SHYM Technology and Entrust Technologies Collaborate to Make More Applications PKI-Ready.

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 18, 1999--

SHYM's Public Key Enabler Software and Entrust/PKI Deliver

Broad Application-Level Security for Secure Transactions

SHYM Technology, Inc., a pioneer of Public Key Enabler Software (PK Enablers) for secure transactions, today announced a partnership with Entrust(R) Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ENTU), the global leader of managed public key infrastructure (PKI) security solutions.

The agreement makes SHYM the newest member of the Entrust Partner Program, enabling the integration of its PKEnable(tm) product family with Entrust/PKI(tm). PKEnable is a groundbreaking packaged software solution that allows a library of business applications, including enterprise resource planning (ERP), knowledge management, supply chain, database, and customer relationship applications to "snap in" PKI security services provided by Entrust/PKI. The combination of PKEnable and Entrust/PKI lets organizations cost effectively deploy PKI security across more applications, extending the competitive advantage and cost savings realized by securely deploying enterprise application software.

"PKI is fast becoming the foundation for secure applications. By securing the integration of core business systems across both public and private networks--enterprises can cut costs, streamline operations and become more competitive through instantaneous communications with partners and customers scattered across the globe," said James Geary, president and CEO of SHYM Technology. "SHYM's PKEnable lets organizations secure more of the applications that run their day-to-day business operations."

"We are delighted to welcome SHYM into the Entrust Partner Program," said John Ryan, president and CEO of Entrust Technologies. "PKEnable is impressive technology that increases the number of PKI-enabled applications and lets customers utilize their Entrust/PKI for a broader range of secure transactions."

Additionally, SHYM is announcing support for Entrust's open developer toolkit initiative, announced today. "Entrust is taking an important step to reduce the confusion surrounding the various APIs available today. SHYM will be providing Entrust's open toolkit to our customers to make their custom applications PKI-Ready," said Mike Rothman, Executive Vice President, SHYM Technology, Inc.

About Entrust Technologies, Inc.

Entrust Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ENTU) develops, markets and sells products and services that allow enterprises to manage trusted, secure electronic communications and transactions over today's advanced networks, including the Internet, extranets and intranets. The Entrust solution automates the management of digital certificates, which are similar to electronic passports, through public-key infrastructure (PKI) technology designed to assure the privacy and authenticity of internal and external electronic communications. The Entrust PKI is an integrated, open and scaleable software framework that operates across multiple platforms, network devices and applications, including e-mail, browsers, electronic commerce, electronic forms, remote access and other product offerings from leading vendors. The first Entrust product suite was released in 1994, and has since been licensed for use in global enterprises, government entities and financial institutions. In addition, over three million Entrust certificates have been issued to date for use by the Company's customers. Entrust Technologies is headquartered in Richardson, Texas with offices in New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Chicago, Philadelphia, Boston, St. Louis, Raleigh, Washington, Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal, London, UK and Frankfurt. For additional company information, please visit www.entrust.com.

About SHYM Technology, Inc.

Founded in 1998, SHYM Technology is pioneering Public Key Enabler Software(tm), which integrates leading packaged and legacy applications with public key infrastructure (PKI) services for secure transactions across private and public networks like the Internet. SHYM's PKEnable(tm) product family extends PKI security to applications making secure transactions less costly, faster-to-implement, and more manageable. The privately held company's early investors include North Bridge Venture Partners and Venrock Associates. SHYM maintains its headquarters in Needham, Mass. and information is available on the Web at www.shym.com, via phone at (781) 455-1100, or via e-mail at info@shym.com.

PKEnable, Public Key Enabler Software and SHYM are trademarks of SHYM Technology, Inc. Entrust and the Entrust/PKI are trademarks or registered trademarks of Entrust Technologies, Inc. All of product names, trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.