March 21, 2006

New Haven, CT (March 21, 2006) --- Glass Bead Software announces a new release of their award-winning secure office communication software, SnapTalk 4.1.  This release contains several new enhancements including password protection, keyboard shortcuts, and Bonjour support for Windows.

Glass Bead’s secure instant messaging and file transfer software - SnapTalk 4.1 runs cross-platform on networked PC and Macintosh computers. SnapTalk runs either with or without a server and can connect remote offices. The software sells for less than $16 per user with educational, non-profit and volume discounts available.

New Features Include:

• Password protection.
• Added drag and drop functionality.  Files can be dropped anywhere on the main window.
• Customizable sounds for system events.
• SnapTalk can be minimized to the System Tray on Windows.
• Windows XP and 2000 Bonjour support added for efficient discovery of other users.
• Web links and email addresses are indicated with a cursor change.
• Additional right click / control click support for cut, copy and paste.
• Path of attached files and folders is displayed.
• All Snapbacks now have keyboard shortcuts.

About Glass Bead Software, maker of In-Out Board, SnapMail & SnapTalk:
Founded in 1990, Glass Bead Software (www.glassbead.com) is a is a leader in cross-platform peer-to-peer communication tools for small to medium-sized businesses. Glass Bead Software services business in the legal, graphic art, architecture, television, film and educational markets with affordable, easy to maintain, secure messaging solutions.