Droplets and MEC Technologies Form Strategic Alliance

MEC Technologies the leader in Secure Web Infrastructure Services has formed a partnership with Droplet, Inc. Droplets is a software platform company that enables software vendors, developers and consulting firms to create Internet-based applications with full desktop software functionality, while maintaining central server administration and control.

Droplets and MEC Technologies Form Strategic AllianceCupertino, Calif., USA February 1, 2002 - MEC Technologies the leader in Secure Web Infrastructure Services has formed a partnership with Droplet, Inc. Droplets is a software platform company that enables software vendors, developers and consulting firms to create Internet-based applications with full desktop software functionality, while maintaining central server administration and control.Under terms of the agreement, the partnership will combine Droplets software platform for developing X-Internet applications with the proven strategic consulting and system integration services offered by MEC Technologies.

Together they will deliver highly flexible, scalable, and reliable solutions for enterprises across a variety of industries, dramatically reducing support costs while building customer satisfaction and loyalty. "This relationship will allow MEC Technologies to deliver enterprise solutions, that solve real business problems with Web Services and the Droplets platform," said Phillip Brittan, founder and CEO of Droplets. "With this we can help customers develop and leverage Web Services in the enterprise. It's one of the benefits of using best-of-breed companies like Droplets and MEC Technologies."

"Today's challenging environment requires that companies utilize their existing systems while making them more accessible through the use of Web Services" said Somnath Banerjee, CEO of MEC Technologies. "During these times, innovation and integration of reusable objects can drive enormous productivity gains. The Droplets platform solves the issues traditional web-based applications, by providing desktop like applications with real time updates and alerts over the Internet. Our partnership with Droplets will help us rapidly deliver on these objectives."

About DropletsDroplet, Inc. ("Droplets") is a software platform company that enables software vendors, developers and consulting firms to create Internet-based applications with full desktop software functionality, while maintaining central server administration and control. Droplets feature a more intuitive, responsive user interface, and can be distributed and accessed through email, from a Web page or desktops. Enterprises license Droplets solutions, or write Droplets in Java and C++. For more information, visit www.droplets.com.

About MEC Technologies MEC Technologies, the leader in Secure Web Infrastructure Services is a systems integrator which pioneered solutions in web-based applications, web services, and X-Internet application development that have helped our customers automate, create new revenue opportunities, generate measurable return on investment, and foster collaborative relationships with customers, partners, vendors, and employees. Founded in 2000, the company has provided consulting, development and implementation services for several Fortune 500 companies.For more information, visit www.mectechnologies.com

Bill PowerDroplets, Inc.212-691-0080 mailto:bpower@dropletinc.com

Brent Feller
MEC Technologies
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