Vertical Computer Systems, Inc. and Ploinks, Inc. Engage Joseph McAlexander as an Advisor


Richardson, Texas, August 30, 2017--Vertical Computer Systems, Inc. (VCSY) (OTCQB: VCSY) and its subsidiary Ploinks, Inc. (“Ploinks”), announced today that Joseph McAlexander has been engaged as an advisor to both companies. Mr. McAlexander will advise the companies regarding the VCSY secure communications platform, the Ploinks Secure Personal Capsule™ (the “Ploinks SPC™”), and the development and monetization of its patented and proprietary technology. Mr. McAlexander will also serve as the first member of Ploinks, Inc.’s Technology Advisory Board.

Mr. McAlexander is the President of McAlexander Sound, Inc. and the Managing Director of McAlexander Sound Pte Ltd, which are engineering consulting companies focused on innovation and monetization. He has served as a consultant for many of the top tech and communications companies in the United States. Mr. McAlexander is a Registered Professional Engineer and has been recognized as an inventor on 31 U.S. patents and a number of foreign patents related to integrated circuit and system design and wireless communications.

Richard Wade, President and CEO of Vertical and Ploinks, Inc. stated that “we are extremely pleased to have Joe McAlexander on board. With his extensive background in engineering, communications, and intellectual property, Joe will be an invaluable resource in helping us develop the Ploinks SPC™ as well as our VCSY secure communications platform and related applications.”

Joseph McAlexander added, “I look forward to assisting Vertical and Ploinks during this important development and implementation phase of their VCSY secure communications platform and the Ploinks SPC™ application products. These products represent potential disruptive innovation to cloud-based communication.”

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ABOUT VERTICAL COMPUTER SYSTEMS, INC.


Vertical Computer Systems, Inc. (OTCQB:VCSY) is a provider of administrative software, Internet core technologies, and derivative software application products through its distribution network. VCSY's main administrative software product is emPath™, which is developed and distributed by NOW Solutions, Inc., the Company's subsidiary. emPath™ is a payroll and human resources software application, which consists of a fully secure web based HRMS suite as well as a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution. Ploinks, Inc., another subsidiary of VCSY, is a private communications channel company which has developed Ploinks®. VCSY's primary Internet core technologies include SiteFlash™ and the Emily™ XML Scripting Language, which can be used to build web services. To keep up with the latest VCSY news and to learn more about our 16-year history of innovation, please visit www.VCSY.com and our Twitter feed at https://twitter.com/VCSYInc (or by searching for “@VCSYInc” on Twitter).


ABOUT PLOINKS, INC.


Ploinks, Inc., is a software company that develops personal private communications products. “Ploinks®” is a personal private communications channel, which, together with the Puddle™, a complementary product that provides a backup solution for personal data of Ploinks® users, form the Ploinks Secure Personal Capsule™. The company is also developing “Ploinks for Business™”, a private communication product for businesses who wish to communicate with their outside constituents, including fans, customers, clients and other third parties (like distributors). Ploinks, Inc. is a subsidiary of Vertical Computer Systems, Inc. (OTCQB: VCSY). To keep up with the latest Ploinks news, please visit www.ploinks.com and our Twitter feed at https://twitter.com/PloinksInc (or by searching for “@PloinksInc” on Twitter).