Microway named master distributor and exclusive service provider for API NetWorks’ Alpha-based product-line.

Kingston, MA -- October 24, 2001 -- - Microway, a leading manufacturer of custom configured Alpha based Linux Beowulf Clusters and UNIX servers, today announced it has signed an agreement to be the exclusive sales and service provider of API NetWorks’ Alpha-based product line. Through this agreement, Microway will assume responsibility for servicing API NetWorks’ current customer base located in North and South America, Europe and Japan. This agreement also names Microway as the master distributor of API NetWorks’ Alpha based products in the named regions. API chose Microway based on the solid combination of extensive technical expertise, demonstrated financial stability and long standing experience with Alpha based products.

“As a respected leader in the Supercomputing market, we understand the need of customers for continued technical support, outstanding service and advanced technology,” said Ann Fried, Chairperson of Microway. “All past API NetWorks’ customers can be assured that Microway has the technology and expertise necessary to provide ongoing superior service. This exclusive agreement with API NetWorks allows us to further expand our customer base. In addition, it ensures that our leadership role in Alpha-based Beowulf clusters will continue for years to come.”

Gerry Talbot, President and CTO of API NetWorks commented, “This agreement demonstrates our commitment to insuring existing customers have access to the highest quality of service as we focus on the HyperTransportä technology market. Microway is API NetWorks’ largest North American reseller. Their experience with Alpha based products extends over six years and they are recognized as a leading manufacturer of reliable, high-performance computing solutions in the industry.

Recently API NetWorks shifted focus onto their HyperTransport component technologies, targeted towards the performance and bandwidth-hungry communications, networking and storage markets.

About Microway, Inc .

A major vendor in the Supercomputing marketplace, Microway provides state of the art, cost effective, high end Linux and UNIX solutions to universities, financial institutions, Fortune 500 corporations and government research agencies worldwide. Incorporated in 1982, the company currently integrates Alpha, Intel® Pentium®, and Athlon processors into Linux and UNIX based clusters, servers and workstations. Microway also manufactures dual Alpha 21264 motherboards and daughtercards. Its trademarks include NumberSmasher, GigaCube, Screamer, RuggedRak and QuadPuter. For more information, please visit http://www.microway.com.