Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani to Keynote NetIQ Global User

    Business Editors/High-Tech Editors
    NetConnect 2005

    SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 11, 2005--NetIQ Corp. (Nasdaq:NTIQ), a leading provider of Systems & Security Management and Web Analytics solutions, has announced that former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani will be the keynote speaker on May 16, 2005 at NetConnect(TM) 2005 in Orlando, Fla.
    Giuliani will address NetIQ customers and partners in the opening keynote scheduled for 8:00 a.m. ET, and will focus on "Principles of Leadership" while sharing his knowledge and life lessons. The presentation will explore how Giuliani drew on those lessons to persevere during a defining moment in American history.
    "Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani holds first-hand experience surrounding the theme of this year's conference, 'Knowing is Everything(TM),' said Chuck Boesenberg, CEO of NetIQ. "With his focus on returning accountability to city government while mayor of New York City, along with his vigilant enforcement of corporate governance, the former mayor clearly understands the need for proactive management of risk and complete corporate insight."
    NetConnect 2005, NetIQ's 5th annual Global User Conference, will be held at the Universal Orlando Resort May 16-18, 2005. The conference will provide a forum for the strategies and one-on-one technical training NetIQ customers and partners need to assure their enterprises are secure, available and performing. Additional NetConnect 2005 information can be found at www.netiq.com.

    About NetIQ

    NetIQ Corp. (Nasdaq:NTIQ) is a leading provider of Systems & Security Management and Web Analytics solutions. In addition to managing Windows-based applications, NetIQ delivers cross-platform solutions that enhance business performance resulting in higher returns on infrastructure and Web investments. NetIQ products are sold worldwide, directly and through a network of authorized NetIQ distributors and resellers. The company is headquartered in San Jose, Calif., with development and operational personnel in Houston; Portland, Ore; Raleigh, N.C.; Bellevue, Wash.; and Galway, Ireland. For more information, please visit the company's Web site at www.netiq.com or call 888-323-6768.
    NetIQ, NetConnect and Knowing is everything are trademarks or registered trademarks of NetIQ Corporation in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners.

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