Contact:
Adam Qualset
Covalent Technologies, Inc.
4701 Innovation Drive Suite CB105
Lincoln, NE 68521
phone: 402-441-5710 or 800-444-1935
fax: 402-441-5720
www.covalent.net

Covalent Technologies announces release of Raven SSL 1.4.0

Lincoln, NE — March 31, 1999 — Covalent Technologies, Inc., the
leading provider of e-commerce solutions using the Apache web server
platform, announces a new version of its Raven SSL security add-on for the
Apache web server.

Enhancements include DSO module support for easier server maintenance and
incorporation of other Apache modules, as well as easier integration into
an Apache web server. Raven SSL 1.4.0 includes Apache 1.3.6 support, a new
certificate management interface, and many new configuration
options. Distributions include a complete binary Apache server distribution
and pre-patched Microsoft FrontPage support. Numerous platforms are
supported, including AIX, Linux, Solaris, SGI IRIX, QNX, FreeBSD, and
Digital UNIX. Windows NT and Data General support will soon be released.

"We're excited about the changes in this newest version of the Raven SSL
module," said Randy Terbush, founder and CEO of Covalent Technologies. "Our
ability to offer popular solutions for commercial enterprises using the
Apache web server for e-commerce and other secure data applications is only
a precursor to some of the other products we hope to announce in the next
quarter."

Founded in 1994, Covalent Technologies is based in Lincoln, NE, and is a
leading provider of commercial software and support for the Apache web
server platform. Introduced in 1996, the Apache web server was developed
through the collaborative volunteer efforts of programmers from around the
globe and is now the server of choice for more than 50 percent of the
world's web professionals. Covalent Technologies is a founding member of
the Apache HTTP Project, and continues to assist in the development and
direction of the Apache web server software effort.

The Raven SSL module is used by such industry leaders as Federal Express,
AT&T, Bell Atlantic, Hewlett Packard, and NASA's Goddard Space Flight
Center. More information about the Raven SSL module, including a free
30-day evaluation copy, is available at: www.covalent.net.