DeepNines Selects Shelton for Public Relations Representation
Integrated communications firm to implement strategic PR program and product launch for network security software provider

DALLAS (June 28, 2005) - DeepNines Technologies, a network security systems provider, has selected Shelton, an integrated communications firm providing strategic public relations (PR), investor relations (IR), creative design, and marketing for high-tech companies as its PR agency of record. This decision follows a comprehensive agency review process.

“DeepNines has a unique and important message to convey: router security is the next vital step in protecting enterprise networks. We feel that Shelton has the right mix of a strong reputation with the media, coupled with a solid track record in supporting successful technology companies like DeepNines to help us get that message to the right audience,” stated Dan Jackson, president and COO of DeepNines. “Shelton demonstrated a good balance between strategy and a strong, highly differentiated technology background, which made them an easy choice. With the support of Shelton’s knowledgeable and experienced staff, we are confident that, in conjunction with our upcoming product launch, our message will reverberate throughout the industry and help us further build our brand.”

Founded in 1999, DeepNines Technologies has pioneered the Security Edge Platform™ (SEP), which converges critical security functions into a single appliance that sits at the network edge in front of the router. The DeepNines SEP provides security for both known and unknown attacks including DoS, DDoS, worms and viruses. In addition, the SEP uses Zero Footprint Technology to prevent hackers from exploiting router vulnerabilities. Because the SEP functions as a single security system, it operates more efficiently than multiple, disparate point products commonly found in today’s enterprise networks.

“This an excellent opportunity for Shelton and we look forward to a long-term partnership with DeepNines as we drive its highly anticipated product launch and help expand the company’s reputation and brand recognition,” said Stacey Gaswirth, executive vice president of Shelton. “With Shelton’s combination of expertise and relationships within the media and technology sector, we are poised to help DeepNines further establish itself as the industry’s first and only ‘edge’ network security solutions provider.”

About Deep Nines Inc.
DeepNines offers a scalable security platform for Global 2000 companies with a vertical market focus in education, government, telecommunications, energy and financial services. The DeepNines Security Edge Platform™ integrates intelligent firewall, intrusion prevention, best-of-breed secure content management, forensics and reporting. It operates outside the network infrastructure, improving organizations’ security “deep into the nines.” DeepNines’ Security Edge Platform, the company’s patent-pending security system, is a fully automated signature and behavior-based, intrusion prevention and traffic management system preventing known and unknown attacks from entering an organization’s network. The Security Edge Platform runs on Solaris and Linux platforms from Sun Microsystems. To learn more about Deep Nines visit http://www.deepnines.com/.

About Shelton
Shelton is an integrated communications firm providing customized programs for the strategic delivery of public relations (PR), investor relations (IR), marketing, and creative design services to public and private companies in the high-technology sector. Founded in 1994 with a technology focus, Shelton offers a team of professionals with extensive deep-tech knowledge and expertise in emerging growth areas, including semiconductors, telecommunications, intellectual property and enterprise software. Through a dedication to value-added service and a national network of key strategic relationships, Shelton has built a trusted reputation with the media, industry experts and the financial industry that produces results for emerging and established technology companies. For more information about the firm is available online at www.sheltongroup.com.

Media Relations Contact:
Stacey Gaswirth
(972) 239-5119 x 132
sgaswirth@sheltongroup.com