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INSIGHT INVESTMENTS CORP JOINS NETWORK APPLIANCE™ STAR RESELLER PROGRAM

ORANGE, CA — Aug. 2, 2004 — Insight Investments Corp., a firm specializing in technology acquisition, leasing, and management, today announced it has joined a select group of resellers by being named a national STAR (Storage Authorized Reseller) by Network Appliance, Inc., the leader in advanced networked storage solutions for today's data-intensive environments.

"The NetApp™ STAR partner program and initiatives are important to our strategy to attract and retain the industry's top storage-focused resellers," said Leonard Iventosch, vice president, Americas Channel Sales, Network Appliance. "STAR partner recognition is part of our goal to work closely with our resellers, offering their customers a new range of storage solutions for any enterprise"

The STAR Partner Program offers qualified Network Appliance partners and resellers the opportunity to generate business and increase profits through enhanced technical support, marketing and selling programs. Offering the latest storage solutions from Network Appliance, STAR partners are able to help their customers achieve competitive advantage, improved profitability, and faster time-to-market by exploiting untapped value within their IT infrastructures.

"Our rapid expansion from a regional partner to a national STAR partner represents a commitment by both companies toward our mutual success in better serving our customers," said John W. Ford, chairman and CEO, Insight Investments, Corp. "This new level of alliance with Network Appliance will help us take state-of-the-art storage systems directly to our national customer base."

About Insight Investments, Corporation
Based in California, Insight Investments, Corp. helps companies worldwide better control their technology acquisition, leasing, and management requirements. Since 1987 the Company has provided a wide array of solutions designed to fit specific customer needs including new and used equipment acquisition, custom leasing and financing, asset management, off-lease portfolio management, excess equipment disposal, and the integration of best-of-breed technology solutions. For more information, visit www.insightinvestments.com or call 714.939.2300.

NetApp is a registered trademark and Network Appliance is a trademark of Network Appliance, Inc., in the U.S. and other countries.

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