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Rainbow and Corel sign licensing agreement; Corel to enhance software products with SentinelLM License Manager

Business Wire, Jan 8, 1997

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 8, 1997--Rainbow Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:RNBO) has signed a licensing agreement with Canadian-based Corel Corp., one of the world's leading software publishers.

The agreement is for the Windows version of Rainbow's SentinelLM License Manager. This software product enables Corel to provide innovative distribution methods to its customers, while preventing unlicensed use of its products.

"Corel has chosen Rainbow as a technology partner to ensure piracy protection, expand distribution and increase sales. We are committed to providing effective solutions to help developers achieve greater sales success," explained Walt Straub, president and chief executive officer of Rainbow.

The SentinelLM License Manager allows Corel to securely distribute full copies of its leading software products on diskette, CD-ROM or via the Internet. Users have access to a full running product demonstration for a limited amount of time. A variety of purchase options are available to the user.

Rainbow's SentinelLM technology will be used initially on Corel's bundled products and Office Professional Suite which features WordPerfect, Quattro Pro and Corel Draw.

"Rainbow customized a solution for Corel that enhances our products to achieve wider market distribution. We are impressed by Rainbow's commitment to adapt their technology to meet the sales and marketing needs of our organization. Their engineering customer service has been exceptional," said Carey Stanton, executive director of business development of Corel.

Corel, incorporated in 1985, is recognized internationally as an award-winning developer and marketer of productivity applications, graphics and multimedia software. The company ships its products in over 17 languages through a network of 160 distributors in 70 countries. Corel is traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (COS) and the NASDAQ (COSFF).

Rainbow Technologies, founded in 1984, is the world's No. 1 supplier of software protection products. Rainbow's SentinelLM License Manager is a leading solution for network developers. Rainbow's products are sold directly from offices in the United States, France, Germany and the United Kingdom, and through a network of authorized distributors in 45 countries.

Rainbow is on the World Wide Web at http://www.rnbo.com .

CONTACT: Rainbow Technologies Inc.

Ann Jones, Manager Investor Relations

Direct Line: 714/450-7350

Fax: 714/753-9507

E-mail: ajones@rnbo.com

World Wide Web: http://www.rnbo.com

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