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Alternative Technology adds AEP Networks to its GSA Schedule

Somerset, NJ and Englewood, CO – February 7, 2006 – AEP Networks, Inc., the specialist in network and application access security solutions, today announced an enhanced partnership with Alternative Technology, the leading specialty distributor of Thin-client/Server-based Computing, Edge Infrastructure, and Government approved Security solutions.  AEP Networks’ products will now be available to federal, state and local government entities via Alternative Technology’s Distribution GSA Schedule.  AEP has committed to specific terms and pricing and has been approved by the GSA as a vendor, allowing government customers to obtain special and approved pricing and license terms from a trusted supplier.

Margaret E. Grayson, President of AEP Networks Government Solutions Group, said, “The information sharing requirements of government organizations combined with the need to identify each individual accessing protected information have increased the demand on government IT departments for compliance with new data security standards . With a broad range of solutions that meet key government certifications, including FIPS 140-2, FIPS 140-1, Level 4 and JITC, AEP provides secure networking solutions across the full spectrum of government applications, including military, homeland defense, criminal intelligence, education, healthcare, public safety, and law enforcement. We are very pleased that Alternative Technology has added AEP Networks to its GSA Schedule and that we can address the growing needs of the government market together.”

“Alternative Technology’s GSA schedule allows authorized VARs with federal, state and local customers to procure products from our GSA schedule, which now includes the entire line of AEP’s network and application access security solutions. AEP's product range includes advanced SSL and IPSec virtual private networking (VPN) and secure application access technologies as well as high-performance cryptographic, data encryption and ASIC (Application-Specific Integrated Circuit) technologies,” said John Stubbs, vice president of business development, Alternative Technology. “We focus on identifying and capturing new federal government and security related opportunities and work closely with VARs that are actively engaged in both the state and local markets. The program offers one point of contact for resellers to buy products, regardless of the end user, and provides complete solutions from select Alternative Technology vendors who are participating in the program. That list now includes: ActivIdentity, BNX, Eicon, Gemplus, Packeteer, Rajant, SonicWall and Vericept.”

About AEP Networks
AEP Networks (www.aepnetworks.com), the specialist in network and application access security, delivers infrastructure security solutions that are easy to use and manage while offering exceptional value and mission-critical reliability. The company provides a full range of solutions, including identity-based application security gateways, highly secure VPNs, SSL VPNs and cryptographic key management products, to meet the most demanding requirements of public-sector and commercial customers around the world. A privately held company backed by leading technology investors, AEP Networks is based in Somerset, NJ, with European headquarters in London and a Government Solutions Group in Rockville, MD.

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