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Clairmail Receives Top Rating from InfoWorld Test Center Editors and Analysts

NOVATO, April 3, 2006 — Clairmail®, Inc. today announced that its flagship product, ClairAccess™, recently received high marks in a comprehensive review by the InfoWorld Test Center. ClairAccess' "Very Good" rating is reserved for companies whose products receive a score of 8.0 or higher based on a list of criteria most relevant to enterprise buying decisions.

In its review, InfoWorld lauds ClairAccess' novel approach and value in simplifying mobile application access. ClairAccess enables any handheld device with email, SMS or IM to have rich, two-way communications with back-end systems and web-based resources — providing users with instant one-click access to applications and services. InfoWorld notes that "this is a good approach for several reasons. Users don't need to load software on their mobile devices, and the IT staff isn't burdened with onerous reworking of desktop applications to shoehorn them into mobile devices." The review concludes that with ClairAccess, "there's no need for additional software on handhelds or rewriting apps, making this a quick deployment and cost-effective solution."

"Our methodology for testing products is designed to give enterprises the information they need to make smart purchasing decisions and more effectively evaluate products," stated Doug Dineley, InfoWorld Media Group's Executive Editor for the Test Center. "This ratings' program gives IT buyers a quick sense of the top enterprise-ready products on the market today. Receiving a 'Very Good' rating assures IT professionals of a product's quality and market readiness before they make a purchase."

"Numerous companies have tried to crack the problem of mobilizing web applications. Most approaches involve downloading complex applications onto a mobile device. However, this method is inadequate because it is costly and time consuming; at a more basic level, the way people use applications on a desktop does not translate well to handhelds," said Joseph Salesky, CEO, Clairmail. "InfoWorld's recognition that 'ClairAccess succeeds where more complex mobile application access methods have essentially failed' reinforces our belief that Clairmail's groundbreaking solution has made accessing important information while mobile as easy as just one-click."

Clairmail has invented a unique mobile technology solution that enables users to access information within enterprise applications with a single email or text message. By focusing on the precise pieces of information that workers typically access on a daily basis, Clairmail's solution enables workers to remain efficient while away from their desktop. Clairmail's transactional messaging server makes it easy for companies to mobilize user access for a fraction of the time and cost of complex alternatives that require development, client software or application changes. With ClairAccess, enterprises can empower their mobile workers and millions of their customers with an easy to use and always available connection to vital information.

InfoWorld's testing environment spans over 6,000 miles in seven locations, allowing test center analysts to realistically simulate environments of the IT professional. InfoWorld utilizes real, working technologists and analysts with years of 'in the trenches' IT experience to construct tests in an environment that mirrors the real enterprises of our readers. With multiple locations and true IT professionals conducting the tests, InfoWorld is able to accurately review products and services that require either a highly distributed or networked environments or a single, specialized testing facility. Using a unique rating system, the InfoWorld Test Center evaluates product based on the criteria most important to the specific technology category.

About InfoWorld Media Group

For 25 years, InfoWorld Media Group has provided cutting-edge coverage and evaluation of IT products and services for technology experts in senior management. Through integrated channels including print, online, and events, InfoWorld reaches the most influential senior-level information technologists -- those who drive their enterprises' strategies and technology purchases. Powered by a continued investment in an independent Test Center, InfoWorld analysts and editors provide both hands-on analysis and evaluation, as well as expert commentary on issues surrounding emerging technologies and products.

About IDG

InfoWorld is a division of IDG, the world's leading technology media, research, and event company. IDG publishes more than 300 magazines and newspapers and offers online users the largest network of technology-specific sites around the world through IDG.net (www.idg.net), which comprises more than 330 targeted Web sites in 80 countries. IDG is also a leading producer of 168 computer-related events worldwide, and IDG's research company, IDC, provides global market intelligence and advice through 51 offices in 43 countries worldwide. Company information is available at www.idg.com.

About Clairmail

Clairmail's breakthrough technology optimizes any mobile phone for two-way customer interaction. Using the mobile phone's standard and intuitive messaging functionality, Clairmail empowers financial institution customers to easily access secure information, conduct transactions and get no-hold customer service by sending a single text message or email. Additionally, Clairmail's Actionable Alerts™ enable financial institutions to deliver complete service to customers as an alternative to expensive channels like call centers and IVR. Unlike other proprietary and inflexible point solutions, the Clairmail system is a turnkey, standards-based offering that seamlessly integrates with existing systems and delivers the fastest time to value. Clairmail removes the friction from customer interactions by empowering mobile customers to retrieve and update vital information from any back-end system. Founded in 2004, Clairmail is headquartered in Novato, Calif. The company is privately held and funded by Norwest Venture Partners, Outlook Ventures and JAFCO Ventures. For more information call (415) 884-7270 or visit www.clairmail.com.