Burwood Group Obtains Network Instruments Training Certification
Burwood Group first company in the United States to be certified to teach Observer course

CHICAGO March 26, 2003 – Burwood Group, Inc., a Chicago based technology infrastructure solutions provider was recently certified as a training provider for Network Instruments' new course, "How to Drive the Observer Analyzer." Burwood is the first company in the United States to be certified to teach this class.

"We have been using Network Instruments' tools for some time to help our clients analyze their networks" said Mark Theoharous, president and founder of Burwood Group. "Sharing our knowledge of how to use the Observer suite via Network Instruments' new formal class is a logical extension of our service offerings. We are excited about the opportunities and the benefits it brings our clients, our consultants, as well as to our continued relationship with Network Instruments."

"We are happy to have Burwood Group join our formal training program," said Bruce Clark, Vice President of Sales for Network Instruments. "Burwood has a solid understanding of the Network Instruments product line and has an excellent reputation in the marketplace. Our clients will benefit from the enhanced Network Instruments ­ Burwood Group relationship."

About Network Instruments
Network Instruments, LLC develops and markets the Observer product line of network protocol analyzers, a comprehensive, scaleable solution for Ethernet, gigabit, wireless and WAN monitoring. The Observer line of products helps organizations effectively – and affordably – manage and troubleshoot their entire network. Network Instruments also develops and sells Link Analyst®, a companion product to Observer that provides a graphical view of devices and routes. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Network Instruments is a privately held company with offices throughout the United States, European sales offices in London, UK and Paris, France, and distributors in more than 48 countries. To find out more about Network Instruments and its products, call (952) 932-9899, or visit www.networkinstruments.com.

About Burwood Group
Burwood Group is the infrastructure solutions provider that delivers business-aligned, end-to-end solutions to organizations whose business depends on information technology. Burwood Group was recently named one of the top five fastest growing solution providers by CRN magazine. Based in Chicago, Illinois, Burwood Group is a technology consulting firm with deep expertise in internetworking, security, network management, and converged networking with solutions deployed across many industries including healthcare, education, financial services, and manufacturing / distribution. To learn more about Burwood Group, call (312) 327-4600.