SoftArc Announces Windows Version of Leading Workgroup Communication
Server

--FirstClass Server for Microsoft Windows to Offer Same E-Mail,
Conferencing, Database and Remote Access Functions as Best-Selling
Macintosh Product--

MARKHAM, Ontario, November 28, 1994--SoftArc Inc., a leading developer and
manufacturer of enterprise-wide, cross-platform group communication
software, today announced a version of its popular FirstClass enterprise
communications server for Microsoft Windows. In conjunction with SoftArc's
FirstClass client software-already available for Windows, Macintosh and
terminal emulation environments--the new FirstClass Windows server will
offer sites with PC servers the full power of FirstClass (previously
Macintosh server-based).

SoftArc's president, Steven Asbury, acknowledged the influence of strong
customer demand in the company's decision to release a Windows server
version. "The installed base of FirstClass users has grown rapidly since
the product's release three years ago--in fact doubling to over 2,000,000
user licenses in the last year. While this currently makes FirstClass the
best-selling group communication software package, we believe there is an
even greater pent up demand based on the number of customers requesting a
Windows version of our plug-and-play FirstClass server. This new product
will allow us to satisfy that demand."

The FirstClass Windows server will require a 386 or better CPU running at
least Windows 3.1, and will recognize popular PC serial expansion hardware
for support of multiple modems. When running under Windows NT, the
FirstClass server will offer higher performance and support for additional
simultaneous users. FirstClass servers optimized for Windows NT and
Windows 95 will be made available following this initial product release.

Users of existing FirstClass client software will be able to transparently
connect to either the new Windows server or existing Macintosh servers.
The Windows server will seamlessly integrate with existing FirstClass
servers by network, WAN or modem connection for e-mail exchange and
discussion database replication. As with the Macintosh product, the new
FirstClass server will accommodate modem and multiprotocol network
connections (IPX, NetBIOS, TCP/IP and AppleTalk) as well as take advantage
of asynchronous disk I/O and other advanced file system features supported
by Windows.

While the FirstClass Windows server will work with existing FirstClass
gateways, third party developers are working on Windows versions of their
shipping FirstClass products. TGF Technologies of Burlington, Vermont;
Delphic Software of Redlands, California and World Connect of Toronto all
plan to release Windows versions of their FirstClass gateways and
extensions.

The FirstClass Windows server is now in beta testing and is scheduled for
volume shipment in the second quarter of 1995. The price will be the same
as SoftArc's current server for Macintosh, available for $690 with
licensing for 10 users. Additional platform and protocol options and user
licenses will be sold separately.

FirstClass is the leading cross-platform, enterprise-wide group
communication system, with 2.5 million user licenses sold worldwide.
FirstClass integrates state-of-the-art e-mail with group conferencing,
access to existing corporate databases, forms processing, real-time
discussions and on-line communications functions. FirstClass offers the
same ease of use, functionality and robust performance over network or
modem, and operates in Macintosh, Windows, DOS, OS/2 and terminal
emulation environments. The product is available in 12 languages and is
used by businesses, educational institutions, governments and private
individuals in more than 30 countries. SoftArc is headquartered in
Markham, Ontario, Canada.

SoftArc Inc
100 Allstate Parkway
Markham, Ontario
CANADA L3R 6H3
905-415-7000,  fax 905-415-7151

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