BackWeb Settles Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against HP;
Comments on Future of the Company;
Reports Preliminary Balance Sheet Information

SANTA CLARA, Calif., September 13, 2012 - BackWeb Technologies Ltd. (OTC Pink: BWEBF) announced today that it has settled its patent infringement litigation against HP. BackWeb filed suit in September 2010 alleging patent infringement. Under the settlement, all claims have been resolved, and BackWeb's patents are now licensed to HP. The settlement concludes BackWeb's last active patent infringement lawsuit.

Future Direction of the Company:
BackWeb's Board and Management are evaluating strategic alternatives for the Company. It is the Board's present intention to return a substantial portion of the Company's cash to shareholders, however, the timing, amount and method of doing are still to be decided. BackWeb expects to announce its future plans in this regard in the coming months.

Preliminary Pro Forma Balance Sheet:
BackWeb also released (below) an unaudited, preliminary pro forma balance sheet which reflects the company's position as of August 31, 2012 and the impact of the IBM and HP litigation results.

BackWeb Technologies Ltd. PRO FORMA Consolidated Balance Sheet (In thousands)
	Aug. 31, 2012 Unaudited, preliminary pro-forma	Dec. 31, 2011 unaudited
Current Assets:
Cash and Cash Equivalents	$11,183	$10,451
Trade Accounts Receivable and Other Current Assets	68	41
Total Current Assets	$11,251	$10,492
Non-current Assets, Property and Equipment, net and Other	--	--
Total assets	$11,251	$10,492

Current liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities	$589	$312
Deferred revenue	--	--
Total current liabilities	$589	$312
Total shareholders equity	$10,662	$10,181
Total liabilities and shareholders equity	$11,251	$10,492
BackWeb has approximately 41.3 million shares outstanding and approximately 2.6 million outstanding options at strike prices of $0.25 per share or below.

About BackWeb:
BackWeb ® Technologies Ltd. (www.backweb.com ) has developed a range of communications software technologies and solutions enabling distribution of important information and digital assets. The company currently has very limited operations. BackWeb's operations are based in Santa Clara, CA and Israel.

Statements in this news release that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including statements of beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, comments concerning BackWeb's future company plans and future financial results. BackWeb assumes no obligation to update any of the forward-looking statements in this release.

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BackWeb Media & Investor Contact:
David C. Collins
Catalyst Global LLC
212-924-9800
bwebf@catalyst-ir.com

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BackWeb Settles Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against HP;Comments on Future of the Company;Reports Preliminary Balance Sheet Information

BackWeb Settles Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against HP;
Comments on Future of the Company;
Reports Preliminary Balance Sheet Information