Aladdin Signs 65th Partner to Growing Security Alliance.

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CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 13, 2000

Aladdin's two-year, pro-active initiative to secure enterprise

networks attracts Value Added Resellers, e-security management firms

Aladdin Knowledge Systems (NASDAQ:ALDN), a global leader in the field of Internet content and software security, today announced the signing of its 65th eSafe Security Alliance partner in North America. Enstar Networking Corporation, a pro-active e-management provider based in Irving, Texas, is the latest to become part of Aladdin's two-year old security alliance, protecting networks from the ever-increasing danger of emerging Internet vandals, as well as viruses. The strong level of participation has allowed Aladdin to offer its partners one of the highest profit margins in the industry.

"This agreement re-emphasizes Aladdin's continued commitment to innovation within the channel by partnering with the next generation of security," said Ron Newman, Chief Executive Officer of Enstar. "Enstar is the first specialized e-security management firm selected as an Aladdin/eSafe Security Alliance partner. This is a tremendous vote of confidence and a strong indication that the industry is ready to embrace Enstar's pro-active management."

The eSafe Security Alliance was founded in 1997 and embraced by Value Added Resellers (VARs) attracted by eSafe's cutting-edge, pro-active technology designed to protect the enterprise from malicious mobile code and other content security threats. These early adopters joined Aladdin in recognizing new Internet-born vandals nearly two years before other industry leaders followed suit, and were able to offer their customers reliable, pro-active protection through the eSafe line of content security products. Today, more and more security technology partners such as Enstar, are joining the alliance to offer their customers Aladdin's unique, innovative Internet security solutions.

The two-tiered system of Aladdin partners helped expand 1999 third and fourth quarter eSafe Gateway sales by more than 68 percent. Because of the demand to participate in the eSafe Security Alliance, Aladdin has adopted more stringent requirements for its VAR program. New partners within North America are placed in either the premiere Gold VAR or the Silver reseller categories, based on the commitment to sales and training. Enstar, a Gold VAR partner, has recently joined this alliance to provide comprehensive content security protection at the lowest possible cost, while maintaining the highest protection standards within the e-security management industry.

"Our two-year old partnership program has evolved into a valuable asset for both sides, allowing VARs to provide reliable, state-of-the-art content security protection," said Dror Irani, Vice-President Internet Security Sales. "The growing number of partners, especially Gold partners, not only illustrates Aladdin's strong presence in the industry, but also the increasing importance of comprehensive Internet protection for all users."

About Enstar

Based in Irving, Texas, Enstar Inc., a leading e-security management firm, develops and implements around-the-clock, comprehensive managed security services to protect their clients' most valuable assets -- information systems. Founded in 1997, Enstar's products and services help ASPs, "dot.coms," Fortune 1000 companies, and verticals including banking/finance, healthcare and education, to design, manage and secure their enterprise systems for global e-business. Further information about Enstar is available at: www.Enstar.com.

About Aladdin

Aladdin is a global leader in securing digital content, from applications software to Internet use and access. Aladdin's products include HASP and Hardlock, software security systems that protect the revenues of developers and publishers; Privilege, a software licensing platform for the Internet; the eSafe line of anti-vandal, anti-virus and content filtering software for PCs and networks connected to the Internet; and eToken for Internet security and authentication. Aladdin serves its customers through eight offices located in the world's major software markets as well as a network of 50 distributors serving more than 100 countries. For more information visit our Website at www.eAladdin.com.