PONTE ANNOUNCES TELLME NETWORKS TO DEPLOY PONTE nsCONTROL

Ponte nsControl Centralizes Configuration Management

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. -- Nov. 7, 2002 -- Ponte Communications, the pioneer of network control and security management software, today announced that Tellme Networks, Inc. will deploy Ponte nsControl to manage service uptime on its voice application network.

Tellme Networks answers millions of calls every week for Fortune 500 companies. Ponte nsControl will be used to manage the network answering those calls.

In evaluating a variety of solutions for network control and security management systems, Ponte was by far the best choice. They have been especially responsive to our particular requirements, and its a pleasure to be working with them," said Jeff Kellem, manager of networking and telephony at Tellme Networks.

Most network devices offer only one authorization level for all functions. Ponte nsControl allows users to establish multiple control levels for each device, enabling operators to concentrate on their assigned areas of responsibility without affecting others. An additional benefit offered by Ponte nsControl is the ability to create, test and save common commands for operators to use. This simplifies repetitive tasks, speeds deployments and reduces the chance of human error. Tellmes feedback and enhancements will be incorporated and supported in future product releases.

Ponte nsControl
Ponte nsControl allows enterprises, service providers and other organizations to ensure network availability by reliably controlling devices across their global networks, regardless of device type or vendor. Ponte nsControl is available immediately, with pricing based on the number and type of network devices under management. For more information, please contact Pontes sales office at 1 (650) 230-0110 or visit www.ponte.com to schedule a demonstration.

About Ponte
Ponte provides centralized, secure and automated software for auditing and managing configurations, firmware images and passwords in routers, switches and firewalls from any vendor in networks of any size. Ponte nsControl maintains a complete and auditable change history of every network device. With this solution, enterprises and service providers will reduce operational expenses, optimize existing network resources and strengthen their overall network security.

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