KELOWNA, B.C., July 16, 2002 (PRIMEZONE) -- Secure Enterprise Solutions Inc. (OTCBB:SETP) (the "Company" or "SETP") is pleased to announce that Edgetech Services Inc. (Edgetech) has signed a license agreement with Security Software Systems (SSSI) that grants an exclusive license to Edgetech to sell SSS products across Canada.
SSSI (www.securitysoft.com) has developed a full line of products that filter, block and monitor Internet use and access with specialized products designed for four different sets of needs: Corporate; Criminal Justice; Education; and Home.
"We're excited about this agreement that helps us build our worldwide presence in the security software market," says Dan Jude, president of Security Software Systems. "Our products combined with Edgetech's market penetration enables us to provide our applications to additional corporations, schools and individual consumers. With so many people online, monitoring, blocking and filtering applications are not a luxury, but a necessity," he continues. "This new agreement allows more companies to protect themselves from potential leaks of confidential information and other risks and, for consumers and school systems, protect and save lives."
According to Computerworld, May 6, 2002, a leading U.S. industrial company "has deployed an application from Security Software Systems ... and recently ordered its IT department to crack down on non-business-related computer use."
Oprah Winfrey has devoted a television show to the topic of online child stalkers wherein SSSI products were featured. Oprah said, "If you are a parent, this is a show you need to watch with your child because it could save your child's life. I can't begin to count how many times we've warned children about the dangers of talking to strangers ... despite that, every day, tens of millions of children are inviting strangers into their homes just by going online."
SSSI and its products have also been featured within the New York Times and CNN.com and are widely acknowledged as best-of-breed in their industry.
Edgetech Co-Founder Tae Ho Kim said, "This exclusive agreement helps us build a strong OEM market in Canada by fulfilling a compelling need. Our close relationship with Security Software Systems opens exciting opportunities for both our companies. This family of products fills a void in the marketplace: Corporations, government and concerned parents can now monitor and even block unacceptable Internet usage such as pornography, violent emails and predators. We have already received excellent feedback from our existing clients and from potential resellers who are anxious to use this leading suite of products."
SETP believes it will be able to strengthen its existing corporate relationships and revenues streams as a result of this new exclusive license.
SETP has previously announced the acquisition of Edgetech towards which both companies are finalizing all requirements. This transaction is expected to close soon.
Both SETP and Edgetech continue to discuss and negotiate additional partnering, acquisition, and revenue generating opportunities. There can be no assurance of the successful completion of these discussions and additional news will be released as available.
Edgetech Services Inc. is a privately held Ontario corporation. Its primary business is IT Consulting covering the following areas: IT Security, Biometrics, Business Solutions, Systems Engineering, Software Development and Project management.
Edgetech offers expertise in project management, IT professionals and custom technology solutions. Edgetech is a Business Partner to Microsoft, IBM and others. Edgetech's clients include major government and private sector clients in Canada and the United States. Some of these clients include: IBM, Falconbridge, Bell Nexxia, Rogers Telecom and Province of Ontario. The Edgetech website is www.edgetechservices.com.
Secure Enterprise Solutions Inc. is a rapidly growing security solutions provider that will compete against firms such as Checkpoint Software (Nasdaq:CHKP) and others.
For corporate information contact Chris Bunka, CEO 250-765-6424, or chris.bunka@weprovidesecurity.com or examine the website at www.weprovidesecurity.com.
This press release includes forward-looking statements. These statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Inherent risks and uncertainties could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties are described in the periodic reports the Company files with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release.