Versant Corporation (NASDAQ: VSNT), an industry leader in specialized data management software, is pleased to announce that it has become a corporate sponsor for the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (“AFCEA”), an international non-profit membership association serving the military, government, industry, and academia as a forum for advancing professional knowledge and relationships in the fields of communications, IT, intelligence, and global security. Versant is looking forward to working with the AFCEA military, government, and industry membership to utilize Versant’s data management solutions with their leading edge technology products.

"We are a leading provider of specialized data-management software and have extensive experience in the areas of intelligence and defense systems. Joining AFCEA helps us to bring our products and know-how to an even greater audience”, said Jochen Witte, CEO of Versant Corporation. "Our membership in AFCEA will help foster new relationships with business decision makers in the military, government and related industries. Furthermore, the active knowledge exchange through AFCEA will help us to specifically target our products into the world wide defense and intelligence market."

Versant's object data management technology is playing an ever-increasing role across civil, military, and intelligence applications in the United States and abroad. Versant's technology has allowed government agencies to rapidly deploy complex applications supporting mission critical functions in areas where traditional data management architectures have failed. Leading government contractors and agencies such as the European Space Agency (“ESA”) as well as divisions of the U.S. Armed Forces rely on Versant.

"AFCEA International is excited to have Versant join as a corporate member," said Curt Adams, Senior Director of Member and Chapter Services, AFCEA International.  "AFCEA corporate membership affords companies many benefits, including corporate associate membership, subscription to SIGNAL Magazine, and increased visibility in the C4, Intelligence, and IT communities. In addition, Versant benefits from corporate visibility at the local level by participating in Chapter activities, working side-by-side with government counterparts at Chapter events, and being recognized as an active AFCEA supporter at the Chapter level."

Versant will attend the upcoming LandWarNet Conference to be held in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, August 18 – 20, 2009. This AFCEA event is the premier forum bringing military, government and industry leaders together to openly communicate commercial best business practices and government implementations.

About AFCEA
The Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) (http://www.afcea.org), established in 1946, is a non-profit membership association serving the military, government, industry, and academia as an ethical forum for advancing professional knowledge and relationships in the fields of communications, information technology, intelligence, and global security. AFCEA supports local chapters, sponsors events, publishes the award-winning SIGNAL Magazine and promotes education.

About Versant
Versant Corporation (NASDAQ: VSNT) is an industry leader in database management software, helping software developers to create unique applications to handle complex information and high performance / high availability requirements. Versant customers cut hardware costs, speed and simplify development, and significantly reduce administration costs. Versant’s solutions are deployed in many DoD applications, and customers include Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and General Dynamics. For more information, call 650-232-2400 or visit www.versant.com.

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