BVRP USA Releases IT Commander; Windows 2000 and NT Network Monitoring Software Program Protects Businesses Networks Against Downtime and Performance Bottlenecks.

Business Editors, High-Tech Writers

KIRKLAND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 4, 2001

BVRP USA, a pioneer and leading developer of security-focused IT software products, announced today the release of IT Commander, a network monitoring product, providing network administrators with an effective and efficient tool to securely access, monitor and control network systems.

Developed specifically by Network Engineers and IT Professionals, IT Commander addresses and solves many key problems facing Network Administrators today, such as network downtime, security attacks, and client hardware and software failures. At a starting price of $699, IT Commander provides a low-cost, high-value solution for any business running on a Windows NT or 2000 infrastructure.

"Over the past 12 years, our company has listened to thousands of IT Professionals representing small to enterprise level businesses, to gain valuable feedback on their specific needs as network administrators," says Mark Blazek, President of BVRP Seattle. "We believe IT Commander is a direct benefit of this feedback and provides a perfect solution, helping our customers eliminate performance bottlenecks and achieve maximum uptime."

Monitoring a network in today's business environment is a strenuous, expensive and time-consuming responsibility, often depending on a patchwork combination of products to solve common networking issues. IT Commander helps ease the stress level, combining many features found in today's stand-alone network monitoring products, and integrating them into one complete solution. However, IT Commander adds vital built-in security features not found in competing products, such as secure command line access through Secure Shell service (SSH(TM)) and Secure Copy Protocol (SCP).

IT Commander Features

IT Commander includes the following key features:

-- Monitoring

-- IP Monitoring: Monitor and perform IP functionality testing on SMTP, POP3,
IMAP and HTTP protocols.

-- Performance Monitoring: Monitor all Windows performance counters on a remote
machine, including CPU, memory, cache, and threads.

-- Machine Monitoring: Simultaneously monitor an entire group of systems for
connection status. Set an alert to send network administrators a notification
when a system is down or disconnected.

-- Event Monitoring: Monitor and maintain a program, security, and/or system
event for a system on a network. Receive alert notifications in real-time when
any event status changes.

-- Alerts: Possibly the most critical tool available in IT Commander, the
Alerts feature can become a network administrator's best friend, notifying them
of any network issues before they occur.

-- Automated Tasks: IT Commander can be configured to execute a task
automatically in the event the network administrator is away from the office
when a network issue arises. Set an alert and be sent a notification of each
process automatically.

-- Command Line Access: In addition to using IT Commander's simple user
interface, network administrators can also access the command line, manually
controlling system executables which include rebooting, install, uninstall,
process start and termination, hot-swapping consoles and more.

-- Remote Access: Access any server on a network by LAN or Internet from any
location from one product. Through the Command Line feature, take immediate
control of a system and run one or many critical executables.

-- Fast, Low Bandwidth: IT Commander only retrieves the critical data needed
for monitoring operating system data, allowing maximum bandwidth dedicated to
system resources.

Availability and Pricing

IT Commander is available immediately through the company's Web Site at www.bvrpusa.com, by phone at 425/825-7000, or through Preferred Reseller Partners. Prices start at $699 for Windows 2000 or NT platforms. Prices include one year of free technical support via phone or e-mail.

About BVRP USA

BVRP USA provides a wide range of security-focused, Windows-based solutions for Network and IT Administrators. This includes e-mail content security, NT and Windows 2000 network monitoring solutions, e-mail server management and Internet connectivity software. BVRP USA also commercializes BVRP brand telecommunications software through OEM and e-commerce partnerships. In just four years, BVRP USA has established key relationships with major OEMs, including the world's top personal computer manufacturers, collaborating these partnerships with a world-class serviced-based support center. To learn more about BVRP USA, please visit www.bvrpusa.com.

About BVRP Software Group

With 7 subsidiaries spread over France, Great Britain and the US, BVRP Software group is a world-leading editor of communications software and major supplier of personal and professional tools designed for Internet use. BVRP Software products are sold in over 100 countries through e-commerce, OEM partners and IT retailers. BVRP Software is also developing a wide Services offer based on a strong Internet and Telecom expertise. For more information on BVRP, please visit www.bvrp.com

BVRP, Seattle Lab, and IT Commander are trademarks of BVRP USA, Inc. Other brands and names contained in this release are the property of their respective owners.