Softshare Vista™ Bridges with Cleo LexiCom™ to Provide Full AS2 Compliance

Softshare Vista, an AS1 certified application, expands its suite of data transport methods with the addition of AS2 compliance

Santa Barbara, CA—February 18, 2003— Softshare Inc., a provider of EDI products and services, announced today that it will begin offering an AS2 solution to its Softshare Vista desktop clients so that they may comply with the AS2 communications model being required by some large retail chains such as Wal-Mart and Food Lion. The new solution entails a custom bridge that seamlessly transfers EDI documents from Softshare Vista to Cleo LexiCom for AS2 security application and delivery via HTTP.

The Softshare LexiCom AS2 Bridge solution is virtually transparent. Softshare Vista users will continue to enjoy attractive, template-based forms for the creation and viewing of EDI documents while the custom bridge interacts with Cleo LexiCom behind the scenes for AS2 compliance. By integrating these two applications, Softshare is able to provide an inexpensive (under $1000) AS2 solution for small businesses faced with this new technology.

"It was important to Softshare that we keep the intuitive experience of Softshare Vista intact for our customers," said Robert Fox, lead developer of the Softshare LexiCom AS2 Bridge. "With Softshare's custom bridge in place, our clients don't need to understand the AS2 communications model in order to be AS2-compliant."

About Softshare Vista
Starting at $595, Softshare Vista is a Windows-based desktop EDI application that enables companies to electronically create and exchange business documents with any trading partner. For additional information, please visit www.softshare.com/software/vista.

About Cleo Communications
Cleo Communications (www.cleo.com) provides reliable, secure data transfer products and services that enable users to easily establish and manage communications sessions, and easily integrate these solutions into their mission-critical e-business applications. For more information, call 800-233-CLEO or e-mail sales@cleo.com.

About Softshare
Softshare (www.softshare.com) offers a multi-tiered approach to electronic commerce with EDI/XML software solutions that range from desktop applications to fully integrated server applications. Supporting these applications is Softshare’s value added network and accessible customer service. Headquartered in Santa Barbara, California, Softshare has more than 20,000 clients using its various network, software, and EC services. For more information, call 800-346-6703 or e-mail sales@softshare.com.

Softshare Media Contact:
Diane Springhuth
800-346-6703
dianes@softshare.com

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