CONSUL risk management Teams Up with Simplewire to Enable IT Security Alerts to Mobile Devices

Consul/eAudit 4.0 Integrates Simplewires Technology and Worldwide Network of Carriers to Enable Real Time SMS Messaging from CONSUL Software

Acton, MA -- July 22, 2002-- CONSUL risk management, a leading IT security software provider specializing in measurement and management solutions for enterprise-wide security, today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Simplewire, a global provider of short message service (SMS) software and infrastructure, to enable SMS messaging of select IT security alerts from CONSULs eAudit solution.

Simplewire, which supports more than 360 wireless carriers in 118 countries, is a wireless messaging infrastructure and software provider whose unique platform and accompanying tools ease the process of creating wireless applications for businesses, telecommunications carriers, and software developers. The latest release of Consul/eAudit, CONSULs enterprise-wide security event measurement and auditing solution, integrates the Simplewire software, enabling CONSUL customers to transmit instant IT security alerts from CONSUL applications to nearly every mobile device available.

We are pleased to have an industry leader like CONSUL risk management integrate our solution into their family of products," stated Michael McBrien, VP of Business Development for Simplewire. The instant delivery of important, time-sensitive information to devices we all carry is what drives Simplewire."

Having the latest tools in communications greatly enhances CONSULs customers ability to manage their businesses and be instantly aware of IT security breaches," stated Gilbert Houtekamer, Chief Technology Officer at CONSUL. The ease of integration and the coverage of the network is what sold us on the relationship with Simplewire."

CONSULs solutions consolidate and normalize all security event information from log files, applications and point solutions into one dashboard, compare events to policy and then provide reports and alerts. Certain security events are so crucial -- for example an unauthorized user reading a confidential file at 10PM -- that a security manager wants to know right away," added Houtekamer. With Consul/eAudit, via Simplewires service, security managers using mobile devices will receive the alert they need."

About CONSUL risk management

CONSUL risk management provides IT security audit and administration products and services for Global 2000 companies and organizations. CONSULs line of administration products streamlines the management of security in mainframe environments. CONSULs line of audit products monitors and audits every event within a companys mainframe and networked IT environments, enabling its clients to develop the most secure operating environments possible. CONSULs clients include Kroger, The New York Times, AT&T, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Fortis and many other globally recognized companies. Founded in 1986, CONSUL is headquartered in Delft, the Netherlands, with subsidiaries in the United States and Germany and 22 sales offices around the world. For additional information about CONSUL risk management and its products and services, please visit www.consul.com or contact us at +1 (978) 287-5412 (US) or +31 (0) 15 - 251 33 33 (Worldwide).

About Simplewire

Simplewire, based in Detroit, MI, is a wireless messaging infrastructure and software provider. Its unique platform and accompanying tools ease the process of creating wireless applications for businesses, telecommunications carriers, and software developers. The Simplewire Wireless Messaging Network currently supports over 360 networks in 118 countries. Its SMS Software Development Kit seamlessly integrates into applications of all types, while its Wireless Message Protocol Server provides the ideal foundation for a full spectrum of customizable solutions. Simplewire's comprehensive suite of products and services connects users in an array of industries to the global wireless world. For additional information about Simplewire and its products and services, please visit www.simplewire.com or contact us at +1 (313) 879-1000.