EXHIBIT 99-1
PRESS RELEASE DATED DECEMBER 3, 2003
CIROND
MAKING WIRELESS WORK [WINC MANAGER 2.0 LOGO]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Geof Wheelwright
Corporate Communications Manager
Cirond Corporation
Tel: (866) 824-7662
CIROND WINC MANAGER 2.0 TO SHIP IN JANUARY 2004
INNOVATIVE WIRELESS MANAGEMENT AND SECURITY SOLUTION FOR MICROSOFT
WINDOWS-BASED NETWORKS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON JANUARY 30TH, 2004
SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - (DECEMBER 3, 2003) - Cirond Corporation (OTCBB: CROO.ob)
will begin shipping WiNc Manager 2.0, the company's flagship wireless network
management and security solution, on January 30, 2004 at a price of $2500.
Cirond will preview WiNc Manager 2.0 at its booth at the WiFi Planet conference
in San Jose this week. WiNc Manager 2.0 is a cost-effective, Microsoft
Windows-based software application that sits on the "wired" side of a company
network and includes all the capabilities needed to manage small and
medium-sized wireless networks.
WiNc Manager 2.0 is designed for implementation by value added resellers (VARs)
and network administrators - and includes 50 licenses for Cirond's innovative
WiNc or Pocket WiNc "client" software (which customers can use on any
Windows-based, wireless-enabled notebook, desktop, Tablet PC or handheld
computer). Additional client license packs of various sizes will also be
available to expand the number of users that can be supported by the system.
WiNc Manager 2.0 maintains a robust, well-managed and enriched connection with
all the computers being used on the wireless network. It is also provides unique
and comprehensive rogue access point detection far superior to that of any other
solution. Companies that use WiNc Manager can:
o IMPROVE USER-LEVEL SECURITY - Cirond's compelling AutoKey technology
significantly improves the existing WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) key
system by eliminating the requirement for users to have knowledge of
the WEP key, as well as enabling WEP keys to be securely and
automatically set, distributed, and frequently rotated. AutoKey is
compatible with 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g implementations - and
enhances WPA-based systems by automatically distributing, setting and
rotating the WPA master key.
o SPECIFY WHERE THEY WANT TO PROVIDE WIRELESS ACCESS - Using Cirond's
unique VirtualShield technology, organizations can prevent wireless
access from occurring in areas where they don't want it. VirtualShield
enables location-based access - allowing organizations to tie wireless
network security to physical building security.
o DETECT ROGUE ACCESS POINTS - WiNc Manager offers "best-in-class" rogue
access point detection - on the wired side of the network, the wireless
side of the network and even at the periphery of the network beyond the
range of wired network infrastructure. It instantly detects and locates
rogue access points whether or not they are connected to the wired side
of the network. WiNc Manager's unique client-based approach allows
rogue access points to be detected even when they are out of the range
of the network infrastructure, but still within range of users at the
periphery of the network. It does so by using WiNc Manager's
connections with its wireless clients to "report back" on the state of
the network.
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o DETECT ROGUE AD-HOC NETWORKS - WiNc Manager automatically detects and
locates rogue ad-hoc networks. Ad-hoc networks can compromise network
security when a user - either inadvertently or maliciously wirelessly
"shares" an authorized wired or wireless network connection.
o DETECT ROGUE ACCESS POINTS WHERE THERE IS NO EXISTING WIRELESS NETWORK
- WiNc Manager can be deployed in environments where wireless networks
are not yet implemented to instantly detect and locate unauthorized,
wireless access points that compromise the security of a wired network.
WiNc Manager is able to detect rogue access points using cost-
effective, off-the-shelf, wireless bridge devices as sensors - such as
the $97 NetGear ME 101.
o QUICKLY PROVIDE SECURE WIRELESS ACCESS TO VISITORS - The AccessLink
component of Cirond WiNc Manager, enables wireless network access to be
easily and securely provided to visitors and other temporary users
using low-cost USB RAM drives.
o QUICKLY AND ACCURATELY SEE WHAT IS HAPPENING ON THE WIRELESS NETWORK -
With Cirond's innovative MapView technology, wireless networks come
alive on the WiNc Manager network management screen. WiNc Manager shows
a map of the building and the real-time location of authorized and
rogue access points and users. MapView information can be viewed in
three dimensions, by building (or building sector), and by floor within
each building.
o ACHIEVE AN OPTIMAL CONFIGURATION OF ACCESS POINTS - WiNc Manager uses
Cirond's unique FourPoint channel allocation technology to
automatically assign optimal access point channels to minimize
co-channel interference. This simplifies wireless network set-up, and
ensures optimum network performance by automatically adjusting channel
settings to reduce the effects of interference from outside 802.11 and
non-802.11 sources (such as microwave ovens and cordless phones). It
allows the network to automatically accommodate the addition of new
802.11-based equipment.
o OPTIMIZE NETWORK RESOURCES - Using Cirond's unique LoadShare
technology, businesses gain automatic load balancing of their wireless
network traffic to automatically distribute network traffic over all
available access points within the range of users, ensuring that all
users receive maximum quality of service.
SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995
FOR CIROND CORPORATION
Forward looking statements as set forth in this press release are necessarily
based upon estimates and assumptions that are inherently subject to significant
business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of
which are beyond the Company's control and many of which, with respect to future
business decisions, are subject to change. These uncertainties and contingencies
can affect actual results and could cause actual results to differ materially
from those expressed in any forward looking statements made by or on behalf of
the Company. The Company disclaims any obligation to update forward looking
statements. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including
without limitation, the price/performance requirements of customers, the ability
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 Cirond's SEC filings and reports.
ABOUT CIROND
SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA-BASED CIROND CORPORATION IS DEDICATED TO MAKING
802.11-BASED WIRELESS NETWORKS EASIER TO INSTALL AND WORK MORE EFFECTIVELY FOR
CORPORATIONS, SMALL BUSINESSES, PROFESSIONALS AND CONSUMERS. CIROND PRODUCTS
INCLUDE WINC MANAGER 2.0, POCKETWINC (FOR USE ON POCKET PC-BASED HANDHELD
COMPUTERS) AND WINC 2.0 (DESIGNED FOR ALL VERSIONS OF WINDOWS FROM WINDOWS 98
SECOND EDITION TO WINDOWS XP). CIROND PRODUCTS ARE AVAILABLE DIRECTLY THROUGH
THE COMPANY'S WEB SITE AT HTTP://WWW.CIROND.COM OR THROUGH ITS NETWORK OF VALUE
ADDED RESELLERS. CIROND: MAKING WIRELESS WORK.
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