Vertical Computer Systems Stengthens Its Security Offerings by Strategic Alliance with Netriplex Corporation


Fort Worth, TX, April 26, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE)– Vertical Computer Systems, Inc. (OTCBB: VCSY)(www.vcsy.com) announced today that it has entered into strategic alliance and co-marketing agreement with Netriplex Corporation (www.netriplex.com).

Under the agreements, VCSY will offer Netriplex’s world-class hosting services and disaster recovery offerings. Netriplex will market all of VCSY’s products, including the Managed Baseline Solution, emPath, and SiteFlash. Additionally, Netriplex will house VCSY’s Network Operations Center with 24/7 capability essential to VCSY Managed Baseline Solution.

"Based on the natural synergies between the two companies, we look forward to a strong and prosperous relationship with Netriplex,” commented Richard Wade, President and CEO of VCSY. “Netriplex’s core business complements our products, particularly with respect to our Managed Baseline Solutions and emPath, our human resource management software".

Jonathan Hoppe, President and Chief Technology Officer of Netriplex, agrees wholeheartedly: “Our new partnership with VCSY combines our state-of-the-art datacenters with Vertical’s state-of-the-art software solutions. It’s not only a win-win for our companies but more importantly it’s a huge win for our customers and theirs."

This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. With the exception of historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this press release involve risk and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement.

About VERTICAL COMPUTER SYSTEMS, INC.


Vertical Computer Systems, Inc. (OTCBB: 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 wholly-owned subsidiary. VCSY's primary Internet core technologies include SiteFlash, ResponseFlash, NewsFlash, and the Emily XML Scripting Language, which can be used to build web services. VCSY also markets three security products that make up its security suite (ImmuneApp, StatePointPlus® and CKM®). Information on VCSY and its products can be obtained on the World Wide Web at www.vcsy.com.

About Netriplex Corporation


Netriplex Corporation is a leading provider of Managed Dedicated Hosting, Server Collocation, Utility Computing, Business Continuity Solutions, Server Replication, eMail Filtering and other eBusiness solutions. With seven fully managed data centers around the United States and United Kingdom including: Boston, MA; Atlanta, GA; Dallas, TX; San Francisco, CA; Seattle, WA;London, UK; and most recently the new international headquarters located in Asheville, NC, Netriplex offers unsurpassed reliability, redundancy and connectivity to almost every Tier 1 internet backbone provider around the world. Further information on Netriplex and its products can be obtained at www.netriplex.com.

NETRIPLEX
Victor Morrill
Director of Sales and Marketing
(828) 650-8500 x8525
(828) 650-8501
www.netriplex.com

Vertical Computer Systems, Inc.
(817) 348-8717
PRinfo@vcsy.com

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