Network Systems International, Inc. Engages Daszkal Bolton Manela Devlin & Company As Auditor.

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HERNDON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 7, 2001

Network Systems International, Inc. (Nasdaq:NESI) (http://www.onspan.com) announced today that it has engaged Daszkal Bolton Manela Devlin & Company as its new Auditor. Daszkal Bolton Manela Devlin & Co. ("DBMD") based in Boca Raton, Florida provides certified public accounting and specializes in auditing and consulting services. DBMD is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants. DBMD is the largest non-national CPA firm in Palm Beach County, Florida. Recognizing the need for superior customer service, experienced and specialized personnel DBMD has created a reputation of excellence and integrity. DBMD's growth is derived from its efficient, cost-effective compliance services and dedication to excellence. The Firm's current client list consists of entities in a variety of industries.

DBMD is a Member of AGN (Accountants Global Network) International, an affiliation of accounting and business advisory firms sharing human and technological resources with offices in principal cities worldwide. As part of our involvement with AGN, DBMD is active in major special interest groups, such as: E-Commerce, Auditing & Accounting, Public Companies, Technology, Taxation, International Taxation, Marketing Management. DBMD is also a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants, amongst other public accounting associations and organizations nationwide. DBMD replaces KPMG as Network Systems auditor.

About Network Systems

Network Systems, Inc., through its subsidiary InterLAN, is a provider of data communications and networking infrastructure solutions for business, government and education. InterLAN specializes in remote access, fiber optic networking, wide area networks, local area networks, switches routers, servers and workstations. On January 9th, 2001 Network Systems International, announced plans to change its' corporate name from Network Systems International, Inc. to OnSpan Networking, Inc. The name change to OnSpan Networking Inc. is expected to occur shortly. Additionally, a corresponding symbol change is also planned shortly based upon acceptance with the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD). Upon acceptance of the new symbol a corresponding announcement will be made reflecting the name change, new symbol and the effective date of the name and symbol change.

Safe Harbor Act Disclaimer: This release may contain forward looking statements that involve risk and uncertainties, including without limitations, continued acceptance of the Company's products and services, increased levels of competition, new products and technological changes, the Company's dependency on financing third party suppliers and intellectual property rights, material customers, the Company's business concentration risk within the textile industry, and other risks. The Company's actual consolidated financial results during 2000, and beyond, could differ materially from those expressed in any forward looking statements made by, or on behalf of, the Company.