RTS to Demonstrate CryptoBuddy™ Software at Raleigh Tech Circus
Personal Appearance by CryptoBuddy at September 27-29th Raleigh Expo

(Cary, NC - September 23, 2002) - Research Triangle Software, Inc. (www.rtsz.com) announced today that it will demonstrate its CryptoBuddy™ software at the upcoming Raleigh Lulu Tech Circus. Released in June of this year, CryptoBuddy is an easy-to-use program that allows individuals and businesses to encrypt and compress private documents and files.

"The Tech Circus is a perfect venue for our mission of protecting confidential and personal information," said Bob Crowley, Senior Vice President of Research Triangle Software. "With the ever increasing consciousness of privacy, more and more people now understand the need to encrypt and protect their documents. CryptoBuddy is an easy to use software application that encrypts and compresses small and large documents in a matter of minutes, making CryptoBuddy convenient for all people to use." In addition, Crowley, will be presenting a series of seminars on privacy and encryption at Tech Circus throughout the weekend.

The Lulu Tech Circus, a creation of Red Hat founder and former Chairman Bob Young, will be held September 27-29th at the State Fairgrounds in Raleigh, NC. Plans for the first Lulu Tech Circus include a wide variety of live and interactive experiences from which attendees can design their personalized days at the Circus, including master classes with animation experts to digital film screenings. In keeping with the circus theme, the event is divided into five rings: ArtisTeka (Graphic, Music and Media Arts), Expansive Education, Gear and Gadgets, Fun and Games, and Extreme Computing. Lulu Tech Circus is a live, interactive, hands-on event for technology enthusiasts of all ages. With opportunities to learn cutting-edge technology applications, witness remarkable innovation, and participate in demonstrations and labs, Lulu Tech Circus offers instructors and attendees examples of the latest and best uses of technology.

One of the hottest new software releases in the Research Triangle Park region this year, CryptoBuddy has received high marks from software reviewers across the country and is now available at more than 100 Internet download sites. The easy to use application allows the compression and encryption of all sensitive files in a manner designed to simplify and demystify encryption in ordinary usage. For further information, please visit our web site (www.cryptobuddy.com) online.

About CryptoBuddy:
CryptoBuddy is utility software product from Research Triangle Software, for the encryption, security, compression, and privacy needs of data for individuals and business. It compresses and encrypts files at very high speeds adding only seconds to the file transfer process. The product serves these needs for individuals and enterprises of all sizes through an easy to use interface designed to simplify and demystify encryption in ordinary usage. Additionally, its related products, and merchandise can be used to make its use fun, and educational while providing a high degree of protection. For further information on the product; please visit our website (www.cryptobuddy.com).

About Research Triangle Software, Inc.:
Research Triangle Software, Inc. (RTS) is a diversified electronic commerce (EC) products and services company. RTS serves the EC needs of individuals and companies in a cost efficient way. RTS provides EC software, education, and related products and services that are easy to learn and use. For further information, please call (919)-657-0505 or visit our web site (www.rtsz.com).