[January 7, 2003]

Encore Networks Announces Master Distribution Agreement With Interlink Communication Systems

Encore Networks announced a master distribution agreement with Interlink Communication Systems. Interlink will stock, sell, service and support Encore's complete line of IP/Legacy protocol data routers and Broadband VPN Security products through its value-added reseller network throughout North America.

Headquartered in Clearwater, Florida, Interlink Communication Systems is a value-added distribution company representing manufacturers of data communications and internetworking products to a nationwide network of over 4,100 resellers. With a strong focus on providing LAN/WAN solutions for deployment in enterprise accounts, Interlink has now added the Encore product line to its extensive portfolio of products from networking companies such as Adtran, Verilink, Visual Networks, Quick Eagle Networks, Paradyne, and SonicWall.

"Fundamental to a successful installation is the quality of network design and the use of products that will meet or exceed the customer's expectations," stated Al Higgins, President of Interlink Communication Systems. "We chose to offer Encore Networks products predominantly because of its flagship VPN router, the BANDIT, which is acclaimed for its reliability, cost-efficiency and ease of use, making VPN network deployment both simple and seamless."

The BANDIT is a secure broadband access router that combines Virtual Private Network (VPN) security, remote diagnostics, dial backup, and extended network management tools in a single compact device. The BANDIT offers the best combination of price and performance as an all-in-one solution for IP routing, VPN, firewall security, legacy data protocols, diagnostics, combined with SNMP based network management for carrier, enterprise and small business customer applications.

"By having Interlink offer our products to both their established reseller network and to the growing list of Encore resellers, we can now concentrate our efforts on expanding international sales channels, OEM and other strategic alliance opportunities," said Bill Grant, Vice President of Broadband Access Solutions for Encore Networks.

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