RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif. -- Vangard Voice Systems, Inc., a pioneering provider of software for integrating speech into mobile device applications, today announced the appointment of Walt Straub to its board of directors. Straub is former co-founder of Rainbow Technologies, Inc., the world's largest manufacturer of security products that protect against software privacy, and served as president and chief executive officer from 1993 through March of 2004 when it merged with SafeNet, a global leader in information security.

"Mr. Straub's experience in leading a start-up organization to both an IPO (Initial Public Offering) and a successful merger that created the world's seventh largest information security company brings expertise in key areas that will serve our company well," said Bob Bova, president and CEO of Vangard Voice Systems. "He is an important addition to our board, and we are very pleased to work with him to execute our growth initiatives."

Straub serves on the board of directors for SafeNet and CAM Commerce Solutions, a public company specializing in point-of-sale software and hardware and eCommerce solutions. He was also appointed to the Board of Trustees of Drexel University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and a master's degree in finance, and serves on Concordia University's President's Advisory Council.

"Vangard Voice's AccuSPEECH(R) voice-enabling middleware technology offers a cost-effective, innovative solution for improving data entry and accuracy in the healthcare, public safety, field service, insurance, manufacturing, logistics and transportation markets," said Straub. "I am honored to have been asked to provide direction for Vangard Voice's sales and marketing strategies, business development programs and partnership initiatives that will accelerate the implementation of speech as an input modality for enterprise applications."

Straub will be joining board members Frederick McKee, chairman and CFO, and William Sherman, founder and CTO.

For more information about Vangard Voice, Inc., visit www.vangardvoice.com.

About Vangard Voice Systems, Inc.

Vangard Voice Systems, Inc. is a pioneering provider of enabling software for integrating speech into mobile, tablet, desktop and laptop device eForm applications. Its unique AccuSPEECH(R) solution makes entering and accessing data on electronic forms faster, easier and more accurate than manual entry, providing real-time database updating capability. It is ideally suited to complement and integrate into warehouse and service eForm-based solutions. Headquartered in Rancho Santa Margarita, Vangard Voice Systems has over 40 years of combined experience in applying speech processing to real-world problems. For more information, call 949-888-5262 or visit the Vangard Voice Systems Web site at http://www.vangardvoice.com.

AccuSPEECH(R) is a registered trademark of Vangard Voice Systems, Inc. in the United States.