Amcom Software Expands Federal Government Initiatives.

With new leadership, product certifications and alliances, the company is poised for continued expansion of federal government presence

MINNEAPOLIS -- Amcom Software, a provider of mission-critical communication software, today announced plans to significantly expand its focus on serving the federal government market. Key among the new initiatives is the appointment of a new sales executive, rigorous product testing and certification and new alliance agreements. The growth plans are due in part to increased demand for sophisticated mission-critical communication systems including emergency notification solutions.

The company currently is listed on the GSA schedule, has completed JITC product certification and has relationships with key federal agencies including over 30 U.S. Army bases, the U.S. Coast Guard, the U.S. Marines and several classified federal agencies.

Amcom also announced that Scott Opitz has joined the company as its director of federal sales. Opitz is a seasoned technology sales executive with a depth of experience in managing federal government relationships, including the Department of State, the Missile Defense Agency, FEMA, the U.S. Army Department of Energy, and the Department of Health and Human Services. He joins Amcom from Shavlik Technologies, where he spent five years as the company's federal sales manager. Previously, Opitz served in various sales and business development roles with MediaOne, AT&T and Comcast. Scott Opitz is a decorated combat veteran of the United States Marines Corps.

"Amcom is well-positioned in the federal space with an impressive roster of agency customers and in-demand products tailored to this market," said Scott Opitz. "Amcom is a proven and trusted provider of mission-critical communication solutions and I look forward to continuing to build upon our strengths in the federal market."

Amcom Software has completed rigorous federal government testing and certification processes and is both JITC (Joint Interoperability Test Command) and IA (Information Assurance) certified. JITC/IA tests national security and IT systems including hardware, software and components with services that include: developmental, conformance, interoperability, operational and validation testing. JITC serves the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), combatant commands, the Department of Defense (DoD) and other federal agencies, allies, coalition partners and commercial vendors. Amcom's entire suite of software applications have been certified by JITC/IA.

Amcom also announced it is nearing completion of negotiations with several key federal partners that will further enhance its market presence and service offering in the federal government sector. The company is on the GSA schedule and is actively engaged with many federal and DoD customers to develop tailored service offerings. Recently, the company's emergency communications system, e.Notify was selected as part of the Red Cell project, a high-profile homeland security demonstration led by American Systems.

"Our product strength and federal market expertise combined with new alliances and Scott's leadership in building high-performance government sales programs is a significant asset to Amcom as we look to increase our presence and profile in this marketplace," said Chris Heim, Amcom's CEO. "Our foundation in this market is very strong. As we respond to growing federal demand, we will build upon or reputation as the industry's leading provider of innovative software products for mission-critical communications."

About Amcom

Amcom Software provides mission-critical communications technology solutions for organizations that depend on speed, accuracy, and productivity to support day-to-day business continuity and event-driven communications. Amcom's open technology, standards-based solutions are used by more than 400 blue-chip companies in healthcare, education, finance, utilities and government agencies. Amcom Software's federal government customers include the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Marines, U.S. Department of the Army and several classified federal government agencies. For more information, call [phone] or go to www.amcomsoftware.com.