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Vector's PC-Duo Enterprise selected as Best Systems Management Solution Finalist in the Codie Awards 2004

Duluth, Georgia and Tamworth, Staffs - 9th February 2004

Vector Networks (www.vector-networks.com), a provider of desktop management solutions that reduce the cost of owning PCs, has today announced that PC-Duo Enterprise has been selected as Best Systems Management Solution finalist in the 2004 Codie Awards .The Codie Awards is the standard-bearer for celebrating outstanding achievement and vision in the software and information industry in which it provides the only peer recognition program in the software and information industry. PC-Duo Enterprise was carefully selected from a number of entrants by independent judges who are key industry media representatives. Ken Wasch, SIIA President, states, "In light of the intense competition this year, to be named a Codie Awards finalist is a tremendous honor and an important achievement."

Ray Clethro, Chairman, Vector Networks, remarks, “It is extremely gratifying to have a product that is recognized by our industry peers . There is no finer compliment than that! It is our responsive approach to product development that keeps us a leader in the field and praised by our customers in the enterprise environment.”

The 2004 Codie Awards will be presented at a black-tie gala on Tuesday, May 18th, at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco, CA . Full information about the 2004 Codie Awards Program is available at: www.siia.net/codies2004.

About PC-Duo Enterprise

PC-Duo Enterprise is a first-of-breed modular desktop management suite that provides customers with the flexibility to purchase and implement functional modules as required. The suite includes Inventory Management, Software Metering, Software Distribution, Diagnostics, Remote Control and web-based HelpDesk Issue Tracking modules. There are 39 different combinations available to meet the specific needs of corporations. This flexibility may save customers thousands of dollars since there is no need to buy software whose functionality overlaps with existing software or performs unnecessary functions for their organisation. The product is fully expandable so future needs can be easily met.

About Vector Networks

Vector Networks Group specialises in the development and marketing of Windows-based desktop management software for the enterprise market. Through Vector’s ever-increasing reseller channel and direct sales, the company services customers in over 40 countries with software installed on over 3.5 million PCs. Vector Networks is positioned for exponential growth with its focus on acquiring products and companies with complementary technology. Development over the coming months will be high-paced to provide additional modules that further expand the functionality of the PC-Duo Enterprise product.

For a free 30-day evaluation copy of PC-Duo Enterprise v2.0 visit www.vector-networks.com.

About SIIA

The Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) is the principal trade association for the software and digital content industry. SIIA provides global services in government relations, business development, corporate education and intellectual property protection to more than 600 leading software and information companies.

For further information, visit www.siia.net.