SVA Networks SC340 Achieves Secured by Check Point" Certification

New SC340 Recognized by Chinese Government Security Requirements; Integrates Check Point VPN-1/FireWall-1 SmallOffice Next Generation

PLANO, TEXAS -- March 4, 3003, (BW) -- SVA Networks, Inc, a US Corporation with business operations in the US and China, today announced that the SC340 VPN/firewall appliance has achieved Secured by Check Point" certification from Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), the worldwide leader in securing the Internet. SVA SC340 is a first in a series of VPN/security appliances delivering leading price/performance and low total cost of ownership (TCO).

SVA Networks SC340 integrates Check Points VPN-1®/FireWall-1® SmallOffice Next Generation to deliver a solution that is flexible, affordable, and easy to deploy. SC340 is an industry-standard Intel based platform with SVA LOM technology that supports Watch Dog and Hardware Status Monitoring. LOM ensures integrity of critical network links providing failsafe switch compatibility regardless of application failures due to peripheral Operating System (OS) implementations. SC340 is purpose-built to deliver enterprise class security to remote or branch offices with leading price/performance. Additionally, it is the only hardware platform that is certified by the China Bureau of Public Safety.

"We are pleased to see SVA Networks SVA340 become 'Secured by Check Point' certified," said Farzad Tari, director of business development for Check Point Software Technologies. "SVA appliances offer enterprise remote and branch office customers industry-leading security and low total cost of ownership."

Check Point is the natural choice to partner with to deliver industry-leading VPN/firewall appliances," said Frank Huang, CEO, SVA Networks, Inc. Achieving 'Secured by Check Point certification greatly facilitates future market growth plans, especially in China, and Check Points proven leadership in Internet security allows SVA to deliver industry-leading solutions now and in the future."

The SVA Networks, Inc., SC340 is a desk or rack mount 1U appliance with 4-Ethernet and 2-Serial ports for network connectivity and local or remote Web based management. SC340 integrates VPN-1/FireWall-1 SmallOffice NG to provide a high-performance, low TCO solution for small and medium (50-user) enterprise local and remote subnets. SC340 is currently available worldwide, delivers 182 Mbps throughput, and has a list price of $1,195. Check Point software is available at an additional cost.

About SVA Networks, Inc.
SVA Networks, Inc. is a US Corporation with business operations in the US and China. As a SVA Group member, the global leader in OEM electronics manufacturing with 5-nines quality technology, SVA Networks is purposefully engaged in the development, manufacture and sales of next generation network switching and security platforms for the United States and Europe. Products include; network switching and routing systems, wireless LAN connectivity devices, and network security application platforms. For more information please visit:
www.svanetus.com
sales@svanetus.com
www.svanetworks.com

About SVA Group. Shanghai General Electronics (Group) Co., Ltd. (SVA) was founded in 1995. Today, SVA (Group) Co., Ltd is the largest electronics group in China. With over 20,000 employees worldwide, R&D in US, China, and Taiwan, and production facilities in China, Argentina, and South Africa, SVA Group posted 2001 revenues exceeding $8.5 billion (USD). International Corporate Partnerships with fortune 50 companies include Hughes, InFocus, JVC, Kenwood, Motorola, National, Samsung, Sharp, Siemens, SONY, Toshiba, and Siemens VDO. For more information please visit:
http://www.sva.com.cn

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