GROUP Technologies Replaces Two Suppliers with One by Adding VIMA’s Image Filter for Linux & Windows

"We worked with GROUP closely so that both companies and all GROUP’s customers could afford protection from pornography.”

Santa Barbara, CA - September 30th, 2004 - VIMA Technologies announced today that GROUP Technologies, Inc. of Karlsruhe, Germany signed a three-year contract to make VIMA’s Objectionable Image Filter standard in their future product offerings. In doing so, GROUP cut their support costs and documentation in half by replacing their previous Linux solution from LTU Technologies and Windows solution from Cobion with a single version of VIMA’s latest software to block pornography.

“It was a perfect fit. GROUP was looking to renew their contracts when they heard we had one of the top filtering accuracies offered in a simple package that was cross platform compatible. Based on our learning from other clients, we convinced them that it was time for image filtering to become a standard feature for all of their customers. We worked with GROUP closely so that both companies and all GROUP’s customers could afford protection from pornography,” explained David Telleen-Lawton, VIMA’s CEO.

GROUP Technologies AG is a world leader in e-mail lifecycle management. The company’s fully integrated iQ.Suite products ensure efficient security and effective organization of e-mail, from encryption, virus protection, and spam filters to e-mail classification and secure archiving. A derivative of the more generalized Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) concept, ELM ensures effective e-mail business processes in every organization.

GROUP products and services enable mid- to large-sized companies manage, monitor, and protect intellectual assets while ensuring compliance with policies and regulations such as Sarbanes-Oxley, Patriot Act, SEC17a-4, and HIPAA. GROUP’s clients include many well-known companies such as Deutsche Bank, Ernst & Young, Honda, Heineken, and Miele. More than six million users and 2,000 companies worldwide protect and organize their systems with GROUP Technologies products.

About VIMA Technologies, Inc.
VIMA’s patented image search and image categorization processes allow it to lead the industry in content-based image search and categorization for both speed and accuracy. VIMA is probably best known for the only active learning image search solution in the market and the only company offering tunable image categorization and filtering solutions. VIMA Technologies, Inc. is a privately financed company located in Goleta California, just across the street from the University of California at Santa Barbara. For more information, visit: www.VIMAtech.com.

About GROUP Technologies, Inc.
GROUP Technologies is a worldwide leader in e-mail content security, management and organization software. The Company’s flagship product, iQ.Suite is a comprehensive e-mail security solution that addresses legal liability, information security, and business uptime/efficiency. iQ.Suite modules run on the Lotus Domino and Microsoft Exchange messaging platforms as well as Windows-based SMTP gateway solutions. Founded in 1992, the Company’s worldwide headquarters is in Karlsruhe, Germany. Products are distributed internationally through direct sales and a network of resellers and business partners. GROUP has more than 2 million users and 2000 customers worldwide including ABB, Deutsche Bank, Ernst & Young, Sun Life of Canada, and Toshiba. The company is a Microsoft Certified Partner and IBM Advanced Business Partner. North American customers are serviced through the GROUP Technologies’ headquarters in Greater Boston, Massachusetts. For more information, call toll-free in the US and Canada: 877-GROUP-55; e-mail: info.us@group-technologies.com; URL: www.Group-Technologies.com.

VIMA Technologies, Inc. is located at 120 Cremona Drive, Goleta, California 93117. You can reach us by telephone at 805-685-7067 or via email at info@VIMAtech.com.

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David Telleen-Lawton
Phone: (805)685-7067
Fax: (805)685-2178
DTL@VIMAtech.com