Bivio Networks Breaks $40K Price Barrier with Multi-Gigabit Speed, Carrier Class Appliance Integrating Check Point VPN-1(R)/Firewall-1.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

PLEASANTON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 22, 2002

The Bivio 1000-CP(TM) Redefines Industry's Price / Performance

with Multi-Gigabit Throughput at All Packet Sizes

Bivio Networks(TM) responds to the industry's need for lower cost security appliance solutions by announcing the Bivio 1000-CP -- a multi-gigabit throughput, carrier class, security appliance with VPN-1(R)/FireWall-1(R) Next Generation(TM) (NG) software from Check Point Software Technologies (Nasdaq:CHKP) for $35,000 (list US).

"We are excited about our partnership with Check Point Software and participation in the 'Secured by Check Point' appliance program. The Bivio 1000 is highly optimized to run Check Point's leading VPN-1/FireWall-1 software," said Junaid Islam, Bivio's CEO. "Bivio's strategy is to enable leading software vendors to deliver value at new price/performance benchmarks. Our support of VPN-1/FireWall-1 extends our strategy to the security market, offering a best-of-breed security appliance."

"We are pleased to partner with Bivio Networks to integrate VPN-1/FireWall-1 on the Bivio 1000-CP platform," said Asheem Chandna, vice president of business development and product management for Check Point Software. "The Bivio 1000-CP integrating VPN-1/FireWall-1 delivers a high performance carrier-class solution at an attractive price point."

"Enterprise, Service Provider and System Integrator customers are very impressed with the value offered by the Bivio 1000-CP running Check Point software applications. Multi-gigabit throughput at all packet sizes, carrier class and security no longer imply a $100,000 plus price tag," said Tom Gleason, vice president of sales for Bivio Networks. "With deployment of the Bivio 1000-CP solution, capital and operational expenditures are dramatically reduced while maintaining best-of-breed performance," Gleason added.

Network operators are looking for security appliance products that reduce complexity, improve performance and allow profitable operations. Bivio Networks is the first company to break the $40K price barrier for a carrier class, multi-gigabit throughput device. Offering Check Point's best-of-breed functionality on the Bivio 1000-CP creates a simple way to deploy and manage network security services based on Check Point's leading software solution.

Bivio 1000-CP Benefits and Features

The Bivio 1000-CP is initially comprised of the preloaded FireWall-1 NG software and system hardware that includes the multi-gigabit eXpressLANE(TM) Processor module, the Application Processor module, power supply and modular network interfaces. Multi-gigabit performance is enabled by Check Point's SecureXL Performance Framework. The system is a 2 rack-unit device that minimizes initial capital outlay and comes with Check Point software integrated and ready for immediate implementation. The Bivio 1000-CP delivers a unique combination of price and performance with superior performance for all packet sizes:

-- Check Point FireWall-1 -- 2 Gigabit per second throughput

-- Check Point VPN-1 -- Scalable to 2 Gbps with Virtual Rack(TM) technology

Patent pending eXpressLANE(TM) technology accelerates packet processing and ensures that packet handling rules applied on all interfaces are processed and forwarded at multi-gigabit throughput rate regardless of packet size, achieving performance increases many times that of traditional solutions.

The Bivio 1000-CP system simultaneously achieves the following performance benchmarks:

-- Check Point FireWall-1 -- 2 Gigabit per second throughput

-- Check Point VPN-1 -- Scalable to 2 Gbps with Virtual Rack(TM) technology

Pricing

The Bivio 1000-CP is initially comprised of preloaded Check Point FireWall-1 software with VPN-1 functionality to follow. The system hardware includes the multi-gigabit eXpressLANE(TM) Packet Processor module, the Application Processor module, power supply and and modular network interfaces. The system is a 2 rack-unit device that minimizes initial capital outlay and comes preloaded with software, ready for immediate implementation. The list price for Bivio Networks hardware is $35,000. Applicable Check Point software licenses can be purchased at an additional cost.

About Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.

Check Point Software Technologies is the worldwide leader in securing the Internet. It is the confirmed market leader of both the worldwide VPN and firewall markets. The company's Secure Virtual Network (SVN) architecture provides the VPN and security infrastructure that uniquely enables secure and reliable Internet communications. SVN solutions, as delivered in the company's Next Generation product family, secure business communications and resources for corporate networks, remote employees, branch offices and partner extranets. Extending the power of SVN is Check Point's Open Platform for Security (OPSEC), the industry's framework and alliance for integration and interoperability with "best-of-breed" solutions from over 300 leading companies. Check Point solutions are sold, integrated and serviced by a network of 2,000 certified partners in 203 countries. Check Point, the Check Point logo, VPN-1 and FireWall-1 are trademarks, service marks, or registered trademarks of Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.

About Bivio Networks

Bivio Networks is a leading supplier of open network service platforms. Bivio has developed breakthrough products that reduce the capital and operational costs of IP infrastructure for enterprises and service providers. Headquartered in Pleasanton, Calif., Bivio Networks is backed by InterWest Partners, Storm Ventures and Venrock Associates. More information is available at www.bivio.net.

Note to Editors: Bivio Networks Inc., the Bivio Networks logo, Bivio 1000(TM), eXpressLANE(TM), Virtual Rack(TM), BiviOS(TM), Bivio 1000-AX(TM), Bivio 1000-CP(TM) and Bivio Networks(TM) are trademarks of Bivio Networks Inc.