Allot Communications NetEnforcer is First to Detect and Manage Encrypted BitTorrent Traffic.

Allot Communications:

WHAT:     Previously, companies have been able to detect and manage
          applications based on the BitTorrent peer-to-peer (P2P) file
          transfer protocol. However, detecting encrypted BitTorrent
          has been nearly impossible.

          Today, Allot is announcing that its NetEnforcer is the first
          broadband traffic management device to identify and help
          manage applications based on the encrypted BitTorrent P2P
          file transfer protocol.

WHY:      Already, BitTorrent applications are consuming an average of
          40 - 50 percent of available ISP bandwidth. An increasing
          percentage of BitTorrent traffic is now encrypted,
          preventing ISPs from detecting and managing traffic based on
          this protocol.

          Being able to inspect, identify and analyze the encrypted
          BitTorrent protocol is a significant capability. It helps
          service providers and enterprises categorize traffic as
          encrypted BitTorrent traffic for prioritization and traffic
          shaping rules. It also allows companies to block traffic
          based on this protocol or limit the amount of bandwidth
          allotted to encrypted BitTorrent traffic. This management of
          the protocol supports a company's ability to guarantee
          network performance to its subscribers, based on its ability
          to effectively manage traffic.

HOW:      Using deep packet inspection (DPI), Allot NetEnforcer allows
          service providers and enterprises to have greater visibility
          into their networks to inspect identify and analyze hundreds
          of applications and protocols, track subscriber behavior,
          prioritize traffic and shape traffic flows. The information
          provided by DPI is critical for providers looking to
          optimize network speed, content delivery and performance of
          subscriber services on the network. Advanced reporting also
          helps providers categorize "unidentified" traffic for
          increased security from unidentified P2P traffic.

          DPI technology provides a comprehensive view of traffic and
          applications on the network, allowing providers to maintain
          greater control of quality of service (QoS) on both the
          subscriber and the application level, and to differentiate
          themselves in the industry based on tiered service offerings
          and guaranteed service delivery.

SPOKESPEOPLE:
          Allot broadband management device developers are available
          to discuss Allot's ability to detect and manage encrypted
          BitTorrent and the potential impact on service
          optimization/service providers. Please let us know if you
          would like to speak with someone today.