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Austin, TX – November 26, 2007 – Mirage Networks, developer of patented Network Access Control (NAC) solutions, announced today that it will join forces with the Entrepreneurs Foundation of Central Texas to provide on-going project assistance to KIPP Austin College Prep, a free, open-enrollment public charter middle school in East Austin. As a first step, Mirage employees are volunteering their time and expertise to help develop, improve, and maintain the KIPP Austin campus.
Since 2002, KIPP Austin College Prep has served middle school students in grades 5 to 8 in East Austin. Through an innovative educational method, dedicated teachers, and a longer school day, KIPP Austin students gain the academic skills needed for success in college and life beyond graduation. KIPP Austin serves a 99 percent minority population, of whom more than 90 percent qualify for the federal free or reduced meal program. The average student enters fifth grade with reading and math skills equivalent to second or third grade levels, but upon finishing eighth grade, students reach and exceed grade level expectations and gain admission to competitive high schools around Austin and the nation. In order to serve even more students, KIPP Austin plans to expand to 10 schools serving Austin students in pre-K through twelfth grade.
“We thought it would be a great idea to provide an opportunity for the entire Mirage team to work together on one important project,” said Greg Stock, president and CEO for Mirage Networks. “KIPP Austin serves a unique and necessary function in the Austin community, so we are proud to be able to help these teachers and students grow and improve their learning environment, and are excited to kick off what we hope will be a longstanding relationship.”
Mirage is an active member of the Entrepreneurs Foundation, and has donated stock options over the years in the expectation that those options will be available to fund projects in the future.
“We welcome the involvement of organizations like Mirage Networks and the Entrepreneurs Foundation in the support of KIPP Austin,” said Jill Kolasinski, Founder and Executive Director of KIPP Austin. “Many organizations see Austin as a great place for business, and by supporting organizations like KIPP Austin, companies can positively impact the future of our community.”
“Mirage involvement with the Entrepreneurs Foundation has helped us realize our core values of business leadership, philanthropy, and community development,” said Eugene Sepulveda, executive director of the Entrepreneurs Foundation. “By volunteering at KIPP Austin, Mirage is investing back into the community, making Austin a better place to live, work, and play.”
Mirage Networks helps enterprises defend their networks from zero-day threats and policy violations with patented, full-cycle, agentless network access control technology. The combination of access control, threat prevention, and automated policy enforcement provides an in-depth view of endpoint activity throughout its lifecycle and delivers powerful analysis and network intelligence for network history and usage.
About KIPP Schools
There are currently 57 KIPP (Knowledge is Power Program) public schools in 17 states and the District of Columbia enrolling more than 14,000 students.
More than 90 percent of KIPP students are African American or Hispanic/Latino, and more than 80 percent of KIPP students are eligible for the federal free and reduced-price meals program. Students are accepted regardless of prior academic record, conduct, or socioeconomic background. Approximately 80 percent of KIPP alumni matriculate to four-year universities, compared to the national average of 1 in 5 low-income students.
About the Entrepreneurs Foundation of Central Texas
The Entrepreneurs Foundation of Central Texas is a community of entrepreneurs. We amplify the philanthropic efforts of our member companies, their entrepreneurs, boards and employees who invest equity, time and talent to make Central Texas an even better place to live, work and play. Our programs help build successful corporate cultures and allow start-up companies to participate philanthropically. During the last year, EF and its member companies raised nearly $1,000,000 and more than 6,000 volunteer hours for nonprofits.
About Mirage Networks
Mirage Networks, Inc. is the leading provider of Network Access Control (NAC) solutions, including both pre- and
post-admission security. The Austin, Texas-based company’s patented technology gives organizations control
over unknown, out-of-policy, and infected devices resulting in increased network uptime, policy compliance, and
reduced operational costs. Mirage’s NAC appliances work in all network environments, deploy out-of-band, and
require neither signatures nor agents to enforce policies and terminate zero-day threats. Mirage Networks
Endpoint Control is a consistent winner of industry awards and recognition. Learn more at
http://www.miragenetworks.com.
Contacts
Mirage Networks
Alison Guzzio, 610-925-2761
alison@inktankstrategic.com
© 2007, Mirage Networks, Inc. All rights reserved worldwide. Mirage Networks, its product and program names and design marks are trademarks of Mirage Networks, Inc.
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