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www.cittio.com - Bateman Group for CITTIO Lisa Melsted, 415-503-1818 ext. 15 cittio@bateman-group.com CITTIO Inc., the innovation leader in network and systems monitoring software, announced today that UNIONBAY, one of the world's leading apparel brands focused on sportswear and accessories for teens, chose CITTIO WatchTower(TM) for enterprise-wide network and systems monitoring during a large-scale upgrade across

UNIONBAY's network infrastructure. CITTIO WatchTower(R) was installed to provide proactive monitoring during the transition, helping to maintain business continuity and the availability of services. Furthermore, by investing in its IT infrastructure, including the implementation of CITTIO WatchTower, UNIONBAY is able to better support retailers and continue to grow its business in the future.

"As with any apparel company, our number one priority is to provide great products and excellent customer service," said Will Schoentrup, director of IT at UNIONBAY. "From a technology standpoint, it was time to upgrade our systems. CITTIO WatchTower provided us with an enterprise-class, yet affordable, easy-to-install solution that helped us proactively monitor a comprehensive network upgrade so our business wasn't compromised by downtime."

Like many in the apparel industry, UNIONBAY, a brand of Seattle Pacific Industries, needs to maintain a highly available infrastructure that ensures optimal operations around the clock from the warehouse floor to a network of corporate locations throughout the country.

Schoentrup added, "We decided to deploy CITTIO WatchTower to ensure we maintained a solid infrastructure, while avoiding hiccups that could impact our overall business objectives."

UNIONBAY's highly-distributed environment added even more complexity to the network upgrade. To mitigate risk, UNIONBAY used CITTIO WatchTower to provide a proactive, "single pane of glass" view into the performance and availability of its IT infrastructure as it transitioned to the new network. Even after the successful upgrade was completed, CITTIO continues to provide a centralized view of performance and availability across UNIONBAY's supply chain and distributed locations.

"With its seasonality, the apparel industry can be an unforgiving marketplace - and one with exceptionally high demands on network availability," said Jamie Lerner, president and CEO, CITTIO. "UNIONBAY already understood proactive network and systems monitoring was the answer, and it was our experience working with the apparel sector that resonated with the company. Investing in technology from CITTIO is yet another example of how UNIONBAY takes steps for ongoing success in a highly competitive business."

About UNIONBAY

To continue its 27-year legacy of success in the ever changing fashion business, UNIONBAY will always be a brand on the move. Owned by Seattle Pacific Industries, Inc., UNIONBAY has consistently and profitably delivered best-selling, quality-driven sportswear at affordable prices. While other companies and brands pass in and out of the spotlight, UNIONBAY continues to thrive on its ability to grab and hold the attention of ubiquitous teens around the world. At the heart of UNIONBAY fashion lays a simple, yet powerful company mission that drives the success of the brand. That mission is one of total commitment to being a teenage brand, maintaining an unwavering focus on the teen market and responding to its sensibilities with exceptional products at affordable prices. A world leader in fashion sportswear, UNIONBAY has a significant track record that lays out a bright future. The entire UNIONBAY team -- from designers to sales to advertising -- operates with single-minded attention to knowing their customer and delivering what they want. In addition, SPI licenses the UNIONBAY brand in accessories and footwear to complete the branded product mix.

Founded in 1981, SPI is a Seattle-based, respected industry leader. The company has a proven track record of successfully launching and growing its own brands globally and today owns an impressive stable of both upscale and mid-tier apparel and accessory brands.

About CITTIO, Inc.

CITTIO provides enterprise-class network and systems monitoring software that automates historically manual tasks and supports any IP-ready device. Sample customers include: BAE Systems; BCBS of Hawaii; Capitol Advantage; Circuit City Stores; Five Mile Capital; The Gymboree Corporation; Mervyns; National Parks Conservation Association; Pacific Sunwear; and T. Rowe Price. The company is headquartered in San Francisco. For more information, please visit www.cittio.com.

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