New Version of Proxy Remote Control Software Launched in UK by Network Utilities (Systems)

Network Utilities (Systems) today announced UK availability of a new version of Proxy remote control software, which makes it easier than ever for help desk and network professionals to remotely support users, desktops, and critical network systems — over any type of network connection and regardless of whether the machine is staffed.

New in Proxy v4.05 is the ability to selectively disable certain graphic-intensive features of the Host PC operating system such as screen savers, desktop wallpaper, and font effects, to control how much data is transmitted over the network and enhance the speed of the connection. A 30-day trial version of Proxy v4.05 can be downloaded at www.netutils.com

Proxy is used by millions of IT professionals in healthcare, financial,legal, education, government, and other types of organisations worldwide to speed PC and network problem diagnosis and reduce network downtime.

Proxy is a simple tool that lets our customers streamline their support processes, reduce user frustration, and support more people and devices with fewer staff." said Michele Lewington, managing director of Network Utilities
(Systems).

Proxy Host v4.0S, which installs on the end users PC, and Proxy Master v4.05, which installs on the support professionals PC, run in Windows XP,2000, NT, 98, and Me. The product runs over any IP or IPX LAN/WAN, dial-up
network, VPN, or the Internet.

Pricing and Availability
Proxy v4.05 is available immediately from Network Utilities (Systems), as the leading UK supplier of the product, which was developed by Funk Software of Cambridge, Massachusetts. A special, introductory price for a 1 Master/1 Host version of Proxy 4.05 is available when purchasing on-line at www.netutils.com; Licenses are also available in many other configurations. Users of Proxy v4.0 can upgrade free of charge to Proxy v4.05.

About Network Utilities (Systems)
Network Utilities (Systems) is a privately owned company, which was formed in 1989 as a Software House to primarily focus on the development of network communications tools. This subsequently provided a sound basis for strategic alliances with developers of similar products requiring a UK presence and resulted in Network Utilities forging partnership arrangements with several international software manufacturers. Since 1992 Network Utilities has been committed to providing and supporting a ‘best of breed range of products for the management and security of the enterprise network. Its extended portfolio now also addresses Internet and wireless LAN security. Network Utilities (Systems) Ltd is headquartered at Liberty House, 158a Ewell Road, Surbiton, Surrey KT6 6HE, UK, Tel: +44 (0) 20 8390 9911. For more information about the company, please visit the Network Utilities web site at http://www.netutils.com .

About Funk Software
Based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Funk Software develops Steel-Belted Radius, the market-leading RADIUS/AAA server, Odyssey, an innovative WLAN access control and security solution, and Proxy remote control software, which is installed on millions of desktops around the world. Funk Softwares customers include some of the worlds largest corporations, institutions, telecommunications carriers, and Internet service providers (ISPs). Its products are licensed and/or resold by leading manufacturers of Internet hardware and software, communications software, and enterprise call center applications. For more information, visit www.funk.com.

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For further information please contact:
Paul Calderwood
Kingswood Public Relations
Tel: 020 8763 2241 Fax 020 8763 2245
Email: kingswoodmktg@btinternet.com