CPCNet Launches Breakthrough Managed Secure Remote Access Service; Fir

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    SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 20, 2005--Juniper Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:JNPR) today announced that CPCNet Hong Kong Limited, a subsidiary of CITIC Pacific, has launched a managed Virtual Private Networking (VPN) service, one of the first of this type of managed VPN in Asia, based on Juniper Networks Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) technologies. This new SSL/MPLS VPN service is implemented using Juniper Networks M-series multi-service edge routing platforms and award-winning NetScreen RA500 secure access appliances.
    "Our VPN infrastructure has been built using Juniper Networks equipment," said Stephen Ho, CEO of CPCNet. "Now we are leveraging Juniper's carrier-class and network security expertise in the RA500 and the M-series to provide advanced multi-service IP connectivity and secure remote access through the latest SSL VPN technology suitable for all scales of enterprise, from small to large corporations."
    Recognized as the best SSL VPN product of 2004 by China Computer World, the Juniper Networks NetScreen RA500 is a secure remote access appliance that leverages the robust security design of the industry-leading Instant Virtual Extranet platform including enterprise strength authentication; authorization and auditing (AAA); comprehensive endpoint defense; and a core security architecture that has been audited by leading third-party security experts, such as TruSecure Corporation, Cryptography Research, Inc., and has been certified by ICSA Labs.
    According to Infonetics Research, Inc., Juniper Networks is the market share leader in SSL VPN, with 42(1) percent market share in the fourth quarter of 2004.
    The Juniper Networks M-series multi-service edge routing platform is designed to offer secure, scalable and highly reliable IP services in high-speed networks. The platform reduces time to market for new IP services by lowering capital costs, simplifying operational support, as well as streamlining design, testing and network implementation processes.
    "Our RA500 secure access appliance continues to be highly successful since its launch in August 2004," said Eric Yu, vice president of Greater China for Juniper Networks. "It is an industry award winner and CPCNet's breakthrough VPN service is a prime example of the RA500's role in providing secure and assured access to small and medium businesses. As well, the ability of our M-series to provide multiple network services on a single platform ensures that service providers such as CPCNet can minimize operational overhead and focus on providing value-added offerings to their customers."

    About CPCNet Hong Kong Limited

    CPCNet Hong Kong Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of CITIC Pacific (SEHK:267), is a telecom service provider headquartered in Hong Kong. The company is the telecom service provider of choice serving business enterprises and MNCs requiring seamless connection to over 50 major cities in mainland China and Asia, and is set apart for its breadth of knowledge and connections in the mainland market. CPCNet has been awarded the ISO 9001:2000 Certification issued by DNV under the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS). The certification further recognized the company's commitment to the implementation of quality management principles in its delivery of telecommunication services.
    By owning and managing a state-of-the-art and fully meshed backbone network, CPCNet is offering TrueCONNECT(TM), the advanced MPLS-based IP VPN service, and a whole range of communications products and services including GlobalCONNECT, global data services; AlwaysCONNECT, high availability mission critical connection solutions and the Secure-In-One, multiple function managed security service; along with an array of other IP-related applications and services. For more information about CPCNet, please visit www.CPCNet-hk.com.

    About Juniper Networks, Inc.

    Juniper Networks is the leader in enabling secure and assured communications over a single IP network. The company's purpose-built, high performance IP platforms enable customers to support many different services and applications at scale. Service providers, enterprises, governments and research and education institutions worldwide rely on Juniper Networks to deliver products for building networks that are tailored to the specific needs of their users, services and applications. Juniper Networks' portfolio of proven networking and security solutions supports the complex scale, security and performance requirements of the world's most demanding networks. Additional information can be found at www.juniper.net.

    Juniper Networks, the Juniper Networks logo, NetScreen, NetScreen Technologies, the NetScreen logo are registered trademarks of Juniper Networks, Inc. in the United States and other countries.

    This press release contains specialized projections, statements and data provided by third parties. Juniper Networks does not adopt these projections, statements or data, does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy or completeness of such data or statements and does not undertake or assume any duty to update them in the future.

    The following are trademarks of Juniper Networks, Inc.: M-series, RA500, ScreenOS, NetScreen.

    (1)Infonetics Research: "Network Security Appliances and Software Quarterly Worldwide Market Share and Forecasts for 4Q04."

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CONTACT: Juniper Networks, Inc. Brendan Hayes, 978-589-0230 (Media) bhayes@juniper.net Amy Lee, 408-936-4259 (Media) amylee@juniper.net Michelle Levine, 408-936-2775 (Investor Relations) mlevine@juniper.net

KEYWORD: CALIFORNIA HONG KONG CHINA INTERNATIONAL ASIA PACIFIC INDUSTRY KEYWORD: HARDWARE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SOFTWARE NETWORKING PRODUCT SOURCE: Juniper Networks, Inc.

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