Patent Awarded to Ecora for Configuration and Change Reporting Software; U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Recognizes Pioneering Software Process

Business Wire, Jan 30, 2006

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. -- Ecora, the leader in change and configuration management software for IT control, compliance, and security, announced today it has been granted a patent for the process of automatically documenting configurable systems and generating change reports that can identify compliance- related problems.

In acquiring this patent, Ecora strengthens the company's position as a leading provider of enterprise-wide audit and compliance management software solutions for IT Departments. It's critical that heavily-regulated industries and organizations seeking to establish best practice controls utilize software that reduces the time and resources required to effectively manage and secure the IT infrastructure. This patented technology automates the collection and reporting of thousands of configuration settings across an unparalleled breadth of platforms, including operating systems, databases, applications, and network devices. Using Ecora's Enterprise Auditor software, customers save valuable time and resources on time-consuming IT functions. Over 3500 companies worldwide have proven Ecora delivers ongoing value by accurately completing IT audit preparations, validating regulatory compliance, ensuring information security, planning for disaster recovery, and successfully completing consolidation and migration projects.

"We are very gratified the U.S. Patent and Trademark office has affirmed Ecora's pioneering effort in automating the collection of system-wide configuration settings and producing change reports" said Alex Bakman, founder and CEO of Ecora. "Managing configuration change is critical for controlling today's complex IT infrastructures. This patent validates Ecora's role in defining automated change and configuration management software and reinforces our commitment to continue helping IT departments do more with less."

The grant by the U.S. Patent and Trademark office follows similar patent grants in the United Kingdom and in Israel. Ecora is honored to be one of Deloitte Technology's Fast 500 technology companies, as well as one of Software Magazine's Software 500, a list of the world's foremost software and services providers.

About Ecora Software

Headquartered in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Ecora is the leader in enterprise-wide change and configuration management software. Over 3500 worldwide customers use Ecora to reduce the time and costs associated with IT control, compliance and security. To contact Ecora, call 866-92-ECORA or visit us on the Web at www.ecora.com or write to info@ecora.com