Akibia Expands Network Security Offerings into EMEA; E-Security Lifecycle Services Include Consulting, Design and Implementation, Training and Support.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

WESTBOROUGH, Mass. & VEENENDAAL, the Netherlands--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 3, 2003--Akibia Infrastructure Management Services, a leading worldwide provider of customized and integrated support solutions for multivendor UNIX, Linux and Windows environments, is pleased to announce the expansion of its suite of network security solutions into EMEA. Akibia manages the entire e-security lifecycle for network protection, from assessment and design through implementation, training and support.

"Our customers choose to partner with Akibia because of our experience and focus supporting multivendor IT infrastructure in critical data centers worldwide," says Arnold Klok, General Manager of Akibia EMEA. "Today, we are excited to add comprehensive network security solutions to our existing portfolio of support services to meet our customers' evolving needs."

Akibia Network and Security solutions, which already supports the European operations of several U.S.-based companies, now delivers the following services directly throughout EMEA:

Consultancy

-- Security policy development

-- Network and host vulnerability assessment services

Design and Implementation

-- Security perimeter design

-- Firewall solutions

-- Content Management solutions (anti-virus, anti-spam, web

content)

-- Corporate Access solutions (site-to-site, client-to-site and

clientless VPN's)

-- Identification and Authentication solutions

-- Intrusion Detection and Prevention solutions

-- Security Reporting and Management

Training and Support

-- Up to 24 x 7 enhanced e-security support options

-- Training and Certification services

"While we partner with leading security product OEM's, we also maintain product independence, which enables us to deliver flexible and unbiased solutions capable of integrating with the customer's existing environment," says Klok. "Our 'Assess, Address and Assist' service philosophy ensures that we develop a solution that is right for the customer's unique environment and meets their specific needs, rather than force-fitting potential technologies or a manufacturer's particular product line."

The Akibia team is comprised of expert professionals with over twelve years of extensive experience in the networking and security industry. The company regularly conducts reviews of the vendors it works with and provides on-going technical training to maintain leading-edge technology skills for its consultants and engineers. Akibia's commitment to educating its staff allows the service provider to deliver the latest and most effective network and security solutions to meet its customers' rapidly changing business and security needs, throughout the United States and EMEA.

For more information on Akibia Network and Security Solutions in EMEA, please contact Erwin Schurmann, Senior e-Security Consultant, at [phone] or [e-mail]. In the United States, please contact Dom Agostino at 508-621-4508 or [e-mail].

About Akibia Network and Security Solutions

Akibia Network and Security Solutions delivers secure network infrastructure solutions to improve productivity and network efficiency. We understand that the key to the success of your business is a properly designed network. With more than 12 years of industry independent experience, Akibia's consultants offer best business practices for a wide range of services to plan, deploy and manage your network. Akibia Network and Security Solutions is part of Akibia Infrastructure Management Services, which provides customized and integrated support solutions for multivendor UNIX, Linux and Windows environments. Founded as Polaris Service in 1988, Akibia delivers single point of contact data center support, desktop management and network and security solutions to leading companies worldwide. The company also offers operations support, IT education and infrastructure consulting services. Akibia partners with its customers, combining people, processes and infrastructure, to deliver cost-effective support solutions designed to meet each customer's specific needs. Akibia has offices throughout the United States and Europe. For more information, please call (866) 4-AKIBIA (425-4242) in the United States or [phone] in EMEA. You may also visit us on the web at www.akibia.com.