Fiberlink Named a 2003 Finalist by Network Computing for Well-Connected Award

Fiberlink Global Remote Tops Managed VPN Service Based on its Ability to Secure Enterprise Remote Access

BLUE BELL, Pa., March 28, 2003 – Fiberlink today announced Fiberlink Global Remote has been awarded finalist status by Network Computing, a CMP Media LLC magazine, for a 2003 Well-Connected Award in the "Managed VPN Service" category. Network Computing named Fiberlink a finalist for its ability to secure and manage remote access for enterprise-wide mobile workforces more efficiently and cost-effectively than its competitors.

"Fiberlink Global Remote already relieves the pain of securing, managing and supporting some of the worlds largest mobile and remote workforces," said Skip Taylor, vice president of product marketing for Fiberlink. "Being named a finalist for Network Computing's Well-Connected Award validates the decision our customers made, and helps distinguish Fiberlink's best-in-class solution for remote access market."

This year, the winners of the Network Computing Well-Connected Awards will be revealed at an event held on the evening before one of the industry's largest trade shows, NetWorld+Interop 2003 Las Vegas. All Finalists will be highlighted in the May 1st issue of Network Computing and also on Network Computing Online at http://www.networkcomputing.com.

Network Computing recognized Fiberlink's flagship product, Fiberlink Global Remote, for the unique way it seamlessly and securely connects mobile sales forces, telecommuters, traveling executives and branch offices to their corporate network. IT managers centrally manage and support the remote endpoints from headquarters, enforcing access policies and securing each connection just as they do for in-house network connections.

"To be considered, all finalists are the technology solutions we've recommended in the past 12 months," said Fritz Nelson, VP and Publisher of CMP's Network Computing. "Our editors worked at length to research and test the best offerings in the technology arena during the course of the year. The products selected in the Well-Connected Awards are unique because they have been tested by our editors who are current or former IT professionals who understand what our readers want - products that deliver."

About Fiberlink

Fiberlink is a leading provider of remote access and security solutions. The company's flagship solution, Fiberlink Global Remote, incorporates multiple network technologies such as dial-up, wireless and broadband and tightly integrates them with best-of-breed security applications, providing customers with the most comprehensive and secure way for their remote employees to connect to corporate data from anywhere in the world. Fiberlink's VPNterprise(sm) platform was the first in the industry to help companies enforce policies for their remote workforce, dramatically lowering their costs while increasing the security of their networks.

Fiberlink is recognized by analysts at firms such as Gartner, Burton Group and The Yankee Group as a leader in the industry. Fiberlink is named an "Inc 500" company by Inc Magazine and ranked in the Innovation 100 series sponsored by InformationWeek and CapGemini/Ernst & Young. Fiberlink customers include: General Electric, BMC Software, Computer Sciences Corporation, Levi Strauss & Co., The Gillette Company, and Sun Healthcare.

Headquartered in Blue Bell, Pa., Fiberlink has sales offices throughout North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. For more information call Fiberlink at (800) LINK-NOW or visit www.fiberlink.com.

About Network Computing

Network Computing (http://www.networkcomputing.com) published by CMP Media LLC, Manhasset, N.Y., is dedicated to providing critical analysis of technologies, vendors and products to 220,000 IT Managers and Staff who are accountable for strategic technology purchase decisions. In addition to the bi-weekly magazine, Network Computing provides a complete media platform including www.networkcomputing.com, Network Computing Research, and Network Computing Events. In 2002, www.NetworkComputing.com was named American Society of Business Publications Editors (ASBPE) Best 'Original Web Database' category for the Interactive Buyer's Guide and ranked Rob Preston 11th on Adweek's Technology Marketing Influencers Report "Hottest Tech Media editors" list.

About CMP Media

CMP Media LLC (www.cmp.com) is a leading integrated media company providing essential information and marketing services to the entire technology spectrum-the builders, sellers and users of technology worldwide. Capitalizing on its editorial strength, CMP is uniquely positioned to offer marketers' comprehensive, integrated media solutions tailored to meet their individual needs. Its diverse products and services include newspapers, magazines, Internet products, research, direct marketing services, education and training, trade shows and conferences, and custom publishing.

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