WRQ Reflection for the Web 5.0 Delivers On Bottom Line Needs of Enterprise IT; New Web-to-host Solution Cuts Host Access Costs and Allows IT to Quickly Web-Enable Legacy Applications.

Business Editors/Technology Writers

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 17, 2002

WRQ, Inc. announced today the release of WRQ Reflection(R) for the Web 5.0, designed to address the primary challenges of cost cutting, Web-enablement, increased security and the need to maximize existing host access investments.

With new remote administration capabilities, extensive support for directory services and the highest level of integrated security, Reflection for the Web 5.0 is the most advanced solution in the fast-growing Web-to-host market segment.

According to a recent Giga Information Group report, entitled Market Overview: Web-to-Host Tools -- A Crowded Market, but Compelling Technology: "Against this need for fast time to market, limited funding for infrastructure changes and available staff, Web-to-host tools offer a truly compelling value -- providing 'right now' Web-enabling of legacy applications, while leaving the door open to the anticipated promises of Web Services," states analyst Phil Murphy.

Valerie Parker, principal IT specialist at Air Products, states, "Air Products asked WRQ for specific new capabilities in Reflection for the Web, such as centralized management of terminal sessions. In beta tests, we saw that WRQ had seamlessly integrated our requests and the 5.0 product is so much easier to manage."

Reflection for the Web 5.0 will be available at the end of June. New features and capabilities include:

-- Integrated directory services support and access control moves Reflection to
the head of the Web-to-host pack. Unlike competing products, Reflection for the
Web supports Microsoft Active Directory as well as Novell Directory Services,
Sun ONE iPlanet/Netscape, IBM Secureway, Open LDAP, Microsoft IIS access
control model, and a stand-alone access control module included with the
product. IT administrators can now prevent unauthorized access to legacy
applications using the access control method of their choice.

-- Roaming administration is provided via the Web using the integrated
Reflection Server which also allows access by multiple administrators and easy
deployment of terminal sessions.

-- More security:

-- RSA authentication and key exchange for SSL/TLS security

-- Encryption key lengths up to 2048 bits

-- SSL client authentication and authorization via proxy server

-- Extensive new API, called Reflection Emulator Class Library, enabling
advanced customization, integration and scripting.

-- Java Network Launch Protocol (JNLP) support, permitting client PCs with
Sun's Java WebStart to run Reflection for the Web without a Web browser, as
well as gain a look and feel closer to a Windows application.

"When it comes to accessing host systems, IT administrators are pinned to the wall: they must control costs while continuing to deliver desktop solutions that are easy to use, highly adaptable, productive and secure, as well as integrate with Web systems and infrastructure," said Randy Robinson, vice president and manager of the Reflection Business Unit at WRQ. "Quite simply, Reflection for the Web 5.0 addresses what matters most to IT today."

WRQ Products

Supported by quality consulting services and technical support, WRQ Reflection(R) and WRQ(R) Verastream(TM) transform IT obstacles into opportunities. Reflection solutions are designed to simplify and reduce the costs of accessing applications and data on host systems. These solutions offer important added value by allowing businesses to take advantage of new technologies for increased security, broader access and improved administration. Building on WRQ's expertise in host-intensive environments, Verastream solutions are designed to help customers integrate vital data, applications, and business logic across the enterprise.

About WRQ

WRQ provides integration software and services for host-intensive environments. For 21 years, we've been helping our customers access and integrate information to transform the way they do business. With more than 26,000 customers representing over six million users, we are one of the top software companies in the U.S. Our award-winning Reflection and Verastream products are sold in 51 countries. For more information, please visit www.wrq.com.

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