CHARLOTTE, N.C. March 7, 2000 (PRIMEZONE) -- Xpedian, Inc. is pleased to announce today that it has signed an agreement with Interactive Business Channel to become a featured company and to integrate strategic content from Xpedian, Inc. on IBC's web site www.ibchannel.com .

Matthew Marcus, CEO of IBC stated "IBC is enthusiastic about the growth potential of Xpedian's online business to business financial planning services and looks forward to featuring the company's corporate profile and integrating strategic content into the IBChannel.com business and finance portal."

Xpedian is the first to launch full-process financial and estate planning services via the Internet. Xpedian, Inc. recently acquired licensing agreements for the distribution/marketing rights to sophisticated Artificial Intelligence (AI) software, licensed by Commerce Capital Group, LLC.

Xpedian, Inc. will use this advanced technology to deliver web-based financial planning services. The company expects that this e-commerce network will enable established Brokerage Firms, Certified Public Accountants, Financial Planners, Attorneys, and other financial intermediaries to provide value-added, on-line financial and estate planning products and services to their clients.

IBC (www.ibchannel.com) is the premier business and finance portal providing investors with a one stop destination for business and financial information including free news, quotes, charts, commentary from top analysts and online corporate profiles and research. Interactive Business Channel Inc. develops and invests in new technology companies and new technology incubators. Its portfolio companies include Medcom USA, Usurf America, and most recently Xpedian, Inc.