ApproveIt Desktop Version 4.0; ApproveIt automates approval and makes Digital Signature Technology work for you.

MONTREAL--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 17, 1999--Today, Silanis Technology announced Version 4.0 ApproveIt Desktop. ApproveIt(tm) Desktop includes ApproveIt for Office, ApproveIt for PDF and ApproveIt for FormFlow which provides support respectively for MS-Word(tm), MS-Excel(tm), Adobe Acrobat PDF(tm) and JetForm FormFlow(tm). It also includes support for MS Active X for custom applications. This extensive support for these common file formats has made ApproveIt the standard off-the-shelf electronic approval software for the automation of the business approval process. With ApproveIt, any document can be signed by any authorized individual within an organization regardless of the file type the individual is signing.

Using digital signature technology and electronic signatures, ApproveIt ensures secure, bona fide documents and signatures. As well, ApproveIt's advanced automation capabilities manage multiple approval processes, including document section signing which is common in electronic forms. As a result, ApproveIt can be used in any business signing procedure allowing for enterprise wide utilization and work automation.

"Version 4.0 has been enhanced with even more key features based on the needs of, and requests coming from, our established customers," comments Tommy Petrogiannis, President of Silanis Technology. "ApproveIt's advanced digital signatures and approval automation capabilities manage, speed and secure all business approval processes. Multiple approval procedures, including document section signing, can be easily automated into stand alone applications or into email, inter/tranet, document management or workflow systems. There is no need to reengineer existing computer environments. ApproveIt integrates seamlessly with all common document applications, enhancing current business procedures and increasing ROI."

Silanis Technology Inc.

Founded in 1992, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Silanis Technology has become a leader in the field of automating document approval and authentication. The company's ApproveIt line of software is the standard for electronic approval and is a complete off-the-shelf solution for many corporations, including those in government, defense, pharmaceutical, insurance, health, finance and manufacturing. ApproveIt facilitates and streamlines enterprise-wide document and workflow management to leverage investments in these critical processes. As well, ApproveIt integrates into routing of documents via email for multiple approvals and point of sale applications requiring electronic handwritten signatures. For information call 1-888-SILANIS, or visit WWW.SILANIS.COM.