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To: Jerry Olson who wrote (58479)	8/30/1999 12:01:00 PM
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NTCT - 8/30/99 - MIL 3 Integrates It DecisionGuru With NetScout, Tivoli Management Platforms, Enhances Model Library With Focus On WASHINGTON, Aug 30, 1999 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- New Multi-Vendor Import Module Accelerates Modeling Process with Automated Data Import from NetScout and Tivoli Platforms, Expanded Model Library Strengthens Application Simulations MIL 3, Inc., a leading provider of decision-support software for networks and applications, today announces two important enhancements to its flagship IT DecisionGuru 6.0 modeling and simulation software. An expanded Multi-Vendor Import (MVI) Module enables users to build baseline models with near real-time topology and traffic data from the Tivoli and NetScout Systems (Nasdaq: nTCT) management platforms, and an enhanced "out-of-box" model library offers new models that strengthen IT DecisionGuru's ability to predict the performance of business-critical network-based applications. "As the gold standard for simulation-based decision support, we are excited to add NetScout Systems and Tivoli to the portfolio of management solutions that integrate with IT DecisionGuru," said Marc Cohen, MIL 3's chief executive officer. "This is another big step in the process of maximizing the usefulness of network and application simulations by simplifying the process and strengthening the integrity of the baseline data." "We are pleased to support MIL 3 as a strategic partner," said Mike Soper, NetScout's Director of Strategic Alliances. "IT DecisionGuru adds a network simulation solution to our Application Flow Management suite. MIL 3's integration allows a customer's investment in these products to pay off with increased application performance and real business value." To further extend the value of simulation for application planning, deployment and optimization, several models have been added to IT DecisionGuru's extensive "open" model library, including IP Multicasting, EIGRP, Fast Etherchannel, voice and video multicasting, SNA over IP, and VLAN. The addition of these models reflects the growing importance of complex networked applications and protocols in the corporate enterprise. The models enable IT planners to gauge exactly how specific applications will affect the existing networked environment. The models also strengthen IT DecisionGuru's ability to predict the performance of proposed infrastructures and the ability of network protocols to deliver the appropriate quality of service for bandwidth-intensive applications. "The ultimate measure of IT's role in organizational success is the competitive edge that it delivers through innovative applications and services," said Cohen. "Our goal with IT DecisionGuru is to enable IT to make informed, sound decisions early in the planning and implementation process to ensure that expensive, highly visible services perform as promised and deliver the necessary results." About MIL 3 MIL 3, Inc. (www.mil3.com), founded in 1986, is the worldwide leader in decision-support software for networks and applications. Thousands of professionals in all areas of Networking and Information Technology use MIL 3's OPNET family of simulation and planning products to efficiently design, improve and deliver their products and services. MIL 3's best-in-class products are complemented by outstanding consulting, training and support services. Copyright (C) 1999 Business Wire. All rights reserved. -0- CONTACT: Split Rock Communications for MIL 3, Inc. Jeffrey Scott, 301/608-0581 jscott2@bellatlantic.net