Contact:
Joan Osleeb
NetBotz, Inc.
512-439-5837
joan@netbotz.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

AUSTIN, Texas- October 28, 2002 - NetBotz, Inc.,the leading global provider of IP-based monitoring solutions that secure against physical threats, today announced the NetBotz 400C monitoring appliance, which includes an integrated color camera, as well as support for Modem/PPP connections.

NetBotz gives organizations early warning about physical threats that can jeopardize their critical assets and spaces. These threats can range from intrusion, equipment tampering and human error to the presence of extreme temperature, damaging water leak or the occurrence of glass breakage. With the availability of the NetBotz 400C appliance, customers now have access to color picture alerts that fully document such threats. Having automated and immediate access to such rich visual information about where and when such events happen sharply reduces downtime as well as speeds up response time, without adding extra staff.

NetBotz also announced support for Modem/PPP connections. This means that NetBotz appliances can be used in locations without Ethernet LAN connections. Typically these locations include mobile phone towers, some storage rooms and warehouses, or anyplace where a phone line is available.

"Our telecom customers have a growing need to protect their remote assets from the physical threats that can jeopardize service uptime," said Mitch Medford, vice president, product development. "By adding Modem/PPP support, NetBotz has given tower operators and others the ability to receive early warning about potential problems, before trouble affects uptime."

Product availability Both the NetBotz 400C and Modem/PPP support are available immediately. For more information about NetBotz or any of its products, call 1-877-908-2689 or visit www.netbotz.com.

About NetBotz (www.netbotz.com) NetBotz, Inc. is the leading global provider of intelligent security monitoring solutions for critical assets and spaces. Close to 1,500 companies and federal agencies use NetBotz. The NetBotz solution 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. Based in Austin, Texas, NetBotz is a privately held company with funding from QuestMark Partners, SSM Venture Partners, CenterPoint Ventures, Osprey Ventures, Hill Partners Inc., and Sanchez 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 Award.