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NetBotz Names Frank LaPlante as Head of Marketing
LaPlante Brings Extensive Channel/Partner Expertise to NetBotz

AUSTIN, Texas - February 10, 2004 - NetBotz®, Inc., the global leader in IP-based intelligent physical security solutions, and recent winner of the Deloitte & Touch Rising Star Award, today announced it has appointed Frank LaPlante as vice president, Worldwide Marketing. LaPlante comes to NetBotz from Anixter, a leading global distributor of security, sound and communications connectivity products.

In his new role, LaPlante will manage the company's strategic marketing efforts. This will include scaling up NetBotz' channel marketing initiatives as the company continues to grow to meet global demand for its physical security solution.

As Vice President, Marketing for Anixter, LaPlante oversaw all branding and marketing initiatives for the $3.1 billion dollar distributor. Among his chief accomplishments was the launching of a security product for Anixter that was awarded "Best New Technology" at FOSE, the largest Federal end-user trade show in North America. Before assuming the position of vice president in 2001, LaPlante was director of marketing there.

"Frank brings a thorough knowledge of how to build on a global brand," said Tom Goldman, NetBotz president and CEO. "His experience directing Anixter's move into the worldwide security marketplace will help us enhance our efforts to become the world's standard in IP-based physical security."

"I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to leverage my Anixter experience to help NetBotz achieve even more global presence and mindshare," said LaPlante. "Already known as an on-the-move upstart, NetBotz is redefining physical security in the digital age. I'm looking forward to being part of the team shaping a new market and a new market leader."

LaPlante is a graduate of Indiana University.

About NetBotz (www.netbotz.com)
NetBotz, Inc. is the leading global provider of IP-based intelligent physical security solutions that secure against physical threats. Some 2,100 organizations use the NetBotz solution, which prevents business and financial losses attributed to network downtime by providing early warning of conditions that threaten the integrity of a company's data, technical and equipment assets. NetBotz markets its solution through a network of distributors, solution partners and accredited resellers. Based in Austin, Texas, NetBotz is a privately held company with funding from Austin Ventures, CenterPoint Ventures, Hill Partners, Osprey Ventures, QuestMark Partners, and SSM Venture Partners. NetBotz has received the Best in Show Award in the Network Management Category at NetWorld+Interop and is a recipient of KPMG's Start-up Standout.