Net Optics Announced as Finalist for Best of Interop 2012

SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwire - Apr 18, 2012) - Net Optics, Inc., the leading provider of intelligent access and monitoring architecture, has been selected as a Best of Interop finalist for the Management, Monitoring and Testing award category, recognizing Net Optics' technological advancements in this specific category. The Best of Interop winners will be announced on Tuesday, May 8 at 3:00 p.m. on the expo floor during Interop Las Vegas, happening May 6-10, 2012 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. For more information visit: http://www.bestofinterop.com/.

"We are honored that Interop recognizes the unique capabilities of our newest solution, Spyke," said Net Optics CEO, Bob Shaw. "Enterprises and SMBs needed a solution that merges network monitoring with performance management and, with Spyke, we're providing analysis in addition to complete network visibility."

Net Optics will showcase Spyke (booth # 1021) at Interop Las Vegas, the leading global business technology event. The Best of Interop Judging Committee, comprised of InformationWeek Reports editors and analysts, reviewed over 130 entries and selected finalists based on the products with the most significant technical impact and the most potential of advancing the business technology market.

"The Best of Interop Awards are an indicator of the most innovative and exciting offerings available in the business technology marketplace and this year's finalists have truly demonstrated their commitment to the industry," said Art Wittmann, Vice President and Director, InformationWeek Reports. "We want to applaud each of the participating companies for their advancements in technology and capturing the spirit of innovation."

The eight category areas that Best of Interop finalists were selected for include:

• Cloud Computing & Virtualization
• Collaboration
• Data Center & Storage
• Management, Monitoring & Testing
• Networking
• Performance Optimization
• Security
• Wireless & Mobility

In addition to these eight specific category areas, there will be two special awards chosen: an overall "Best of Interop" and "Best Startup Company."

About Net Optics, Inc.
Net Optics is the leading provider of Intelligent Access and Monitoring Architecture solutions that deliver real-time IT visibility, monitoring and control. As a result, businesses achieve peak performance in network analytics and security. More than 7,500 enterprises, service providers and government organizations -- including 85 percent of the Fortune 100 -- trust Net Optics' comprehensive smart access hardware and software solutions to plan, scale and future-proof their networks through an easy-to-use interface. Net Optics maintains a global presence through leading OEM partner and reseller networks.

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About Interop®
Interop ® drives the adoption of technology, providing knowledge and insight to help IT and corporate decision-makers achieve business success. Part of UBM TechWeb's family of global brands, Interop is the leading business technology event series. Through in-depth educational programs, workshops, real-world demonstrations and live technology implementations in its unique InteropNet program, Interop provides the forum for the most powerful innovations and solutions the industry has to offer. Interop Las Vegas is the flagship event held each spring, with Interop New York held each fall, with annual international events in Mumbai and Tokyo, all produced by UBM TechWeb and partners. For more information about these events visit, www.interop.com.