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NetBotz Adds Alternative Technology as Authorized Distributor
One of Nation's Top Distributors, Alternative Technology to Offer NetBotz as Part of its Security Portfolio

AUSTIN, Texas - April 02, 2004 - NetBotz®, Inc., the global leader in IP-based intelligent physical security solutions, and winner of the Deloitte & Touch Rising Star Award, today announced it has signed Denver, Colorado-based Alternative Technology (AltTech) as an authorized distributor of NetBotz IP-based physical security solutions. Founded in 1986, AltTech is a leading North American distributor providing innovative server-based computing, infrastructure/edge, security, and management solutions. In addition, the company offers managed security services, professional services-including customized solutions-as well as help desk support, training and education. With offices in Colorado, California, Florida and Ontario, Canada, AltTech will sell NetBotz as part of its portfolio of security offerings.

Under terms of the agreement, AltTech will distribute the NetBotz solution to its network of several thousand resellers throughout the United States and Canada.

"Alternative Technology is one of the smartest, fastest-growing distributors today," said Tom Goldman, president and CEO, NetBotz. "We were especially impressed by the reach of their reseller network as well as the innovative programs they have to support the network. This impressive commitment is a good indication of how well they'll support our products into their channel, which is critical in being successful in the wider marketplace. We view them as a key partner in our success."

"NetBotz is a natural and exciting next step in the development of our overall Security solution offering and there is a strong synergy between our two companies," said William R. Botti, president and COO at AltTech. "Innovative, easy to use, and offering immediate high value, NetBotz enables us to offer an emerging technology that is quickly capturing the hearts and minds of security buyers everywhere. It's an ideal complement to the cybersecurity offerings we already provide, giving our channel an end-to-end security solution that will protect all aspects of their customers' businesses and further increase their presence in the security space. This convergence ties physical security to IT."

At the center of the convergence of digital and IT security, NetBotz offers the industry's only integrated IP-based physical security solution. Actively monitoring the physical environment in which an organization's people, distributed places and assets reside, the NetBotz solution captures information from surveillance cameras and sensors. If a threatening condition-from extreme temperature to physical intrusion to the presence of lethal or toxic gases-is detected, NetBotz instantly alerts appropriate personnel.

About Alternative Technology (www.alttech.com)
Alternative Technology, Inc. (AltTech) is one of the leading thin-client/server-based computing distributors in North America. The value-added services provided by AltTech support VARs in the configuration and implementation of thin-client/server-based computing, quality of service (QoS), security, wireless, and UNIX/Linux enterprise deployment. Dedicated to selling its products and services through the VAR channel, AltTech is recognized with recent awards from Inc 500 (America's fastest-growing companies) and VARBusiness (top 25 distributors). AltTech is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, and has offices in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, San Marcos, California, and Mississauga, Canada. For more information go to: www.AltTech.com, or e-mail sales@AltTech.com, or call toll-free at: 800.544.7674 (USA), or toll-free at: 866.240.9991 (Canada).S

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.