INS Introduces ImageControl Software Release 3.1; Latest Release of Market-Leading, Firmware Management Software Provides Many New Enhancements.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- INS, a leading provider of IT infrastructure consulting services, IP network management software, and business technology solutions, announced today the general availability of ImageControl(TM) version 3.1 software. ImageControl is the market-leading firmware management solution for Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification (DOCSIS) based devices deployed by major cable operators and multiple service operators (MSOs) worldwide.

ImageControl helps cable operators and MSOs manage customer premises, DOCSIS-device inventory and firmware versioning, including cable modems, multimedia terminal adapters (MTAs), DOCSIS-based set-top boxes, and other DOCSIS-based devices.

"ImageControl version 3.1 is a significant leap for cable operators and MSOs that need greater control over their customers' devices," stated Michael Dooley, INS VP of Software Solutions. "We've incorporated many new features based on direct customer input to further expand our technology leadership position and maintain a high level of customer satisfaction."

The latest release of this highly scalable software solution provides additional levels of granularity and usability. Some of the new features included in release 3.1 are:

--Exceptional granularity with per-device community strings, per-IP address unauthorized device list scopes, and per-MAC address real-time update exclusions

--Expanded multihomed and firewall configurations support

--Web interface improvements

--Exportable task detail to CSV or XLS files

--Enhanced usability features and reporting

ImageControl is used by nearly two-thirds of U.S. cable operators and MSOs, and nearly 40% of these service providers worldwide.

About INS

INS offers a comprehensive set of business and technology consulting services and software solutions to help organizations reduce operational risk, increase productivity, and support revenue growth. Our IT Infrastructure Consulting Services deliver secure, business-centric infrastructures that integrate network, security, and storage technologies with best-practice operational frameworks. Our Immedient Business Solutions streamline and enhance business processes for enterprise project management and collaboration and analytics. And our Diamond IP Software provides flexible and scalable software solutions for managing today's complex IP networks. We have delivered tens of thousands of successful engagements worldwide over more than a decade of operation. INS is headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif., and has offices in the U.S., Europe, and SE Asia. For additional information, please contact INS at 1-888-767-2788 in the U.S., 44 (0) 1628 503000 in Europe, 65 6549 7188 Asia, or 1-408-330-2700 worldwide.

ImageControl is a trademark of International Network Services Inc.