Centrinity Ships FirstClass 7.0 August 23, 2002 Centrinity Inc. the developers of the FirstClass Communications Platform, announced the general availability of FirstClass¨ 7.0.  The latest version of the FirstClass messaging platform introduces the FirstClass Migrator and Connector tools for Microsoftª Exchange¨, which enables existing Exchange users to integrate and migrate to FirstClass with ease. FirstClass 7.0 also provides a number of new enhancements to its core Calendaring facilities and the Standard Web and Mobile Web Interfaces. The new version also offers additional security features.   What's new in FirstClass 7.0: á The FirstClass¨ Connector for Microsoftª Exchange¨ Server provides real time, seamless interoperability with Exchange 5.5, providing directory synchronization, calendar synchronization through 'meeting request/response' messages, and messaging reports (i.e., delivery, non-delivery, read). á The FirstClass¨ Migrator for Microsoftª Exchange¨ Server tool can import all of the accounts, public folders and distribution lists from Exchange 5.5 and seamlessly recreate the accounts within FirstClass.  The FirstClass¨ Migrator tool for Outlookª migrates individual user's Outlook-based content, such as messages and contacts, to FirstClass. á FirstClass 7.0 features a rich suite of enhancements to the core FirstClass Calendaring facilities. These enhancements include a schedule conflict identification feature to make it easier for users to find the best possible time to schedule meetings with an individual or groups of people. á The performance, feature set, and look and feel of the Standard FirstClass Web Interface have been significantly enhanced and users can now access virtually all of the same capabilities available via the FirstClass Client software through the Web. á The Mobile Web Interface now provides support for a new Web interface designed for use with small screen Personal Digital Assistants, such as Pocket PCs and Palm OS devices that have wireless IP connectivity and a standard HTML browser. á Single Sign-in Support whereby FirstClass can now be integrated into popular existing Single Sign-in and authorization systems such as LDAP and Microsoft's Active Directory. This enables FirstClass to seamlessly fit with a number of the user management systems currently being deployed. Please click here for details on FirstClass 7.0 Enhancements ? To know how FirstClass can help you stay connected to your messages anytime, anywhere, please follow this FirstClass Tour through a "day in the life" of a FirstClass user. Regarding upgrade procedure, all existing registered FirstClass sites with valid maintenance and support agreement are entitled to have free 7.0 upgrade. Details on upgrades and sales, please contact B.E.L. at Tel: 2187-3113 or e-mail: info@belhk.com. About Centrinity Inc. Centrinity is a leading provider of cost-effective, highly scalable, feature-rich messaging and collaboration solutions to service providers, enterprises, governments, and learning organizations. Their award-winning software solutions are designed to enhance productivity and efficiency by simplifying and facilitating communications and information-sharing for both individuals and groups of people working together. Centrinity is listed under the symbol 'CTI' on the Toronto Stock Exchange.  Centrinity's product are distributed by B.E.L. Distributions Ltd. in Hong Kong.  For further information, please contact B.E.L. at Voice: 2187-3113, Fax: 2493-1153 or email: info@belhk.com.