New CEO takes the helm of Fischer International Systems Corp.; propelling firm to "E-Comm leadership" is new CEO's aim

Business Wire, August 4, 1995

NAPLES, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 4, 1995--Fischer International Systems Corp. (FISC) Friday announced the appointment of Michael S. Battaglia to the position of president and chief executive officer.

Addison M. Fischer, the company's founder, continues in his role as chairman.

Battaglia oversees the worldwide operation of FISC as well as of its subsidiaries, Fischer EDI Inc., Fischer UK, and SmartDisk Security Corp. He is responsible for setting the company's strategic direction, charting paths for aggressive product growth, and leading the company in its development of secure Electronic Commerce products.

Commenting on Battaglia's appointment, Addison Fischer said: "Fischer International is poised to become a recognized `vendor of choice' in the emerging world of electronic commerce. I am extremely confident of Mike's ability to lead FISC to such a leadership position. With the acceptance our products have earned in the Fortune 1000 and government markets, and with an ambitious -- but solid -- slate of new projects, Mike has a challenging opportunity. I'm delighted to welcome him and look forward to a long and profitable working relationship."

Before joining FISC, Battaglia was president and CEO of Mosler Inc. of Hamilton, Ohio, a manufacturer and service supplier of security products and electronic security systems. While there, he led the company to a leadership position with new products and in new commercial and industrial markets. Prior to his position at Mosler, Battaglia served as senior vice president of Corporate Development and Marketing at JWP Information Systems, a microcomputer network systems and services business. He has also served in various senior management positions at Sperry Corp.

Fischer International Systems Corp. is a leading supplier of software solutions for secure Electronic Commerce. Founded in 1982, it is one of the largest privately held software companies in the United States. Its products include TAO(tm) (Totally Automated Office) for cross-platform, multilingual messaging and office automation; Watchdog(r) and SmartDisk(tm) for PC data security; EDI/comm(tm) for Electronic Data Interchange; and WorkFlow.2000(tm) for cross-platform automated forms and process management.

CONTACT: Fischer International Systems Corp., Naples

Katharen Chamberlain, 941/643-1500

Fax 941/436-2586

Internet katharen@emc2-tao.fisc.com