Ingrian Networks Joins Cable & Wireless' Enhanced Solutions Provider Program; Initiative Allows Ingrian Networks to Offer Expanded Internet Services to Customers

Business Wire, Sept 27, 2001

Business Editors/High Tech Writers

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 27, 2001

Ingrian Networks, the leader in secure content networking, announced today that it joined the Cable & Wireless (NYSE: CWP) Enhanced Solutions Provider (ESP) program. The program allows Ingrian Networks to offer customers its powerful Secure Content Networking platforms along with Cable & Wireless' extensive menu of data and Internet services - including dedicated Internet access, web hosting, DSL, IP-based Virtual Private Networking (VPN), and Virtual ISP services - using Cable & Wireless' premier Tier 1 backbone.

Cable & Wireless, a leading global provider of Internet, data, voice and messaging solutions, recently introduced the company's innovative new Enhanced Solutions Provider Program, an initiative that is establishing a network of service providers that will act as a source of one-stop-shopping for businesses.

The ultimate result of participating in the unique program, says Jeff Thomas, Vice President of Marketing, is that Ingrian Network's customers will receive exactly the comprehensive network solutions they need.

"We are pleased to have this opportunity, not just to work closely with Cable & Wireless, but also to deliver highly customized solutions that are everything our customers need for their networks," said Jim Vogt, President and CEO of Ingrian Networks. "Ingrian Networks is raising the bar in security infrastructure. We recognize how competitive the marketplace is today, and we are making every effort possible to ensure our customers are well-equipped not just to compete, but to lead in their market space."

Ingrian Networks secures the core content delivery services of the network infrastructure. As companies increasingly use the Internet to drive revenue, improve processes and strengthen customer and partner relationships, the ability to protect and network secure content and critical data behind the firewall is paramount. The Ingrian Networks Secure Content Networking Platforms integrates secure content caching, content switching, SSL/TLS acceleration, access and policy management, key management, and backend data encryption capabilities into a single device for a completely secure and extensible content management infrastructure.

One of the unique features of the platform is its ability to thoroughly secure data on web servers and databases utilizing powerful key management and encryption technologies. Ingrian Networks' platform allows companies to leverage their secure critical B2B and B2C transactions in new ways, offering absolute security without sacrificing the performance, speed and flexibility companies expect from their network.

The introduction of this alliance program maximizes the availability of Cable & Wireless' expanding portfolio of data and Internet services while creating an easier way for Ingrian Networks' customers to order Internet-based services. Cable & Wireless provides U.S. businesses with a wide range of data and Internet services including, digital subscriber line (DSL) services; web hosting services; IP-based VPN and Managed Firewall (MFW) services; dedicated Internet access; and Virtual ISP, a private label service that allows businesses and other organizations to market and sell Internet Service - under their own company names - using Cable & Wireless' Tier 1 backbone and network maintenance.

In addition to Vogt, Ingrian Network's management team includes some the Silicon Valley's top experts in security and networking including Dr. Dan Boneh, co-founder, Chief Scientist and professor of cryptography at Stanford University, Rajeev Chawla, co-founder and CTO and former principal engineer at Healtheon/WebMD and Rod Murchison, VP of Product Management and formerly of CacheFlow.

About Ingrian Networks

Ingrian Networks, Inc. is securing the next generation of business on the Internet. By seamlessly integrating highly secure content caching, switching and acceleration functionality into an extensible networking platform, Ingrian networks provides a complete secure content networking infrastructure that delivers unmatched security, performance and investment protection. Founded in January 2000, Ingrian Networks is headquartered in Redwood City, California, and is guided by some of the world's leading technologists including Bill Joy, co-founder and Chief Scientist of Sun Microsystems, Andy Bechtolsheim, VP at Cisco Systems, and Martin Hellman, co-inventor of public key cryptography. The company's management team is led by Jim Vogt, President and CEO, formerly of Nortel Networks, and includes executive leadership from industry leading networking, security, caching and storage companies. The company's customers include several of the world's leading financial institutions, Internet data center hosting providers and systems and networking vendors. For more information, visit www.ingriannetworks.com.

About Cable & Wireless

Cable & Wireless is a major global telecommunications business with revenue of over (pound)9 billion (US$14 billion) in the year to 31 March 2000 and customers in 70 countries. Its operations around the world offer a full range of telecommunications services. Cable & Wireless' focus for future growth is on IP (internet protocol) and data services and solutions for business customers. It is developing advanced IP networks and value-added services in the US, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region in support of this strategy. With the capability of its global IP infrastructure and its strength in key markets, Cable & Wireless holds a unique position in terms of global coverage and services to business customers.