Press Releases 2004-OPNET’s IT Guru Wins Network World’s ‘Best of the Tests’ Award

OPNET’s IT Guru Wins Network World’s ‘Best of the Tests’ Award

BETHESDA, MD – March 2, 2004 -- OPNET Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: OPNT), a leading provider of management software for networks and applications, today announced that OPNET IT Guru has earned the prominent Network World ‘Best of the Tests’ Award in the category of LAN Management

Network World concluded over a year's worth of hands-on product testing with the selection of 14 enterprise network products that stand out as the best of the best. In its fifth year, the prestigious Network World ‘Best of the Tests’ Award was presented to the top-performing products selected from a field of over 240 enterprise network products tested within the past year. "These products are the network industry's stellar performers as they survived the rigorous, hands-on testing of at least one, and up to three of our expert testers," says Christine Burns, Network World Lab Alliance Director.

“We won this award previously in 1999, shortly after we introduced IT Guru. We are very pleased that Network World recognizes how far the product has come since then, and also to see so many of our enterprise customers achieve success,” commented Todd Kaloudis, Vice President of Business Development & Marketing for OPNET. “We believe the latest release of IT Guru offers enterprises the fastest commercial technology for end-to-end application performance troubleshooting; the most advanced network configuration auditing capability; and defines ‘state-of-the-art’ for predictive planning and analysis.”

Winning products and summaries of the finalists are featured in Network World's Signature Series Best Products Issue, and at t www.nwfusion.com/best/2004/.

About OPNET
Founded in 1986, OPNET Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: OPNT) is a leading provider of management software for networks and applications. For more information about OPNET and its products., visit www.opnet.com.

About Network World
Network World, Inc., the Leader in Network Knowledge, empowers Network IT Executives through education, information and community. Network World, an IDG company, is the leading provider of news, analysis, reviews, events and education on information technology. Network World publishes the leading newsweekly, Network World, hosts the most active online community, Network World Fusion (http://www.nwfusion.com), and produces educational seminars and events worldwide. Network World's portfolio of strategic marketing programs provides marketing and agency professionals with the tools to generate high-quality leads, optimize marketing campaigns, and create new revenue opportunities.

About IDG
International Data Group (IDG) is the world's leading technology media, research, and event company. A privately held company, IDG publishes more than 300 magazines and newspapers including Bio-IT World, CIO, CSO, Computerworld, GamePro, InfoWorld, Network World, and PC World. The company features the largest network of technology-specific Web sites with more than 400 around the world. IDG is also a leading producer of more than 170 computer-related events worldwide including LinuxWorld Conference & Expo(R), Macworld Conference & Expo(R), COMNET(R) Conference & Expo, DEMO, and IDC Directions. IDC provides global market research and advice through offices in 50 countries. Company information is available at http://www.idg.com.

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Statements in this press release that are not purely historical facts, including statements about expected financial performance in future periods, constitute forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. OPNET Technologies, Inc. ("OPNET") assumes no obligation to update these statements. Forward-looking statements are based upon information available to OPNET as of the date of this press release and involve risks and uncertainties; therefore, actual events or results may differ materially. For a discussion of risk factors that could affect OPNET’s future performance, see OPNET's most recent 10-Q, filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission. These risks include, among others, the evolving nature of our market, the length and variability of our sales cycle, and risks regarding our ability to successfully expand our sales force.

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Note to editors: The word OPNET is spelled with all upper-case letters.

OPNET Media Contact:
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OPNET Technologies, Inc.
(240) 497-3000
Media@opnet.com
www.opnet.com

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Mel Wesley
OPNET Technologies
(240) 497-3000
ir@opnet.com
www.opnet.com

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Press Releases Archived Press Releases 2004	OPNET’s IT Guru Wins Network World’s ‘Best of the Tests’ Award BETHESDA, MD – March 2, 2004 -- OPNET Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: OPNT), a leading provider of management software for networks and applications, today announced that OPNET IT Guru has earned the prominent Network World ‘Best of the Tests’ Award in the category of LAN Management Network World concluded over a year's worth of hands-on product testing with the selection of 14 enterprise network products that stand out as the best of the best. In its fifth year, the prestigious Network World ‘Best of the Tests’ Award was presented to the top-performing products selected from a field of over 240 enterprise network products tested within the past year. "These products are the network industry's stellar performers as they survived the rigorous, hands-on testing of at least one, and up to three of our expert testers," says Christine Burns, Network World Lab Alliance Director. “We won this award previously in 1999, shortly after we introduced IT Guru. We are very pleased that Network World recognizes how far the product has come since then, and also to see so many of our enterprise customers achieve success,” commented Todd Kaloudis, Vice President of Business Development & Marketing for OPNET. “We believe the latest release of IT Guru offers enterprises the fastest commercial technology for end-to-end application performance troubleshooting; the most advanced network configuration auditing capability; and defines ‘state-of-the-art’ for predictive planning and analysis.” Winning products and summaries of the finalists are featured in Network World's Signature Series Best Products Issue, and at t www.nwfusion.com/best/2004/. About OPNET Founded in 1986, OPNET Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: OPNT) is a leading provider of management software for networks and applications. For more information about OPNET and its products., visit www.opnet.com. About Network World Network World, Inc., the Leader in Network Knowledge, empowers Network IT Executives through education, information and community. Network World, an IDG company, is the leading provider of news, analysis, reviews, events and education on information technology. Network World publishes the leading newsweekly, Network World, hosts the most active online community, Network World Fusion (http://www.nwfusion.com), and produces educational seminars and events worldwide. Network World's portfolio of strategic marketing programs provides marketing and agency professionals with the tools to generate high-quality leads, optimize marketing campaigns, and create new revenue opportunities. About IDG International Data Group (IDG) is the world's leading technology media, research, and event company. A privately held company, IDG publishes more than 300 magazines and newspapers including Bio-IT World, CIO, CSO, Computerworld, GamePro, InfoWorld, Network World, and PC World. The company features the largest network of technology-specific Web sites with more than 400 around the world. IDG is also a leading producer of more than 170 computer-related events worldwide including LinuxWorld Conference & Expo(R), Macworld Conference & Expo(R), COMNET(R) Conference & Expo, DEMO, and IDC Directions. IDC provides global market research and advice through offices in 50 countries. Company information is available at http://www.idg.com. ### OPNET and OPNET Technologies, Inc. are trademarks of OPNET Technologies, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Statements in this press release that are not purely historical facts, including statements about expected financial performance in future periods, constitute forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. OPNET Technologies, Inc. ("OPNET") assumes no obligation to update these statements. Forward-looking statements are based upon information available to OPNET as of the date of this press release and involve risks and uncertainties; therefore, actual events or results may differ materially. For a discussion of risk factors that could affect OPNET’s future performance, see OPNET's most recent 10-Q, filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission. These risks include, among others, the evolving nature of our market, the length and variability of our sales cycle, and risks regarding our ability to successfully expand our sales force. ### Note to editors: The word OPNET is spelled with all upper-case letters. OPNET Media Contact: Margarita Castillo OPNET Technologies, Inc. (240) 497-3000 Media@opnet.com www.opnet.com OPNET Investor Relations: Mel Wesley OPNET Technologies (240) 497-3000 ir@opnet.com www.opnet.com