STAMFORD, CT — July 2005 – NetLib, the leading innovator of data encryption security software for the enterprise and developers, today announced it has earned certified status in Microsoft Corp.’s Partner Program recognizing NetLib’s expertise and total impact in the technology marketplace. As a Certified Partner, NetLib has demonstrated expertise with Microsoft technologies and proven ability to meet customer needs. Microsoft Certified Partners receive a rich set of benefits, including access, training and support, that give them a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

NetLib is the only vendor in this space to offer whole database and column encryption, the most comprehensive and flexible approach to meeting demanding security requirements. NetLib’s flagship, product, Encryptionizer, is a highly scalable and easy to deploy solution to meet mission critical security requirements. NetLib’s industry expertise and innovative products enable a unique approach to the protection of data and intellectual property at an affordable price with minimal time and effort to deploy and administer resulting in enterprise class security for companies and developers alike.

“Only companies that have demonstrated high levels of customer service, proved their experience and attained advanced certification receive the designation of Microsoft Certified Partner,” said Allison Watson, vice president of the Worldwide Partner Sales and Marketing Group at Microsoft. “Today, Microsoft recognizes NetLib for its skills and expertise in providing customer satisfaction with Microsoft products and technology.”

“We are extremely pleased to have earned certified status in the Microsoft Partner Program. The certified status allows us to clearly promote our expertise and relationship with Microsoft to our customers,” said Elisabeth Stonehill, vice president of product development and sales for NetLib. “The benefits provided through our certified membership will allow us to continue to enhance the offerings that we provide for our customers.”

The Microsoft Partner Program was launched in December 2003 and represents Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to the success of partners worldwide. The Microsoft Partner Program offers a single, integrated partnering framework that recognizes partner expertise, rewards the total impact that partners have in the technology marketplace, and delivers more value to help partners’ businesses be successful.

About NetLib
NetLib is a leading innovator of data encryption security software for the enterprise and developers. The company offers an unparalleled track record of success combining its award winning, innovative software with nearly 20 years industry expertise developing security software. NetLib offers the most scalable and easy to deploy solutions to protecting your data wherever it resides. Companies and developers alike also benefit from a low total cost of ownership and improved operational efficiencies with no ongoing administration or programming required. Encryptionizer ® , the company’s flagship product, is a developer friendly tool that offers a flexible environment enabling automatic, whole database or file encryption as well as an optional API set. Based in Stamford, Connecticut, NetLib has been helping Fortune 100 companies, small and medium sized business, and developers worldwide provide enhanced protection of data and intellectual property since 1986. For more information, visit us at www.netlib.com.

NetLib and Encryptionizer are Registered Trademarks, and Col-E and Repeating Values Protection are trademarks of Communication Horizons DBA NetLib. US and International Patents Pending.

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