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Webvisions Adds Cisco Systems Security Solutions To Its Managed Services Programme

Webvisions Managed Firewall Services Provides Round-the-Clock Security for Web Servers Singapore, 24 May 2001 - Webvisions, a leading hosting provider in Asia, today announced that it is deploying a security solution from Cisco Systems, Inc., the worldwide leader in networking for the Internet, which will enable Webvisions to offer premium outsourced security solutions as part of siteSecure, the outsourced security solutions arm of Webvisions' Professional Managed Services Programme.

The technology relationship with Cisco allows Webvisions to provide cost-effective, high-performance security solutions targeted at medium to large sized Internet businesses through siteSecure. Internet businesses can now reap the benefits of a dedicated firewall, hosted and managed by Webvisions' professional managed services team in their 24/7 high-bandwidth, world-class IDC facilities. The solution employs the Cisco Secure PIX Firewall, the industry's leading firewall solution, which delivers the highest levels of security and performance, supporting greater than a quarter of a million simultaneous connections at over 240 megabits per second (Mbps).

"Security is a mission-critical issue and we are pleased to add Cisco's industry-standard products to our premium line of managed security services," said Roger Lim, CEO, Webvisions. "Combined with other siteSecure services, our customers will be able to secure, empower and protect their web servers from external attacks."

"Security is one of the top concerns for Internet business transactions and is even more pertinent for managed hosting services such as Webvisions' siteSecure. By selecting Cisco as its technology provider of choice, Webvisions sends a strong signal to its customers that its services are of the highest grade," said Bill Chang, Managing Director of Cisco Systems Singapore. "Not only does Cisco maintain high levels of product quality and technology innovation but we are committed to the success of our customers and we will ensure that Webvisions enjoys the same level of service and support that we give all our customers. "

Cisco Secure PIX Firewalls is a component of Cisco SAFE, a flexible security blueprint that helps organizations reliably and cost effectively engage in e-Business. Cisco SAFE helps customers compete in the Internet Economy by integrating scalable, high performance security services throughout the e-Business infrastructure.



About Webvisions
Webvisions Pte Ltd is a leading Asian provider of premium hosting services for mission-critical Internet businesses. Webvisions hosts over 10,000 businesses internationally and provides a comprehensive range of dedicated web hosting services, such as e-commerce, server co-location, application and database hosting, to its regional and international clientele. Headquartered in Singapore, Webvisions has offices in India and Malaysia, and a strong partner network that spans the Asia-Pacific region. For more information about Webvisions, please visit the company's web site at http://www.webvisions.com.

About siteSecure
siteSecure is the security solutions arm of Webvisions' Professional Managed Services programme. siteSecure includes shared and dedicated firewall management, intrusion detection services and policy auditing measures.

About Cisco Systems
Cisco Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO) is a worldwide leader in networking for the Internet. News and information are available at http://www.cisco.com. Asia Pacific news and information are available at http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/146/asia_pr/.