Infoblox Named Red Herring 100 Winner

May 22, 2006; 05:44 AM
SUNNYVALE, CA - Infoblox Inc., a developer of essential infrastructure for identity-driven networks (IDNs), today announced that it has been selected as a winner of the annual "Red Herring 100 North America" award by Red Herring magazine. This list of 100 privately held companies in North America recognizes those that play a leading role in innovating in the technology business. To view the full list, please visit www.redherring.com.

"With venture capital flowing again, we're seeing a lot of innovative new companies taking on the established players with disruptive technologies and innovative business plans," said Joel Dreyfuss, Editor-in-Chief of Red Herring. "The Red Herring 100 North America companies, including Infoblox, are pushing and breaking the boundaries of the technology business and we are excited to report on their success stories."

"Infoblox solutions are based on unique technology that is instrumental in helping enterprises transform their anonymous networks into identity-driven networks -- essential to meeting the security, compliance and emerging application needs of today's and tomorrow's advanced IP networks," said Richard Kagan, vice president of Marketing at Infoblox. "We are pleased to be recognized by Red Herring for our vision and our success in execution."

By delivering reliable, scalable, and secure network identity services, including domain name resolution (DNS), IP address assignment (DHCP), authentication (RADIUS), and IP address management (IPAM), using unique ID grid technology, Infoblox network identity appliances provide the essential foundation for identity-driven networks (IDNs). The integrated Infoblox approach combines the simplicity of appliances with the power of advanced distributed database technology to effectively achieve availability, manageability, visibility, and control unparalleled by conventional solutions based on legacy technologies.

Red Herring's lists of top private companies are an important part of the renowned magazine's tradition of identifying new and innovative technology firms and entrepreneurs. Companies like Google and eBay were spotted in their early days by Red Herring editors as some that would change the way we live and work.

After receiving more than 1,000 submissions and nominations, Red Herring's editorial staff rigorously evaluated Infoblox and the other contenders through a careful analysis of financial data and subjective criteria, including quality of management, execution of strategy, and dedication to research and development. The Red Herring 100 North America companies are at the forefront of the technologies that are changing our lives in profound ways.

To honor the Red Herring 100 companies, Red Herring has invited their CEOs and founders to present at its Red Herring Spring 2006 conference, a forum for technology's most exciting companies, and to share their insights on the future of innovation and the entrepreneurial journey. Scheduled to take place at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Monterey, this intimate, invitation-only conference will explore "The Pursuit of Disruption" and how it spawns unexpected opportunities, novel alliances, and great success stories.

About Infoblox

Infoblox develops essential infrastructure used for establishing identity-driven networks (IDNs). Infoblox network identity appliances deliver nonstop DNS, DHCP, IPAM, RADIUS and related services with unparalleled reliability, manageability, scalability and security. Hundreds of organizations worldwide, including many of the Fortune 500, use Infoblox solutions for the critical naming, authentication, authorization and IP management services that make their networks secure, robust, manageable and compliant. The company is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA and operates in more than 30 countries. For more information, call +1.408.716.4300, email [email protected], or visit www.infoblox.com.

About Red Herring Spring 2006

Red Herring Spring 2006 will assemble 300 of the continent's most innovative and successful CEOs, investors, and corporate developers and feature a dynamic group of over 100 speakers that are pushing and breaking the boundaries of the business of technology. Themed "The Pursuit of Disruption," it will be held May 23-25 in Monterey, California. Please contact Michael Felber at 650.428.2900 or email [email protected] to request an invitation to attend the event. More information is available online at www.herringevents.com/rhspring06.

About Red Herring Magazine

Red Herring magazine is a sophisticated insider's guide to the business of technology, featuring unparalleled insights on the emerging technologies driving the economy, from the Internet to wireless communications and digital entertainment. Red Herring's journalists report on how innovation and entrepreneurship are transforming business and how the business of technology is transforming the world, providing readers with a deep understanding of venture capital and capital markets. Recognized as an essential resource in today's fast-changing business world, Red Herring gets the right answers before anyone else even thinks to ask the questions. More information on Red Herring is available on the Internet at www.redherring.com.

Jennifer Jasper Infoblox 408.716.4372