NTPLPRESS RELEASE:Netplex Gets 7 Pacts In First 2 Mos Of 2000
(BW)(VA-NETPLEX-GROUP)(NTPL) Netplex Announces Seven Internet and Information Security
Contract Wins
Business Editors/Hi-Tech Writers
RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 13, 2000--The Netplex Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NTPL)
today announced that it has signed information security-related contracts with six
companies and one city government agency during the first two months of 2000.
These engagements, one of which is with a leading Application Service Provider,
USinternetworking, entail high-end Internet and information security services such as
penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, security architecture development, and
internal training. Due to the sensitive nature of the engagements and at the customers'
requests, additional company and contract information was not disclosed.
"The recent attacks on prominent web sites have brought public and corporate attention
to the critical need for proactive information security assessments and planning," said
Mark Beckmeyer, Netplex's Vice President of Business Protection Services. "Our position
as a recognized leader in the Internet security field has fueled a flurry of activity
during the first part of 2000."
Netplex President Pamela Fredette added, "Ensuring the effectiveness of customers'
information security architectures is a critical component of Netplex's end-to-end
portfolio of premium e-solutions. Businesses rely on Netplex's Internet security experts
to help them achieve maximum protection of their critical information assets, thereby
safeguarding their business's reliability and market credibility."
About The Netplex Group, Inc.
The Netplex Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NTPL) (www.netplexgroup.com) creates e-business
solutions that combine industry-specific business strategies; interactive digital
marketing; user-centric applications and data systems; and secure, high-performance
Internet systems infrastructure. Netplex's complete spectrum of "industrial-strength"
e-solutions positions customers to confidently take advantage of the new digital economy.
Netplex and the Netplex logo are trademarks of The Netplex Group, Inc.
Except for historical information, all of the statements, expectations and assumptions
contained in the foregoing are "forward-looking statements" (within the meaning of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) that involve a number of risks and
uncertainties. It is possible that the assumptions made by management--including, but not
limited to, those relating to contract awards, market opportunities, results, performance
or expectations--may not materialize. Actual results may differ materially from those
projected or implied in any forward-looking statements. In addition to the above factors,
other important factors including the risks associated with unforeseen technical
difficulties, the ability to meet customer requirements, changes in technology and
standards, dependencies on key employees, customer satisfaction, availability of
technical talent, dependencies on certain technologies, delays, market acceptance and
competition, as well as other risks described from time to time in the Company's filings
with the Securities Exchange Commission, press releases, and other communications.
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CONTACT: The Netplex Group, Inc., Reston
Mark Beckmeyer, 703/716-4777
mbeckmeyer@netplexgroup.com
or
Investor Contact:
Wall Street Investor Relations Corp.
Joe Zappulla, 301/948-3430
JZappulla@WallStreetIR.com
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