Ezenia! Inc. Awarded Contract Renewal by the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency

NASHUA, N.H., Feb. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ezenia, Inc (OTCBulletinBoard: EZEN) , a leading provider of real-time collaboration solutions for corporate and government networks, announced today that the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) has renewed its license subscription for InfoWorkSpace under the Joint Intelligence Virtual Architecture (JIVA) contract, for a tenth consecutive year.

Sponsored by the DIA, JIVA provides the Intelligence Community with state- of-the-art DCID security, ensuring that critical data is delivered to only the appropriate individuals. Over the last 9 operating years, InfoWorkSpace has a track record of proven, reliable collaboration capabilities unparalleled by any other collaboration product. Using InfoWorkSpace has ensured critical information gets delivered so a rapid response can be coordinated. The secure data being distributed enables a seamless coordination to geographically dispersed organizations, and assists in the successful execution of critical missions around the world. This architecture touches not only all direct U.S. intelligence agencies, but also each individual branch of the U.S. military. Ezenia is extremely proud of the historic use of InfoWorkSpace in the context of this mission.

"In the highly competitive market for collaborative software products, it is an honor for Ezenia to have received this renewal under the JIVA contract for ten years running. Ezenia is committed to providing them, and our other customers, with the best and most secure off the shelf suite of collaborative technology available in the market today -- InfoWorkSpace," noted Gene Wolf Executive Vice President of Operations for Ezenia, Inc.

Through the JIVA program, Ezenia's collaborative software solution is deployed worldwide to thousands of users, enabling globally dispersed organizations within the intelligence community to function more effectively, utilizing the powerful capabilities of InfoWorkSpace. InfoWorkSpace delivers advanced real-time, web-based collaborative tools, including secure VoIP audio, instant messaging and virtual meeting rooms. The information is delivered with a complete audit trail. Data is available to all authorized users both synchronously and asynchronously, ensuring that all users have access to all available information. InfoWorkSpace enhances the effectiveness and timeliness of gathering, assimilating and disseminating information within the Intelligence Community.

About Ezenia! Inc.

Ezenia! Inc. (OTCBulletinBoard: EZEN) , founded in 1991, is a leading provider of real-time collaboration solutions, bringing new and valuable levels of interaction and collaboration to corporate networks and the Internet. By integrating voice, video and data collaboration, the Company's award-winning products enable groups to interact through a natural meeting experience regardless of geographic distance. Ezenia! products allow dispersed groups to work together in real-time using powerful capabilities such as instant messaging, white boarding, screen sharing and text chat. The ability to discuss projects, share information and modify documents allows users to significantly improve team communication and accelerate the decision-making process. More information about Ezenia! Inc. and its product offerings can be found at the company's Web site, www.Ezenia.com.

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