Bay Networks Inc. chooses BTI's Observer for their data center monitor.

SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 13, 1997--BTI Computer Systems today announced that Bay Networks Inc. (NYSE:BAY), a Santa Clara, Calif.-based worldwide leader in the internetworking market, has chosen BTI's Observer(TM) to monitor the environmental conditions and support equipment within their main data center and network closets.

Bay Networks based their decision upon the need for an early detection and notification system; and the need for a monitoring solution that could expand to meet the needs of their growing corporation.

"While basic monitoring systems were already in place across the campus, we sought to enhance monitoring capabilities in our strategic information processing centers," stated Joe Marko, Manager of Applications Support for Bay Networks Inc. "We needed a monitoring system that could expand to monitor multiple sites from a single location. BTI provided us with the solution."

"The Observer has evolved through customer input," said James Harper, VP for BTI Computer Systems. "By configuring the Observer to meet the individual needs of each customer, BTI is able to provide each company with a tailored monitoring solution."

For over a quarter of a century, BTI has delivered high quality computer solutions and 24-hour support for large corporate data centers. BTI's service operation meets the highest expectations of international clients operating proprietary computers for real-time processing tasks.

CONTACT: BTI Computer Systems

Barbara Kolbl, 408/524-9215

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Bay Networks

Dawn Slusher, 408/495-2864