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Britestream Deepens Relationship with Microsoft, Joins SecureIT Alliance

AUSTIN, Texas – February 14, 2006 – Britestream Networks, a leading provider of hardware-based data privacy technology, announced today that the company has joined Microsoft’s SecureIT Alliance, deepening its ongoing relationship with Microsoft. The alliance brings together leading vendors in a technology and information sharing coalition to develop and enhance security solutions for the Microsoft platform.

Britestream’s SSL security products are designed to provide customers an efficient and cost effective method for securing valuable data. By processing data in real time directly in the network stream, Britestream technology handles secure data—completely, autonomously and transparently—freeing up systems to handle the tasks they were designed for. The Britestream solution offers plug-and-play simplicity and uncompromised performance
with fortified protection.

"Britestream is a valued partner with Microsoft and is helping mutual customers optimize their security returnon- investment by providing well targeted solutions," said Gerry Albert, Group Program Manager responsible for Microsoft's involvement with SecureIT Alliance. "As a member of the Alliance, we will continue to work with Britestream to further enhance their offerings as our platform evolves.”

Britestream is a Certified Partner in Microsoft’s Partner Program and recently was awarded Microsoft Security Solutions Competency Certification. Britestream has also recently joined the Microsoft® ISA Server Partners Program. Having passed ISA certification testing conducted by Veritest, Britestream is now a member in the SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) Acceleration and Key Management Partners category. As a Certified ISA Server Partner, customers are assured that Britestream solutions meet the highest standards and provide valuable security
functionality to help keep their network more secure.

“By working closely with other leading independent solution vendors, Britestream is able to deliver solutions that help lock down Microsoft environments, which means better security for users in the enterprise,” said Gordon Daugherty, Chief Marketing Officer for Britestream. “The vendors selected as members of the SecureIT Alliance are taking an important step toward addressing the growing need for higher-performing security solutions while providing a seamless end user experience.”

For more information on the SecureIT Alliance please visit the newly launched Microsoft-sponsored site at: http://www.secureitalliance.org.

Microsoft SecureIT Alliance
Technology is but one way that Microsoft is working to address the security challenge. The company is also working collaboratively with security partners, law enforcement and policymakers in the industry. The SecureIT Alliance is comprised of a group of security partners that are working together to develop security solutions for the Microsoft platform. The SecureIT Alliance expands the security and Internet safety partnerships Microsoft has with other industry leaders and governments, including the Virus Information Alliance and the Global Infrastructure Alliance for Internet Safety. More information on the SecureIT Alliance can be found at http://www.secureitalliance.org.

About Britestream
Britestream Networks provides plug-and-play SSL security NICs or ASICs that deliver a unique combination of powerful simplicity, un-compromised performance, and fortified security. Delivered in an industry-standard Ethernet NIC, Britestream’s patented in-stream TCP/IP processing engines eliminate the need for network integration and provide 100% CPU offload. With sensitive information stored in hardware, Britestream solutions are tamper-proof. From existing applications such as servers, load balancers, firewalls, and content switches to
fast-growing emerging applications such as SSL VPNs, XML/Web Services, and secure e-mail gateways, Britestream’s board and chip solutions remove all barriers and penalties of ubiquitously deploying security. This is Internet security as it is meant to be. Automatic. Easy. Everywhere. For more information, visit:
www.britestream.com.

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