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To: Steve Andrew who wrote (95)	7/13/1998 10:52:00 AM
From: Claudia Benson	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 137

To all... Those of you interested in a strong micro-cap...VETX. Trades at 1.00. Nepscape released news this am...as follows. Claudia Vertex Selected as a Netscape Independent Software Vendor CLIFTON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 13, 1998-- Will Develop Higher-Value Applications Using Netscape Application Server Vertex Industries, Inc. (OTCBB: VETX) today announced its selection by Netscape Communications Corp. (NASDAQ: NSCP) to be a Netscape Independent Software Vendor (ISV), dedicated to building business-critical applications based on the Netscape Application Server. Vertex will be developing a range of add-on solutions, using Netscape Extension Builder, that provide high-performance, scalable and reliable integration of existing enterprise applications with new Internet legacy connectivity solutions. Vertex will also work closely with Netscape to design middleware extensions that connect legacy systems to web-based systems so that business customers can easily access integration solutions. "We are excited to be partnered with Netscape to provide high quality web-based solutions to suit Vertex's customers' needs. Netscape Application Server provides us with the best platform from which we can build business-critical Internet applications," said Ron Byer, President and CEO of Vertex. "By using Netscape Application Server, we are able to create higher-value applications for our customers and help them integrate legacy enterprise systems with Internet technology". By developing a Netscape extension interface for its supported middleware technologies, Vertex will be creating bridges into the legacy world from emerging Web and e-commerce implementations. For instance, a new on-line store developed using Netscape's Application Server will be able to query and update a Tandem-based order management system as part of the natural storefront processing. Using Vertex's middleware expertise, this type of integration will be available on a wide variety of platforms including IBM/MVS, Digital OpenVMS, Unisys A-series, Stratus, Tandem, NT and all flavors of UNIX. Vertex Industries, Inc. is a systems integration and solution provider that offers turnkey automated bar code solutions and middleware support for seamless connection of distributed applications. Vertex customers include AT&T, Bell Atlantic, MCI, Credit Lyonnais, Dell Computers, Tenneco Packaging, and the New Zealand Stock Exchange. CONTACT: Middleberg + Associates Mike Zakkour/Suzanne Siber (212) 888-6610 mike@middleberg.com suzannes@middleberg.com