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Apparent Networks Unveils AppCritical 3.1 to Provide Extended Deployment and Performance Capabilities of Converged Network Applications

January 31, 2007

Latest addition to growing software suite gives network experts and novices alike the ability to resolve even the most difficult converged network services problems

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — January 31, 2007 — Apparent Networks, Inc., an industry-leading provider of expert systems for network diagnostics and analytics, today announced the launch of AppCritical 3.1, the latest generation of AppCritical products in the company’s portfolio. The software upgrade creates easy-to-interpret network assessments in record time and provides advanced report customization options and increased scalability to manage even the largest of IP networks.

With over 200 enhancements to the current product, AppCritical 3.1 is the only network performance software specifically designed to help experts and non-experts alike in solving converged network challenges throughout the life cycle of deployed services. For example, new automated expert test analysis capabilities in Version 3.1 highlight essential elements of a test result to focus on crucial information about the network’s performance, making network assessment and troubleshooting easy, quick and cost-effective.

As the fastest start-to-finish network assessment technology, AppCritical 3.1 is the only network performance software that produces actionable information rather than just historical data. Its easy installation allows quick application roll out and its agent-free deployments evaluate network paths across administrative boundaries of IP networks. In addition to AppCritical’s real-time continuous monitoring, which evaluates a network’s ability to support enterprise business processes, the new version offers expanded platform support, improved search criteria, and enhanced test status messages.

"By using AppCritical 3.1, customers are able to quickly identify and address critical network faults and supporting performance measurements to increase efficiencies and create bottom-line value," said Irfhan Rajani, Apparent Networks president and CEO. “This latest addition to our product portfolio shows Apparent Networks’ continued commitment to invest in products that address the needs of our customers and the industry.”

“AppCritical 3.1 more effectively delivers assessment results not only to the technician, but to the customer as well,” said Greg Trobert, Customer Systems Analyst, SaskTel Business Solutions. “The enhancements provide concise and effective display, with the flexibility needed for customized external presentations. AppCritical 3.1 offers significant time saving tools with great reporting versatility.”

AppCritical 3.1 is now available through the Apparent Networks reseller partner channel.

About Apparent Networks
Apparent Networks, Inc. develops and markets software that provides a unique approach to improving application performance by measuring and diagnosing live converged networks as part of pre-deployment assessment, troubleshooting and continuous real-time monitoring. AppCritical™ provides awareness of the most critical network characteristics needed by voice, video and data applications. It has been successfully deployed by tier-one technology vendors, managed and professional service providers and enterprises to assure end-user quality of experience. Customers include ACS, Boeing, Nortel, Fujitsu, Siemens, IBM, Symantec, Toshiba, Bell, HP, Network Appliance, McData, TELUS, DHL Systems, the United States Department of Defense, Lockheed Martin, Bank of New York and Electronic Arts. The privately held company has offices in Seattle, WA and Vancouver, Canada. Visit www.apparentnetworks.com for more information.

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Media Contact:
Todd Van Hoosear
Topaz Partners
tvanhoosear@topazpartners.com
(781) 404-2409

Company Contact:
John Riley
Director, Product Marketing
Apparent Networks
(781) 235-2470

AppCritical Brochure [pdf]