AVCOM to Market Apertus Technologies' Enterprise/Access: Web Edition.

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 11, 1996--Apertus Technologies Incorporated (NASDAQ: APTS) and AVCOM Technologies today announced an agreement for AVCOM to resell Enterprise/Access: Web Edition(TM), Apertus' Web server-based software solution that enables customers conducting business over the Internet/intranet to access and update existing business applications in a secure manner without any change to the applications, data, or infrastructure.

"AVCOM has been providing enterprise-wide computing solutions since 1986," said Brad Bishop, CEO. "With Apertus' Enterprise/Access: Web Edition, AVCOM can now offer the software components to make legacy data available over the infrastructure we helped install."

"Apertus Technologies is extremely pleased to have a partnership with an organization that has such a strong background in supporting business' online presence," said Robert D. Gordon, president and chief executive officer of Apertus Technologies. "By offering our Enterprise/Access: Web Edition product, AVCOM can only strengthen its leadership position in the marketplace."

Enterprise/Access: Web Edition is a highly scaleable, server-based software tool that enables real-time access to existing business applications. With Web Edition, users can access and update applications and data from any Web browser, replacing legacy interfaces with a single, modern forms interface. Enterprise/Access: Web Edition also provides centralized management and administration functionality as well as powerful security features.

Apertus Technologies Incorporated develops and markets enterprise-strength solutions that enable the access, integration, and management of data stored in systems distributed throughout a corporate enterprise. Headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Apertus has sales and service offices throughout North America and Europe.

Enterprise/Access: Web Edition is available on HP 9000, Sun SPARC, and IBM RS/6000 platforms. Pricing is based on machine class and starts at $20,000. For more product information about Enterprise/Access: Web Edition, call 800-793-3509, send e-mail to [e-mail], or visit Apertus' Web site at http://www.apertus.com.

AVCOM Technologies combines premium technology with extensive technical experience and support to provide enterprise-wide computing solutions. The company is the original value-added reseller of Sun Microsystems, and is now recognized as one of the leading providers of enterprise-to-Internet and Intranet solutions. In addition to Silicon Valley, AVCOM has offices throughout the United States. For more information, call [phone] or visit the company's Web site at http:www.avcom-online.com.

Apertus is a registered trademark and Enterprise/Access is a trademark of Apertus Technologies Incorporated. Other names, products, and services mentioned are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective vendors or organizations.

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