ProactiveNet to Showcase Flagship Application Performance Analysis Solution at METAmorphosis Chicago

Business Wire, May 18, 2004

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

METAmorphosis Chicago 2004

SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 18, 2004

ProactiveNet Inc., the technology leader in real-time application, SLA, and infrastructure performance analytics, today announced that it will showcase its flagship software at META Group's METAmorphosis Chicago event, May 25-27 at the Hilton Chicago. ProactiveNet will be in booth 215.

ProactiveNet representatives will be on hand to demonstrate the product's capabilities, and show how corporations can leverage ProactiveNet to ensure business-critical application infrastructures perform optimally and reliably. ProactiveNet's patented data correlation and analysis technology enables IT operations groups to analyze application performance data in real-time. This unique capability allows IT executives to quickly identify the probable cause of application performance problems, and preempt performance degradation before end users or customers are affected.

META Group's 15th annual forum is designed to help leading organizations evolve into adaptive organizations -- those that work to align IT capabilities, costs, and goals with those of the business. Based on META Group's practical research, strict objectivity, and personalized service, METAmorphosis 2004 is a true symposium that is sure to provide practical guidance about how organizations can become more adaptive. For additional information or to register for the event, please visit www.metagroup.com/events or call 802-872-7350.

"Aligning business objectives with IT capabilities is more than a trend, it's a necessity," said David Langlais, vice president of marketing at ProactiveNet. "We're pleased to be a part of METAmorphosis 2004, and look forward to networking with our peers."

About META Group

META Group is a leading provider of information technology research, advisory services, and strategic consulting. Delivering objective and actionable guidance, META Group's experienced analysts and consultants are trusted advisors to IT and business executives around the world. Our unique collaborative models and dedicated customer service help clients be more efficient, effective, and timely in their use of IT to achieve their business goals. Visit metagroup.com for more details on our high-value approach.

About ProactiveNet

ProactiveNet, Inc. is the technology leader in real-time application, SLA and infrastructure performance analytics. ProactiveNet monitors, identifies, diagnoses and resolves performance problems for Web and client/server applications in a minimally invasive, holistic approach using its patented Intelligent Threshold and SmartFilters root cause analysis technologies. Customers typically report positive ROI in less than three months, enabling operations groups to reduce the time spent locating the source of performance problems, improve operations productivity and responsiveness, make proactive capacity planning decisions and assess the impact of operations on the bottom line.

Customers include leading enterprises such as E*TRADE FINANCIAL, Ford, Hoover's Online, McKesson and Walmart.com. ProactiveNet has established strategic partnerships with BEA Systems, BMC, Computer Associates, IBM, Keynote Systems, Rational Software and Sun Microsystems. The company's technology is a winner of The CrossRoads A-list Technology Award, Network Computing Magazine's Well-Connected Product of the Year Award and is protected by registered U.S. Patents for monitoring an application infrastructure environment. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California with international offices located in India. Additional information is available at www.proactivenet.com or by phone in the U.S. at 408-935-6800.