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DataCert Builds on Market Leadership with Appointment of President and CEO

James Tallman Succeeds Eric M. Elfman as President and Chief Executive Officer

HOUSTON, Aug. 14, 2008 - DataCert, Inc., the leading provider of legal operations management solutions, today announced executive appointments that support the company's ongoing commitment to customer focus, market leadership and operational excellence.

Effective immediately, James Tallman, chief operating officer of DataCert, will assume the role of president and chief executive officer.

Tallman succeeds Eric M. Elfman, DataCert's founder and former chairman of the board, chief executive officer and president.

James Calaway, previously a director of the company and CEO of Calaway Interests, will assume the role of chairman of the board of directors.

"DataCert's strong market position is a lasting tribute to Eric Elfman, a true visionary who has helped the company define the industry and secure the largest Fortune^® 500 global customer base in our market," stated Calaway. "DataCert has found an ideal successor with James Tallman. His proven expertise in managing global technology companies gives him an unparalleled capability to create and promote the company's customer-centric business strategies, market development opportunities and overall operational excellence initiatives."

"Customer relationships are DataCert's most important asset and now our commitment is stronger than ever," commented James Tallman. "I am personally committed to enhancing the customer experience while delivering quality products and exceptional customer service."

About James Tallman

Throughout his career, James Tallman has demonstrated a proven ability to further the growth of global technology companies. Prior to joining DataCert, he served as president of the Americas and Asia Pacific at Intershop Communications, a publicly traded e-commerce software and services company that processes more than $20 billion in online e-commerce revenues. His service of 16 years at E.I. DuPont de Nemours culminated in the position of CIO of Latin America, where he amassed considerable experience in customer and operations management. Additionally, his work at Fujitsu Consulting as senior vice president resulted in a triple-digit revenue growth over a two-year period and the conceptualization of the company's full-service customer care program, sales, operations and acquisition initiatives.

For additional biographical information on James Tallman please contact pr@datacert.com.

About DataCert, Inc.

DataCert, Inc. is the largest and fastest-growing supplier of legal operations management solutions. Corporate counsel rely on DataCert's products and services to manage legal activities and provide transparency into outside legal spend. With 72 Fortune^® 500 clients and customer connections in 126 countries, DataCert processes in excess of $9 billion of electronic invoicing data on an annualized basis. Visit DataCert at www.datacert.com for more information.