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To: Tony Viola who wrote (146368)	10/30/2001 11:40:23 PM
From: Paul Engel	Respond to of 186894

"CloudShield has developed technology that harnesses the power of multiple network processors, such as the Intel(R) IXP1200 family of network processors, on a common platform," said Doug Davis, general manager of Intel's Network Processor Division. "From its patent-pending SRAM fabric that allows multiple network processors and co-processors to share a common memory system, to its SDRAM fabric that efficiently combines eight Intel(R) IXP1200 Network Processors to achieve OC-48 performance levels, the CloudShield Intelligent Packet Architecture provides equipment designers a valuable option." newsalert.com October 30, 2001 11:24 CloudShield's Packet Processor Wins Grand Prize in Best of Show Awards at NetWorld+Interop 2001 Atlanta SAN JOSE Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 30, 2001-- Next generation platform for optical speed packet processing also takes Best of Show honors in the Carrier Network Infrastructure category CloudShield Technologies announced today that its next-generation optical-speed packet processing system, the CloudShield Packet Processor, was named Grand Prize Winner in the Best of Show awards at the prestigious NetWorld+Interop 2001 show in Atlanta. CMP Media's InternetWeek and Network Computing Editors cited the product's ability to inspect and process 100 % of all network traffic at OC-48 speed without degrading network performance in naming the system the event's overall winner as well as the best product in the Carrier Network Infrastructure category. The Best of Show awards were announced during an online Webcast ceremony October 23rd, which replaced the originally scheduled September 12, 2001 event. Built on the company's proprietary Intelligent Packet Architecture(TM), the CloudShield Packet Processor is the first systems level device to process and act upon all layer 2-7 packets at optical speed, without impeding data flow. This capability allows carriers and other network service providers to gain up to a 30 percent improvement in the efficiency of their existing network infrastructures and provision new IP services at the lowest cost per megabit available. "CloudShield has developed technology that harnesses the power of multiple network processors, such as the Intel(R) IXP1200 family of network processors, on a common platform," said Doug Davis, general manager of Intel's Network Processor Division. "From its patent-pending SRAM fabric that allows multiple network processors and co-processors to share a common memory system, to its SDRAM fabric that efficiently combines eight Intel(R) IXP1200 Network Processors to achieve OC-48 performance levels, the CloudShield Intelligent Packet Architecture provides equipment designers a valuable option." "We are delighted that the editors of InternetWeek and Network Computing have recognized CloudShield's Packet Processor as the single most significant new product at NetWorld+Interop Atlanta 2001," said Peder Jungck, CEO and co-founder of CloudShield. "In today's market, the opportunity lies in speed, security and services. By forgoing routing and switching functionality, and concentrating solely on depth of processing and speed, the CloudShield Packet Processor has been purpose-built to excel in running network applications at optical speed. With CloudShield, carriers can secure their high speed networks, offer multiple services from a single, cost effective platform, and have the flexibility to respond quickly to market needs." The editors of Network Computing and InternetWeek, two of CMP Media's premier IT publications, reviewed online submissions and evaluated new products on the show floor to select finalists in 10 categories. From over 200 entries based on this evaluation, the CloudShield Packet Processor was named the Grand Prize Winner as well as best product in the Carrier Network Infrastructure category. Winners of this award have distinguished themselves as best of breed solutions in the industry. The Best of Show Awards are designed to help IT and network managers shorten the evaluation process in assessing new products. By identifying innovative products debuted at NetWorld+Interop, the Best of Show Awards assist in the quest for technology-enabled solutions. "The process of selecting the winners was rigorous and marked by serious discussions of the products and their impact on the industry," said Curtis Franklin, managing editor/ technology for InternetWeek and a member of the joint editorial judging team with Network Computing. "CloudShield's Packet Processor is the most innovative solution at NetWorld+Interop Atlanta, and that's why we selected it as Grand Prize Winner," added Ron Anderson, senior technology editor for Network Computing. About CloudShield Technologies, Inc. CloudShield Technologies is the inventor of the first packet processor platform capable of running network applications at optical speed. Based on the company's patent-pending Intelligent Packet Architecture(TM), CloudShield's Packet Processor performs line-speed inspection and management of 100% of all network traffic with no degradation in network performance. Founded in October 2000, CloudShield is headquartered in San Jose, California. For more information, visit www.cloudshield.com. CONTACT: CloudShield Technologies Jim Carini, 408/382-9500 jim@cloudshield.com