McLean, Virginia. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 10th, 2001-NetRule 4.0 by Analytical Engines Wins Best of Show in the Network Management category at NetWorld+Interop 2001 Las Vegas. 

Analytical Engines, a leading provider of modeling and simulation tools, is the first company to deliver simple, fast, and accurate simulation tools designed specifically for information technology (IT) operations. With point-and-click speed and simplicity, Analytical Engines' software creates a window into the future that offers IT professionals the most accurate predictions possible for network and application performance under a limitless number of "what if" scenarios.

Editors from two leading high-tech publications selected Best of Show winners in 12 categories from among more than 300 new products entered. The Best of Show Awards identify innovative products debuted at Networld+Interop to help IT and network managers shorten the evaluation process in assessing new products. The awards are sponsored by NetWorld+Interop, CMP Media's InternetWeek, and Network Computing. 

"As network complexity has grown, simulation has become a must. This past year, simulating performance has gotten easier -- a good thing, since until now it has been difficult and expensive. NetRule by Analytical Engines is one standout, offering statistical simulation that is fast, accurate and easy. That's why we selected it as a Best of Show winner," explained Bruce Boardman, Executive Editor/Technology of Network Computing. Boardman spearheads testing at the Syracuse University labs. 

"For Analytical Engines, winning this N+I Best of Show award is an honor and follows the high level of interest we are seeing in the marketplace for our modeling and simulation tool, NetRule," said Steve Post, Founder and Chief Technology Officer for Analytical Engines. "With an explosion in the rollout of enterprise networks and the continued growth of e-commerce, the number and complexity of networked systems is proliferating on a massive scale. Analytical Engines' unique software allows users to understand the performance that can be expected from the clients, network links, databases, application servers, enterprise systems and the many other components that combine to form these networked environments." 

Already, large government agencies, Global 2000 companies, military and intelligence organizations, telecom carriers, ASPs and ISPs, and worldwide consulting firms are relying on Analytical Engines for the predictive insight that is critical to the successful deployment and management of increasingly complex networks and networked applications. 

The company's flagship product, NetRule, provides actionable information in seconds that enables smart, informed decision-making. NetRule's many uses includes: 

• Analyzing an infrastructure's ability to support proposed Service Level Agreements 
• Planning for network-component failures 
• Assessing bandwidth requirements for Voice over IP and videoconferencing 
• Deploying e-commerce systems 
• Evaluating technology migrations, mergers, and acquisitions 
• Planning application implementations without disrupting existing network services 

By breaking down the usability barriers that have plagued traditional simulation tools, Analytical Engines is focused on strengthening its customers' competitiveness as well as their bottom lines. NetRule delivers the visibility, information and analyses necessary to allow companies to best utilize current IT assets while eliminating the need to over-provision resources and over-engineer infrastructures. 

NetRule was also the recipient of Network Computing's 2001 Well Connected Award for the best Network Simulation Tool in the Network & Systems Management category. Other finalists in the category included Compuware Corp.'s EcoPREDICTOR, and OPNET Technologies IT Decision Guru. 

About Analytical Engines: 

Based in McLean, Virginia, Analytical Engines was founded in 1998 by industry veteran Dr. Stephen Post. By 2000, NetRule had established itself as the premier modeling and simulation tool on the market. In addition to its leading-edge software, Analytical Engine's team of experienced consultants works with clients to jump-start network planning, design, and optimization projects. Analytical Engines also offers maintenance contracts, technical support, and product training. The company is committed to providing world-class software and services tailored to each customer's unique requirements. Analytical Engines maintains a site on the World Wide Web at www.analyticalengines.com. 

CONTACT: 

Analytical Engines, Inc. 
Dan Whipple, 703-287-8720 
marketing@analyticalengines.com 

or 

Split Rock Communications 
Jeffrey Scott, 301/585-5021
jeff@splitrockpr.com

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