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June 29, 1999 Rolls Out JAWS XMAIL 4,096 Bit Encryption Technology for E Mail
AXION COMMUNICATIONS INC. ("AXN-V;AXCMF-L")
JAWS TECHNOLOGIES INC. ("JAWZ-L")
- Rolls Out JAWS XMAIL - 4,096 Bit Encryption Technology for E-Mail
Praveen K. Varshney, Director of Axion Communications Inc. (the "Company" or "Axion") , is pleased to announce that it is now offering JAWS XMAIL email encryption solution to all of Axion's existing corporate and individual customers. JAWS Technologies Inc. is a provider of the best in information security technologies and practices including XMAIL which features 4,096 bit e-mail encryption technology.
JAWS Technologies' latest information security product, JAWS XMAIL, is being delivered to Axion's residential and corporate customers through a comprehensive program. In total, an estimated 18,000 subscribers are entitled to a range of special JAWS XMAIL offers, allowing them to take advantage of this superior security tool that will assist them in protecting information assets transmitted over the Internet. From June 25 to June 28, 1999, more than 200 of Axion's subscribers had already downloaded the JAWS XMAIL software.
"Axion has partnered with JAWS to increase the value of its Internet services, adding a vitally important security element to its business offerings," commented Praveen Varshney, President of Axion's wholly-owned subsidiary, Al Axion Internet Communications Inc. "We recognize the importance of the information our customers exchange over the Internet using our services. We are pleased to offer our customers the most advanced security solutions through our partnership with "JAWS".
"The ISP market is a natural fit for the distribution of JAWS XMAIL, directly reaching millions of email users across the continent," states Robert Kubbernus, CEO, JAWS Technologies Inc. "To protect yourself and your company, every email should be encrypted with JAWS XMAIL."
All of Axion's individual subscribers will receive JAWS XMAIL free of charge from Axion by completing an online registration form residing on the Axion web site (http://www.axion.net/yellow/offer/cfm). Corporate subscribers are entitled to a special promotional offer allowing businesses to purchase the powerful email security solution for US$39.95 per copy, a package that regularly retails for $69.95. This offer is also available from the Axion web site. Under the terms of the sales agreement, Axion will have exclusive ISP distribution rights to JAWS XMAIL throughout Vancouver and the Lower Mainland for a limited time.
JAWS XMAIL is a powerful email encryption solution addressing the vulnerabilities of insecure email transactions. The JAWS XMAIL solution is an unique combination of strong encryption technology (4,096 bit) integrated with enhanced certificate management to create secure email messaging. The official product launch of JAWS XMAIL was June 9, 1999. The product is available through the company's web site at www.jawstech.com and from online stores including Beyond.com and NetSales' network of Cyberstores.
JAWS Technologies, Inc. (NASD-OTC BB: "JAWZ") is dedicated to the development and integration of information risk management strategies for secure business practices son a global scale. JAWS Technologies is at the forefront of the cryptography industry with uncompromised security technologies. The sophistication of proprietary security technology solutions coupled with leading edge packaged data encryption software products provides JAWS clients fast, strong and easy-to-use security management tools. JAWS Technologies also offers an extensive security consulting practice that addresses explicit business requirements. The JAWS IT Security Practice, performed by a team of high calibre security experts, encompasses a robust series of IT audit routines. For more information, visit the company's web suite at jawstech.com. Forward all investment inquiries to invrel@jawstech.com or call 1-888-301-5297.
Axion is a full-service Internet communications company providing Internet connectivity, consultation and web services for over 18,000 clients throughout British Columbia. Axion's wholly-owned subsidiary, Al Axion Internet Communications Inc., was recently selected by Vancouver consumers as the winner of the 1998-99 Consumers' Choice Award in the category of Internet Provider. The award was based on an independent and objective survey conducted in August 1998 by Gallup Polls, the world's largest and most respected survey research organization.
Through its strategic partnerships with BCT.Telus, MetroNet and Group Telecom, Axion is deploying a high performance, modular and redundant provincial network. With this unparalleled capacity, 155 Mb/sec fiber optic internet connection and comprehensive corporate services, Axion has built the "Backbone for Business".
TEL: (604) 662-4577 Praveen K. Varshney, DirectorFAX: (604) 682-4768 1-888-272-0222 Toll Free, Investment InquiriesEMAIL: vcgroup@axion.netINET: www.vcgroup.com/axion www.axion.net/yellow/offer.cfm - JAWS XMAIL online registration www.jawstech.com - product purchases |