Boston, November 6, 2003 – MediaLive International, Inc., the world’s leading producer of information technology events, and Business Communications Review magazine, today announced the winner of the “Best of NGN” Award at this year’s Next Generation Networks (NGN) 2003 conference.  The first ever “Best of NGN” Award was presented to Sandvine’s Peer-to-Peer Policy Management Solution at the annual conference in Boston.

“The Best of NGN Award, introduced at this year’s conference, is designed to formally recognize and celebrate leadership, innovation and excellence in the networking industry,” said Jerry Goldstone, president of Business Communications Review Events for MediaLive International Inc.  “We are proud to present the award to Sandvine’s Peer-to- Peer Policy Management Solution in recognition of the Company’s achievement in demonstrating the best networking product at this year’s conference.”

Sandvine’s Peer-to-Peer Policy Management Solution was awarded this year’s “Best of NGN” by receiving the most attendees’ votes during the first two days of the conference. Goldstone, presented the award on Wednesday, November 5, 2003 at the conclusion of that day’s exhibition.

“We are honored to be recognized by our peers as the best product of the conference,” said Amanda Weber, Director of Marketing Communications, of Sandvine Inc.  “This honor culminates months of hard work and tireless dedication our employees endured during the development of this new solution.”

The Award competition was open to all NGN 2003 exhibitors, whom officially launched a new product or service during the conference or have done so anytime since November 1, 2002. 

For additional information about the winner and the “Best of NGN” Award, please go to www.ngn2003.com.

About Next Generation Networks (NGN)
Next Generation Networks is produced by MediaLive International, Inc., publisher of Business Communications Review, the trusted journal of network managers for more than 30 years.  Business Communications Review is the magazine that networking professionals count on to provide them with accurate, unbiased analysis of industry trends.  MediaLive International also is a provider of networking seminars and hands-on training with an extensive curriculum of more than 60 courses.  MediaLive International is also the producer of the NGN Ventures, VoiceCon, and NGN conferences and exhibitions.

About Sandvine
Sandvine network equipment helps broadband service providers better manage the growing burden of peer-to-peer (P2P) activity while protecting subscribers and preserving the overall Internet experience. Sandvine Peer-to-Peer Policy Management helps service providers take control of P2P traffic, stop the proliferation of worms and achieve new operational efficiencies. Sandvine's Subscriber Services Cluster provides a platform for deployment of network-based anti-virus, firewall and content filtering services. Sandvine products are suitable for all broadband and narrowband networks, cable or DSL. To find out more, visit Sandvine online at www.sandvine.com.

* 2003 World Communications Award winner

** 2003 Communications Technology Readers Choice Award winner