Validian Adds Leading Business Development Executive


OTTAWA, ON--(Marketwire - September 9, 2008) - Ewire -- Validian Corporation (OTCBB: VLDI), a leader in the protection of digital assets, announced today the addition of Michael Enos as Director of International Business Development. Michael Enos brings over 22 years of proven accomplishments in sales, operations, and business development, having closed over a billion dollars in products and services sales in the IT sector.

Michael has held senior sales positions with companies such as PCA Advanced Systems (AT&T), Computer Associates, Lockheed Martin and Rational Software (IBM). Mr. Enos' many sales accomplishments include securing the largest ever sales contracts for PCA Advanced Systems at Converse, Rational Software Corporation at Ericsson, and MTS Allstream at the Department of National Defence.

"Validian offers unique solutions that enable customers to protect the access, transfer, storage and custody of sensitive information within their business processes," said Michael Enos. "I am very encouraged at the traction and demonstrated interest for Validian's innovative solutions and look forward to contributing to the next phase of the company's evolution."

Bruce Benn, President and CEO of Validian Corporation, said, "We are delighted to have attracted such a highly talented individual to the Validian team. Michael brings a proven track record of generating significant sales of new offerings to both the enterprise and government sectors. His combined experience and expertise will be invaluable as our marketing and sales efforts build momentum, and the company advances towards its 2008 corporate objectives."

About Validian

Validian Corporation provides comprehensive solutions for the protection of digital information and content while in transit and at rest. Validian solutions can be customized rapidly to the business processes and work flow of the organization to ensure the end-to-end authenticity, integrity and custody of its high value digital assets. A U.S. corporation, Validian has offices in the U.S, Canada and Switzerland.

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