BGT Announces NetIQ Partnership

MIAMI, FL, January 28, 2004 - BGT Partners, a South Florida-based business and technology consulting firm, announced today that it has entered into NetIQ Corporation’s (NASDAQ: NTIQ) Partner Program. The new partnership will enhance business performance by providing content security, enterprise security, infrastructure management and security reporting.

About NetIQ

NetIQ Corporation provides Systems & Security Management and Web Analytics solutions. The company delivers cross-platform solutions that enhance business performance resulting in higher returns on infrastructure and Web investments. NetIQ provides enterprise software used for the testing, monitoring, migrating and analyzing of distributed computer systems. NetIQ products, including servers, databases, and VoIP networks, are sold across all continents directly and through a network of authorized NetIQ partners and resellers.

About BGT Partners

BGT Partners is an independent global interactive marketing agency that helps companies strengthen their brand and business relationships through digital marketing and technology solutions. The agency created interactive marketing solutions for clients such as Florida Power and Light, Office Depot, Ryder, ADP, Sony, Tupperware and FedEx. Founded in 1996, BGT is headquartered in Miami, with offices in Chicago, New York and Los Angeles. BGT has earned the reputation as one of the Global 2000's foremost professional services firms.

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