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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

U.S. Public Relations Contact
Ray George
Page One PR
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WildPackets Taps Industry Veteran Jim Laird as Vice President of Sales

Walnut Creek, Calif. - September 4, 2008 –; WildPackets® Inc., a leading provider of network and application analysis solutions, today announced that veteran technology executive Jim Laird has joined the company as VP of North America Sales.

With more than 20 years in sales and business development, Laird comes to WildPackets from Otago Corporation, a sales and marketing consultancy focused on helping technology companies expand into new markets.

"Before I joined the company, it was very apparent in my due diligence that WildPackets drives the innovation in network analysis technology from 10GbE to Ethernet to 802.11 wireless to VoIP," said Laird. "The upcoming year will be an exciting time for WildPackets as we build upon our impressive customer base that includes 80 percent of the Fortune 1000."

"We are excited to have Jim join the team," said Tim McCreery, President and CEO of WildPackets. "His hands-on experience in managing sales teams and establishing channel alliances will help fuel WildPackets’ next stage of growth."

Prior to his work at Otago, Laird held executive positions with HCORP and Zacson Corporation. He holds his Bachelor of Arts from University of California, Davis.

About WildPackets, Inc.

WildPackets develops hardware and software solutions that drive network performance, enabling organizations of all sizes to analyze, troubleshoot, optimize, and secure their wired and wireless networks. WildPackets products are sold in over 60 countries and deployed in all industrial sectors, including 80 percent of the Fortune 1000. For further information, please visit www.wildpackets.com.

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