Vernier Networks Receives Prestigious Five-Star Rating from Varbusiness Magazine

Leader in Network Access Control receives top honors for commitment to innovative channel programs

(Mountain View CA) - March 20, 2006 -- Vernier Networks® today announced that it has been named one of North America’s top information-technology (IT) vendors by CMP Media’s VARBusiness magazine. In this publication’s 12th annual Partner Programs Guide survey, Vernier received the highest possible score – a five-star rating – acknowledging the company’s commitment to developing relationships with IT integrators, value-added resellers (VARs) and consultants.

“We applaud Vernier Networks for demonstrating best practices, and for the leadership role it has achieved in the IT distribution channel,” said Lawrence Walsh, editor of VARBusiness. “Vernier is one of only 70 other IT vendors out of more than 250 applicants who received this five-star rating.”

Vernier delivers award-winning network access control products that significantly reduce the risk of security threats and unauthorized use from devices internal and external to the corporate network. Vernier’s innovative solution does not require software on endpoint systems to ensure compliance with IT policies. As a result, customers can deploy quickly and easily with minimal cost.

“Vernier is dedicated to building and maintaining its channel partnerships. With a 100 percent channel focus, it is integral to our go-to-market strategy,” said Eric Colard, vice president of channel and business development for Vernier Networks. “We are honored to accept this accolade for the first time in company history and look forward to continuing to deliver network access control products that make our certified IT integrators, VARs and consultants even more successful.”

Vernier’s Vantage Partner Program offers its partners a variety of support including technical support staff dedicated solely to partners and margin protection on every deal through the Vernier Deal Registration Program. Partners also receive free technical and sales training for the entire sales team – from regional managers to sales engineers. In addition, the program presents focused, quality lead generation and lead sharing opportunities, as well as ongoing market development funds. More information on becoming a Vernier Vantage Partner can be found at www.verniernetworks.com/partners.

About VARBusiness Magazine
For the past 19 years, VARBusiness’ strategic resources have been the gateway to Solution Provider community. VARBusiness provides strategic insight for technology integrators through industry-defining research, in-depth editorial, channel events and innovative Web services, enabling these IT professionals to make educated decisions for their business, partnerships and customers. VARBusiness has been the recipient of numerous industry awards for both editorial content and design.

Additional information about VARBusiness products, events and services, is available at its Web site, www.varbusiness.com.

About Vernier Networks
Vernier Networks delivers the industry’s leading Network Access Control products that are designed to ensure network compliance. The award-winning EdgeWall product line authenticates, validates and authorizes compliant endpoints, quarantines and remediates infected devices and continuously inspects traffic for policy compliance. Vernier’s products are deployed at hundreds of enterprises, higher education institutions, healthcare organizations and government agencies worldwide. Headquartered in Mountain View, Calif., Vernier is a privately held company and can be found on the Web at www.verniernetworks.com.

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