NetScout and Siemens Network Systems Join Forces to Provide Business-Oriented Network Management Solutions

Business Wire, Jan 11, 2000

Business/Technology Editors

WESTFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 11, 2000

-- Siemens Selects NetScout in Response to Internet

Pressures on Enterprise and Service Provider Networks --

NetScout(R) Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTCT), the leading provider of business-oriented network management solutions, has formed an alliance with Siemens Network Systems Ltd. (SNSL), the United Kingdom's leading network integrator. Under the newly signed agreement, SNSL will deliver NetScout's Application Flow Management (AFM) software and instrumentation with its award-winning integration services for large enterprise and service provider customers. Together, the two companies will further expand the multi-billion dollar Business Oriented Network Management (BONM) market, one of the fastest growing segments in the network management industry.

"Our philosophy is to offer best-in-class solutions and services that create real value for our customers. We are delighted to team up with NetScout, at this time of great opportunity in the BONM market," said Vaughan Davies, SNSL's product marketing manager. "The rising popularity of Internet technologies and the resulting pressure on the network has meant an increase in demand for tools to maintain control and visibility of the entire network."

"As our clients become more dependent upon network and application performance, we will deliver solutions and services that enhance the performance of the applications and the network, increase productivity and ultimately reduce costs," he added.

"Partnering with firms like SNSL, one of the foremost network integrators in the business, is integral to our strategy to expand our business in major international markets," said Anil Singhal, NetScout's chairman and chief executive officer. "This new partnership will ensure that end-users receive both the clear business benefits of improved network performance and quality of service through all stages of the implementation process."

This alliance is part of NetScout's overall strategy to grow its international presence by partnering with leading systems integrators throughout Europe. Headquartered in Westford, Mass., NetScout currently maintains international offices in Europe and Asia with customers such as British Airways, AT&T, Sun Microsystems, 3M Corporation and Deutsche Bank AG London.

SNSL, a two-time winner of the Networking Industry Awards for `System Integrator of the Year' and voted `Best Systems Integrator' by the Telecommunication Users Association (TUA), offers a network support operation which is one of the best in the industry. Solutions are tailored to match the exact customer requirements in terms of available resources, location and organizational structure. Customers include Ford, Coca Cola, Credit Suisse First Boston, RS Components, MBNA, Employment Services and The British Library.

SNSL is a (pound)120m-plus company employing over 350 people in the UK and offers its leading-edge customers an extensive range of integrated network services for the entire lifecycle of a network.

About Siemens Network Systems, Ltd

Siemens Network Systems Limited (SNSL) specializes in the design and implementation of intelligent multi-vendor enterprise-wide networks. It provides a wide range of vendor independent technology skills and professional services to major private sector companies and public sector bodies. SNSL's services range from strategic consultancy, network design, integration and project management, to installation, maintenance and support. SNSL has maintained its position as a provider of highly advanced networks by constantly evaluating new technologies, products and suppliers. In this way it ensures customers continue to be offered the most flexible, price performance migration path for their current and future business. The company is headquartered in Hemel Hempstead, with offices in Manchester, Stirling, Bristol and Central London. For more information please visit: www.snsl.co.uk or contact Feedback@snsl.co.uk

About NetScout Systems

NetScout Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTCT) is the leading provider of business-oriented network management solutions. NetScout enables large enterprises to depend on their network to deliver business-critical applications in areas such as e-commerce, enterprise resource planning and supply chain management. The Company's solutions are based on its unique Application Flow Management (AFM) technology, which uses the rich set of application traffic information collected by NetScout's instrumentation. NetScout's AFM solutions address network optimization and fault isolation, capacity management, application performance measurement & reporting, and usage- based billing. Headquartered in Westford, Massachusetts, NetScout has over 250 employees and offices in North America, Europe and Asia. Further information on the company is available on the World Wide Web at www.netscout.com

NetScout is a registered trademark, and the NetScout logo, WebCast, AppScout, and NetScout Manager Plus are trademarks of NetScout Systems, Inc.