Adero Appoints Joe Judge Security Architect; Strategic Management Experience Strengthens Adero's Global Content Distribution and e-Commerce Services.

Business/Technology Editors

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 11, 2000

Adero, Inc., the leader in globally distributed content, application and e-commerce services announced today that Joe Judge has joined the company as security architect. As security architect, Judge will be responsible for the security framework of Adero's central site and distributed intelligent networks. Judge strengthens the Adero team by bringing more than fourteen years of innovation in computer systems risk management, firewall architecture and systems administration.

Judge will work closely with Joe Bai, Adero's chief technology officer, to lead the company through its next growth phase. During this period, Adero will build the standard for global distribution of content, differentiated content, and e-commerce and application services. Judge will manage the company's security architecture and maintain the integrity of Adero's globally distributed systems and networks.

Judge most recently served as a managing consultant for the Technology Risk Services practice at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, where he was involved in consulting, audits and computer crime investigations. Prior to this, he was the manager of the firewall architecture group at Fidelity Investments' Systems Company. He successfully led this group through its crucial growth phase in developing their online brokerage service. His career initially started in 1986 at AT&T Bell Laboratories on one of the first Internet firewall sites.

"Joe's unmatched knowledge in technology and systems risk management is a major strategic advantage for Adero and its customers. Joe heading up our security strengthens our ability to deliver totally secure global content, application and e-commerce distribution services to our customers," said Jonathan Crane, chief executive officer at Adero.

"Not only does Adero have a unique understanding of security issues, it is using this knowledge to build one of the most advanced, standards-based, and secure networks in the world," said Judge. "Joining Adero provides me with an exciting opportunity to work with a visionary team that is committed to developing one of the industry's most intelligent and secure platforms for global e-commerce and application services."

About Adero Inc.

Founded in 1998, Adero provides a global turnkey service that enables companies to create a rapid, consistent, and reliable Internet experience for online customers anywhere in the world. AderoWorld(TM) Service is a cost-effective solution for global e-Commerce companies, enabling rapid deployment of Web content, distributed applications and e-Commerce services, through the strategic placement of intelligent nodes in local markets around the world. Adero's network of intelligent nodes and patent-pending GeoTraffic(TM) Manager technology allow companies to overcome the complexities of building and managing infrastructures in foreign markets, as well as allow companies to reap the benefits of improved Web site performance and custom-tailored content. AderoWorld Service has over 43 strategically placed intelligent nodes in 28 countries, including Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Israel, Italy, Japan, The Netherlands, Norway, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, South Korea, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Adero, Inc., is a venture-funded company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA - www.adero.com.