Fiberlink Signs 25 New Channel Partners on Tremendous Demand for Enterprise Remote Access Services

Global VARs, Resellers and Carriers Select Fiberlink's DNA Platform and Extend360 to Ensure Responsible Remote Access

BLUE BELL, Pa. - August 23, 2004 - Today Fiberlink announced that 25 companies signed on to sell its leading remote access platform, Dynamic Network Architecture™ (DNA), indicating extremely strong market demand for its award-winning policy-driven solution. Nineteen large IT services companies in North America and six international firms sell DNA™ and Extend360™ Fiberlink's intelligent access manager, to help companies mobilize and responsibly connect remote workers from any device, in any location. The new channel partners, including Accuvant, Advanced Data Communications, and ABS Associates, deliver Fiberlink's advanced services to Fortune 500 companies and other large enterprises globally.

"As an IT solution provider, we strive to increase efficiency and reduce risk among our remote help desk and network clients," said Jay Schiele, ABS Associates' president and chief operating officer. "We reviewed several remote access options on the market and found Fiberlink's service solution exhibited the kind of comprehensive security - the ability to proactively identify and eliminate vulnerabilities - that our customers demand. We're pleased to partner with Fiberlink and add such leading-edge, policy-based security and productivity enhancements to our offerings."

Network-borne threats have fueled enterprise demand beyond simple remote access tools to a more comprehensive, yet flexible connectivity platform that enables IT departments to address the complex demands of supporting mobile and remote workers. While other service providers tout dial locations and hotspot tallies, Fiberlink's intelligent access manager allows IT managers to define and strictly enforce security policies across far-flung remote networks - an oft-ignored segment of the corporate network. New partners offer customers Fiberlink's remote access architecture, which integrates layered security measures with broadband, dial, Wi-Fi, wide area wireless and other modes of access.

"A key growth factor for Fiberlink's business is building lasting channel partnerships, and we've seen an absolutely stellar first-half of 2004 in this area," said Steve Hammond, Fiberlink's vice president of strategic alliances and channels. "We understand the crucial role we play with our partners and their customers, and constantly work to hone product training, technology integration and sales logistics so our partners can easily roll Fiberlink's services into the most compelling solutions for their customers and prospects."

Below is a partial listing of new North American and international channel partners:

• ABS Associates, Inc.
• Accuvant
• Advanced Data Communications
• Applied Microsystems
• Bluegate Corp.
• CopiaTech
• Data World Computer & Communication
• Dimension Data
• GalaxyTech
• Grice Computer Consulting
• Information Security Technology, Inc.
• Integrity Information Systems
• Internap Network Services
• Missouri Information Solutions
• NetGenesys, Inc.
• ObjectMania
• SSP Data

Product portfolio varies per channel partner, and organizations interested in Fiberlink's offering should contact the above regional resellers for more information. Further details on Fiberlink Channel Partner Program and for a complete list of Fiberlink channel partners, please visit http://www.fiberlink.com/partner/channels.htm. About Fiberlink

Fiberlink is a leading provider of secure remote access solutions, unifying worldwide remote access, management and enforcement within existing IT policy. Fiberlink addresses the growing infrastructure complexities of enterprise access brought on by the demands of an expanding business ecosystem. From employees to partners, remote offices to extranets, dial-up to wireless to broadband, Fiberlink allows enterprises to capitalize on extended business opportunities. Multi-network redundancy, best-of-breed application services and support, low total cost of ownership and minimal impact on IT help make Fiberlink an important business partner.

With more than 500,000 corporate users, analyst firms such as Gartner, Burton Group and Yankee Group recognize Fiberlink as a leader and innovator in remote access services. Fiberlink customers include General Electric, BMC Software, Computer Sciences Corporation, Royal Caribbean and The Gillette Company. Headquartered in Blue Bell, Pa., Fiberlink has offices throughout North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.

For more information on Fiberlink, visit its Web site at http://www.fiberlink.com.

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