From: "Anthony Gerard" <agerard@redwiresolutions.com> To: "Maggie Meer" <maggie@linuxuser.co.uk>, Subject: PRESS RELEASE - RedWire appointed as Cyclades Authorised Internet Distributor Date: Sat, 9 Dec 2000 17:33:53 -0000 LinuxUser Conference, Chelsea Village, London, UK (5th December 2000) - RedWire Limited, an International IT Systems Integrator with focus on Linux / Open Source Solutions, announced today that MPT Data Products Limited, the exclusive UK Main Distributor for Cyclades Corporation products, have appointed RedWire as official Cyclades E-Commerce Distributor for the UK and Ireland. Since 1991, Cyclades Corporation have been designing and marketing WAN networking products using the latest in hardware and software technology in order to provide the best and most cost-effective solutions to its customers. Cyclades has developed a strong expertise in remote access connectivity. Manufactured in California, USA the product lines include Server-based and Stand-Alone Networking Products. Cyclades were the first hardware company in the world to support the Linux operating system. RedWire will immediately take over responsibility for the on-line distribution of Cyclades products for the UK & Ireland via its e-commerce portal, www.penguinwarehouse.com. This appointment will further strengthen the Linux and expansion strategies of both companies and represents another step in RedWire's determination to be able to offer high quality and cost effective IT Solutions. RedWire's service and know-how in the development of turnkey solutions as well as Cyclades’ reputation as the “Leader in Linux Connectivity” offer an optimal Solutions Environment for corporates. RedWire at this point in time offers a complete range of IT Solutions and Integration for corporates, with focus on Consulting, Development, E-Commerce Solutions, Service and Support. (end) Note to Editors: Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds. All other names mentioned are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of their respective companies. Contact: RedWire Limited Anthony Gerard Tel: +44 (0)20 7386 0102 agerard@redwiresolutions.com www.redwiresolutions.com Cyclades GmbH John Lima Tel: +49 (0)89 969974 50 john@cyclades.com www.cyclades.com