NetScaler Receives Best Hardware Product Award at EnterpriseVision Europe for Secure Application Switch

Business Wire, March 31, 2003

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 31, 2003

NetScaler, Inc., the leading provider of web application traffic control systems, announced today that it has been awarded Best Hardware Product for its RS9800 Secure Application Switch system showcased at EnterpriseVision Europe held February 2003 in Cannes, France. NetScaler's Secure Application Switch provides IT professionals with a single point of web application traffic control combining application-level security, optimization and switching into a single, seamlessly integrated solution.

"We are pleased to provide our European channel partners an award-winning product that allows their customers to deliver secure, uninterrupted service for their business-critical applications," said Sheen Khoury, senior vice president of worldwide sales for NetScaler. "Winning this award validates that NetScaler's Secure Application Switch is ready for the European market."

Over 60 Systems Integrator executives in attendance voted on the winning products and companies after previewing, reviewing and evaluating the latest technologies and programs while assessing potential partnership opportunities at the event's Private Boardroom Appointments and World Premieres. These focused presentations are an integral part of the decision-making process that Systems Integrator buyers undertake in order to provide optimal solutions to their clients.

"Even in this tough economic climate, these award winners took advantage of this strategic opportunity to present new products, strategies and solutions to this very high-level and business-focused Systems Integrator audience. It was obvious that these Integrators were extremely committed to building relationships with the vendors to enable them to deliver new products and solutions to their Large and Midsize Enterprise clients," said Samantha Allwork, international director, Gartner Vision Events.

About EnterpriseVision Europe

For further information on EnterpriseVision Europe, please contact Samantha Allwork at samantha.allwork@gartner.com or visit www.eve2003.com. EnterpriseVision Europe is produced by Vision Events(R), a Gartner, Inc. (NYSE: IT and ITB) company.

Vision Events, a Gartner, Inc. (NYSE: IT and ITB) company, is a leading producer of highly focused business events that bring Systems Integrators and end users together with leading and emerging vendors in private boardroom appointments to form strategic partnerships and secure new business in the technology sector. Additional information about Vision Events can be found at http://visionevents.com.

About Gartner, Inc.

Gartner, Inc. is a research and advisory firm that helps more than 10,500 clients leverage technology to achieve business success. Gartner's businesses consist of Research, Consulting, Measurement, Events and Executive Programs. Founded in 1979, Gartner is headquartered in Stamford, Conn., and has 4,000 associates, including more than 1,000 research analysts and consultants, in more than 75 locations worldwide. Fiscal 2002 revenue totaled $907 million. For more information, visit www.gartner.com.

About NetScaler

NetScaler, Inc. is the leading provider of web application traffic control systems that enable enterprises, e-businesses and service providers to ensure the continuous, secure delivery of their web-based applications while dramatically lowering the cost of their operations. Powered by NetScaler's patented Request Switching(TM) technology, the NetScaler product line uniquely combines application-level security, protection, optimization and switching into a central point of web application control forming a powerful complement to existing network infrastructures. NetScaler's worldwide headquarters are located in Santa Clara, Calif. The company's products are available direct and through a variety of channel partners globally. For more information please visit http://www.netscaler.com.

Note to Editors: NetScaler and Request Switching are trademarks of NetScaler, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other companies and products mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective holders.