Sane Solutions Announces Alliance with HP to Offer NetTracker Internet Usage Tracking Software as Part of HP's Worldwide Covision Program

Business Wire, March 29, 1999

NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 29, 1999--Sane Solutions, LLC today announces an alliance with Hewlett-Packard Company to offer Sane Solutions' NetTracker(R) Internet usage tracking software as part of HP's worldwide Covision Internet solutions program. Through the Covision alliance, Sane Solutions, HP and other Covision members will work together to deliver comprehensive Internet solutions to meet specific customer needs, including electronic commerce and other high value-added Internet solutions.

NetTracker is server-based software designed to analyze the traffic from multiple web servers, proxy servers, firewalls & FTP servers and provide companies with detailed information about their web site visitors, as well as their employees' use (or abuse) of the Internet.

"NetTracker is an attractive solution for large organizations and ISPs because of its scalability and it's availability on Windows NT, HP-UX, Linux and other popular server-based platforms," said Jim Rose, Sane Solutions' CEO.

NetTracker contains features designed to benefit companies that are engaged in electronic commerce, as well as ISPs and web hosting companies. Features include standardized and customizable summary reports with drill down capabilities which enable users to dynamically link to get additional information, as well as advanced sorting capabilities that allow users to select and sort the information they analyze.

NetTracker also has the ability to generate up-to-the-minute reports from any location using a web browser (any platform) and the software resides on the server, so users do not have to download their log files, saving time and bandwidth. NetTracker's web browser interface is very easy to use, requiring no special training and NetTracker's unlimited client license saves companies money.

"NetTracker when combined with the products and services provided by HP and other Covision members, enables distributors, resellers, systems integrators and ISPs to provide high value-added Internet solutions for their customers who are actively engaged in electronic commerce," said Greg Mihran, head of Internet business development for HP's Personal Systems Group.

About Sane Solutions

Founded in 1996, Sane Solutions specializes in developing Internet software, including the award winning NetTracker line of server-based Internet usage tracking software. Available in two versions, NetTracker Professional ($495) and NetTracker Enterprise (starting at $995) are used by Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, universities and ISPs worldwide.

Sane Solutions is a privately-held, Limited Liability Company located in North Kingstown, RI. For more information please contact Sane Solutions at 401-295-4809 or visit www.sane.com.

About HP's Covision Program

The HP Covision Internet solutions program is a worldwide channel sales program designed to provide customers with leading Web-based business solutions that are easy to buy and implement. The program brings together carefully selected application and channel partners whose Internet-based solutions complement HP's products, strategy and electronic-business vision. The complete solutions are targeted at a range of company sizes and business needs, from small businesses that are just getting connected to the Internet, to enterprises that are building sophisticated intranets and extranets.

HP Covision integrates three elements: leading Internet applications; solutions and services from select Internet-ready channels, including distributors, VARs, corporate resellers, systems integrators and Internet Service Providers (ISPs); and HP computer technology, including servers, desktops, printers and scanners.

For more information about HP Covision, visit www.hpcovision.com.

NetTracker(R) is a registered trademark of Sane Solutions, LLC. Other product names are trademarks of their respective owners.