From: "Adam Qualset" 
To: 
Subject: PRESS RELEASE - Apache Support - SDI-2000
Date: Fri, 27 Aug 1999 17:27:38 -0500
Organization: Covalent Technologies, Inc.

NEWS RELEASE	August 27, 1999	FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Covalent Technologies, Inc.
1200 N Street, Suite 112
Lincoln, NE 68508-2020
phone: 402-441-5710   or  800-444-1935
fax: 402-441-5720
www.covalent.net

Covalent Technologies announces web encryption device=20

Lincoln, NE - August 27, 1999 - Covalent Technologies, Inc., the leading =
provider of commerce solutions utilizing the Apache web server platform, =
announces of e-commerce software and support for the Apache web server =
platform, has announced the release of their SDI-2000 web encryption =
server appliance. The SDI-2000 allows webmasters to add SSL security to =
any existing Apache web server, thus enabling encrypted transactions, =
secure electronic commerce, and protection of sensitive data.=20

"We are excited about expanding our product line to include a =
"plug-and-play" SSL security device," said Ryan Lindsay, V.P. of Sales =
at Covalent. "The SDI-2000 is a straightforward solution that allows =
novice as well as seasoned web administrators to add SSL security to =
websites quickly and effortlessly. Finally there is a solution that =
allows anyone to easily and securely conduct business over the =
Internet."=20

The SDI-2000 offers transparent encrypted data services using the =
pre-loaded Apache web server's pass through proxy features. The =
encryption appliance includes Covalent's powerful Raven SSL 128-bit =
encryption module, merging the stability and convenience of Apache with =
the reliability and security of the Raven SSL module.=20

Covalent's SDI-2000 utilizes the powerful Intel Celeron CPU (INTC), and =
its 1.75 inch height provides for easy installation in a high density =
rack. Choice of operating systems include Redhat Linux (RHAT), FreeBSD, =
BSDI and Sun Solaris. The device includes free 90 day technical support =
via e-mail, and is included under Covalent's available continued support =
programs.=20

For more information about adding secure data transfer capability to =
websites, contact Covalent at 1-800-444-1935 or sdi-2000@covalent.net. =
Information about Covalent's entire product line and support programs is =
available at www.covalent.net.=20

ABOUT COVALENT TECHNOLOGIES
Founded in 1994, Covalent Technologies is a leading supplier of =
commercial software and support for the Apache web server platform. =
Their primary product is the Raven SSL module, which provides for secure =
Internet transactions. More information about Covalent products and =
services is available by calling 1-800-444-1935 or visiting =
www.covalent.net.=20

ABOUT THE APACHE SOFTWARE FOUNDATION
The Apache Software Foundation provides organizational, legal, and =
financial support for the Apache open-source software projects. Formerly =
known as the Apache Group, the Foundation incorporated as a =
membership-based, not-for-profit corporation to ensure that the Apache =
projects continue to exist beyond the participation of individual =
volunteers, to enable contributions of intellectual property and =
financial support, and to provide a vehicle for limiting legal exposure =
while participating in open-source projects. For more information on the =
Apache Software Foundation, please see http://www.apache.org.=20