Anacomp Announces COFI, A High Volume, Low Cost Web Based Report Access Service or In-House Solution for Enterprise Business.

POWAY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 24, 1999--Anacomp Inc. announces the debut of COFI, (Computer Output for Intra/Internet) a low cost, high volume Web based report access by offering hosting services or in-house solutions for business Intranets, Extranets and Internet environments.

COFI is a full service enterprise solution to Web based report access for departments, workgroups, or external entities for business-to-business or business-to-consumer applications. Leveraging the use of a standard browser, Netscape Communicator or Navigator (NYSE: NSCP), or Microsoft Internet Explorer (NYSE: MSFT) with, or without additional plugins, COFI efficiently opens global report access, with cross platform viewing, dramatically reducing the cost of de-centralized users by leveraging the zero-administration properties of the web browser. Supporting standard Internet security protocols of SSL, certificates and encryption ensures data security is maintained.

"We expect that as the Internet grows that its role in customer (business-to-consumer) and business-to-business interaction will be magnified. Utilizing Web based point and click simplicity, COFI positions companies to easily deliver mission-critical information on existing corporate intranets or Anacomp-hosted secured web sites. COFI's high volume transfer of computer generated statements and reports in HTML or PDF gives customers options for browser display of basic report or transactional data, and supports applications where image fidelity is required. COFI's ability to quickly deploy customer self-service applications dramatically increase business efficiency, while reducing traditional costs of customer service and fulfillment," stated Steve Manske, Senior Vice President for Anacomp Inc.'s COFI Web Services.

Adding to COFI's application flexibility, users can customize output screens or even use graphical form overlays for viewing or printing of statements, invoices or transactional data. COFI currently has a client base which includes Fortune 1000 companies using the system to process reports at speeds up to 1 million pages per hour, making turn around almost immediate. The COFI service prices are based on a "pay-as-you-go" basis affording customer the opportunity to leverage new technology without major capital expenditure. COFI service prices also offer options for long-term storage and collocation deployments. Additional information on COFI, including a full brochure are available at http://www.cofiweb.com

For over 30 years Anacomp Inc. http://www.anacomp.com has been providing businesses with information management solutions. Anacomp Inc. offers storage and retrieval solutions, including compact disc (CD), microfilm, microfiche, magnetic media, and electronic imaging management software. For additional information regarding COFI visit http://www.cofiweb.com or contact Rick Purcell, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at 800/342-3425 extension 9190 or by email at [e-mail].