Vertical Computer Systems Names Veteran Journalist to Head Washington, D.C., Office for theUSBridge.com.

Business Editors

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 8, 2001

Vertical Computer Systems Inc. (OTCBB:VCSY) reported today that Robert J. Wagman, a leading Washington, D.C., journalist, author and veteran member of the White House press corps, has been named managing editor of theUSBridge.com, an Internet Web site focusing on the needs and interests of expatriate Americans and their families.

Wagman is best known for his nationally syndicated column, distributed by Scripps Howard's Newspaper Enterprise Association, which for 20 years appeared in some 700 key American and foreign newspapers.

He simultaneously served for 12 years as editor of the World Almanac of American Politics and is the author of 18 non-fiction books, including critically acclaimed works on the First Amendment and the Supreme Court.

A graduate of St. Louis University School of Law, Wagman began his journalism career at CBS News as a field producer for "60 Minutes" and "The CBS Evening News." He is a winner of the Thomas Stokes award for national reporting, presented by the Washington Journalism Center, and is among the few reporters listed in both "Who's Who in America" and "Who's Who in the World."

In accepting responsibility for management of editorial content for the expatriate aspect of theUSBridge.com, Wagman stated: "I have had an opportunity to visit all five continents, where I have met many Americans who feel cut off and forgotten and remain concerned about voting, taxes, legal and lifestyle issues. I also believe it is vital to remember that millions of Americans are living overseas elsewhere than Western Europe. theUSBridge.com will serve the needs of all Americans everywhere."

Richard Wade, president of theUSBridge.com's parent company, Vertical Computer Systems Inc. (VCSY), announced the appointment in conjunction with the opening of a Washington, D.C., editorial office designed to conduct liaison with public agencies and private organizations serving the 6 million Americans living overseas.

"The appointment of a seasoned and well-connected journalist like Bob Wagman ensures that theUSBridge.com will be able to provide in-depth, current and thorough content consistent with our company's commitment to business executives, government employees, students, retirees, military personnel and dependents outside the U.S. and their families in this country."

Earlier this month, theUSBridge.com, at a National Press Club workshop in the nation's capital, hosted more than a dozen leading global organizations concerned about the rights and interests of Americans living overseas.

Among the attendees was John W. Adams, the author of "Expatriate Handbook" and editor of a global newsletter offering tips to business leaders overseas, who stated, "Millions of Americans living and working overseas need considerably more information and support. Clearly, theUSBridge.com is undertaking a most worthwhile initiative with professionalism."

Vertical's new expatriate initiative received a letter of support and congratulations from U.S. Rep. David Dreier (R-Calif.), chairman of the House Rules Committee, who stated that Congress is currently studying several pieces of legislation designed to better serve Americans living and working in foreign countries.

"Expatriates' Resource Center," the latest feature on theUSBridge.com, will provide essential information and news pertaining to the interests of Americans living abroad, such as retirement and citizenship issues.

Also, another special feature that is offered for Web users on theUSBridge.com is a free Family Web Page with a customizable template and user-friendly services including e-mails and chat features, enabling users to keep in touch with families and friends back home and around the world.

In addition to its new "Expatriates' Resource" features, theUSBridge.com features other valuable services for all Web users, including an easy-to-use personal information manager, proprietary chat rooms and forums, real-time local and worldwide news, a one-stop travel service, instant messaging, and many more.

About Vertical Computer Systems Inc.

Vertical Computer Systems Inc. is a leading provider of Web-based multilingual gateways, developer of proprietary software and e-commerce solutions. The company is based in the United States. VCSY's products and services, technology and distribution channels complement each other and are supported by its e-commerce business model, the Home Country Gateways (HCGs).

Utilizing its growing global network of online HCGs, the company offers B2B, B2G and B2C solutions through its wide range of accessible resources that specifically cater to the needs and desires of targeted communities around the world. VCSY has also acquired Globalfare.com -- a complete online travel information center at www.globalfare.com.

At present, VCSY has five HCGs in operation: www.theWorldBridge.com, www.theIndiaBridge.com, www.theUSBridge.com, www.theBrazilBridge.com, www.theChinaBridge.com, and is working to establish other HCG partnerships, including www.theKoreaBridge.com.

The company is continuously developing Emily(TM) Solutions, (www.emilysolutions.com), proprietary XML-based technology providing unique software for e-commerce, information technologies, Web-based data management and process control. VCSY also offers a free, easy and personalized e-mail service for all Web users (www.thepostmaster.net). For more information, visit the company's Web site at www.vcsy.com.

This release contains, in addition to historical information, forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to a number of uncertainties and risks that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause such a difference include, but are not limited to, competition from other portals, the company's ability to integrate and market the Emily(TM) software, the market reception to VCSY'S new products, the potential benefits to customers, the conversion of sales leads into customers and the ramp-up of ASP users and other factors over which VCSY may have little or no control, such as those described in the company's filings with the SEC.