Wiresoft.net and Zones, Inc. Team To Deliver the Industrys First All-In-One, Self-Managing Server Software to the National Small Business Market

Wiresoft.net, a world innovator in server systems and remote management, and Zones, Inc. (NasdaqNM:ZONS), a national leader in technology sales and services, today announced the introduction of Firegate® and ANA, the first all-in-one, self-managing server OS platform and the first Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) management service, to the national small and mid size business market.

Seattle, Washington -- June 18, 2002 -- Wiresoft.net, a world innovator in server systems and remote management, and Zones, Inc. (NasdaqNM:ZONS), a national leader in technology sales and services, today announced the introduction of Firegate® and ANA, the first all-in-one, self-managing server OS platform and the first Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) management service, to the national small and mid size business market. Designed to deliver Linux and Open Source Software to the masses, Firegates easy-to-use interface and ANAs intelligent management services work together to provide small business with the most stable and secure server software available without the burden of expensive IT staff or services.

Firegate provides an all-in-one, easy-to-use office server suite that is automatically managed by an intelligent, self-learning software service named ANA (short for Automated Network Agent). Firegate, enabled by ANA, is the first self-managing server OS platform on the market. Firegate and ANA promise to bring about a radical improvement in server management efficiency by providing a superior, self-managing server platform that is inexpensive to deploy and maintain. Together, ANA and Firegate significantly lower software purchase, integration and maintenance costs while providing a secure and stable small business server platform.

This partnership represents the national launch of Wiresoft.net intelligent server technology and we are very pleased to have such a strong partner for this effort. Few national retailers can compare to Zones in real world experience and know-how, and we expect to achieve a lot together," stated Rex Klein, Wiresoft.net Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

Firegate Server SMB Edition comes in an all-in-one, pre-configured server platform. Major features include:

·   Automatic software updates and upgrades performed by ANA for no additional fee
·   Unlimited user license for the Firegate Server platform
·   World-famous stability and security (Linux and Open Source Software)
·   Firewall, VPN Server, Email Server, Web Server, Proxy Server, Database Server, and more

ANA Intelligent Management Services are designed to constantly monitor, protect, and manage Internet connected systems. ANA can apply knowledge gained from a single system to systems spread across the Internet, allowing each one to benefit from the collective knowledge and experiences of the group. In addition, ANA provides a higher level of customer support than is currently available from other server software vendors by providing preventive maintenance and alerting administrators of impending issues before any damage is done.

Additional ANA Intelligent Management Services are available for the Firegate Server SMB Edition. Major subscription service features include:

·   Software Updating
·   Intrusion Detection
·   Disaster Recovery
·   Configuration and Data Back-ups
·   System Availability Monitoring
·   Customizable Alerts via Email and Pager

Pricing & Availability
Firegate and ANA will be available through Zones, Inc. (www.zones.com) beginning July 1, 2002. Customers can currently place orders through Wiresoft Authorized Resellers.

NOTE TO EDITORS: For additional information visit Wiresoft's Web site (www.wiresoft.net), or call Wiresoft's Media Helpline at (206) 679-7269.

Wiresoft, the Wiresoft logo, Firegate, and ANA are trademarks of Wiresoft Net, Inc. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

About Wiresoft Net, Inc.
Wiresoft is a leading provider of secure enterprise server platforms and artificial intelligence-based management services that simplify computer networks, and dramatically reduce system maintenance and software licensing costs.
http://www.wiresoft.net/

About Zones, Inc.
Zones, Inc. is a single-source direct reseller of name-brand information technology products to the fast growing small to medium sized business market. Zones sells these products and services through outbound and inbound account executives, specialty print and e-catalogs, and the Internet. Zones offers more than 150,000 products from leading manufacturers including Apple, Compaq, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Microsoft and Toshiba. Incorporated in 1988, Zones, Inc. is headquartered in Renton, Washington. Company and buying information is available at http://www.zones.com, or by calling 800/258-2088.