Everbee Networks Named to Second-Annual AlwaysOnTM List of Top 100 Private Companies

Selected for Innovation in Security-at-the-Gate" Approach to Network Security

Paris, France (PRWEB) July 8, 2004 -- Everbee Networks, (www.everbee.com), a trend setting provider of integrated all-in-one network software delivered on a versatile plug and play" silicon platform, today announced its inclusion in the AlwaysOn (AO) Top 100 Private Companies list. AlwaysOn, an open source media company focused on technology and business innovation, and KPMG's emerging business practice, KPMG 1Start, compiled the second-annual AO100 list. The two groups surveyed more than 1,000 venture investors, investment bankers, top entrepreneurs and executives, who nominated more than 700 companies to determine the AO100 winners. The full list can be found at www.alwayson-network.com.   

AlwaysOn and KPMG 1Start, identified the 2004 AO100 companies based on their demonstrated leadership and innovation in at two key areas: market traction measured by revenue or customer growth and new approaches and technologies that are likely to cause significant change to existing markets and well-established players.

"Private company innovation is incredibly strong and continues to flourish. Over 50 of last year's AO100 companies returned to this year's list and 50 new companies have been selected that are well positioned to significantly contribute to the second-generation of the Internet," notes Tony Perkins, AlwaysOn founder.

Our goal is to provide our partners with a revolutionary all-in-one solution which addresses all aspects of network security for both the consumer and the professional markets", said Pierre Garnier, Chairman and CEO of Everbee Networks. We are proud to be named among this select group of companies."

AO100 winners will be honored at a reception on Tuesday, July 13, 2004 at the AlwaysOn Innovation Summit, taking place July 13-15 at the Frances C. Arrillaga Alumni Center on the Stanford University Campus. The event will feature over 60 keynote-level speakers, 15 sessions, 30 CEO Pitches and two days of conversation about what's driving the next wave of innovation. For more information visit: http://www.alwayson-network.com/events/index.php

About Everbee Networks
Everbee Networks provides integrated all-in-one network security software delivered on xNSP, its versatile plug and play" silicon platform. xNSP is built into new or existing offerings by semiconductor companies, OEMs, and service providers, enabling them to provide tailored network security solutions to their customers while remaining focused on their own core competencies. xNSP has ICSA Labs® Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) Virtual Private Network (VPN) certification. Everbee Networks revolutionary USB Secure Key will hit the market later this year. This unique hardware solution protects both family and professional PCs from Internet dangers such as offensive content by offering a secured parental control solution, and includes many other network security features such as a personal Firewall and VPN capabilities.

About AlwaysOn
AlwaysOn (AO) is an open source media company" dedicated to connecting global leaders and technology industry insiders whose ideas and innovations are shaping the always-on world.

Founded in January of 2003, AO is the first and only media brand to combine participatory journalism (blogging), with a powerful social network-the AO Zaibatsu. AO believes that individuals and businesses will increasingly use interactive media applications to step over the head of the media" and communicate directly to customers, suppliers and employees.

AlwaysOn, LLC, is a privately held and virtually headquartered company born out of the heart of Silicon Valley.

Press Contact:
Anne Benoit, VP Marketing
abenoit@everbee.com

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