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To: jjs_ynot who wrote (630)	6/28/1999 7:22:00 PM
From: Jerry Salem	Respond to of 1285

Seems to be an email only product. When was the last time you sent/received secure email? VRSN is going for the B2B, secure ecom transactions and Onsite customers - where there's a lot more money and acceptance. This 'Zipzit' product is not applicable, or even available yet, I believe. Secure, individual email has many 'issues', when it's not implemented within an Onsite type environment (within a company). CRLs (Certificate Revocation Lists) issues are just one of the hurdles involved with Internet (worldwide) secure email. Good luck CUST. Regards, - Jer Security Dynamics Reaping Benefits Of Latest Product, Online Stakes Dow Jones Online News, Monday, June 28, 1999 at 17:27 By Frank Byrt, Staff Reporter BOSTON -(Dow Jones)- Security Dynamics Technologies Inc., a young firm that is already a big player in designing and selling computer-security products, may have an ace up its sleeve when it comes to share value. That's because of the Bedford, Mass.-based company's investments in several Internet-related firms, investments that are now worth millions. In addition, a new product is expected to be a big success. Security Dynamics' primary mission is coming up with products for protecting computer networks from interlopers using changing numerical passwords. The company's flagship product is SecurID, a credit card-type device that provides centralized, nonrepeating numerical passwords for users of computer networks. It is in use by about four million computer users, the company said. Security Dynamics is now coming to market with Keon, a much more sophisticated Internet security device that will facilitate business-to-business electronic commerce, the company said. It expects Keon will soon become its primary source of revenue, surpassing SecurID, so the company is in a state of transition, Security Dynamics executives said. Jim Wade, an analyst with the Baltimore office of Deutsche Bank-Alex. Brown, rates Security Dynamics a "strong buy," based on the outlook for Keon. "We think this new product is significant and represents a leading-edge technology for network and Internet security products." Charles Stuckey, Security Dynamics chief executive, said Keon will have a far-reaching impact on Internet business as it will make sure that others can't access the information being sent. Also, the business placing an order can't come back later and deny it. Stuckey said the first versions of Keon were released this month and eventually it will become the largest source of company revenue. Last year, the company reported earnings of $29.4 million, or 45 cents a share, on sales of $171.3 million. The results were before items, including partial proceeds from an investment. For 1997, it reported $17 million, or 58 cents a share, excluding items, on sales of $140.6 million. The mean estimate of analysts surveyed by First Call is for earnings of 68 cents in 1999 and 89 cents in 2000. Security Dynamics officials said the company is currently in a quiet period before the release of second-quarter earnings, due July 15, and therefore couldn't comment on the estimates. Security Dynamics (SDTI) shares edged up 37.5 cents, or 2.1%, to close at $18.125 Monday. The 52-week high was $30.625 set on Jan. 9, and the 52-week low was $5.438, set on Oct. 8, 1998. Among its Internet investments, the company has a hefty stake in VeriSign Inc. (VRSN). It has an agreement to distribute one of VeriSign's computer-security products, but the pre-initial public offering investment also brought a windfall in terms of share appreciation. Internet security firm VeriSign went public in January 1998 at $14 a share. The per-share value has climbed steadily from about $19.125 a year ago, adjusted for a stock split. It closed at $74 Monday, up $5.50, or 8%. The sale of some of the VeriSign shares by Security Dynamics resulted in a $31.3 million gain it recognized in 1998. As of the end of 1998, Security Dynamics still held 3.6 million shares, then worth about $213 million. After another VeriSign public offering and Security Dynamics sale of additional stock, it recorded a gain of $74.7 million in January, and in the second quarter it will recognize an increase of $12.6 million on VeriSign, the company said in its annual report. Security Dynamics also has stakes in five other companies that develop Internet-trading security products. Arthur Coviello, Security Dynamics president, said he thinks the appetite for sophisticated computer-security products will be insatiable once Internet commerce becomes accepted by major companies. "We think the market should grow 100% annually for the foreseeable future and we expect to get our fair share. "(Keon) is a whole new product line," he said. "And we're encouraged that we're here with the right product at the right time." Copyright (c) 1999 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

To: jjs_ynot who wrote (630)	6/28/1999 7:26:00 PM
From: Jerry Salem	Respond to of 1285

VeriSign Secure Site Services Integrated Into E-Commerce Offerings of More Than 2200 ISPs, ASPs, and Web Hosting Companies PR Newswire, Monday, June 28, 1999 at 11:20 Service Providers Enabled to Provide One-Stop Deployment of Virtual Storefronts, Secure Extranets and Internet Portals Virtually Overnight MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., June 28 /PRNewswire/ -- VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSN), the world's leading provider of Internet trust services, today announced several major enhancements to its Secure Site ISP Program which has grown to include over 2200 Internet Service Providers (ISPs), Application Service Providers (ASPs), and Web hosting companies since being launched in January, 1999. The program places service providers' customers on the e-commerce fast track -- enabling the deployment of trusted Internet storefronts, secure intranets and extranets, secure e-mail and managed VPNs virtually overnight. Leading ISPs and Web hosting companies, including AboveNet, Concentric, Digex, InterLand, Interpath, and Verio, have signed agreements to integrate VeriSign's services with their e-commerce offerings, accelerating deployment across their broad and rapidly-growing customer bases. These premier partners have also named VeriSign their Preferred Provider of Internet trust services. (see related partner releases dated June 28, 1999). The Web hosting market continues to enjoy unprecedented growth as businesses of all sizes look to leverage the power of the Internet to market their products and services. Forrester Research, a Cambridge, Mass.-based industry research firm reports that the entire U.S. Internet services industry has grown from $1.3 billion in 1996 to $4 billion in 1998 and is projecting that it will reach $57 billion by the year 2003. "The exponential growth of e-commerce has mandated the need for enhanced trust and security on a widespread level," said Doug Schneider, president of Verio Web Services. "Integrating VeriSign's Secure Site services with our broad range of Web offerings is a major step toward meeting this need, providing our customers' more than 260,000 Web sites with a one-stop approach to securing their online activities." VeriSign's Secure Site ISP program enables small, medium and large ISPs, ASPs and Web hosting companies to integrate VeriSign's comprehensive range of digital certificate services into their own e-commerce and enterprise offerings. Program enhancements, tailored to the needs of service providers and their customers, include: -- Availability of Global 128-bit, mail server, secure e-mail, and virtual private networking digital certificate services -- Industry-leading lifecycle services, allowing for seamless addition, renewal and revocation of certificates -- An automated enrollment interface enabling one-step provisioning of a commerce-enabled Web site -- A range of volume-based discounts and billing options for service providers -- Global promotion of customers' sites through the VeriSign Secure Site Seal program and a special Secure Site designation in Network Solutions' "dot com" directory, and -- Educational guides, white papers, and online marketing content These services provide customers with state-of-the-art capabilities previously available only to large organizations, enabling small- and medium-sized businesses to build consumer confidence when conducting online transactions over the Web. VeriSign's Secure Site ISP program also enables ISPs and other service providers to differentiate themselves by providing services that integrate the hosting, securing and promoting of customers' Web sites, extranets, and virtual private networks. "Our 2200 ISP partners combined serve a tremendous range of customers -- from new online merchants to the largest Web portals on the Internet," said Richard Yanowitch, VeriSign's executive vice president of worldwide marketing. "By partnering with ISPs, ASPs, and Web hosts, these new Secure Site Services rapidly accelerate the wide availability of secure e-commerce services for Web sites, large enterprises, and individuals." Pricing and Availability Membership in the Secure Site ISP program is available today for ISPs, ASPs and Web hosting companies. Providers may enroll online at www.verisign.com/isp/index.html to begin enjoying volume-based discounts on Web site digital certificates. Customers may choose from a range of certificates, including Standard SSL and Global 128-bit certificates, the latter provided by VeriSign under special license by the U.S. Department of Commerce. Both Standard SSL and Global 128-bit certificates include $100,000 of coverage under the NetSure(SM) protection plan. VeriSign, Inc. VeriSign is the leading provider of Internet trust services and digital certificate solutions needed by Web sites, enterprises, electronic commerce service providers and individuals to conduct trusted and secure electronic commerce and communications over the Internet. The company has issued more than 125,000 Web site digital certificates to date, with customers including all of the top 40 e-commerce sites and all of the Fortune 500 companies with a Web presence. In addition, over 400 enterprises have adopted VeriSign's OnSite and Go Secure! Services to secure their intranet, extranet and e-commerce applications. VeriSign's Internet trust services are also distributed globally through its network of Affiliate service providers, including 2200 ISPs/Web hosts and over 12 international Affiliates. VeriSign is a registered trademark exclusively licensed to VeriSign, Inc. The Secure Site logo is a trademark of VeriSign, Inc. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners. SOURCE VeriSign, Inc. -0- 06/28/99 /CONTACT: Krista Nash, knash@bando.com, or Holly Burkhart, hburkhart@bando.com, both of Blanc & Otus Public Relations, 650-404-0900, for VeriSign Corporation/ /Company News On-Call: prnewswire.com or fax, 800-758-5804, ext. 129373/ /Web site: verisign.com

To: jjs_ynot who wrote (630)	6/28/1999 7:30:00 PM
From: Jerry Salem	Respond to of 1285

Digex Forges Partnership With VeriSign to Provide Highest-Available Security For Internet, E-Commerce Applications PR Newswire, Monday, June 28, 1999 at 15:36 World's Strongest Web Site Certificates - 128-Bit Encryption - Make Global Internet-Based Transactions More Secure Than Ever Before for Financial Services, Retail, and Health Care Industries MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., June 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Sending confidential information over the Internet used to make CIOs' hearts race and stomachs flutter, but a new partnership announced today by Digex, Incorporated and VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSN) makes it more secure than ever before for companies to move business transactions and applications over the Web. Under the new partnership, Digex will offer VeriSign's full line of Web site digital certificate services -- which includes the world's strongest encryption, Global 128-bit -- with its managed Web and application hosting services to deliver the highest-available level of security for mission- critical e-business transactions. Security experts say that digital certificates provide the most secure means for transacting business over the Internet today because they can authenticate identities over the Web and encrypt browser-to-server and use-to-user communications. VeriSign is the only provider that offers Global 128-bit server digital certificates -- which are so secure that RSA Data Security says "it would take a trillion-trillion years to break using today's most sophisticated hacking techniques." "The fact is that the many companies today 'sink or swim' based on the success of their Web strategy, particularly those in the finance, retail, and health care sectors," said Bobby Patrick, vice president of marketing and product development for Digex. "So, security is not something they can chance. With VeriSign, we are combining the world's strongest encryption capabilities with our high-performance hosting services to provide a managed, secure environment -- 24 x 7 -- for all of our customers." VeriSign is the only digital certificate provider that is authorized to issue Global 128-bit Web site certificates for worldwide browser connections, and the only provider with 128-bit technology embedded in Microsoft and Netscape browsers (since version 4.0). As a leading provider of financial information to individual investors, Thomson Investors Network must ensure that its members can conduct transactions over the Internet with the highest level of security. According to Blair Miller, vice president of research and development at Thomson Financial Interactive, "We chose VeriSign because they offer exactly what we need -- state-of-the-art safeguards to protect our members' personal financial communications and transactions." Digex has hosted the Thomson Investors Network since April 1998. Commenting on the partnership, Anil Pereira, vice president of VeriSign's Internet Services Group said, "As companies move their businesses and business processes to the Web, there is a growing, legitimate concern about security, reliability, and performance. Together, Digex and VeriSign are providing customers a highly secure foundation on which to host an e-business. In fact, Digex's comprehensive line of products combined with their expertise in managing complex, transactional Web sites enable them to provide high-quality Web hosting solutions." VeriSign Secure Site ISP Program The Secure Site ISP program enables small, medium and large ISPs, ASPs and Web hosting companies to integrate VeriSign's comprehensive range of digital certificate services into their own e-commerce and enterprise offerings. The program includes an automated enrollment interface, industry-leading lifecycle services, volume-based discounts and billing options, and global promotion of customers' secure Web sites. These services enable providers to differentiate themselves with one-stop shopping for e-commerce Web sites, secure e-mail, secure extranets and virtual private networks for businesses of all sizes. (See related release "VeriSign Secure Site Services Integrated into E-Commerce Offerings of More Than 2200 ISPs, ASPs, and Web Hosting Companies", dated June 28, 1999). Providers may enroll online at www.verisign.com/isp/index.html/. About Digex Digex is a leading provider of Web and application hosting services for some of the world's leading companies that rely on the Internet as a critical business tool. Digex also offers value-added enterprise and professional services, including performance and security testing, monitoring, reporting and networking services. Digex customers, from Fortune 2000 corporations to Internet-based businesses, leverage Digex's services to deploy secure, scalable, high performance business solutions, including electronic retailing, online banking, online procurement and customer self-service applications. Digex, Incorporated is a wholly owned subsidiary of Intermedia Communications (NASDAQ:ICIX). Additional information on Digex is available at digex.com. About VeriSign, Inc. VeriSign is the leading provider of Internet trust services and digital certificate solutions needed by Web sites, enterprises, electronic commerce service providers and individuals to conduct trusted and secure electronic commerce and communications over the Internet. The company has issued more than 125,000 Web site digital certificates to date, with customers including all of the top 40 e-commerce sites and all of the Fortune 500 companies with a Web presence. In addition, over 400 enterprises have adopted VeriSign's OnSite and Go Secure! Services to secure their intranet, extranet and e-commerce applications. VeriSign's Internet trust services are also distributed globally through its network of Affiliate service providers, including 2200 ISPs/Web hosts and over 12 international Affiliates. NOTE: VeriSign is a registered trademark exclusively licensed to VeriSign, Inc. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners. SOURCE VeriSign, Inc. -0- 06/28/99 /CONTACT: Missie Hamilton Sargeant of Digex, Incorporated, 301-847-2438, or sargeant@digex.net; or Gayle LeDoux of GCI Group, 415-974-7257, or gledoux@gcigroup.com, for Digex, Inc.; or Kelly Brieger of VeriSign, Inc., 650-429-3424, or kbrieger@verisign.com.com/ /Web site: digex.com /Web site: verisign.com

To: jjs_ynot who wrote (630)	6/28/1999 7:32:00 PM
From: Jerry Salem	Respond to of 1285

VeriSign and Interpath Sign Agreement to Deliver Secure E-Commerce Solutions To Over 2,000 Business Customers Worldwide PR Newswire, Monday, June 28, 1999 at 11:20 Collaborative ASP Agreement to Promote VeriSign Digital Certificate Solutions For a Broad Range of E-Commerce Applications MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., June 28 /PRNewswire/ -- VeriSign, Inc., (NASDAQ:VRSN), the world's leading provider of Internet trust services, today announced and Interpath Communications, Inc., a network-based Application Service Provider (ASP), today announced the signing of a strategic partnership agreement to integrate VeriSign's digital certificate services with Interpath's portfolio of turnkey, network-based solutions. Digital certificates enable authenticated and encrypted communications and transactions across private and public networks including the Internet. "As more and more of our clients are conducting business over the Internet, the inherent need for online trust services to secure client/server communications has increased," said Michael Fox, General Manager for Information Services, Interpath Communications. "VeriSign brings a trusted brand name and proven security solution that gives us the flexibility and comfort that our customers require." Under terms of the agreement, Interpath will offer VeriSign's Standard and 128-bit SSL Web site digital certificates to existing and prospective customers, currently numbering over 2,200 businesses. In addition, Interpath is the first application service provider (ASP) to secure access to its hosted applications using VeriSign's OnSite(SM) managed digital certificate service. This solution enables Interpath's 2,200 online business users to easily enroll for and utilize VeriSign digital certificates to access their Web hosting accounts and to enroll for a broad range of Web hosting services. VeriSign's digital certificate offerings will complement and secure Interpath's turnkey, network-based services ranging from consulting and connectivity to business applications hosting. "We are pleased to partner with Interpath to offer a comprehensive array of e-commerce and business application solutions which enable businesses to securely integrate their information and communications services," said Anil Pereira, vice president of VeriSign's Internet Services Group. "As a leading application service provider, Interpath will now be able to provide online customers a one-stop shop for e-commerce solutions, including VeriSign's proven, scalable services for client and server digital certificates." About Interpath Communications, Inc. Founded in 1998, Interpath Communications (Research Triangle Park, NC) is a Network-based Application Service Provider that taps the matchless power of high-speed, fiber-optic IP networks to provide businesses with turn-key, Internet-based services ranging from consulting and connectivity, to enterprise-scale business applications hosting, to voice- and fax-over-IP. An independently managed subsidiary of Carolina Power & Light (NYSE:CPL) -- www.cplc.com -- Interpath can be reached at www.interpath.com. VeriSign, Inc. VeriSign, Inc. is the leading provider of Internet trust services and digital certificate solutions needed by websites, enterprises, electronic commerce service providers and individuals to conduct trusted and secure electronic commerce and communications over IP networks. VeriSign's Digital Certificate services for websites and consumers are available through the Company's Web site at www.verisign.com. The Company's Digital Certificate services for enterprises and electronic commerce service providers are available through regional account representatives, resellers, and VeriSign affiliates worldwide. NOTE: VeriSign is a registered trademark exclusively licensed to VeriSign, Inc. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners. SOURCE VeriSign Inc. -0- 06/28/99 /CONTACT: Krista Nash, 650-404-0900, or knash@bando.com, or Holly Burkhart, 650-404-0900, or hburkhart@bando.com, both of Blanc & Otus Public Relations, for VeriSign, Inc.; or Kelly Brieger of VeriSign, Inc., 650-961-7500, or kbrieger@verisign.com/ /Web site: cplc.com /Web site: interpath.com /Web site: verisign.com Companies or Securities discussed in this article: Symbol Name NASDAQ:VRSN NYSE:CPL Carolina Pwr & Lt

To: jjs_ynot who wrote (630)	6/28/1999 7:34:00 PM
From: Jerry Salem	Respond to of 1285

Concentric and VeriSign Announce Strategic Agreement to Offer Secure E-Commerce Web Sites for Businesses PR Newswire, Monday, June 28, 1999 at 11:20 Companies Join Forces to Deliver Trust Solutions To Small- and Medium-Sized Businesses MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., June 28 /PRNewswire/ -- VeriSign, Inc., (NASDAQ:VRSN), the world's leading provider of Internet trust services, and Concentric (NASDAQ:CNCX), a leader in value-added IP network services, today announced a partnership to integrate VeriSign's full line of Web site digital certificate services with Concentric's market leading web hosting solutions. Digital certificates enable authenticated and encrypted communications and transactions across the Internet. "We're pleased to be partnering with VeriSign to provide secure e-commerce solutions," John Peters, executive vice president and general manager of Concentric's network applications services. "With this partnership we are now able to offer VeriSign's full range of digital certificate and trust solutions within our comprehensive portfolio of Web hosting and e-commerce services. Ultimately this is a win for our small businesses customers and private label partners, who are ensured a secure means of communicating and conducting transactions over the Internet." Under terms of the agreement, Concentric is now offering VeriSign's Standard and Global 128-bit Web site digital certificates to its customers and will soon expand this effort through major private label customers. This fully-integrated solution enables Concentric's business customers to easily enroll for and utilize VeriSign's digital certificate services to rapidly deploy secure e-commerce Web sites. Customers may also take advantage of VeriSign's widely-recognized Secure Site Seal program and will receive recognition as a VeriSign Secure Site in the upcoming release of Network Solutions' "dot com" directory. Concentric joins VeriSign's Secure Site ISP program as a Premier Partner and has named VeriSign its Preferred Provider of Internet trust services. "Our agreement with Concentric further demonstrates the significance which small businesses place on increasing their consumers' level of trust in online transactions," said Anil Pereira, vice president of VeriSign's Internet Services Group. "The combination of our Secure Site services with Concentric's significant customer base and strategic private label partnerships will bring the promise of secure Internet storefronts to a wide new range of businesses." VeriSign Secure Site ISP Program The Secure Site ISP program enables small, medium and large ISPs, ASPs and Web hosting companies to integrate VeriSign's comprehensive range of digital certificate services into their own e-commerce and enterprise offerings. The program includes an automated enrollment interface, industry-leading lifecyle services, volume-based discounts and billing options, and global promotion of customers' secure Web sites. These services enable providers to differentiate themselves with one-stop shopping for e-commerce Web sites, secure e-mail, secure extranets and virtual private networks for businesses of all sizes. (See related release "VeriSign Secure Site Services Integrated into E-Commerce Offerings of More Than 2200 ISPs, ASPs, and Web Hosting Companies," dated June 28, 1999). Providers may enroll online at www.verisign.com/isp/index.html About Concentric Network Corporation Concentric Network Corporation provides complete, easy-to-use Internet business solutions for small- to medium-sized companies and customized Virtual Private Network and data center services for larger organizations. Concentric's portfolio of services for small- to medium-sized companies includes high-speed DSL access, Web hosting and e-commerce. For larger organizations, the company offers dedicated Web hosting services and VPN solutions that enable an organization to securely and reliably communicate with its offices, mobile sales force, business partners, vendors and customers. Concentric's services rely on a high-performance, ATM-based network that covers North America, and through various partnerships, reaches internationally. Concentric also operates state-of-the-art hosting centers at strategic locations across the U.S. All Concentric services are backed by 24 hour/7 days a week customer support, and many are backed by strong service level agreements. The company recently received two Well-Connected Awards from Network Computing for Most Innovative Service Provider of the Year and for Best Enterprise Internet Service Provider for ConcentricHost(TM). The company consistently receives top ratings by Inverse Network Technology (www.inversenet.com), an independent research firm that grades the performance of network service providers each month. Traded on Nasdaq under the symbol "CNCX," Concentric Network is headquartered in San Jose, Calif., with operations offices in Southern California; Chicago, Il.; St. Louis, Mo.; and Saginaw, Mich.; along with sales and channel support across the U.S. For more information, access the company's Web site at concentric.net or contact publicrelations@concentric.com. VeriSign, Inc. VeriSign, Inc. is the leading provider of Internet trust services and digital certificate solutions needed by Websites, enterprises, electronic commerce service providers and individuals to conduct trusted and secure electronic commerce and communications over IP networks. VeriSign's Digital Certificate services for service providers, Websites and consumers are available through the Company's Website at www.verisign.com. The Company's Digital Certificate services for enterprises and global electronic commerce providers are available through regional account representatives, resellers and VeriSign affiliates worldwide. VeriSign is a registered trademark exclusively licensed to VeriSign, Inc. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners. SOURCE Concentric Network Corporation -0- 06/28/99 /CONTACT: Jenna Dee of Concentric Network Corp, 408-343-2297, jdee@concentric.com; or Krista Nash, knash@bando.com, or Holly Burkhart, hburkhart@bando.com, both of Blanc & Otus Public Relations, 650-404-0900 for Concentric Network Corp/ /Company News On-Call: prnewswire.com or fax, 800-758-5804, ext. 152925/ /Web site: inversenet.com /Web site: verisign.com /Web site: verisign.com /Web site: concentric.net