Cryptzone (STO:CZONB) Announces Partnership With Optimus Solutions, The Technology Solutions Arm Of Softchoice Corporation

Cryptzone (STO:CZONB) Gothenburg 2 December 2008 - Cryptzone, a leading Data Leak Prevention provider, today announced Atlanta-based Optimus Solutions as its latest channel partner in North America. Optimus Solutions was acquired in January by Softchoice Corporation, one of North America's fastest growing technology solutions and services provider; within Softchoice, Optimus maintains its expertise in providing information technology solutions specializing in the delivery of unified communications, workload consolidation, and data backup/recovery/archive solutions. The strategic agreement with Softchoice/Optimus Solutions will continue the expansion of Cryptzone solutions across a broad range of markets in the US.

Cryptzone's encryption products will be marketed through Optimus Solutions' nation-wide presence. Cryptzone's award-winning technology protects confidential data, manages the identities of people and applications accessing that information, and includes policy-based encryption modules to secure USB flash drives, hard drives, emails, and files/folders, as well as portable device and port control management.

"Cryptzone recognizes the increased value our customers place on information security - whether the information is being stored or shared. Our partner network is evolving to support these national business demands," said Peter Davin, CEO of Cryptzone "The addition of Optimus Solutions further extends our footprint in the US business marketplace. Our growing partner network positions us to effectively strive in our goal as the leading provider of data leak prevention."

"Cryptzone made channel development a top priority which included partnering with well respected value add resellers. Optimus Solutions has an excellent reputation for their strong information security focus and first class technical services, which makes us confident that this partnership will allow us to greatly expand our market share in North America" said Jeff Sherwood, VP North America. "They are a very successful IT solutions provider to the financial, healthcare, corporate and government markets, and has the proven expertise and experience that makes them perfectly suited to become a Cryptzone partner."

Optimus Solutions provides comprehensive IT solutions designed to streamline business processes and improve communication in the workplace. These solutions are enhanced with a range of integration and consulting services, as well as hardware, software and storage product offerings. Their experienced account managers and certified technical teams work with clients to deliver innovative solutions to the most demanding business and IT challenges.

"Optimus is dedicated to bring best-of-breed security solutions to our client base. Cryptzone's solutions will be a welcome enhancement to our offering. We are confident that the inclusion of Cryptzone's data leak prevention solutions into our product range will deliver a new level of support for our client base and business sector," said Jay Moore, Director of Operations, Softchoice dba Optimus Solutions.

For more information: Jeff Sherwood, Vice President, North America Email: jeff.sherwood@cryptzone.com Phone: +1 949.279.6177

Peter Davin, CEO Cryptzone Email: peter.davin@cryptzone.com Phone: +46 701 839 199

Eric Gardner, Manager of Communications, Optimus Solutions Email: eric.gardner@softchoice.com Phone: 416.588.9002 Ext: 2358

About Cryptzone: Cryptzone is a recognized leader in data leak prevention solutions that secure data at rest and in transit by applying the industry strength Simple Encryption Platform (SEP). Cryptzone provides security solutions that people and companies actually can and will use, thereby increasing the overall data protection and minimizing data leaks. Cryptzone secures email, files, folders, disks, USB sticks and mobile terminals without forcing users to change the way they work, while giving IT departments' central control of user rights. The company has offices in Gothenburg, Sweden, New York, US, and Munich, Germany. For more information about Cryptzone and the company's portfolio of data leak prevention and encryption solutions, visit www.cryptzone.com.

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About Optimus Solutions: Optimus Solutions, which was acquired in January 2008 by Softchoice Corporation, provides comprehensive IT solutions designed to streamline and integrate business processes across the enterprise. Optimus is a trusted advisor of information technology solutions specializing in the delivery of unified communications, workload consolidation, and data backup/recovery/archive solutions. The company has earned the confidence of customers across a wide range of industries by helping them reduce cost and risk, improve productivity and optimize the performance of their enterprise.

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