the
     Software nor its documentation may be copied except as specified above.
     Licensee may not make any copies of the documentation that is provided to
     Licensee by HAHT in hard copy form. Licensee may not remove any proprietary
     notices or labels on the Software or its documentation. Any rights not
     granted are reserved to HAHT.

3.   Term and Termination. This License shall begin on the Effective Date, and
     shall continue until terminated: (a) by Licensee's voluntary termination;
     or (b) automatically and without any further acts of either party upon
     Licensee's breach of any term of this License. Any provision of this
     License which gives rise to continuing obligations of the parties shall
     survive termination of this License, including without limitation
     Paragraphs 4, 5, 6, 10 and 13.

4.   Actions Required Upon Termination. Upon termination of this License,
     Licensee agrees to destroy all copies of the Software and its documentation
     and certify, in writing, to HAHT said destruction, or return such copies to
     HAHT. Licensee agrees that with respect to any copies that may exist after
     termination on media containing regular backups of Licensee's computer or
     computer system, Licensee shall not access such media for the purpose of
     recovering the Software or documentation.

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5.   Title. HAHT and its licensors shall have sole and exclusive ownership of
     all right, title, and interest in and to the Software and all patches, bug
     fixes, modifications and enhancements thereof, regardless of the form or
     media in which the original or copies may exist, subject only to the rights
     and privileges expressly granted by HAHT. The Software is copyrighted under
     the laws of the United States and international treaty provisions. This
     License does not provide Licensee with title or ownership of the Software,
     but only a right of limited use.

6.   Nondisclosure. Notwithstanding the copyright, Licensee acknowledges that
     the Software, including its code, logic and structure, contains valuable
     trade secrets and confidential information belonging to HAHT and its
     licensors. Licensee agrees not to disclose or otherwise make available any
     part of the Software to any third party on any basis.

7.   Additional Software. This License grants to Licensee a limited right to
     corrections and enhancements during the Warranty Period set forth in
     Paragraph 9.1, but at no other time. This License does not grant to
     Licensee any right to general product updates at any time. To the extent
     that enhancements, corrections and updates are made available to and are
     obtained by Licensee, they shall become part of the Software and be
     governed by the terms of this License.

8.   Export Controls. The Software, including its technical data, is subject to
     U.S. export control laws, including the U.S. Export Administration Act and
     its associated regulations, and may be subject to export or import
     regulations in other countries. Licensee agrees to strictly comply with all
     such regulations and acknowledges that Licensee has the responsibility to
     obtain licenses to export, re-export or import the Software. None of the
     Software, documentation or underlying information may be downloaded or
     otherwise exported, directly or indirectly: (a) without prior written
     consent, if required, by the office of Export Administration of the United
     States, Department of Commerce; (b) to any national or resident of Cuba,
     Iraq, Iran, North Korea, Libya, Sudan, Syria; (c) to any country to which
     the U.S. has embargoed goods; (d) to any person on the U.S. Treasury
     Department's list of Specially Designated Nations; or (e) to any person on
     the U.S. Commerce Department's Table of Denials. By downloading the
     Software Licensee is warranting that it is not located in, under the
     control of, or a national or resident of any such country or appear on any
     such list.

9.   Limited Warranty.

     9.1. HAHT warrants to Licensee that HAHT has not entered into any
          agreement, nor is the Software subject to any lien encumbrance, that
          would limit HAHT's full power and authority to enter into this
          License. HAHT also warrants that if a defect occurs in the media on
          which the Software is recorded within thirty (30) days after delivery
          of the Software to Licensee (the "Warranty Period"), when the media is
          used under normal circumstances, HAHT will replace such media if
          returned by Licensee either during the Warranty Period (or within
          seven (7) days thereafter, provided that notice of the defect is given
          to HAHT within the last seven (7) days of the Warranty Period).
          Finally, HAHT warrants that if during the Warranty Period the Software
          fails to perform substantially in accordance with and as specified in
          the accompanying documentation when operated in the designated
          operating environment, and if HAHT receives a written report from
          Licensee during the Warranty Period documenting any reproducible,
          substantive error(s) in the unmodified Software, then HAHT shall, at
          its option, use its reasonable good faith efforts to correct the
          error(s) (which correction may include a change in the documentation),
          or notify Licensee that in lieu of receiving corrections to the
          reported errors HAHT will refund to Licensee all license fees paid to
          HAHT with respect to the defective portion of the Software if Licensee
          voluntarily terminates this License. After receipt of such notice
          Licensee shall have seven (7) calendar days to determine if it wishes
          to receive a refund and shall, within such seven-day period, return
          all copies of the Software and otherwise comply with the terms of
          Paragraph 4 if it wishes to terminate the License and receive the
          refund. The foregoing shall be Licensee's sole remedy and recourse,
          and HAHT's sole obligation, with respect to any asserted defect in the
          media or Software, except as provided in Paragraph 9.3 with respect to
          errors relating to date data.

     9.2. Licensee shall be entitled, at no charge and during the Warranty
          Period, to all generally-available corrections to the Software that
          are made available to HAHT's subscriptions customers without
          additional charge. In accordance with Paragraph 7, such corrections
          shall be become part of the Software.

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     9.3. Because HAHT controls neither the date data format nor the date data
          manipulation functions used by the underlying operating systems (e.g.
          Windows 95, Windows NT, UNIX) or by applications or databases that
          communicate date data to the Software, HAHT does not warrant the
          validity of any date data. Provided that such date data is valid upon
          its communication to the Software, HAHT warrants that if the Software
          corrupts the data due to century date changes or the data is not
          stored by the Software in project files that use a format which
          correctly handles the century date change, then HAHT will repair or
          replace (through provision of a "patch" or an alternate version) such
          portions of the Software as HAHT determines to be defective in its
          handling of century date changes. The foregoing shall be Licensee's
          sole remedy and recourse, and HAHT's sole obligation, with respect to
          any asserted errors relating to date data.

     9.4. HAHT does not warrant that (a) use of the Software will be
          uninterrupted; (b) the Software will be error-free or that any or all
          defects or errors will be corrected (except as provided in Paragraphs
          9.1 or 9.3 with respect to errors relating to otherwise valid date
          data); (c) functions contained in the Software will meet Licensee's
          requirements; (d) the Software will operate in combination with other
          software selected by Licensee; or (e) Licensee's use of the Software
          will be secure (the Internet has inherent security challenges and
          Licensee is solely responsible for determining whether the security of
          the environment in which the Software will be used is sufficient for
          its needs).

     9.5. THE PROVISIONS OF THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU
          OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES OR REMEDIES, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED,
          INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
          PURPOSE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION OR
          ADVICE GIVEN BY HAHT OR ITS AGENTS, REPRESENTATIVES OR EMPLOYEES SHALL
          CREATE A WARRANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THE ABOVE
          WARRANTIES, AND LICENSEE SHALL NOT RELY ON ANY SUCH INFORMATION OR
          ADVICE. THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES EXTEND TO LICENSEE ONLY AND SHALL NOT
          BE APPLICABLE TO ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY. THIS DISCLAIMER OF
          WARRANTY CONSTITUTES AN ESSENTIAL PART OF THE LICENSE.

10. Limitation of Liability.

    10.1. HAHT'S LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM LICENSEE'S POSSESSION,
          LICENSING OR USE OF THE SOFTWARE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT OF THE
          LICENSE FEE ACTUALLY PAID BY LICENSEE, TO HAHT FOR USE OF ONE COPY OF
          THE SOFTWARE.

    10.2. In addition to the limitations set forth above, Licensee agrees that
          ALL LIABILITY RELATED TO LICENSEE'S POSSESSION, LICENSING OR USE OF
          THE SOFTWARE SHALL BE GOVERNED BY THIS LICENSE, AND IN NO EVENT SHALL
          HAHT, OR ITS RESELLERS, LICENSORS OR SUPPLIERS, BE LIABLE TO LICENSEE
          OR ANY OTHER PERSON FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL,
          CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES ARISING FROM BREACH OF
          WARRANTY, BREACH OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY IN TORT, OR
          ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY AS A RESULT OF LICENSEE'S POSSESSION, LICENSING
          OR USE OF THE SOFTWARE, EVEN IF HAHT HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE
          POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES FOR
          LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUE, COST OF CAPITAL, OVERHEAD COSTS, BUSINESS
          INTERRUPTIONS OR WORK STOPPAGES, COMPUTER FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION, LOSS
          OR RECREATION OF DATA, OR COST OF ANY SUBSTITUTE SOFTWARE.

11.  Assignment. This License may not be assigned (including by operation of
     law) or transferred by Licensee to any other person or entity.

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12.  U.S. Government Restricted Rights. The Software and its documentation are
     "commercial computer software" and "commercial computer software
     documentation," respectively, and are provided with RESTRICTED RIGHTS under
     Federal Acquisition Regulations and agency supplements to them. Use,
     duplication or disclosure by the U.S. Government is subject to restrictions
     as set forth in subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and
     Computer Software clause at DFAR 255.227-7013 et. seq. or 252.211-7015, or
     subparagraphs (a) through (d) of the Commercial Computer Software
     Restricted Rights at FAR 52.227-19, as applicable, or similar clauses in
     the NASA FAR Supplement. Contractor/manufacturer is HAHT Commerce, Inc.,
     400 Newton Road, Raleigh, North Carolina 27615.

13.  Entire Agreement. This License represents the complete agreement concerning
     this License, and may only be amended by a document executed by both
     parties. THE ACCEPTANCE OF ANY PURCHASE ORDER PLACED BY LICENSEE IS
     EXPRESSLY MADE CONDITIONAL ON LICENSEE'S ASSENT TO THE TERMS SET FORTH
     HEREIN, AND NOT THOSE IN THE PURCHASE ORDER FORM, AND LICENSEE AGREES THAT
     ANY SUCH ADDITIONAL OR DIFFERENT TERMS ARE VOID. If any term of this
     License shall be found invalid, the term shall be modified or omitted to
     the extent necessary, and the remainder of the License shall continue in
     full effect. This License shall be construed in accordance with the laws of
     North Carolina (excluding conflicts of laws provisions and the United
     Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods), and
     all disputes relating to this License shall have exclusive venue in the
     federal and state courts in Wake County, North Carolina and Licensee agrees
     to the jurisdiction of these courts.

     Agreed and Accepted:

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                                           HAHT e-Scenario(TM) License Agreement
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 [enter e-Scenario software being purchased]

     Agreed and Accepted:

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                                                                   EXHIBIT 10.18

                     [LOGO OF HAHT SOFTWARE APPEARS HERE]

June 17, 1998

Thomas M. Mackey
159 Saddlebrook Drive
Oak Brook, IL 60523

Dear Tom:

HAHT Software is pleased to offer you the position of Vice President of
Worldwide Sales with a start date of July 14, 1998.  You will report to Rowland
Archer, President and CEO.

Your compensation package will include:

     Base Salary                                            $175K / year
     Recoverable Draw                                         25K / year
     Commission from 0% to 100% of revenue plan               65K / year at plan
     (25K recoverable draw is included in the 65K)
     (FY99 plan is $12M)
     Bonus at 100% of revenue plan                            20K
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     Total annual salary at 100% of revenue plan            $260K
     Commission from 100% to 125% of revenue plan    base commission + .5%
     Commission from 125% to 150% of revenue plan    base commission +  1%
     Commission over 150% of revenue plan            base commission +  2%
     Bonus at 125% of revenue plan                           $25K
     Bonus at 150% of revenue plan                           $25K

     Stock Options:
     Base Option Grant                                       1.5%*
     Option Bonus at 100% of FY99 revenue plan               .25%*
     Option Bonus at 100% of FY2000 revenue plan             .25%*

*Option grants will be made based on Fair Market Value as estimated by the
company effective July 14, 1998.  Percentages will be taken against fully
diluted common shares as of July 14, 1998.

HAHT Software will reimburse you for moving expenses including actual moving
expenses, brokerage fees, temporary living expenses, and taxes, up to a maximum
amount to be mutually agreed upon within 90 days.  The reason for not setting
the exact
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amount today is to give you time to gather some information on the expected
costs for these expenses. HAHT's and your intention is to cover your reasonable
costs.

These expenses will be reimbursed to HAHT if you resign from HAHT within 12
months of your start date.

You will be covered by HAHT's standard employee benefits package, which includes
three weeks vacation per year.  Your medical coverage will commence one month
after your hire date.  You should make sure you have adequate coverage of your
own until then.

In the event that our business relationship proves unsatisfactory, HAHT would
provide you with six months salary and continuation of benefits.

Your stock options will vest according to the following schedule:

At 12 months from start date:     25% vest
After 12 months:   monthly vesting for three years
At 48 months from start date:     100% vested

In the event of a merger or acquisition in which the majority of HAHT's equity
changes ownership, if your employment is terminated within twelve months of the
closing date of the acquisition or merger, HAHT will vest an additional 25% of
your options.

Please sign the original of this letter and return it to Lana Michelizzi at HAHT
Software.  The copy is for your files.

Sincerely,                                   Accepted:

/s/ Rowland Archer                           /s/ Thomas M. Mackey
Rowland Archer                               Thomas Mackey
President and CEO

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