Coversant Launches Next Generation XMPP Client for Instant Messaging SACRAMENTO, Calif. – July 13, 2007 – Coversant, Inc. today launches the beta of the new version of SoapBox Communicator™, a downloadable Windows application from Coversant that enables any XMPP user to quickly and easily chat, share rich media and collaborate with friends for free. Coversant is focused on developing innovative, easy to use technologies that enrich people's lives. SoapBox Communicator simplifies communication across the web. SoapBox Communicator SoapBox Communicator was developed to make it faster and easier for people to share any kind of information they need both individually and in groups. Key features include: •   Easy user install and interface •   SoapBox Rooms™ – individual persistent chat rooms which can be secured and configured by the owner •   Share pane – share all types of rich media •   Rich and intuitive user interface •   Ultimate Emoticons™ – why say it with a smiley when you can say it with a picture or video Users can download SoapBox Communicator by visiting http://www.SoapBox.net . Once they download the application, they can begin inviting others by clicking "Got Friends?" from the SoapBox contact list. Not only will users be able to invite individuals, but they will also be able to create “instant networks” using the group invite feature of SoapBox. Additionally, SoapBox Communicator is tightly integrated with the Facebook platform allowing users to instantly establish an IM network with their Facebook friends. Open and Secure Communications Model Coversant believes that users should have a choice in what applications they use for communication. Built to support industry standards, SoapBox Communicator enables users to easily connect to the SoapBox network or other XMPP networks, including Google Talk, iChat, Meebo, Trillian, and others. Because security is built into the XMPP protocol, users of SoapBox Communicator will enjoy a safer IM experience as the usage of instant messaging continues to grow. SoapBox Communicator Beta Mark Carrington, Coversant, CEO noted, “We are excited about the release of our SoapBox Communicator beta. The XMPP community has been waiting for an easy to use new client for quite some time and Coversant is pleased to announce the availability of such a client to the public.” About Coversant, Inc. Coversant is the emerging leader in XMPP-based collaboration software. Coversant’s SoapBox is the first complete Collaborative Messaging software platform, comprised of the company’s flagship SoapBox Server, SoapBox Communicator. The platform is deployed at numerous commercial and government entities. SoapBox Studio suite of open source software development kits, is currently in use by many leading developers. SoapBox Communicator is available as a free download to consumers.