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Austin, TX – August 20, 2007 – Mirage Networks, developer of full-cycle Network Access Control (NAC) solutions, today announced Round Rock Independent School District (RRISD) has expanded its deployment of Mirage NAC technology, adding 10 new appliances and a Mirage Management Server.

RRISD’s implementation of the Mirage Management Server enables their IT managers to weave all their Mirage NAC appliances into a security fabric, creating a convenient centralized point for network visibility, event reporting, and maintenance. Mirage deployed seamlessly with RRISD’s existing Cisco network architecture, requiring no switch upgrade. “We initially considered Cisco’s NAC offering, but decided against it when our research uncovered how complicated the deployment would be,” said Dan Scott, senior systems engineer for RRISD. “The Mirage NAC solution is effective and easy to deploy, and after reviewing our options it was the clear winner for us. The product has been rock solid from day one. In fact, the Sasser virus hit us during the install. Without Mirage, our network would have come to a grinding halt.”

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.

“Many of the articles in technology trade magazines today talk about how companies are touting ‘new’ ways to help secure networks. It’s obvious to me that Mirage has been doing this for years and has been a great benefit here at Round Rock I.S.D.” said Scott.

RRISD covers 110 square miles, encompassing high tech manufacturing and urban retail centers, suburban neighborhoods, and farm and ranch land. The district is located in the Silicon Hills of central Texas and is in close proximity to several major high-tech companies, particularly 3Com, Advanced Micro Devices, and the global headquarters of Dell Computers. As such, RRISD has the responsibility to train the engineers, developers, and high-tech leaders of the future. To answer this call, RRISD has accounted for the expansion and ongoing upgrades to its infrastructure, including its network architecture.

“Round Rock ISD is devoted to creating a dynamic and engaging learning environment for its students,” said Greg Stock, president and CEO of Mirage Networks. “As the district continues to evolve its network infrastructure, it requires a NAC solution that can handle whatever technology advances may be added in the future. Effectively managing unmanaged endpoints has been part of our value proposition from the start. Mirage delivers the NAC solution that provides the flexibility to grow with your network.”

About Round Rock Independent School District

Round Rock ISD provides exemplary education, guidance, and encouragement to empower all students to reach their individual potential and become contributing members of a diverse community. RRISD is located in southern Williamson County and northwest Travis County and includes the City of Round Rock and portions of the City of Austin and the City of Cedar Park. More than 39,000 students currently attend the district's four high schools, eight middle schools, 27 elementary schools, and three alternative learning centers. During the past five years, the number of students has increased by nearly 21%, and the annual growth rate of approximately 3.5% is expected to continue. Campuses in the district are designed according to a "neighborhood school" concept that seeks to insert smaller than typical schools into community neighborhoods. The annual dropout rate is just 0.4%. More than 85% of the district's graduating seniors take the SAT and ACT college entrance exams, scoring well above state and national averages.

About Mirage Networks

Mirage Networks, Inc. is the leading provider of Network Access Control (NAC) solutions. Mirage’s patented technology gives organizations control of all network devices, increases network uptime, ensures policy compliance, and reduces operational costs. Mirage’s NAC appliances work in all network environments, deploy virtually inline, and require neither signatures nor agents to enforce policy and terminate zero-day threats. Mirage Networks is a consistent winner of industry awards and recognition. Learn more about Mirage Networks at www.miragenetworks.com, or visit the Mirage CTO blog at www.mirageblog.com.

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Kate Fetty, 512-874-7834
kfetty@miragenetworks.com