NETGEAR Wins “The Best Of VARVision” Award For Networking Hardware For Third Time In A Row
FWG114P ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Firewall with USB Print Server Recognized by Value Added Resellers as Best Networking Product for Small- and Medium-Sized Business Customers
SANTA CLARA, Calif. – October 8, 2003 – NETGEAR, Inc., (Nasdaq: NTGR) a worldwide provider of technologically advanced, branded networking products, today announced that for the third time in a row, it has been voted by leading value added resellers as having the best networking hardware product and was awarded “Best of VARVision” at VARVision 2003 in Hollywood, Calif.
Receiving the honor was NETGEAR’s new FWG114P ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Firewall with USB Print Server, a full-featured networking solution that enables companies to easily connect to a broadband Internet connection to establish and maintain a secure Ethernet-based and wireless network for sharing Internet access, printers and other network resources.
The feature-rich FWG114P, which connects the office network to the broadband Internet, also incorporates an RS-232 serial port to accommodate ISDN or analog modems as back up Internet connections, combines a router, four-port 10/100 switch, 802.11b/g compliant 54Mbps wireless access point, USB print server, a Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall, and advanced industry-standard wireless security features making it one of the most secure, versatile networking products available for small businesses.
“We are pleased that industry VARs are validating our continuing efforts to develop and deliver versatile, feature-rich networking products for small businesses through a channel program that enables our VAR partners to be successful in an increasingly competitive marketplace,” said Doug Thiele, NETEGAR Director for Channel Sales. “Our VAR and solution provider partners have been the backbone of NETGEAR’s success and this award recognizes our steadfast commitment to the channel.”
In addition to award-winning products, NETGEAR offers value added resellers partner benefits through the NETGEAR Powershift Partner Program. NETGEAR’s Powershift Partner Program offers value for any VAR or reseller selling into the small- and medium-sized business market through a superior solution offering, support programs and overall channel strategy. Benefits of the Powershift Partner Program include quarterly incentives, government/education discounts, competitive bid desk, marketing support, priority technical support, on-line RMA, web-based training and certification through NETGEAR University, field training, dedicated account representatives, seed units, and much more.
VARVision is produced by Vision Events, a Gartner, Inc. (NYSE: IT and ITB) company, and is the industry’s leading meeting of value added resellers and solution providers.
For more information on NETGEAR products and the Powershift Partner Program, please visit www.netgear.com.
About Vision Events
Vision Events, a Gartner, Inc. (NYSE: IT and ITB) company, is a leading producer of highly focused business events that bring resellers and end users together with leading and emerging vendors in private boardroom appointments to form strategic partnerships and secure new business in the technology sector. Additional information about Vision Events can be found at http://www.visionevents.com.
About Gartner, Inc.
Gartner, Inc. is a research and advisory firm that helps more than 10,000 clients understand technology and drive business growth. Gartner's divisions are Gartner Research, Gartner Consulting, Gartner Measurement and Gartner Events. Founded in 1979, Gartner is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, and has 4,300 associates, including 1,200 research analysts and consultants, in more than 90 locations worldwide. The company achieved fiscal 2001 revenue of $952 million. For more information, visit http://www.gartner.com.
About NETGEAR, Inc.
NETGEAR (Nasdaq: NTGR) designs technologically advanced, branded networking products that address the specific needs of small business and home users. The Company’s suite of approximately 100 products enables users to share Internet access, peripherals, files, digital multimedia content and applications among multiple personal computers and other Internet-enabled devices. NETGEAR is headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif. For more information, visit the company’s Web site at www.netgear.com or call (408) 907-8000.
NETGEAR is a registered trademark of NETGEAR, Inc. in the United States and other countries.
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Various matters set forth in this press release, such as statements relating to the expected performance characteristics, specifications, market acceptance, market growth, specific uses and market position of NETGEAR, Inc. and its products and technology are forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including without limitation, the price/performance requirements of customers, the ability of NETGEAR to sell products incorporating the technology, the impact and pricing of competing technologies, the introduction of alternative technological solutions, and other risks detailed from time-to-time in NETGEAR'S SEC filings and reports.
For more information:
Doug Hagan
NETGEAR Inc.
(408) 907-8053
doug.hagan@netgear.com
Ken Hagihara
Integrity Public Relations
(949) 768-4423
ken@integritypr.net