About Net Optics & BRAIN FORCE

Net Optics is the global leader in passive monitoring access for security and network management applications. Our innovative family of hardware products enables companies to access and monitor their network using the latest Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems, Protocol Analyzers, and Network Probes. Our products enable customers to have 24/7 passive network access and 100% visibility without ever introducing a point of failure. The result is companies have the ability to:

• Monitor The Network
• Troubleshoot The Network
• Secure The Network

Founded in April 1996 by Eldad Matityahu, Net Optics is headquartered in Santa Clara, California and maintains a global market presence through leading partners and reseller networks. The company supports more than 2500 customers, including the Fortune 500, global governments, and the leading network labs. Net Optics is a private company and has been profitable for every quarter since its inception. The company has managed to double in size for each of the first five years, and continues to post double-digit growth quarter over quarter.

Net Optics offers a complete suite of passive monitoring solutions. This passive monitoring access technology enables complete, permanent visibility into any network link without data stream interference or introducing a point of failure. Our suite of integrated fiber and copper products include Network Taps, Regeneration Taps, and Matrix Switches, in addition to a complete line of custom security solutions. These devices are complemented by a full-line of connectivity products to support plug and play deployment.

Our innovative team designs and manufactures all Net Optics products. Custom design, rapid turnaround, and compatibility with all major networking, management, and security products ensure that Net Optics provides seamless solutions for a fast, reliable and secure network. All Net Optics innovations are designed, manufactured, and tested in-house by our engineering teams. Our latest unique products include the world's first "No Delay" 10/100 Tap, also available in high densities.

Net Optics ensures customers' success with industry-leading service and support. At Net Optics we are building a lifetime brand and company, and a guarantee of a "Customer First" experience. We provide a dedicated, personal account executive to contact each customer with their network and security requirements. In addition, every product we ship includes ongoing technical support.

Net Optics purpose is to be the market leader, and the customers' first choice for innovative network solutions. The vision is to provide the hardware products that enable customers to access their network, enabling them to monitor, troubleshoot and secure their most important investment - the network.

All Company activities support this vision, and Net Optics will strive to continually:

• Improve our understanding of our customers and marketplace.
• Provide the highest quality products at competitive prices.
• Offer unmatched customer service and responsiveness.
• Empower employees with resources and training.
• Involve our suppliers as strategic partners.
• Accept responsibility to preserve our environment and benefit our communities.

BRAIN FORCE, a leading IT company, provides software and services. The company is specialized in integrating business solutions, optimizing ICT infrastructures and recruiting IT-experts. The solutions are based on best practices, effective services and innovative products. Customers reduce their total cost of ownership, improve their productivity and accelerate their business. BRAIN FORCE Software GmbH headquartered in Munich has subsidiaries in Frankfurt and Cologne.

BRAIN FORCE Channel, a division of BRAIN FORCE Software, supplies hardware-based infrastructure solutions from partners such as Net Optics, ipoque, WildPackets and KEMP Technologies In conjunction with the comprehensive BRAIN FORCE range, the Channel division provides a perfect partnership for resellers and manufacturers who wish to optimize IT product sales.

BRAIN FORCE SOFTWARE GmbH is part of Vienna based BRAIN FORCE HOLDING AG which is listed on the Vienna Stock Exchange. BRAIN FORCE Software GmbH employs about 400 members of staff and generated revenues of 29 million € in the short fiscal year 2009 (January 1 to September 30, 2009), which represents nearly a half of the holdings´ revenue.

If you are interested in becoming a Net Optics partner or a channel partner in general please contact us:

Tel.: +49 (0) 6103 906 767
Fax: +49 (0) 6103 906 789
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