SolarWinds to Expand Development Office in Brno

AUSTIN, TX and BRNO, CZECH REPUBLIC, Aug 20 (MARKET
WIRE) --
SolarWinds, a leader in downloadable network management software, held an
event today to commemorate the official opening and expansion of the
company's Brno development office. The event, held at the company's
office at SolarWinds Czech s.r.o., featured Doug Hibberd, SolarWinds'
Vice President of Product Development; David Owens, SolarWinds' Vice
President of Finance, Operations EMEA; Jiri Nykodym, deputy to the CEO of
CzechInvest; local representatives; members of the press; and SolarWinds'
employees.

"We have been tremendously pleased with the caliber of talent and the
enthusiasm we have encountered here in Brno," said Doug Hibberd, vice
president product development, SolarWinds. "The employees of this office
will play a critical role in the future success of the company."

"Brno boasts several universities capable of training top-notch technical
experts. This talent pool in turn attracts an increasing number of very
interesting investments to the area each year. SolarWinds is definitely
one such investment," said Jiri Nykodym, deputy to the CEO of
CzechInvest. "The Czech Republic offers software companies a perfect
environment and that is reflected in the increase in IT investments
mediated by CzechInvest for the Czech Republic. In the first half of
2008, the highest amount of new investments came from the IT sector,
surpassing the traditional champions -- automotive and engineering."

SolarWinds recently received recognition in the category of "Most
Significant Investor of the Year -- Business Support Services" from
CzechInvest and the Association for Foreign Investment. The 3rd place
ranking reflects the company's investment in the area, specifically
creation of new jobs, investment in training, and the "demanding nature of
the project with respect to the enterprise."

The company expects to continue to expand in Brno to support the design
and development of SolarWinds' network management software solutions.
Specifically, the company is looking for developers with knowledge of
C#/.Net and Asp.net web development and product testers. All applicants
should have mid-level English-language skills and knowledge of networking
is a plus. Individuals interested in opportunities with SolarWinds' Brno
development office, should contact the company directly at +420 511 120
630. For more information on the company, visit www.solarwinds.com.

About SolarWinds

SolarWinds provides downloadable, enterprise-class network management
software that is affordable, easy to use, and guided by a large and
growing user community. Focused on the real-world needs of network
professionals, SolarWinds products are simple to try, simple to use, and
simple to maintain, while providing the power, scale, and flexibility
needed by companies of all sizes. More than 50,000 customers from small
businesses to the largest enterprises rely on SolarWinds products to take
the complexity out of managing their networks. Learn more today at
http://www.solarwinds.com.

SolarWinds and SolarWinds.com are registered trademarks of SolarWinds. All
other company and product names mentioned are used only for identification
purposes and may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective companies.

Contact:
Tiffany Nels
SolarWinds, Inc.
Phone: 512.682.9545
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