Coopetition Brings Customers Security Patch Management Answers at Microsoft TechED 2004.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

Microsoft TechED 2004

Booth #317

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 13, 2004

PatchLink(TM) Corp. to Address Combining PATCHLINK UPDATE(TM)

with Microsoft's SMS 2003, WUS & MBSA 

to Improve Overall Network Security Management

As securing computer networks takes on ever-increasing focus and attention, an atmosphere of coopetition will be demonstrated by Gold Sponsor PatchLink Corp. at the upcoming Microsoft TechED 2004, May 23-28, San Diego Convention Center, Booth 317. Highlighting the company's involvement at this comprehensive technical event for IT professionals and developers, PatchLink Corp.'s Vice President of Product Management Chris Andrew will present his findings on combining PATCHLINK UPDATE(TM), the company's leading security patch management system, with Microsoft's SMS 2003, WUS (formerly SUS), and MBSA during a live Microsoft TechNet Security webcast slated for Thursday, May 27 from 9-10:30 a.m. PST (Event Code 1032250864). To register, go to http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=27902.

"We are excited to see PatchLink and Microsoft offering a broad spectrum of solutions to address security concerns for patch management in today's global enterprise networks," noted Andrew.

During the webcast, IT professionals will learn how PATCHLINK UPDATE works with Microsoft SMS 2003, WUS and MBSA to enable patch management from a single console for all Windows operating systems as well as non-Windows operating systems. This presentation will provide information on how the company's latest patch management technology -- built on the Microsoft .NET Framework -- boosts patch and vulnerability management for Windows 2000/XP clients (LAN-, RAS-, and VPN-based), Windows 2000/2003 servers, and "demilitarized zone" or DMZ-based environments.

IT professionals attending TechED can meet and discuss security patch management with Andrew during a "Meet the Technologist" session on Friday, May 28 from 9-10:15 a.m. PST in the community lounge area at the San Diego Convention Center.

About PatchLink(TM) Corp.

Consistently ranked by industry experts as the proven leader in patch management, PatchLink Corp. (www.patchlink.com) celebrates enterprise security success since 1991. With a strong reputation for providing the IT community with unparalleled network and security management software products, today PatchLink's software is installed on millions of nodes worldwide. PATCHLINK UPDATE(TM) is the company's security-centric, cross-platform patch and vulnerability management software product. Through automatic and accurate detection of patch-related vulnerabilities, PATCHLINK UPDATE provides efficient and flexible remediation according to company policies and baselines across all enterprise platforms and boundaries.

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