Whale Communications Wins 'Tomorrow's Technology Today - 2005' Award; Info Security Products Guide Recognizes Whale for Its Contribution to the SSL VPN space

Business Wire, June 30, 2005

FORT LEE, N.J. -- Whale Communications, a leading SSL VPN vendor, today announced that it has won Info Security Products Guide's coveted "Tomorrow's Technology Today - 2005" award for its contribution to the SSL VPN space.

Info Security Products Guide awards were established to recognize the leading companies in the information security technology industry. The guide plays a vital role in keeping end-users informed of the choices they can make when it comes to protecting their digital resources.

Our awards program such as the prestigious "Tomorrow's Technology Today 2005 Award" honors excellence in technologies that are providing leadership and helping shape the information security industry," said Judy Shelton, group editor, Silicon Valley Communications, publishers of the Info Security Products Guide. "The SSL VPN market is burgeoning with enterprises adopting the remote access technology at a fast pace. We are proud to recognize Whale for its contribution in meeting the complex security needs of enterprises in the SSL VPN remote access space."

Recognized by industry analysts as a leader in the SSL VPN market, Whale's products are being used by Fortune 1000 and Global 1000 companies around the world including: Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Mutual of Omaha, Loews, Virgin Atlantic, Hasbro and Krispy Kreme.

"We are honored to receive this award, which recognizes our leadership in the SSL VPN market. We have always viewed security as an integral component of remote access and spearheaded development to make certain that best practices are put in place," said Roger Pilc, Whale's CEO. "We will continue to strive to ensure that the technology we provide meets the needs of our customers not only today but also tomorrow."

About Info Security Products Guide Awards 2005

The Info Security Products Guide plays a vital role in keeping end-users informed of the choices they can make when it comes to protecting their digital resources. It is written expressly for those who are adamant on staying informed of security threats and the preventive measures they can take. You will discover a wealth of information in this guide including award winning case studies and deployment scenarios, people and technologies shaping info security and the best selling products. The Info Security Products Guide Awards 2005 recognizes and honors excellence in all areas of information security. To learn more, visit us at www.infosecurityproductsguide.com and stay secured.

About Whale Communications

Whale Communications is the leading enterprise-class SSL VPN vendor, enabling companies to provide employees, business partners and customers secure access to corporate data and applications from any web browser. Named a leader, visionary and tier-one SSL VPN player by major analysts such as Gartner, META Group, Forrester and Frost & Sullivan, Whale's SSL VPN products have also won numerous industry awards such as Network Computing magazine's Best SSL VPN for 2004. Its solutions have been securing enterprises worldwide since it was founded in 1998. Privately held, Whale is funded by prominent venture firms and industry leaders, including Goldman Sachs, Soros Private Equity Partners and the BRM Group, the founding investor of Check Point Software Technologies. The company is headquartered in Fort Lee, New Jersey and has international offices in Israel the United Kingdom. It is represented in France by Whale-Sec, an independently-owned entity.

Whale Communications, e-Gap, Attachment Wiper, Whale and the Whale logo are trademarks of Whale Communications Ltd. All other trademarks are property of their respective holders. For more information about Whale visit: www.whalecommunications.com.