From: Stefania Allevato <allevato@crosskeys.com>
Subject: Bandwidth Management for Linux: CrossKeys Dyband
Date: Wed, 8 Nov 2000 15:59:59 -0500 

CrossKeys Dyband for Linux Launched at ISPCON

New version brings multi-platform CrossKeys broadband access management 
to the growing number of Linux-based ISPs

ISPCON: San Jose, California (November 8, 2000)-CrossKeys Systems
Corporation (Nasdaq: CKEY; TSE: CKY) announced today the release of
CrossKeys Dyband(tm) software for the Linux operating system. CrossKeys
Dyband software is now available for Linux as well as Windows NT operating
systems. CrossKeys will launch the newest offering of its award-winning
software at ISPCON in San Jose, California.

Currently, about 10 per cent of the Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in
North America use Linux as their server's operating system. More
importantly, this percentage is estimated to double to 20 per cent by 2002.
By porting CrossKeys Dyband software to Linux, CrossKeys has access to this
growing market. Furthermore, Linux is a popular operating system used by
ISPs and value-added resellers when developing communications appliances.
This new version of CrossKeys Dyband software is therefore compatible with
these devices and able to answer their demand for bandwidth management
functionality.

"We have had numerous requests from Linux-based ISPs for this new version of
our software," says Steve Getz, Vice President of Bandwidth Access Group,
CrossKeys. "We already have companies downloading this software from our Web
site for trials. The Linux community is enthusiastic and typically, an early
adopter for innovative software. We look forward to working with them on
broadband access management."

FallsNet, an ISP based in Little Falls, Minnesota, is one of the companies
evaluating the new product. "I am impressed with the new CrossKeys Dyband
Linux version. It has been easy to install and operate," says Keven Lowe,
FallsNet President. "We were already using the Windows NT version of
CrossKeys Dyband and it definitely helped us provide better service to our
customers. The new Linux version brings the same benefits of broadband
management to FallsNet."

CrossKeys has Red Hat Linux certification underway through the National
Software Testing Laboratory (NSTL) in the United States. The Linux operating
system is used for a wide variety of purposes including networking, software
development, and as an end-user platform. It is considered an excellent,
low-cost alternative to other operating systems. 

CrossKeys Dyband software is a unique broadband access management product
that addresses the key "last mile" issue facing cable, digital subscriber
line (DSL), satellite and wireless service providers-how to deliver
consistent, reliable, high-speed service to home users, home offices and
businesses and maintain service profitability. 

With CrossKeys Dyband software, ISPs can dynamically manage bandwidth,
support more subscribers on existing broadband connections, offer unlimited
tiers of service and gain real-time and historical visibility into service
performance. These capabilities allow ISPs to improve the profit potential
of their core business by increasing service revenues, reducing operations
costs and delivering consistent high-speed service that meets customer
expectations.

About CrossKeys Systems Corporation
CrossKeys Systems Corporation (www.crosskeys.com) develops software that
makes the Internet work for business. The world's largest and fastest
growing service providers manage the equipment, traffic, and service on
their telecom networks with CrossKeys.

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CrossKeys Systems Corporation is a public company whose common shares are
listed for trading on NASDAQ (CKEY) in the United States and on The Toronto
Stock Exchange (CKY) in Canada. CrossKeys and its logo are registered
trademarks and CrossKeys Dyband is a trademark of CrossKeys Systems
Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective
holders and are acknowledged by CrossKeys Systems Corporation.


                                              
Stefania Allevato
CrossKeys Systems Corporation
350 Terry Fox Drive
Kanata, ON, Canada, K2K 2W5
P: 613-599-2300 (Ext. 8507)
F: 613-599-2290
www.crosskeys.com