WebDrive Enhances Microsoft's MSN Desktop Search; WebDrive Adds Internet Servers to MSN Search

Business Wire, May 24, 2005

ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- South River Technologies (SRT), the pioneers of Internet drive mapping, announced today that WebDrive has been certified to work seamlessly with Microsoft's newly released MSN Desktop search. WebDrive is a desktop client solution that connects a Windows drive letter to a web server. Users can access files with applications that they already use or from within the familiar interface of Windows Explorer.

MSN Desktop Search currently allows users to search for files on their desktop and local network servers. The addition of WebDrive extends this function by giving users the ability to index and search remote web servers. Users conduct one search that pulls together files from local and remote locations.

"We pioneered Internet drive mapping technology to simplify access and editing of remote files" says Michael Ryan, CEO of South River Technologies. "We are increasingly seeing the technology being used to extend and enhance the functionality of other applications. MSN Desktop Search is an excellent example of WebDrive expanding the reach of other practical solutions."

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About South River Technologies

South River Technologies, headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland, develops Internet file management software that is used for file collaboration, website management and shared access. SRT's unique client technology creates an instantly familiar interface by integrating seamlessly into the Windows Operating System. Founded in 1996, South River Technologies directly sells and markets Windows based utilities and licenses its technologies to Independent Software Vendors and online service providers.