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Fiberlink global remote tops Managed VPN service category based on ability to secure enterprise remote access

May 12, 2003

BLUE BELL, Pa. - May 12, 2003 – Fiberlink announced its flagship remote access product, Fiberlink Global Remote, was named a winner by CMP Media LLC's Network Computing for a 2003 Well-Connected Award in the "Managed VPN Service" category. Fiberlink, the leading provider of comprehensive, policy-centric remote access services for enterprises, won the Well-Connected Award for its ability to secure and manage access for enterprise-wide mobile workforces more efficiently and cost-effectively than its competitors.

"By working closely with customers and partners, Fiberlink remains focused on security, management and customer service and continues to meet the ever-changing demands of remote workforces," said Skip Taylor, vice president of product marketing at Fiberlink. "Distinguished by Network Computing's extensive testing, the Well-Connected Award is a strong endorsement of Fiberlink's remote access solution and a testament to the choice our customers make when they partner with Fiberlink. We're proud that Network Computing's testing found the same value in our technology and customer service that we strive to offer."

The winners of the Network Computing Well-Connected Awards were announced at a ceremony on Monday, April 28, 2003 held at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas, NV. All winners and finalists are highlighted in the May 1st issue of Network Computing, Network Computing Online at http://www.networkcomputing.com and also on http://www.nwcwellconnected.com.

Fiberlink's flagship product, Fiberlink Global Remote, won Network Computing's Well-Connected Award for its ability to provide superior remote access services at a fraction of the cost of its competitors. Fiberlink connects mobile professionals to corporate networks securely by enforcing corporate IT policies and integrating with other security components. This policy enforcement ensures that proprietary information is not compromised, regardless of the way mobile end-users access the network. Fiberlink continues to earn recognition from prominent industry analysts as a leader in the remote access market.

"The Well-Connected Awards are the only industry awards given by technologists based on real-world product testing and evaluation. We view all products, technologies and services from the same perspective as our readers - our peers-do," said Fritz Nelson, vice president and publisher of Network Computing. "This is an important distinction from any other award program - the products selected in the Well-Connected Awards are unique because they have been tested over an enterprise by our editors themselves. They are truly innovative solutions that work."

About Network Computing

Network Computing (http://www.networkcomputing.com) published by CMP Media LLC, Manhasset, N.Y., is dedicated to providing critical analysis of technologies, vendors and products to 220,000 IT Managers and Staff who are accountable for strategic technology purchase decisions. In addition to the bi-weekly magazine, Network Computing provides a complete media platform including www.networkcomputing.com, Network Computing Research, and Network Computing Events. In 2002, www.NetworkComputing.com was named American Society of Business Publications Editors (ASBPE) Best 'Original Web Database' category for the Interactive Buyer's Guide and ranked Rob Preston 11th on Adweek's Technology Marketing Influencers Report "Hottest Tech Media editors" list.

About CMP Media

CMP Media LLC (www.cmp.com) is a leading integrated media company providing essential information and marketing services to the entire technology spectrum-the builders, sellers and users of technology worldwide. Capitalizing on its editorial strength, CMP is uniquely positioned to offer marketers' comprehensive, integrated media solutions tailored to meet their individual needs. Its diverse products and services include newspapers, magazines, Internet products, research, direct marketing services, education and training, trade shows and conferences, and custom publishing.

About Fiberlink

Fiberlink is a leading provider of remote access and security solutions. The company's flagship solution, Fiberlink Global Remote, incorporates multiple network technologies such as dial-up, wireless and broadband and tightly integrates them with best-of-breed security applications, providing customers with the most comprehensive and secure way for their remote employees to connect to corporate data from anywhere in the world. Fiberlink's VPNterprise(sm) platform was the first in the industry to help companies enforce policies for their remote workforce, dramatically lowering their costs while increasing the security of their networks.

Fiberlink is recognized by analysts at firms such as Gartner, Burton Group and The Yankee Group as a leader in the industry. Fiberlink is named an "Inc 500" company by Inc Magazine and ranked in the Innovation 100 series sponsored by InformationWeek and CapGemini/Ernst & Young. Fiberlink customers include: General Electric, BMC Software, Computer Sciences Corporation, Levi Strauss & Co., The Gillette Company, and Sun Healthcare.

Headquartered in Blue Bell, Pa., Fiberlink has sales offices throughout North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. For more information call Fiberlink at (800) LINK-NOW or visit www.fiberlink.com.

Kristen Muckleroy
Fiberlink
kmuckleroy@fiberlink.com
215/793.6541

Kristina Osterling
A&R Partners for Fiberlink
kristinao@arpartners.com
212/905.6152

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