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OPENCONNECT'S WEBCONNECT SSO RECEIVES A STELLAR 4-STAR RATING FROM SC MAGAZINE
WebConnect SSO recognized as a leading product providing powerful secure single sign-on.

DALLAS, TEXAS (March 7, 2005) — OpenConnect Systems, Inc., the pioneer of secure mainframe-to-web solutions, today announced that the industry-leading security publication, SC Magazine, has awarded WebConnect SSO a four star rating in a review included in the February 2005 issue. WebConnect SSO, OpenConnect's exemplary product, delivers a powerful secure single sign-on option to enterprise consumers with a diverse range of benefits to those who implement it.

WebConnect SSO racked up four-star ratings in the features, ease-of-use, performance, documentation, and support categories. According to the review, "WebConnect SSO should come as a blessing." SC Magazine gave WebConnect SSO a four star rating overall for its concept and thorough approach.

WebConnect SSO provides secure single sign-on, browser based emulation access to mainframe, midrange and UNIX systems. With WebConnect SSO, users can sign on to multiple host applications with a single click of the mouse, enabling organizations to increase productivity and profits by providing suppliers, partners and employees with secure access to vital applications and information.

"Organizations can lower support costs, increase productivity and add a new layer of security by implementing WebConnect SSO. Most importantly, it allows large corporations to seamlessly and securely adapt to the browser-based world we live in today," said Stuart Burris, president and CTO at OpenConnect Systems. "OpenConnect has over 22 years experience in providing enterprise customers with solutions to leverage their investments in mainframe, mid-range and UNIX systems."

WebConnect SSO goes above and beyond a single sign-on solution. As an added bonus to enterprise consumers, WebConnect SSO has a macro converter, which can seamlessly convert Attachmate and Rumba macros, making the transition from fat client to thin client easier for enterprise clients. By transitioning to thin-client technology, large organizations can access applications easily through modern web architecture, mobile technology and enterprise applications. Furthermore, thin-client applications give the added benefits of increased security, reliability, manageability, and durability.

Individuals can view the complete WebConnect SSO product review by clicking here.

To learn more about WebConnect SSO and other OpenConnect products please visit www.oc.com or contact headquarters at sales@oc.com.

About OpenConnect Systems, Inc.

OpenConnect is the premier supplier of secure Mainframe-to-Web solutions for Global 2000 organizations. The company’s Mainframe2Web Secure Solutions Series provides companies with cost effective, secure access to critical business information and applications within mainframes. By providing customers, partners and employees with secure access to mainframe data, organizations can significantly increase productivity, information sharing and revenue generating opportunities. OpenConnect's Mainframe2Web Secure Solutions Series consists of Secure Access Solutions (WebConnect, WebConnect SSO), Mainframe2Web Development Tools (eXtremeVista and Visual3270) and Web Services Development Tools (xmlConnect). The company’s products are distributed in over 60 countries and used by more than 60% of Fortune 100 companies. For more information on OpenConnect, visit their website at www.oc.com.