San Jose, CA (December 5, 1995) -- Cisco Systems Inc. today announced thecompletion of its purchase of privately-held Network Translation, Inc. Theacquisition follows an agreementsigned October 27, 1995, under which Ciscoagreed to acquire all outstanding employee stock options and warrants ofNetwork Translation, Inc.

Network Translation management, employees and product line are now part ofCisco's Internet Business Unit, headed by General Manager and ChiefTechnical Officer Ed Kozel. Network Translation develops and sells addresstranslation and firewall products for use in accessing the Internet.

Network Translation, Inc., founded in 1994, is headquartered in Palo Alto,CA. Information about Network Translation, Inc. and its products areavailable at World Wide Web site http://www.translation.com or by calling(415) 494-6387.

Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) is the leading global supplier of enterprise networks , includingrouters, LAN and ATM switches, dial-up access servers and networkmanagement software. These products, integratedby the Cisco IOS software , linkgeographically dispersed LANs, WANs and IBMnetworks. Cisco Systems news and product/service information are availableat World Wide Web site http://www.cisco.com. Cisco Systems is headquarteredin San Jose, Calif.