NetScaler Named Finalist by Network Computing for 2001 Well-Connected Awards; NetScaler Tops Web Acceleration Category Based On Breakthrough Internet Connection Management Technology

Business Wire, April 11, 2001

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 11, 2001

NetScaler, a leading innovator of Web acceleration solutions, today announced that WebScaler, its first generation acceleration product, has been awarded finalist status by Network Computing, a CMP Media LLC magazine, for a 2001 Well-Connected Award in the category of e-Commerce Acceleration. WebScaler was chosen for its innovative approach to improving the quality of the end user's experience by accelerating global content delivery and increasing site availability, while minimizing server resource utilization.

"We are honored to be a finalist for this prestigious industry award," said B.V. Jagadeesh, president and CEO of NetScaler. "The Internet is at a crossroads as the industry builds a faster, more reliable and scalable infrastructure. We are proud that NetScaler is being recognized for developing next-generation Internet infrastructure solutions that are making these critical advances a reality."

This year, the winners of the Network Computing Well-Connected Awards will be revealed at a gala event held on the evening before one of the industry's largest trade shows, NetWorld Interop 2001 Las Vegas. All Finalists will be highlighted in the May 14th issue of Network Computing and also on Network Computing Online at http://www.networkcomputing.com.

Network Computing verified that NetScaler's WebScaler product improved Web server performance by up to 103 percent. NetScaler's patent-pending Internet Connection Management(TM) technology provides the base for next-generation Internet infrastructure products that accelerate content delivery and optimize the dynamic Internet.

"No other annual awards program in the industry uses hands-on evaluations to choose its winners," said Fritz Nelson, Publisher of CMP's Network Computing. "Our editors worked at length to research and test the best offerings in the enterprise arena. Being named a Well-Connected Award Finalist is a true reflection of product quality rather than merely product popularity or marketing effectiveness."

About NetScaler, Inc.

NetScaler is a leading innovator of Web acceleration solutions based on breakthrough TCP/IP technology that enhances the efficiency, performance and availability of Web and Internet services at the origin and edge of the network. NetScaler solutions advance Internet Quality of eXperience (QoX(TM)) and optimize return on investment in Internet infrastructure. NetScaler is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA. For more information, contact NetScaler at 408/330-9200, www.netscaler.com or info@netscaler.com.

About Network Computing

Network Computing (http://www.networkcomputing.com) is published by CMP Media, Manhasset, N.Y. From emerging companies to service providers, Network Computing defines the core issues facing people who manage technology in business -- analyzing the critical decision points in purchasing the products, technologies and services that achieve corporate initiatives. Twice a month 220,000 IT professionals turn to Network Computing to get the information they need to make the right purchase decisions.

About CMP Media LLC

CMP Media LLC (www.cmpnet.com) is a leading high-tech 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, custom publishing, testing and consulting.

Note to Editors: NetScaler, WebScaler , Internet Connection Management, and QoX are trademarks of NetScaler.