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Zero-Knowledge Systems Selected to Provide Security Services for Canada's Leading Internet Service Provider

ZKS Synbridge Platform will Deliver Value-Added Services to Sympatico with MSN Premium Subscribers

MONTREAL--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 23, 2004--

Zero-Knowledge Systems (ZKS), a leading provider of value-added services solutions for ISPs, announced it was recently selected as Bell Canada's supplier of choice for the security solutions that are part of the Sympatico with MSN Premium service. Under this partnership, Bell Canada will deploy the ZKS Synbridge platform to deliver firewall and anti-virus services to Sympatico with MSN Premium subscribers.
Synbridge is the first value-added services solution engineered to address the specific business requirements of ISPs like Bell Sympatico. With it, service providers can offer their customers a full suite of private-labeled, value-added services, including ZKS' industry-leading security services. Its service-oriented design means that Synbridge seamlessly integrates with an ISP's existing business processes and infrastructure. Synbridge is already deployed and generating returns at several of the world's leading ISPs.

"Viruses, hackers, and other Internet menaces are getting fiercer all the time, making security a universal necessity," said Hamnett Hill, president and CEO of ZKS. "By delivering security services via Synbridge, Sympatico is providing ease-of-use and affordability to its subscribers, so they can enjoy a smart, safe Internet experience. It's a win-win: users are protected, and Sympatico benefits from added revenue through a solution designed to minimize the cost of its own delivery and support. ZKS Synbridge customers can expect revenue growth, decreased customer churn, and minimized costs."

The Synbridge services will be delivered as part of Sympatico's all-inclusive version MSN Premium Internet Software package, which provides easy to use, security rich Internet software. The new Bell Canada Internet offering for Canadian subscribers is built on a strategic partnership between Bell Canada and Microsoft that aims to deliver the industry's most comprehensive combination of service reliability, Internet access, the latest tools, and innovative broadband content.

About ZKS

ZKS is a leading provider of value-added services solutions for ISPs, broadband providers, telcos, and MSOs. ZKS Synbridge is helping industry-leading ISPs generate new revenue and significantly lower the costs associated with supporting and bringing new subscriber services to market. ZKS is headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with offices in North America, Europe, and Australia. For more information, visit www.zeroknowledge.com.

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ZKS
Craig Silverman
(514) 808-0548
craigs@zeroknowledge.com

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