[April 23, 2013]

Ipswitch Network Management Division Named a Finalist in Two Categories for the 2013 Hot Companies and Best Products Awards by Network Products Guide

Ipswitch (News - Alert), Inc.'s Network Management Division, developer of the WhatsUp Gold suite of innovative IT management software, announced today that Network Products Guide, the industry's leading technology research and advisory guide, has named Ipswitch as a finalist in two categories for the 8^th Annual 2013 Hot Companies and Best Products Awards:

• Ipswitch Network Management named finalist in the Hot Companies and Organizations Category.
• WhatsUp Gold Version 16.1 named finalist in the Network Management Category.

Why Ipswitch stands out:

The Network Division of Ipswitch is also one of the top five worldwide virtualization management vendors based on units sold. As a hot company, Ipswitch has received a variety of product awards and industry recognitions for its core product's usability, performance and innovation, which is fueling consistent revenue growth, customer renewal rates and outstanding customer satisfaction. In addition, Ipswitch's commitment to employee growth, sustaining a 'new school' company culture, and the company's dedication to the community further power the company's success.

As a top network management product, WhatsUp Gold v16.1 features several unique functionalities that IT departments consistently ask for, but few vendors, if any, deliver, such as wireless network management, Application Performance Monitor, and the unified dashboard. This latest version gives IT managers improved control and visibility of their network, servers and applications and the best tools to help improve response times and service to users, business owners and customers.

"We are honored to be named a finalist in two categories by Network Products Guide," said Ennio Carboni, President and General Manager of Ipswitch's Network Management Division. "Being named finalist in the Network Management Category, in particular, further validates our belief that success in this market can only be achieved through excellence in UX and functional simplicity that solves complex problems for customers. We are proud to serve such an important IT audience and thank our customers and partners for their support. We will continue in our efforts to make WhatsUp Gold a world-class IT management solution."

These industry and peer awards from Network Products Guide are the world's premier information technology awards honoring achievements and recognitions in every facet of the IT industry. Winners will be honored in Las Vegas on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 during the 8^th annual dinner and presentations.

About Network Products Guide Awards
As industry's leading technology research and advisory publication, Network Products Guide plays a vital role in keeping decision makers and end-users informed of the choices they can make in all areas of information technology. You will discover a wealth of information and tools in this guide including the best products and services, roadmaps, industry directions, technology advancements and independent product evaluations that facilitate in making the most pertinent technology decisions impacting business and personal goals. The guide follows conscientious research methodologies developed and enhanced by industry experts. To learn more, visit www.networkproductsguide.com.

About the Network Management Division of Ipswitch, Inc.
The Network Management Division of Ipswitch, Inc. is the force behind WhatsUp Gold, the integrated suite of IT management solutions. Over 150,000 networks at large, mid-sized and small enterprises depend on WhatsUp Gold for comprehensive network, system, application, and end-user experience (UX) monitoring in physical, virtual and wireless infrastructure environments.

For 21 years, Ipswitch has developed easy-to-use and affordable products that help IT managers worldwide improve their ability to provide services that drive business success. Ipswitch is headquartered in Lexington, MA and has offices in Atlanta and Augusta (News - Alert), GA, Madison, WI, and American Fork, UT, as well as international offices in Netherlands and Japan. To learn more about WhatsUp Gold, please visit: http://www.whatsupgold.com/products/download/.

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