ClickArray Networks, Inc. Delivers an Integrated Web System That Sets New Standard for the Third Generation Web Appliance Market.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

BALTIMORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 4, 2001

Second Generation Independent Point Systems Cannot Meet

Performance, Scalability and Cost Requirements of High Internet

Traffic; ISPCON SPRING 2001 Booth No. 3511

ClickArray Networks, Inc., will showcase at ISPCON Spring 2001 its integrated web technology that sets a new industry standard for Third Generation web appliances. The company will be demonstrating its Array Appliance product line which is a single scalable solution designed specifically to accelerate web traffic and simplify web infrastructures for large web sites, MSPs, HSPs and ISPs.

Second Generation technology, connecting many independent point systems together, is not meeting the performance needs of IT professionals. Web site operators often deploy multiple systems in front of their web servers, which is costly, complicated and inflexible.

"Given the high number of ISPs attending ISPCON from around the world, this is a natural venue for us to showcase what true integration brings to customers in terms of overall web site power and performance," said Lawrence Lu, founder and CEO of ClickArray. "By necessity, people have been stringing together constellations of boxes in an effort to build new and important functions into their front-end web infrastructure. It's time for companies to embrace this next generation technology because it eliminates many, if not all, of their existing pain points."

ClickArray Delivers Third Generation Technology

ClickArray is deploying a unique integration technology that addresses the needs of web site operators with power and simplicity. The Array Appliance, the company's product line, combines many key functions into one single platform situated between the router and web server. To achieve true integration, the Array Appliance was designed from the ground up to deliver essential features addressing the language of protocols specific to web servers that are http and https traffic.

For the first time, web site administrators can manage and define traffic flow by using a single integrated device for multiple network functionalities such as Server Load Balancing (SLB), Global Server Load Balancing (GSLB), web security, Reverse Proxy Caching, SSL acceleration, Scalability and Content Rewrite that performs up to 500 Mbs of throughput per appliance. In addition, users can cluster up to thirty-two appliances, providing complete redundancy by an N+1 solution opposed to a 1+1 solution.

"All the different features have commonalities that increase latency. We remove these redundant components and collapse them all into one compact device. That's our secret sauce," noted Harry Yen, ClickArray's vice president of Engineering who was a key player in the development of Cisco's PIX firewall product.

The Growing Need for Integration Technology

"Integration will be a key element of this rapidly growing market," noted Michael Hoch, senior analyst, Internet Infrastructure Group of the Aberdeen Group. "Enterprises cannot continue to scale operations by simply adding more and more boxes. It is too expensive in terms of hardware and rack space, and too complex in terms of resource management. Instead, companies need integrated solutions, such as those provided by ClickArray, to control their infrastructure costs while meeting evolving business demands."

When deployed, the Array Appliance enhances speed, reliability and security of an existing web infrastructure and increases performance by up to ten times. The Array Appliance saves up to two hundred percent on hardware costs and more because it simplifies installation and administration, reduces space and power use and provides a single point of accountability for technical support. The Array Appliance also integrates with other systems to maximize existing resources and users can easily add new and improved functions with software modules.

ClickArray delivers the Array Appliance through direct and channel sales to its target markets which are operators of complex web server farms and large enterprises that need to keep their web sites fully optimized.

ClickArray recently completed its first round of venture capital funding, raising a total of $31.1 million from Hambrecht & Quist Asia Pacific, U.S. Venture Partners, Comdisco Ventures and individual investors.

About ClickArray Networks, Inc.

ClickArray has pioneered a Third Generation appliance that combines the functions of multiple network infrastructure devices into a single, integrated application that sits in front of a web server farm. Its patent-pending technology enhances the scalability, reliability and speed of complex web infrastructures. The company provides a powerful alternative to IT professionals that need to maximize performance, reduce costs, enhance scalability and maintain quality up time. ClickArray was built by a team of industry professionals with a wealth of expertise that has developed some of the leading web traffic appliances in today's market. More information can be found at http://www.clickarray.com.