Redhill Networks, Inc joins Cable & Wireless Enhanced Solutions Provider Program

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Initiative Allows Red Hill Networks, Inc to Offer Expanded Internet Services to Customers

Tustin, CA -- April 24, 2000-- Red Hill Networks, Inc a leading provider of IP load balancers announced today that it joined the Cable & Wireless (NYSE: CWP) Enhanced Solutions Provider (ESP) program. The program allows Red Hill Networks, Inc to offer customers its WebMux family of IP load balancers along with Cable & Wireless extensive menu of data and Internet services -- including dedicated Internet access, web hosting, DSL, IP-based Virtual Private Networking (VPN), and Virtual ISP services -- using Cable & Wireless premier Tier 1 backbone.

Cable & Wireless, a leading global provider of Internet, data, voice and messaging solutions, recently introduced the companys innovative new Enhanced Solutions Provider Program, an initiative that is establishing a network of service providers that will act as a source of one-stop-shopping for businesses.

The ultimate result of participating in the unique program, says S.Y. Lu, Vice President of Business Operation is that Red Hill Networks, Inc clients will receive exactly the comprehensive network solutions they need.

We are pleased to have this opportunity, not just to work closely with Cable & Wireless, but also to deliver highly customized solutions that are everything our customers need for their networks," said S.Y. Lu Red Hill Networks is raising the bar. We recognize how competitive the marketplace is today, and we are making every effort possible to ensure our clients are well-equipped not just to compete, but to lead in their market space."

Red Hill Networks WebMux family of load balancers provides high performance and high availability to customers web sites. The quality, performance and ease of use of the WebMux have won high praises from the customers. Recent satisfied customers include U.S. Navy and Combined Digital, an on-line e-commerce concern.

The introduction of this alliance program maximizes the availability of Cable & Wireless expanding portfolio of data and Internet services while creating an easier way for Red Hill Networks customers to order Internet-based services. Cable & Wireless provides U.S. businesses with a wide range of data and Internet services including, digital subscriber line (DSL) services; web hosting services; IP-based VPN and Managed Firewall (MFW) services; dedicated Internet access; and Virtual ISP, a private label service that allows businesses and other organizations to market and sell Internet Service -- under their own company names -- using Cable & Wireless Tier 1 backbone and network maintenance.

About Red Hill Networks, Inc
Red Hill Networks is a Tustin, California based e-commerce Infrastructure Company that specializes in Internet server reliability solutions. In addition to the WebMux, Red Hill also markets WebSpray, the web server stress test tool, the firewall product, FireSafe, and the upgradeable network router IntelliRoute 7000.

About Cable & Wireless
With customers in 70 countries, Cable & Wireless is a major global telecommunications business with revenue of around $13 billion in the year ended March 1999 and over 50,000 employees. Its businesses around the world offer a range of services spanning broadband data and Internet services, fixed and mobile voice, as well as interactive entertainment and information. Cable & Wireless priority for expansion is the fast growing market of data and IP (Internet Protocol) services for business customers. Since November 1998, it has announced major investments in advanced networks in the US and Europe, the restructuring of Cable & Wireless Communications in the UK and has acquired full control of Cable & Wireless IDC in Japan to support this strategy. Cable & Wireless now holds a unique position in terms of global coverage and services to business customers.
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For more information contact:

Analei Bodnar
Phone: (714) 259-1050
Fax: (714) 259-1052
E-mail: sales@redhillnetworks.com