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Research Triangle Software Expands Distribution of CryptoStickCARY, N.C. --(Business Wire)-- April 21, 2005 -- Partnership with PC Connection Targets Businesses, Educational and Governmental Institutions, and Consumers Research Triangle Software (www.rtsz.com), a leading developer of secure and branded electronic commerce solutions, announced today the company has reached a distribution agreement with PC Connection. Through the agreement, PC Connection is now offering RTS' CryptoStick for sale on its Web site, www.pcconnection.com. Used by the military, the CryptoStick is a USB 2.0 drive that is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand and features a high-impact aluminum body making it one of the most durable USB drives on the market today. To protect the data against loss or theft, the CryptoStick comes pre-loaded with RTS' award-winning encryption software keeping any data file, including music, text, pictures, graphics and confidential documentation, secure and protected. In addition, for most business documents, the compression features allow the device to hold up to three times as much data as traditional USB drives with similar memory. The CryptoStick also enables private and secure Internet browsing by storing a user's personal settings, including cookies, history and web sites visited on the device and not on the computer that was used. Based on its smaller size and performance, the CryptoStick is commonly used for business travel, transferring files between computers, and for privacy when visiting web sites. Founded in 1982, PC Connection, Inc., through its subsidiaries, is a leading direct marketer of business computing solutions to small- and medium-sized businesses, educational and governmental institutions, and consumers. The Company offers a broad range of more than 100,000 brand name products at competitive prices. PC Connection is a Fortune 1000 company with more than $1 billion in revenue. "We believe our partnership with PC Connection will be very successful for us," said Jeff LeRose, CEO of Research Triangle Software. "We are excited to work with them to help us expand our reach." The relationship between RTS and PC Connection was established by ChannelSources. Based in Connecticut, ChannelSources assists software developers, publishers and manufacturers in marketing their products and distributing them into North America's leading retailers. The relationship between ChannelSources and RTS was announced in the fourth quarter of 2003. CryptoStick Pricing and Availability: The CryptoStick USB 2.0 is available at www.pcconnection.com in sizes ranging from 32MB to 2GB and prices ranging from $9.95 to $279.95 with rebate. Additional information can be found at www.cryptostick.com. About Research Triangle Software, Inc.: Research Triangle Software (RTS) is a leading developer of secure and branded electronic commerce solutions used by industry-leading companies, small businesses and individuals. Select customers include The U.S. Army, SAS Canada, Austin Federal Credit Union and Clarkston Consulting. RTS received the People's Choice Award at the Council for Entrepreneurial Development's technology conference. The company is headquartered in Cary, N.C. For more information, visit www.rtsz.com. |
