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Valicore Joins ARM Connected Community

SANTA ANA, Calif. - MAY 2, 2005 - Valicore Technologies, the security experts for applied cryptographic engineering services, today announced that it is a new member in the ARM® Connected Community. As part of the ARM Connected Community, Valicore will gain access to a full range of resources to help it market and deploy innovative solutions that will enable developers to get their ARM Powered® products to market faster.

"Valicore delivers applied cryptographic engineering services for embedded system security and authentication. Many of our projects utilize ARM cores and our engineers are expert level developers on the ARM architecture," said Greg Powell, President and CEO at Valicore. "The wide spread acceptance of the ARM architecture in embedded systems, coupled with the growing need for integrating strong authentication and security functions, makes our participation in the ARM Connected Community an ideal partnership."

Valicore offers a full range of services that can be tailored to meet individual client needs. Competencies include concept and design of firmware for ASIC chips and processors, drivers and middleware, as well as project management, documentation and certification through delivery of final product. Valicore's seasoned team of experts can guide design teams through government-mandated FIPS 140-2 and Common Criteria compliance, an increasingly important consideration for embedded systems products and applications.

The ARM Connected Community is a global network of companies aligned to provide a complete solution, from design to manufacture and end use, for products based on the ARM architecture. ARM offers a variety of resources to Community members, including promotional programs and peer-networking opportunities that enable a variety of ARM Partners to come together to provide end-to-end customer solutions.

The ARM Connected Community also enables Valicore to utilize the ARM Connected Community logo, which is an easy way for customers to recognize that Valicore has proven their commitment and expertise in support of the ARM architecture.

"By joining the ARM Connected Community, which now comprises more than 250 companies, Valicore increases the large portfolio of skills, products and services that are centered around the ARM architecture, and currently available to developers worldwide," said Mary Inglis, director of Alliances for ARM.

For more information about the ARM Connected Community, please visit http://www.arm.com/community.

About Valicore Technologies
Founded in 2002, Valicore Technologies, Inc. is a leading technology consulting company specializing in applied cryptographic engineering services. Valicore combines an emphasis on embedded systems applications with its deep understanding of security architectures to implement high performance, high assurance products, including compliance to the demanding requirements of FIPS 140-2 and Common Criteria. Valicore's use of its advanced planning processes and reusable scheduling frameworks ensure that the firm consistently delivers high-quality, on-time services. For more information visit the Valicore web site at www.valicore.com.

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