CLEARPATH NETWORKS INTRODUCES POWERFUL NEW iMAIL SERVICE

Premier VPN Service Provider Now Offering Affordable and Intelligent E-Mail Management Services

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (PRWEB) August 22, 2002 - ClearPath Networks, developer of the industrys most compelling set of high-quality, affordable network-based Virtual Private Network (VPN) services, today announced iMail, an intelligent e-mail management service that provides protection against all known viruses, worms and Trojan horses, and virtually eliminates spam or junk e-mail messages. The ideal complement to ClearPaths existing line of intelligent managed VPN services, iMail is a flexible network-based e-mail solution that offers businesses a secure and affordable alternative to traditional software-based e-mail products.

Companies simply cant afford to be victimized by virus attacks or flooded with a barrage of unsolicited emails. Not only do these issues interrupt vital business operations, but they can also open the door to legal issues, and create irreparable damage to a companys reputation in the event information is lost or stolen," said Cliff Young, President and CEO of ClearPath Networks. iMail was specifically designed to provide businesses with a solution that protects against such threats while remaining affordable and easy to use."

ClearPaths iMail service utilizes advanced anti-virus scanning and anti-spamming technology to both protect and monitor incoming e-mail messages. Developed in association with Postini, the leading provider of e-mail system protection services, and McAfee Security, the global leader in anti-virus and Internet security, iMail offers businesses unprecedented quality at an exceptional price. iMail does not require any up-front set-up, equipment or installation charges.

To achieve maximum virus protection, ClearPaths iMail centrally scans all e-mail messages before they enter a companys network, thereby eliminating security issues commonly associated with improperly installed software solutions. Messages are then filtered against an extensive database of known viruses, which is updated and maintained by McAfee AVERT (Anti-Virus Emergency Response Team). All messages containing known viruses, worms or Trojan horses are quarantined to ClearPaths Message Center and users receive notifications each time a virus has been detected. If desired, users can then access the contaminated e-mail in the Message Center.

iMails powerful anti-spamming capability eliminates unwanted e-mail messages by routing them through ClearPaths central filtering servers. To identify incoming spam, iMail performs sophisticated statistical analysis of the message header and routing information as well as message content. As messages are identified as spam, they are routed to the Message Center, preventing users from being overwhelmed with unwanted spam. ClearPath iMail users can individually adjust the sensitivity of the spam filtering, as well as create global 'white and 'black lists to ensure that each user gets the most customized, accurate solution.

Pricing and Availability
ClearPaths iMail service is available now, with prices starting as low as $2 per e-mail address per month. Discounts are available for 10-, 25- or 50-box packages. For more information, please visit ClearPaths website at www.clearpathnet.com/imail for a complete description of this new service.

About ClearPath Networks
Founded in 2002, ClearPath Networks offers the industrys most compelling set of managed Virtual Private Network (VPN) services, including iVPN, the first line of intelligent network-based VPNs. The company is dedicated to providing businesses throughout the United States fast, reliable and secure access to a full range of high-quality managed network services that are affordable and scalable. Leveraging a powerful nationwide MPLS/ATM fiber backbone, ClearPaths iVPN facilitates the transport of data as well as the transfer of voice and multimedia applications. Led by a team of telecommunications, Internet, and technology executives, ClearPath is based in Los Angeles, California. For more information, please visit www.clearpathnet.com.