Breakthrough PentaSuite File Management Solution Offers Advanced Compression, PGP Encryption Technology.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

HAMPTON, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 6, 2003

Ultra Easy-to-Use Utility Compresses Files in Any of 10 Different

Formats While Providing Strong PGP Encryption;

Software Offers CD Burning, File Viewer, More

PentaSuite, the comprehensive new file management utility from PentaWare, Inc., brings a new level of convenience, power, and ease of use to everyday PC file management. Delivering all major compression formats, PGP(R) encryption technology, CD burning, scripting/scheduling features and more, PentaSuite makes it easier than ever for today's PC user to take total command of his or her personal file sharing and management.

"Simple file management isn't so simple anymore," said Claude Ostfeld, President and CEO of software company PentaWare, Inc. "As files sizes have grown and the need for security has increased substantially, users are demanding more powerful tools for storing, cataloguing, transferring, and protecting important digital files. At the same time, they need a utility that is totally intuitive and a snap to use. PentaSuite gives people the best of both worlds."

Building on the features of its sister product, PentaZip, PentaSuite writes to 10 major file compression formats and reads a total of 16; supported technologies include ZIP, ZIP64, ZGB, LZH, CAB, GZip, JAR, BH and others.

PGP Encryption Technology

PentaWare made use of PGP Corporation's Software Development Kit (SDK) to embed the safest and most secure file encryption methods available today into PentaSuite.

"An increasing number of people today need to encrypt their compressed files for transmission over the Internet or unsecured internal networks," said Jon Callas, CTO and CSO of PGP Corporation. "Encryption is also important for protecting files on a hard drive, or when sending CD-based files through the mail. By offering a joint compression and encryption solution using PGP technology, PentaSuite gives users greater confidence that their information is secure."

For added flexibility, PentaSuite also offers users a variety of other encryption methods such as AES, DES, Triple DES, Blowfish, Serpent, and Mars.

Powerful File Management

Completing the PentaSuite feature list is a wide range of high-productivity file management features, all integrated and accessible from the product's convenient user interface:

-- Browser-based File Viewer with thumbnail and slide show

capability;

-- User-defined scripting, enabling automation of routine tasks;

-- A Scheduler that runs events automatically at specified times;

-- CD Burning of CD-R and CD-RW disks, including ZIP and SFX 

multivolume;

-- Advanced file conversion (both for compressed archives and for

graphic file formats, word doc, rtf, html, texts and others);

-- SFX (self-extracting archive) capability for files over 4GB;

-- FTP Support

Pricing and Availability

PentaSuite is currently available for download at www.pentazip.com for $99.95; boxed versions are an additional $10. For more information, visit the PentaSuite website, www.pentaware.com, or call PentaWare in the U.S. at 1-888-998-1492.

About PentaWare, Inc.

PentaWare Inc. is a software distribution company dedicated to providing quality and user-friendly products. PentaZip demonstrates that dedication by being the first compression program to pass the Microsoft-Veritest "Designed for Windows 2000 Professional" Certification and also the first compression program to pass the Microsoft-Veritest "Designed for Windows XP" Certification. It also received the coveted SMAU99 Industrial Design Award and numerous awards from major software portals (Tucows, RocketDownload, Sofotex, Tudogs, Softonic, Downloadpro, etc.).

About PGP Corporation

The recognized worldwide leader in secure messaging and data storage, PGP Corporation develops, markets, and supports products used by a broad installed base of enterprises, businesses, individuals, and cipher experts to secure proprietary and confidential information.

During the past ten years, PGP(R) technology has earned a global reputation for open, trusted, highly reliable, and IT focused security products. Businesses worldwide use PGP Corporation's specialized IT tools for centralized implementation and administration, achieving highly cost-effective security deployments.

Venture funding is provided by DCM-Doll Capital Management and Venrock Associates. Contact PGP Corporation at www.pgp.com or [phone].