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                                                                   EXHIBIT 10.16

                              EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

This Employment Agreement is made and entered into by and between Zland inc.
(the "Company") and Glenn E. Abood ("Abood").

                                    RECITALS

A.     On June 7, 1999 (the "Commencement Date") Abood was employed by the
       Company as its President and Chief Operating Officer;

       NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and benefits contained
       in this Agreement, Abood and the Company hereby agree as follows:

       1.     Position and Duties: Abood shall be employed by the Company as its
              President and Chief Operating Officer reporting to John Veenstra,
              Chairman and CEO, effective June 7, 1999. As President and COO,
              Abood agrees to devote his full business time, energy and skill to
              his duties at the Company. These duties shall include, but not be
              limited to, any duties consistent with his position which may be
              assigned to Abood from the CEO. Abood will have offices in both
              Company headquarters as well as a new office to be opened in or
              about San Jose, CA.

       2.     Term of Employment: Abood's employment with the Company pursuant
              to this Agreement shall be on an at-will basis, subject to the
              provisions regarding termination set forth below. Upon termination
              of Abood's employment with the Company, neither Abood nor the
              Company shall have any further obligation or liability to the
              other, except as set forth in Paragraphs 3(c ), 4, and 5 below.

       3.     Compensation: Abood shall be compensated by the Company for his
              services as follows:

              (a)    Base Salary: Abood shall be paid a monthly base salary of
                     twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) (two hundred forty
                     thousand dollars ($240,000.00) on an annualized basis),
                     subject to applicable withholding and paid in accordance
                     with the Company's normal payroll procedures. Such salary
                     will be reviewed on an annual basis and adjustments made as
                     deemed appropriate by the CEO and the Board of Directors.
                     Any decrease in salary may be viewed as a material event at
                     Abood's sole discretion and therefore trigger termination
                     clauses as set forth in Paragraphs 4 and 5 below.

              (b)    Benefits: Abood shall have the right, on the same basis as
                     other employees of the Company, to participate in and to
                     receive benefits under any of the Company's benefit plans,
                     including medical, dental and group insurance plans for
                     Abood and his immediate family. Abood shall also be
                     entitled to participate in

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                     any 401 (k) Plan or Employee Stock Purchase Plan that the
                     Company may offer, now or in the future, in accordance with
                     its terms. In addition, Abood shall be entitled to the
                     benefits afforded to other employees under the Company's
                     vacation, holiday and business expense reimbursement
                     policies.

              (c)    Executive Incentive Compensation Plan: Abood will be
                     eligible to receive, in addition to his Base Salary, an
                     annual incentive compensation payment which would equal, at
                     a minimum, fifty percent (50%) of Abood's current Base
                     Salary, and at a maximum, seventy-five (75%) of Abood's
                     Base Salary, provided the Company achieves pre-defined
                     goals for that period. These goals will be determined
                     mutually between the CEO, Abood and the Board of Directors.
                     For 1999, this bonus will be calculated on a pro-rata basis
                     for the period between the Commencement Date and the end of
                     the fiscal year.

                     Similar bonuses will apply in subsequent fiscal years.
                     These payments will normally be made on a six month
                     retroactive basis, by August 30th of the current fiscal
                     year, and February 28th of the next fiscal year.

                     In the event that Abood terminates his employment
                     voluntarily, Abood shall be entitled to receive a payment
                     pro-rated in accordance with the period of Abood's
                     employment with the Company during the applicable fiscal
                     year, provided that the predetermined goals for that period
                     were met. Payment in this case will be made at the normal
                     August 30th or February 28th interval.

              (d)    Stock Options: Abood will be granted a hiring option to
                     purchase 500,000 shares of the Company's common stock at a
                     pre-IPO price not to exceed $9.00/share. The shares subject
                     to this option will vest as follows: (A) upon the one (1)
                     year anniversary of the Commencement date, 25%; (B)
                     thereafter, 2.0833% per month.

                     In addition, Abood will be granted a hiring bonus of
                     100,000shares of the Company's common stock at a pre-IPO
                     price not to exceed $9.00/share. The shares subject to this
                     option will be vested immediately.

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       4.     Benefits Upon Voluntary Termination: In the event that Abood
              voluntarily resigns from his employment with the Company, Abood
              shall be entitled to no compensation or benefits other than those
              earned in Paragraph 3 above through the date of his termination,
              unless the Company materially altered Abood's duties,
              responsibilities, authority or compensation from that set forth in
              Paragraphs 1 and 3 above. In that event, Paragraph 5(b) shall
              apply. Abood will have one (1) year from the date of his
              resignation to exercise any stock options that were vested prior
              to the date of his resignation.

              In the event that Abood's employment terminates as a result of his
              death or disability, Abood shall be entitled to the benefits
              described in Paragraph 5(c).

       5.     Benefits Upon Other Termination: Abood agrees that his employment
              may be terminated by the Company at any time, with or without
              cause. In the event of the termination of Abood's employment by
              the Company for the reasons set forth below, he shall be entitled
              to the following:

              (a)    Termination for Cause: If Abood's employment is terminated
                     by the Company for Cause as defined below, Abood shall be
                     entitled to no compensation or benefits other than those
                     earned under Paragraph 3 through the date of his
                     termination. Abood will have one (1) year from the date of
                     his termination to exercise any stock options that were
                     vested prior to the date of his termination.

                     For purposes of this Agreement, a termination "for Cause"
                     may only occur if Abood is terminated for any of the
                     following reasons:

                     (i)    theft, dishonesty, or falsification of any
                            employment or Company records;

                     (ii)   improper disclosure of the Company's confidential or
                            proprietary information;

                     (iii)  failure or inability to perform any reasonable
                            assigned duties after written notice from the
                            Company of, and a reasonable opportunity to cure
                            such failure or inability; or

                     (iv)   Abood's conviction of any criminal act which impairs
                            his ability to perform his duties under this
                            Agreement.

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              (b)    Termination for Other Than Cause: If Abood's employment is
                     terminated by the Company for any reason Other Than Cause
                     and not as a result of death or disability as set forth in
                     Paragraph 4, and not a result of a Change of Control as set
                     forth in subparagraph 5(c) below, Abood shall be entitled
                     to receive a lump sum severance payment equal to twelve
                     (12) month's Base Compensation plus 50% bonus, less
                     applicable withholding, at his final monthly salary rate.
                     This payment shall be made immediately upon termination.
                     Abood will also be entitled to full benefits as set forth
                     in Paragraph 3(b) above, for a period of twelve (12) months
                     after termination. In addition, Abood shall be entitled to
                     an acceleration of all remaining unvested stock options
                     granted as set forth in Paragraph 3(d) for which he has up
                     to one (1) year after the date of Termination to exercise.

                     For purposes of subparagraph 5(b), a Termination for Other
                     Than Cause shall occur if the Company materially alters
                     Abood's duties, responsibilities, authority or compensation
                     from that set forth in Paragraphs 1 and 3 above.

              (c)    Termination Following a Change in Control:

                     (i)    In the event a Change in Control occurs, Abood will
                            be entitled to immediate acceleration of vesting for
                            all stock options granted to Abood as set forth in
                            Paragraph 3(d), as of the date of the Change in
                            Control, for which he has up to one (1) year after
                            the date of the Change in Control, to exercise.

                     (ii)   In addition, in the event of termination of Abood's
                            employment for any reason, or if the Company
                            materially alters Abood's duties, responsibilities,
                            authority or compensation from that set forth in
                            Paragraphs 1 and 3 above, within two (2) years after
                            a Change of Control, Abood shall be entitled to a
                            lump sum severance payment equal to two (2) years
                            Base Salary and 50% bonus, less applicable
                            withholding at his final monthly salary rate. This
                            payment shall be made immediately upon termination.

                     (iii)  In addition, Abood will also be entitled to full
                            benefits as set forth in Paragraph 3(c) above, for a
                            period of twelve (12) months after termination.

                     (iv)   For purposes of this Agreement, a "Change of
                            Control" shall mean an Ownership Change in which the
                            shareholders of the Company before such Ownership
                            Change do not retain, directly or indirectly, at
                            least a majority of the beneficiary interest in the
                            voting stock of the Company after such transaction
                            or in which the Company is not the

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                            surviving corporation. For purposes of this
                            Agreement an "Ownership Change" shall be deemed to
                            have occurred in the event any of the following
                            occurs with respect to the Company:

                            A.     the direct or indirect sale or exchange by
                                   the shareholders of the Company of all or
                                   substantially all of the stock in the
                                   Company;

                            B.     a merger or consolidation in which the
                                   Company is a minority party;

                            C.     the sale, exchange, or transfer of all or
                                   substantially all of the assets of the
                                   Company; or

                            D.     a liquidation or dissolution of the Company.

       6.     Exclusive Remedy: Abood agrees that the severance plan described
              in Paragraphs 4 and 5 above shall be his sole and exclusive remedy
              in the event that the Company terminates his employment and he
              shall be entitled to no further compensation for any damage or
              injury arising out of the termination of his employment by the
              Company.

       7.     Attorney's Fees: The prevailing party shall be entitled to recover
              from the losing party its attorney's fees and costs incurred in
              any action brought to enforce any right arising out of this
              Agreement.

       8.     Interpretation: Abood and the Company agree that this Agreement
              shall be interpreted in accordance with and governed by the laws
              of the State of California.

       9.     Successors and Assigns: This Agreement shall inure to the benefit
              of and be binding upon the Company and its successors and assigns.
              In view of the personal nature of the services to be performed
              under this Agreement by Abood, he shall not have the right to
              assign or transfer any of his rights, obligations or benefits
              under this agreement, except as otherwise noted herein.

       10.    Entire Agreement: This Agreement constitutes the entire employment
              agreement between Abood and the Company regarding the terms and
              conditions of his employment with the exception of any stock
              option agreement between Abood and the Company for shares granted
              in Paragraph 3(d) above.

       11.    Modification: This Agreement may only be modified or amended be a
              supplemental written agreement signed by Abood and the Company.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date and
year written below.

                                           Zland Corporation

Date:          5/20/99                     By:  /s/ JOHN W. VEENSTRA
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                                           its: CEO
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Date:          5/20/99                     /s/ GLENN E. ABOOD
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                                               Glenn E. Abood

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                                                                   EXHIBIT 10.17

                              EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
                              --------------------

         This Employment Agreement is made and entered into by and between
ZLand, Inc. (the "Company") and Joan Nagelkirk ("Nagelkirk").

                                    RECITALS
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         On December 1, 1999 (the "Commencement Date") Nagelkirk was employed by
the Company as its Chief Financial Officer and is hereby bound by this
Employment Agreement.

         NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and benefits contained
in this Agreement, Nagelkirk and the Company hereby agree as follows:

         1. Position and Duties: Nagelkirk shall be employed by the Company as
its Chief Financial Officer. As Chief Financial Officer, Nagelkirk agrees to
devote her full business time, energy and skill to her duties at the Company.
These duties shall include, but not be limited to, any duties consistent with
her position which may be assigned to Nagelkirk from the Company's Board of
Directors.

         2. Term of Employment: Nagelkirk's employment with the Company pursuant
to this Agreement shall be on an at-will basis, subject to the provisions
regarding termination set forth below. Upon termination of Nagelkirk's
employment with the Company, neither Nagelkirk nor the Company shall have any
further obligation or liability to the other, except as set forth in Sections
3.3, 4, and 5 below.

         3. Compensation: Nagelkirk shall be compensated by the Company for her
services as follows:

                  3.1 Base Salary: Nagelkirk shall be paid a monthly base salary
of sixteen thousand six hundred sixty-six dollars and sixty-seven cents
($16,666.67) (two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000.00) on an annualized
basis), subject to applicable withholding and paid in accordance with the
Company's normal payroll procedures. Such salary will be reviewed at least
annually and adjustments made as deemed appropriate by the Compensation
Committee of the Board of Directors. Any decrease in salary may be viewed as a
material event at Nagelkirk's sole discretion and therefore trigger termination
provisions as set forth in Sections 4 and 5 below.

                  3.2 Benefits: Nagelkirk shall have the right, on the same
basis as other employees of the Company, to participate in and to receive
benefits under any of the Company's benefit plans, including medical, dental and
group insurance plans for Nagelkirk and her immediate family. Nagelkirk shall
also be entitled to participate in any 401(k) Plan, Profit Sharing Plan or
Employee Stock Purchase Plan that the Company may offer, now or in the future,
in accordance with its terms. In addition, Nagelkirk shall be entitled to the
benefits afforded to other employees under the Company's vacation, holiday and
business expense reimbursement policies.

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                  3.3 Executive Incentive Compensation Plan: Nagelkirk will be
eligible to receive, in addition to her Base Salary, an annual incentive
compensation payment which would equal, at a minimum, forty percent (40%) of
Nagelkirk's current Base Salary, and at a maximum, seventy-five (75%) of
Nagelkirk's Base Salary, provided the Company achieves pre-defined goals for
that period. These goals will be determined mutually between Nagelkirk and the
Board of Directors. Similar bonuses will apply in subsequent fiscal years. These
payments will normally be made on a six month retroactive basis, on February
28th and August 31st of each fiscal year. If Nagelkirk terminates her employment
voluntarily, Nagelkirk shall be entitled to receive a payment pro-rated in
accordance with the period of Nagelkirk's employment with the Company during the
applicable fiscal year, provided that the pre-determined goals for that period
were met. Payment in this case will be made at the normal February 28th or
August 31st interval.

                  3.4 Stock Options: Nagelkirk will be granted a option, as part
of this contract, to purchase 200,000 shares of the Company's common stock at a
pre-IPO price not to exceed $9.00 per share. The shares subject to this option
will vest as follows: (A) upon the one (1) year anniversary of the Commencement
Date, 25%; (B) thereafter, 6.25% per month.

         4. Benefits Upon Voluntary Termination: If Nagelkirk voluntarily
resigns from her employment with the Company, Nagelkirk shall be entitled to no
compensation or benefits other than those earned in Section 3 above through the
date of her termination, unless the Company materially altered Nagelkirk's
duties, responsibilities, authority or compensation from that set forth in
Sections 1 and 3 above. In that event, Section 5.2 shall apply. Nagelkirk will
have one (1) year from the date of her resignation to exercise any stock options
that were vested prior to the date of her resignation. If Nagelkirk's employment
terminates as a result of her death or disability, Nagelkirk shall be entitled
to the benefits described in Section 5.3.

         5. Benefits Upon Other Termination: Nagelkirk agrees that her
employment may be terminated by the Company at any time, with or without cause.
In the event of the termination of Nagelkirk's employment by the Company for the
reasons set forth below, she shall be entitled to the following:

                  5.1 Termination for Cause: If Nagelkirk's employment is
terminated by the Company for Cause as defined below, Nagelkirk shall be
entitled to no compensation or benefits othis than those earned under Section 3
through the date of her termination. Nagelkirk will have one (1) year from the
date of her termination to exercise any stock options that were vested prior to
the date of her termination. For purposes of this Agreement, a termination "for
Cause" may only occur if Nagelkirk is terminated for any of the following
reasons:

                  (i)    theft, dishonesty, or falsification of any employment
                         or Company records;

                  (ii)   improper disclosure of the Company's confidential or
                         proprietary information;

                  (iii)  failure or inability to perform any reasonable assigned
                         duties after written notice from the Company of, and a
                         reasonable opportunity to cure such failure or
                         inability; or

                  (iv)   Nagelkirk's conviction of any criminal act which
                         impairs her ability to perform her duties under this
                         Agreement.

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                  5.2 Termination for Othis Than Cause: If Nagelkirk's
employment is terminated by the Company for any reason Other Than Cause and not
as a result of death or disability as set forth in Section 4, and not a result
of a Change of Control as set forth in Section 5.3 below, Nagelkirk shall be
entitled to receive a lump sum severance payment equal to twelve (12) months
Base Compensation plus 40% bonus, less applicable withholding, at her final
monthly salary rate. This payment shall be made immediately upon termination.
Nagelkirk will also be entitled to full benefits as set forth in Section 3.2
above, for a period of twelve (12) months after termination. In addition,
Nagelkirk shall be entitled to an acceleration of vesting of all remaining
unvested stock options granted as set forth in Section 3.4 for which she shall
have up to one (1) year after the date of termination to exercise. For purposes
of this Agreement, a termination for Other Than Cause shall occur if the Company
materially alters Nagelkirk's duties, responsibilities, authority or
compensation from that set forth in Sections 1 and 3 above.

                  5.3 Termination Following a Change in Control:

                         (a) If a Change in Control occurs, Nagelkirk will be
entitled to immediate acceleration of vesting for all stock options granted to
Nagelkirk as set forth in Section 3.4, as of the date of the Change in Control,
for which she has up to one (1) year after the date of the Change in Control, to
exercise.

                         (b) In addition, in the event of termination of
Nagelkirk's employment for any reason, or if the Company materially alters
Nagelkirk's duties, responsibilities, authority or compensation from that set
forth in Sections 1 and 3 above, within two (2) years after a Change of Control,
Nagelkirk shall be entitled to a lump sum severance payment equal to two (2)
years Base Salary and 40% bonus, less applicable withholding at her final
monthly salary rate. This payment shall be made immediately upon termination.

                         (c) In addition, Nagelkirk will also be entitled to
full benefits as set forth in Section 3.3 above, for a period of twelve (12)
months after termination.

                         (d) For purposes of this Agreement, a "Change of
Control" shall mean an Ownership Change in which the shareholders of the Company
before such Ownership Change do not retain, directly or indirectly, at least a
majority of the beneficiary interest in the voting stock of the Company after
such transaction or in which the Company is not the surviving corporation. For
purposes of this Agreement, an "Ownership Change" shall be deemed to have
occurred in the event any of the following occurs with respect to the Company:

                             (i)   the direct or indirect sale or exchange by
                                   the shareholders of the Company of all or
                                   substantially all of the stock in the
                                   Company;

                             (ii)  a merger or consolidation in which the
                                   Company is a minority party;

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                             (iii) the sale, exchange, or transfer of all or
                                   substantially all of the assets of the
                                   Company; or

                         (e) a liquidation or dissolution of the Company.

         6. Exclusive Remedy: Nagelkirk agrees that the severance plan described
in Sections 4 and 5 above shall be her sole and exclusive remedy if the Company
terminates her employment and he shall be entitled to no further compensation
for any damage or injury arising out of the termination of her employment by the
Company.

         7. Attorney's Fees: The prevailing party shall be entitled to recover
from the losing party its attorney's fees and costs incurred in any action
brought to enforce any right arising out of this Agreement.

         8. Interpretation: Nagelkirk and the Company agree that this Agreement
shall be interpreted in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of
California.

         9. Successors and Assigns: This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of
and be binding upon the Company and its successors and assigns. In view of the
personal nature of the services to be performed under this Agreement by
Nagelkirk, he shall not have the right to assign or transfer any of her rights,
obligations or benefits under this agreement, except as otherwise noted herein.

         10. Entire Agreement: This Agreement constitutes the entire employment
agreement between Nagelkirk and the Company regarding the terms and conditions
of her employment with the exception of any stock option agreement between
Nagelkirk and the Company for shares granted in Section 3.3 above.

         11. Modification: This Agreement may only be modified or amended be a
supplemental written agreement signed by Nagelkirk and the Company.

         IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the
date and year written below.

                                  ZLand, Inc., a Delaware corporation

         Date: December 1, 1999   /S/ GLENN E. ABOOD
                                  --------------------------------------------
                                  By: Glenn E. Abood, President

         Date: December 1, 1999   /S/ JOAN NAGELKIRK
                                  --------------------------------------------
                                  Joan Nagelkirk

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