Seekertech and Shanghai Jiaotong University Initiate Collaborative Effort to Minimize Security Vulnerabilities in Chinese Networks

PALO ALTO, California – September 4, 2007 –

Recognizing the increasing need in China for more secured environments to maximize the efficiency and reliability of network operations, SeekerTech and Shanghai Jiao Tong University today announced definitive plan to initiate a long term collaboration that focus on network security research, analysis, development and applications in China.

Being a leading U.S. based technology consultancy with staffs in major Asia-Pacific cities, Seekertech is experienced with the network and security needs of the market. Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) is one of the most technically elite university in China, and has nurtured strong expertise in network security technologies, systems, and applications.

The collaboration of the two groups enable the research and analysis in emerging and existing network security technology and solutions, and facilitate the assessment and guide the adoption of new security technologies in Chinese organizations. “Security will remain one of the most important aspect for all Chinese organizations that is connected, both in its private network and to the Internet,” said Tony Lee, CEO of Seekertech, Inc., “And this collaboration is a wonderful venue to merge theory with reality to minimize organization risks in the network-connected world.”

Initially, efforts will be focused on network security vulnerability assessment techniques and systems, with primary focus in the areas of web applications security, server and platform vulnerabilities analysis, information leakage prevention, etc. “We are delighted in joining SeekerTech in the network security efforts”, said Professor Gu, Director of Network Operations at SJTU,” We will need a lot more security experts in China because of proliferation in dependency on networks for communications and sharing of information, and our collaboration also serves as an incubation area for collecting, analyzing, developing, teaching, and applying a wide variety of network security options”.

The joint project between SeekerTech and SJTU is expected to include more industry organizations as well as educational facilities in China and in other countries. The intention is to leverage the efforts already in place, and extend the effectiveness of the information in the archive with new applications to ensure the long term success of network security in China.

About SeekerTech, Inc.

SeekerTech^TM is a U.S. based technology consultancy specializes in bridging the East with the West. Through the “Leveraged Presence” model, a systematic approach that is driven by seasoned regional business and technology leaders, SeekerTech accelerates Asia-Pacific presence for Western high-tech companies. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, SeekerTech has staffs in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, ChengDu, Hong Kong, Seoul, Singapore, and Tokyo. For more information, please visit www.SeekerTech.com.

About Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU), directly subordinate to the Ministry of Education, is a key university in China. SJTU was founded in 1896 and is one of the oldest universities in China. The University, through its century-long history, has nurtured large numbers of outstanding figures and made significant contributions to the thriving and prosperity of the nation and the development of science and technology. SJTU boasts 20 academic schools with 18,000 undergraduates and 18,100 candidates for Master's Degree and Doctor's Degree, and more than 1, 420 professors and associate professors. To date, SJTU has established relations with more than 100 renowned universities and colleges in the world as well as connections with many research institutions, corporations and enterprises at home and abroad. For more information, please visit www.sjtu.edu.cn.

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