PROVIDENCE, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2001--DefendNet Solutions Inc., a leading provider of managed Internet security solutions, today announced that it has formed an alliance with NCR Corporation [NYSE: NCR] to provide installation services for DefendNet's firewall equipment. Under the terms of the agreement, NCR's Worldwide Services division will install managed firewalls at DefendNet's customer sites throughout the United States.

DefendNet provides businesses of all sizes with a comprehensive managed Internet security solution that combines industry-leading technology with round-the-clock network monitoring. Designed for organizations that need security, but lack the time, internal resources or capital to adequately protect their networks, DefendNet's managed security solutions enable companies to focus on their core business while outside experts handle their network security monitoring and management.

DefendNet is complementing its own team of security engineers with NCR's well-trained national force of technicians to meet the rapidly growing demand for its services. NCR engineers will be certified in firewall installation and firewall technology. DefendNet will provide fully configured firewalls to the NCR technicians, along with a comprehensive installation guide, to ensure prompt and foolproof installations. After the firewalls are installed, DefendNet will manage them remotely.

"The demand for managed security services is escalating rapidly," says Vincent Giordano, president and CEO of DefendNet. "NCR has a highly trained team of technicians and the worldwide presence to help us meet the growing market demand. Through its partnership with NCR, DefendNet now has the broadest possible reach to service any company in the U.S. This relationship will enable DefendNet to service its partners more efficiently, accelerating the delivery of advanced security solutions to business customers nationwide."

About NCR Corporation

NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) is a leader in providing Relationship Technology(TM) solutions to customers worldwide in the retail, financial, communications, manufacturing, travel and transportation, and insurance markets. NCR's Relationship Technology solutions include privacy-enabled Teradata(R) warehouses and customer relationship management (CRM) applications, store automation and automated teller machines (ATMs). The company's business solutions are built on the foundation of its long-established industry knowledge and consulting expertise, value-adding software, global customer support services, a complete line of consumable and media products, and leading edge hardware technology. NCR employs 32,900 in 130 countries, and is a component stock of the Standard & Poor's 500 Index. More information about NCR and its solutions may be found at www.ncr.com.

About DefendNet Solutions Inc.

DefendNet Solutions, Inc. is a leading provider of managed Internet security solutions for the small- to medium-sized enterprise (SME). DefendNet's full suite of managed security solutions combine security administration, monitoring and reporting in one package, eliminating the time- and cost-intensive burden of managing network security in-house. DefendNet delivers its solutions through a diversified portfolio of data service providers, including ISPs, CLECs/DLECs, ASPs, system integrators and co-locaters, enabling them to simply and economically provide managed security services to their business customers. Because DefendNet utilizes an array of best-of-breed security technologies in its offerings, data service providers may bring together and leverage the unique features of various products to deliver the best, most cost-effective security services to their customers. For more information, call 877-456-0500 or visit www.defendnet.com.

NCR and Teradata are trademarks or registered trademarks of NCR Corporation in the United States and other countries.

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