Securac Targets $80 Billion Compliance Issues
05 Mai 2005 - 2:00PM
PR Newswire (US)
Securac Targets $80 Billion Compliance Issues CALGARY, Alberta, May
5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In our first quarter of 2005, Securac
Corp. ("Securac") (OTC:SECU.OB) (BULLETIN BOARD: SECU.OB) advanced
its strategy for growth through many new initiatives and ventures,
further solidifying its established strategic relationships. CIO
magazine and AMR Research forecast that between 2005 and 2009
organizations will spend more than $80B on compliance-related
issues. "The accomplishments identified below have positioned
Securac in the first two quarters of 2005 to achieve its
performance milestones over the next 12 months and propel Securac's
presence in this multi-billion dollar market," states Terry Allen,
CEO, Securac Corp. Below is a synopsis of Securac's key
accomplishments during the first quarter of 2005: * Securac
continues to gain momentum and market traction with its existing
strategic channel partners - SAP, IBM and Deloitte & Touche -
through collaborative partner initiatives strategy sessions and
joint marketing and technology strategy committees. * Securac has
continued to further penetrate both the corporate and public sector
markets. By obtaining additional contracts on the public sector
side, Securac finalized contracts with several federal and
provincial agencies such as the Canada Border Services Agency,
Public Works & Government Services Canada, and the Government
of Saskatchewan. Additionally, engagements with the Canadian
Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC), Cisco and SNC Lavilin Profac are
becoming realized out of our 12 month opportunity pipeline, which
currently exceeds $8 million. * Securac launched its re-designed
website (http://www.securac.net/) which describes in detail its
capability in governance, risk assessment and compliance. The
website provides visitors with greater product information on the
Company's Acertus(TM) software product and strengthens its brand
identity and positioning. * Securac published its first white paper
entitled "Managing Business Performance through Governance, Risk
and Compliance" enhancing the Company's position as thought leaders
in the area of enterprise risk management. * Securac's next product
release is on target for July, 2005, which will further enhance the
integration of the Acertus(TM) Governance, Risk Assessment and
Compliance products. This strengthens its end-to-end Operational
Risk Solution based on Open Standards and regulating frameworks
such as COSO. * On March 4th, the Honourable Ralph Klein, Alberta
Premier, was Securac's guest of honour at its Calgary Head Office
grand opening event. The event had coverage from many of the major
television and print media. About Securac Securac is a leading
vendor of corporate governance, risk and compliance management
software and services to corporate and public enterprises,
consultants, and regulated organizations. Acertus(TM), our
integrated software platform for risk management and decision
support, along with our professional services team of
risk/governance experts and compliance specialists provide a
comprehensive risk, governance, and compliance program from the
board room to the operational level. Securac's principal office is
located in Calgary, Alberta and it maintains sales offices in
Boston, San Mateo, Toronto, Vancouver and Edmonton. For more
information on Securac's product and service offerings, e-mail or
call toll free (877) 328-7220. About AMR Research More than 5,000
business and technology executives worldwide look to AMR Research
for the independent analysis and actionable advice they need to
make better decisions. AMR help leaders succeed, whether they are
driving process improvements, facing upgrade decisions, or working
to improve returns on technology investments. AMR analysts focus on
delivering independent, leading-edge research on both established
and emerging technologies. This analysis is supported by daily
interaction with the most extensive network of market contacts and
the best quantitative data in the industry. About CIO Since 1987,
CIO has provided IT and business executives with real-life,
in-depth information on what their peers at other organizations are
doing to leverage information technology for business advantage.
This learn-from-peers approach is unique and extends across CIO's
award-winning print, online and event resources with
solutions-orientated editorial, interactive online content and
face-to-face conferences for high-level IT executives. For more
information on Securac's product and service offerings, e-mail or
call toll free (877) 328-7220. Except for historical information,
this news release contains forward- looking statements, which
reflect Securac's current expectation regarding future events.
These forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainties,
which may cause but are not limited to, changing market conditions,
the successful and timely completion of financing, the
establishment of corporate alliances, the impact of competitive
products and pricing, new product development, uncertainties
related to the regulatory environment, and other risks detailed
from time to time in Securac's ongoing news releases. DATASOURCE:
Securac Corp. CONTACT: Terry W. Allen, Chief Executive Officer,
+1-403-225-0403, , or R.C. (Bob) Stewart, Investor Relations,
+1-403-225-0403, , both of Securac Corp.
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