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Fujitsu Systems Business Joins Check Point Software's Certified Support Partner Program

Receives Most Valuable Partner Award in Western Region

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., April 10, 2001 - Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:CHKP), the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, and Fujitsu Systems Business of America, Inc. (FSBA), today announced that Fujitsu has joined Check Point's Certified Support Partner Program. The Certified Support Partner program distinguishes partners for the support services they provide and ensures that customers consistently receive the highest level of technical support, enabling them to maximize their investment in Check Point solutions. FSBA also maintains their status as a Check Point Premier Partner. Resellers in this program have achieved the highest level of designation, indicating extensive technical competence on Check Point products.

Additionally, Fujitsu recently received Check Point's 'Most Valuable Partner - The Complete Solution' award for the Western region. This award was given to Fujitsu based on their previous performance in another partner category, Premier Value Added Solution Provider. This award is given to Check Point Partners who offer their customers comprehensive Internet security solutions based on Check Point's Secure Virtual Network (SVN) architecture, including sales, support, technical services, and training.

"We are very pleased that Fujitsu Systems Business of America has become a Check Point Certified Support Partner," said Bill Gerton, director service programs, Check Point Software Technologies. "By joining the program, FSBA demonstrates their commitment to providing world-class technical support for their Check Point customers."

"FSBA is proud to be a part of the Certified Support Partner Program," said Steve Beecher, vice president, Engineering for Fujitsu Systems Business of America. "It further demonstrates our dedication to Check Point and our customers who utilize our expertise in Internet and network security solutions."

As an advanced level Certified Support Partner (CSP), Fujitsu offers customer support from an established technical assistance center, twenty-four hours a day seven days a week, a thirty minute response time for various support programs, and maintains a minimum of seven Check Point Certified Security Engineers (CCSEs) on staff. Additionally, Fujitsu tracks and monitors technical support metrics for Check Point review and maintains a direct Check Point technical support relationship.

About Fujitsu Systems Business of America 
Fujitsu Systems Business of America, Inc. (FSBA), headquartered in Santa Clara, CA, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fujitsu Limited. The company provides networking solutions, including network design, integration, connectivity, security solutions, and e-business solutions to enterprises around the world. FSBA is a Check Point Premier Partner and Certified Support Partner, in addition to a Cisco Global SI and IP/Telephony certified partner. With offices in major U.S. cities and cooperating Fujitsu group companies in almost every country, FSBA is dedicated to delivering advanced information technology solutions locally and globally. For more information, please call 408-988-8012, email info@fsba.com or visit us on the World Wide Web at http://www.fsba.fujitsu.com.

About Check Point Software Technologies
Check Point Software Technologies is the worldwide leader in securing the Internet. The company's Secure Virtual Network (SVN) architecture provides the infrastructure that enables secure and reliable Internet communications. SVN secures business-to-business (B2B) communications between networks, systems, applications and users across the Internet, intranets and extranets. Check Point's Open Platform for Security (OPSEC) provides the framework for integration and interoperability with "best-of-breed" solutions from over 270 leading industry partners. For more information, please call us at (800) 429-4391 or (650) 628-2000 or visit us on the Web at http://www.checkpoint.com.

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