SoftArc Expands International Operations To Meet Growing Worldwide Demand
for FirstClass

SHANNON, Ireland, October 3, 1995-Operations are now underway at the new
international headquarters of SoftArc Inc., the leading developer of cross
platform, client/server groupware and number four vendor of LAN-based
e-mail worldwide. SoftArc International Limited (SAIL), based in Shannon,
Ireland services international resellers, facilitates distribution of
FirstClass products and offers support for existing and developing
markets.

"SoftArc has grown faster than any other groupware vendor-selling 4 million
FirstClass user licenses worldwide in just a few short years," stated
Steven Asbury, SoftArc president. "While we've been focused on expansion
in the North American market, SoftArc has benefited from tremendous
FirstClass demand in the international community. We're proud to now offer
direct local support for this important market in order to continue our
explosive European growth." 

FirstClass is currently available in 12 languages and is used by
businesses, educational institutions, governments and private individuals
in 30 countries. More than 10 organizations distribute FirstClass in their
native countries, and authorized resellers have been appointed in others
where formal distribution is not yet in place. FirstClass is one of the
leading e-mail and groupware solutions in Japan and has large installed
bases in Germany, Sweden and other European countries. 

Mr. Pat Reidy has been appointed to the newly-created position of Manager,
International Sales and Marketing. Reidy works closely with SoftArc
management at head office in Canada in directing the development of sales
and marketing strategies in international markets. Reidy's primary
responsibility is to provide a closer tie between SoftArc and its
rapidly-growing network of international distributors and resellers. Reidy
is also focused on the development of new markets, bringing FirstClass to
an expanded audience of Windows and business users. 

Reidy has over 12 years experience in the software industry. Immediately
prior to SoftArc, he worked with Digital Equipment Corporation selling and
marketing database and data access software to the business community
throughout Europe via both direct and indirect channels. Reidy obtained
significant product development experience from the Software Products
Division while at DEC. 

The SoftArc International management team also includes Ms. Patricia
Brewitt in the position of manager of Operations. Brewitt coordinates
distribution of product from the Shannon center, utilizing
well-established distribution facilities already in place. Brewitt brings
local experience to this operations role, having coordinated similar
activities for Claris in Europe. 

Contact information for the new office is as follows: 

SoftArc International Limited
Block 1, Unit D, Shannon Business Park, Shannon, County Clare, Ireland
Telephone: +353-61-472877. Fax: +353-61-472388.

FirstClass is an enterprise-wide workgroup communication system that
integrates advanced e-mail with replicable discussion databases, remote
access, forms processing, enterprise database access and online
information services. The product offers a number of unique features and
enhancements designed to improve information communication and management.
FirstClass offers the same ease of use, functionality and robust
performance over network or modem, and operates in Windows, Macintosh,
DOS, OS/2 and terminal emulation environments. 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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