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Increased Subscriber Base Prompts Leading ISP to Expand Capabilities with High Powered E-mail Server REDNET Selects Mirapoint IP-Messaging Server

Mirapoint, Inc., a pioneering developer of standards-based IP messaging solutions, announces that REDNET, consistently voted the number one UK ISP by Internet Magazine, has selected two of Mirapoint's award-winning M1000 IP messaging servers to continue to provide high-quality e-mail services to its customers.

REDNET aims to provide the highest quality Internet and networking solutions within the UK. The ISP offers customised solutions for every business environment, ranging from local and wide area networks and remote access solutions through to an extensive range of Internet Solutions, including ISDN and Leased Line access, web design, hosting and e-commerce. REDNET recognised the need to upgrade its current e-mail system with a highly reliable and secure interface to incorporate the growing number of users and install a viable solution for future growth.

"As a business-focused ISP, e-mail is still the most critical service we offer. Our clients demand a protected and resilient e-mail service," said Raza Rizvi, technical manager at REDNET. "Mirapoint had the right product at the right time, with the right growth plan. As our customer base grows, the Mirapoint solution we have will continue to offer scalable services to which we can add. As we grow, the box grows."

REDNET researched several e-mail shareware products, but Mirapoint clinched the deal, with its 24 hour commercial support program. The other products were appropriate for ISPs, but as a business focused ISP, if the service goes down, we are not meeting our requirements to our customers. Mirapoint offers round-the-clock support and will proactively notify us if there is a problem that we have not already noted. We effectively have an extra set of eyes monitoring the system. The server also decreases everyday administrative tasks, which is extremely important as our customer base continues to grow. Overall, Mirapoint offers a much better service than any home grown service," concluded Rizvi.

The M1000 is specifically designed to accommodate the heavy e-mail traffic experienced by ISPs and enterprises. The M1000 is an IP messaging appliance that features Internet protocols-based messaging software supporting both POP3 and IMAP4. The system provides highly reliable Internet e-mail infrastructure services, including inbound and outbound e-mail traffic, e-mail delivery, RAID-protected storage, e-mail client access functions and supporting up to 150,000 POP users on a single system.

Notes to Editors:

About REDNET
Founded in 1992, REDNET is a leading networking and Internet solutions provider, specialising in the key areas of communication: Internet access and end-to-end cross platform network integration. With over seven years of networking experience, REDNET is able to offer customised solutions for every business environment, specifically local and wide area networks, and remote access solutions. Consistently voted amongst the fastest ISPs in the UK*, REDNET offers an extensive range of Internet solutions, including ISDN and Leased Line access, web design, hosting and e-commerce. For further information, please visit REDNET on the World Wide Web at www.red.net

*According to 6 monthly tests carried out by the leading Internet business publication, INTERNET MAGAZINE (September 1999)

About Mirapoint
Founded in 1997, privately held Mirapoint, Inc. is a pioneering developer of function-specific Internet messaging servers for corporations and ISPs. The company is the creator of the industry's first high-performance Internet e-mail thin server or appliance - a purpose-built, application-specific server for standards-based e-mail services for the enterprise and ISP. Mirapoint's Internet messaging appliances offer significant advantages over general-purpose servers, including an exceptionally easy-to-use-and-deploy solution with industry-leading scalability, reliability, security and a superior total cost of ownership. The company's e-mail servers are based on its own patent-pending, tightly integrated embedded operating and application software and industry-standard hardware. Mirapoint, Inc. is headquartered in Cupertino, California with European offices headquartered in the UK. For more information, contact Mirapoint at http://www.mirapoint.com or call the contacts below.

For Further Information and Photography, Please Contact:

Simon Barker or Julie Eubank Phone: 01635 573600 Mmd Marketing Communications Fax: 01635 573601 Europa House, Church Street E-mail: simon.barker@mmd-marcoms.co.uk Old Isleworth julie.eubank@mmd-marcoms.co.uk Middlesex TW7 6BW Web: www.mmd.co.uk

Zoe Marrett Phone: 01494 513333 REDNET Ltd. Fax 01494 443374 6 Cliveden Office Village, E-mail: zoe.marrett@red.net Lancaster Road, High Wycombe Web: www.red.net Buckinghamshire, HP12 3YZ

Contact Information:
Simon Barker or Julie Eubank
Mmd Marketing Communications
Phone: 01635 573600
simon.barker@mmd-marcoms.co.uk
julie.eubank@mmd-marcoms.co.uk

Zoe Marrett
REDNET Ltd.
Phone: 01494 513333
zoe.marrett@red.net

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