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Network Instruments® Certified as Cisco Technology Developer Partner

Performance analysis solutions rated for interoperability with Cisco IOS Software

June 18, 2008 – Minneapolis, MN — Network Instruments, a leading provider of innovative analysis solutions for in-depth network intelligence and continuous availability, today announced it has been designated as a Cisco Technology Developer Partner and its network analysis solutions deemed compliant with Cisco IOS Software.

Cisco officially verified Network Instruments GigaStor™, which captures and stores terabytes of network packets for replay and troubleshooting, compatible with the Cisco IOS Software, the operating system used by most routers and network switches. GigaStor's massive data collection capability and unique time-based analysis eliminates the need to recreate problems and rapidly decreases time to resolution.

"Enterprise customers using our analysis solutions to ensure long-term performance of applications and network resources rely on us to support advanced technologies like NetFlow and 10 Gb," said Douglas Smith, president and co-founder of Network Instruments. "Achieving the highest status within the Cisco Technology Developer Program means our high-quality network analysis solutions meet Cisco's rigorous testing standards. This partnership also allows us to work closely with Cisco developers to ensure future compatibility with their network technologies."

For companies with Cisco investments, Network Instruments tools leverage NetFlow metrics as a part of a wider strategy to provide enterprise-wide visibility. The integrated solution allows organizations to incorporate and process NetFlow metrics to monitor high level performance trends. Beyond NetFlow metrics, organizations can seamlessly drill down to quickly resolve problems at the packet level.

Learn how to leverage NetFlow to achieve enterprise-wide network visibility using Network Instruments solutions. Visit the Network Instruments Cisco Partners page.

Cisco Live
Network Instruments will feature the GigaStor's back-in-time troubleshooting capabilities at the Cisco Live Conference in booth 215. The Network Instruments booth will offer hourly troubleshooting seminars and hands-on demonstrations of its network analysis solutions. The event will be held in Orlando, Florida, from June 23-26, 2008.

To learn more, call (800) 526-7919 or visit http://www.networkinstruments.com.

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About Network Instruments
Network Instruments, a leading provider of innovative analysis solutions, helps organizations and enterprises ensure the delivery of business-critical applications on their networks. The company's monitoring and reporting products provide comprehensive visibility into networks and applications to optimize network performance, speed troubleshooting, and assist long-term capacity planning. Network Instruments solutions provide integrated enterprise-wide reporting and back-in-time investigation capabilities for troubleshooting networks. The company is headquarted in Minneapolis with sales offices worldwide and distributors in over 50 countries. For more information about the company, products, and technology, please visit t www.networkinstruments.com.

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