PATCHLINK UPDATE Named ``Reviewer's Choice'' by Government Computer News; PatchLink's Security Patch, Vulnerability & Compliancy Management Software Earns Best Position in Competitive Product Comparison

Business Wire, June 21, 2005

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- PATCHLINK UPDATE(TM) from PatchLink(TM) Corporation (www.patchlink.com) earned top marks in a third-party analysis of patch management software conducted by Government Computer News (GCN - 05/16/05; Vol. 24 No. 11), a leading media company in the government technology community. In an in-depth, lab-tested comparison with patch management solutions LANDesk Management Suite 8 and Marimba Patch Management from BMC Software, PatchLink's PATCHLINK UPDATE performed the best in several areas including usability, secure infrastructure, advanced capabilities, and overall value.

According to GCN, regardless of network size, PATCHLINK UPDATE ranked above competitive solutions due to a full spectrum of patch management capabilities, combined with its affordability, unique patent-pending patch fingerprinting, and operability with every major operating systems, including all Microsoft, AIX, HP-UX, Solaris, Linux, Novell Netware, and MacOS. Using the largest library of patches ever created, PatchLink rigorously tests all patches before releasing them to network administrators. "From start to finish, PatchLink makes it nearly effortless for administrators to secure their networks," noted GCN reporter Carlos Soto.

"Patch management is unique in its abilities to protect the enterprise and is different from software distribution or systems management in this regard," said Sean Moshir, CEO of PatchLink Corporation. "PATCHLINK UPDATE's advanced multi-platform, multi-vendor patch management capabilities truly distinguish it from the competition. We are very pleased to receive this recognition from such a well-respected, industry-leading medium.

"As the Internet continues to evolve, so have the security risks facing companies and Internet/wireless users worldwide," continued Moshir. "PatchLink remains dedicated to developing and delivering reliable products and solutions that help to maintain network security throughout the enterprise."

To access a complete review, visit http://www.gcn.com/24_11/prod_reviews/35781-1.html.> ABOUT PATCHLINK CORPORATION

PatchLink(TM) Corporation (www.patchlink.com) is the established leader for advanced, multi-platform, multi-vendor security patch, vulnerability and compliancy management software, solutions and services. Having the largest installed subscriber base for patch and vulnerability management software in the industry, the Inc. 500 company (2004) is headquartered in Arizona. PatchLink provides global support to its customers through a well-developed network of resellers and distributors, as well as through its offices in the United States (Scottsdale and Washington, D.C.), Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore and the United Kingdom. Incorporating a highly scalable, multi-platform approach to security for enterprise networks, including edge devices and end-point security, PATCHLINK UPDATE(TM) software provides customers access to the world's largest repository of tested and secured patches and mis-configuration updates for deployment across their enterprises, integrating with leading vulnerability, network access control, and wireless management solutions to provide real-time remediation. PatchLink customers show a 95 percent-plus renewal rate and better than 97 percent indicate they are "satisfied or highly satisfied" with overall product and service performance. Customers utilizing PatchLink software, solution, and services span all vertical industries and include the U.S. Army, EPA, USDA, NASA, Thomson Financial, Virgin Airlines, Boeing, and BlueCross BlueShield, among others.

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