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Madge Networks enhances support for Microsoft® Windows® XP

Madge adds Microsoft® certified ‘Designed for Windows XP’ Logo to its industry-leading Token Ring adapter and software driver

Amsterdam, The Netherlands (October 3, 2002) – Madge Networks N.V. (NASDAQ: MADGF) has enhanced its support for the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system by attaining the ‘Designed for Windows XP’ certification from Microsoft. The ‘Designed for Windows XP’ status of the Madge MK4 PCI Token Ring adapter family and driver software extends Madge Networks’ integration strategy by confirming the compatibility of its products for new PC purchases. This announcement further demonstrates Madge Networks’ commitment to supporting both key industry platforms, and OEM integration partners in support of their Microsoft Windows XP delivery strategies.

The ‘Designed for Windows XP’ logo helps customers identify products that deliver a high-quality computing experience with the Microsoft Windows XP operating system.

Madge Networks supports Microsoft Windows XP on its full adapter product family, together with a broad range of other Microsoft and third party operating systems. The ‘Designed for Windows XP’ Logo covers Madge adapter models 51-05 (rev 2002) and 53-05 (rev 2002) and their software drivers. Other Madge adapters and drivers are supported by Madge for use with Microsoft Windows XP using Madge LSS8.0.

“Madge customers can take advantage of this key industry Operating System with our current and previous generation of Madge adapters. The ‘Designed for Windows XP’ Logo and certification demonstrates our commitment to our customers’ ongoing application needs,” commented Simon Drennan, Marketing Director, Madge Networks.

Further information on the Madge Token Ring range of adapters can be found at www.madge.com

About Windows XP

Windows XP Professional delivers the new standard in reliability and performance. This operating system is designed for businesses of all sizes and for users who demand the most from their computing experience. More information on Microsoft Windows XP can be found on the Microsoft website at http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/

About Madge Networks N.V.

Madge Networks N.V. (NASDAQ: MADGF) is a global supplier of advanced networking product solutions to large enterprises, and is the market leader in Token Ring networking. Madge Networks is pioneering next generation networking solutions, which enable the painless deployment of 100Mbps, wireless and Gigabit speed IP-based applications within existing corporate networks while protecting customers' investments in Token Ring. Madge Networks also has an associate company, Red-M™, a market leader in wireless networking solutions. Madge Networks’ main business centers are located in Wexham Springs, United Kingdom and New York. Information about Madge Networks' complete range of products and services can be accessed at www.madge.com.

Trademarks

Madge and the Madge logo are trademarks, and in some jurisdictions may be registered trademarks of Madge Networks or its affiliated companies.

Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corp. in the United States and/or other countries. For customer product enquiries please contact Microsoft Connection on +44 (0) 345 00 2000.

Other trademarks in this document are the property of their respective owners.

For further information, please contact:

In the UK:
Simon Drennan
Madge Networks
Tel: +44 1753 661 000
Email: simon.drennan@madge.com

In the UK:
Simon Gribbon
IBA,
PR for Madge Networks
Tel: +44 1780 721 433
sgribbon@iba-europe.com

(Thursday, 03 October 2002 )

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