For Release: January 15, 2007

VersaLex Earns Latest Drummond Certification for ebXML Interoperability

Cleo LexiCom and VLTrader now adhere to latest ebXML Messaging specifications

Rockford, IL— Cleo ® Communications, a leading provider of data communications products and services since the mid 1980’s, today announced that VersaLex™ v3.2 achieved the latest Drummond Certification™ for ebMS (ebXML Message Service) interoperability. VersaLex is Cleo’s secure Internet communications technology that powers Cleo’s popular client-based software, LexiCom™, as well as Cleo’s server solution, VersaLex Trader (VLTrader™).

VersaLex underwent several rounds of rigorous testing to verify certificate and data exchange, security, compression, and receipt capabilities. Cleo was among five ebMS-4Q06 participants to receive certification. Cleo also received certification in the optional industry profile tests for compression (STAR) and XML encryption (CDC).

The adoption of interoperable ebMS systems within numerous industries is critical to the growth of today’s marketplace. These systems’ ability to interoperate ensures their capabilities to exchange information efficiently in a cost-effective manner. Major supply chains in retail, financial services, pharmaceutical, consumer product goods, automotive and petroleum industries rely on the Drummond Certified program for a selection of software tested for compliance and interoperability, and rely on Cleo as a proven technology.

“Our re-certification for ebMS positions Cleo as a progressive leader in secure communications” commented Tim Myers, Vice President of Technical Services for Cleo Communications. “VersaLex will allow businesses to leverage the advantages of ebMS with an easy-to-use, proven communications product.”

The Drummond certification program provides neutral third party testing of solutions for interoperability and compliance. The current ebMS test results are listed on the Drummond Group (DGI) website at http://www.drummondgroup.com/html-v2/ebXML-companies.html

About VersaLex

VersaLex is an Internet communications technology that delivers Drummond certified, secure AS2, AS3, and ebXML Messaging Service (ebMS), as well as FTP, FTP/S, OFTP, SSH FTP, FTP/PGP, MQ Series ®, HTTP, and HTTP/S connections. The flexible all Java™ technology runs on industry-standard PCs and  servers and supports a wide variety of operating system configurations. Proven in use at over 5,000 companies, trading partners worldwide rely on VersaLex regardless of their level of expertise, size, or relationship as a client or host.

VersaLex powers Cleo LexiCom, a client solution for communication with major trading networks, and VLTrader, a server-level solution for the implementation and management of communications both up and down the supply chain. More details on each product can be found at www.cleo.com.

About Cleo Communications

Cleo Communications provides integrated, reliable, communication centric e-business products and services for mission critical applications. Cleo products and services derive from a solid foundation in reliable, secure data transfer products that enable users to establish and manage communications sessions automatically, and integrate communications with e-business applications. Over 100,000 installations in manufacturing, retail, healthcare, financial, automotive, and other markets rely on Cleo products.

Additional information is available at : www.cleo.com.

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