BVRP USA Launches Mail Warden, A New E-Mail Content Security Product Combining E-mail Filtering With Award Winning Anti-Virus Protection

Business Wire, Sept 5, 2001

Business Editors, High-Tech Writers

KIRKLAND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 5, 2001

Mail Warden Provides Maximum Protection Against

E-mail Viruses, Spamming, and More!

BVRP USA, a pioneer and leader in the development of security-focused IT software products, announced today the launch of Mail Warden(TM), its new e-mail content security and anti-virus product for Microsoft Exchange, Lotus Domino and SMTP platforms.

Mail Warden combines cutting-edge e-mail filtering with Norman's award winning Virus Control(TM) technology, protecting businesses from today's onslaught of computer viruses, spam, objectionable or provocative material entering e-mail servers and networks. Mail Warden also analyzes outgoing e-mail, safe-guarding against confidential or inappropriate material from being sent outside the company, thus reducing or eliminating possible liability claims.

BVRP USA, formerly Seattle Lab Inc., enters the e-mail content security market with over 12 years of experience developing security-focused IT products for customers ranging from home businesses to Fortune 500 Enterprises. After becoming a subsidiary of BVRP Software Group in April 2000, the company refocused its product development efforts, striving to deliver higher value products to market at lower prices than many leading competitors. The launch of Mail Warden is the first beneficiary of this new strategy.

"According to IDC, the content security market is expected to grow from just $69 million in 1999 to approximately $952 million by the year 2004," says Mark Blazek, BVRP Seattle's President and CEO. "Mail Warden addresses this market with a compelling proposition, delivering enterprise level security to small and medium size businesses as well as large enterprise departments, at a more affordable price."

Mail Warden Key Features

Mail Warden includes the following key features:

-- Easy Installation for Immediate Protection: Unlike other e-mail content
security products that take hours to set up and operate, Mail Warden is
designed to install with minimal steps and provide immediate protection within
minutes. Mail Warden comes with a preset protection configuration that is
activated upon installation. Then use the Rules Wizard to customize Mail Warden
to enforce a company's e-mail policies or security protocol.

-- Complete Anti-Virus Protection: Mail Warden includes Norman's award winning
Virus Control software technology for complete virus protection. As the
worldwide leader in the data security industry, Norman's products are trusted
by thousands of businesses.

-- Message Filtering: Mail Warden allows Network Administrators to set specific
rules for easy and effective filtering of incoming and outgoing e-mail. This
eliminates unwanted e-mail such as spam or pornographic material in the work
place.

-- Quarantine E-mail: Quarantine any e-mail message that Mail Warden traps
through preset or customized rules. Decide how to dispose e-mail without
causing damage to network or e-mail server systems.

-- Archiving: As with hard copy files, e-mail can be archived as well to
protect company investments. Archive incoming and outgoing e-mail with this
feature.

-- Security Violation Notification: If a set rule is violated, a notification
e-mail can be sent to an administrator, to a specific address or even back to
the sender. An Administrator can even be paged through alphanumeric pager via
e-mail.

-- Security Log Analysis: Mail Warden can be customized to monitor and report
statistics on several different activities including rules, events and filters.

Availability and Pricing

Mail Warden is available immediately through the company's Web Site at www.bvrpusa.com, by phone at 425/825-7000 or through Preferred Reseller Partners. Prices start at $739 for a 25-user license on SLMail and $1119 on Windows Exchange or Lotus Domino and other SMTP platforms. Mail Warden can be bundled with SLmail, an e-mail server software application, for a starting price of $839. Price includes SLmail with a 25-user license of Mail Warden. Contact BVRP for price quotes specific for your network needs. All prices include one year of free virus pattern updates, product updates, telephone and online technical support.

About BVRP USA

BVRP USA provides a wide range of security-focused, Windows-based solutions for Network and IT Administrators. This includes e-mail content security, NT and Windows 2000 network monitoring solutions, e-mail server management and Internet connectivity software. BVRP USA also commercializes BVRP brand telecommunications software through OEM and e-commerce partnerships. In just four years, BVRP USA has established key relationships with major OEMs, including the world's top personal computer manufacturers, collaborating these partnerships with a world-class serviced-based support center. To learn more about BVRP USA, please visit www.bvrpusa.com.

About BVRP Software Group

With 7 subsidiaries spread over France, Great Britain and the US, BVRP Software group is a world-leading editor of communications software and major supplier of personal and professional tools designed for Internet use. BVRP Software products are sold in over 100 countries through e-commerce, OEM partners and IT retailers. BVRP Software is also developing a wide Services offer based on a strong Internet and Telecom expertise. For more information on BVRP, please visit www.bvrp.com.