James Curtin Brings Authorization Expertise to NCMS InfoTEST Sector Board; DASCOM CEO to support mission of proving the Internet's value for business.

ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 15, 1999--

DASCOM(R), the Authorization Authority(TM), today announced that James P. Curtin, DASCOM President and CEO, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS) InfoTEST Sector. NCMS is comprised of more than 200 dues paying member companies representing a myriad of industries, including automotive, avionics, aircraft engine, electronics, healthcare, aerospace and communications, among others. The InfoTEST Sector focuses on researching the use of advanced information technology to revolutionize business processes. InfoTEST research looks for opportunities to create new business models through impTEST, and welcome Jim Curtin's leadership on the Board," said John Sheridan, Executive Director of the InfoTEST International Sector within the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences. "His expertise will greatly benefit the organization as we move forward. His deep understanding of issues of authorization, which is a critical link pin in all business-critical applications in the Internet era, will only prove more important as we move forward in our work to help businesses use new technologies to create value."

DASCOM has participated in two successful InfoTEST projects studying collaboration over the Internet: The Spontaneous Secure Collaboration Project and the Enhanced Product Realization Testbed. InfoTEST projects examine use of the Internet and related technologies to improve internal operations and strengthen enterprise marketing, sales, customer service, and other essential business priorities. The InfoTEST Sector Board of Directors is comprised of leaders in multiple industries, including Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE:HWP), Sprint Business and General Motors Corporation (NYSE:GM).

"The InfoTEST sector of NCMS is devoted to helping members develop the business benefits of the Internet, and DASCOM has benefited from our involvement," said Curtin. "I believe strongly that new technologies such as improvements in authorization and policy management will enable businesses to benefit from new business models and opportunities, and I look forward to working with the Board as InfoTEST moves forward pursuing these goals."

About NCMS

The National Center for Manufacturing Sciences is a not-for-profit collaborative research consortium organized under the National Cooperative Research Act of 1984. Incorporated in 1986, NCMS has evolved into America's largest cooperative R&D initiative. With over 200 member companies representing a variety of industries, NCMS is the largest cross-industry consortium in the United States. With a long track record of vital research, NCMS has promulgated cost savings for industry. In fact, the total dollar value returned to industry in NCMS's first 10 years is approximately $2 billion.

About DASCOM

DASCOM is the Authorization Authority(TM). A leading provider of scalable authorization solutions that secure and manage the enterprise network, DASCOM pioneered the term Network Security Management as an essential market/architectural space for the Fortune 1000.

For more information about DASCOM, please visit the web site at www.dascom.com. ves an organization the ability to provide user applications, and IntraVerse Manager 2.0 which provides an easy-to-use environment for managing corporate network infrastructure.

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