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)
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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