Network Appliance, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTAP), the leader in advanced networked storage solutions, was named by IDG's Computerworld as one of the "100 Best Places to Work in IT." NetApp ranked in fifth place on an impressive list of U.S. companies spanning several industries, based on employee feedback.

“This year’s Best Places to Work rankings represent companies across the industry that recognize how a strong commitment to and investment in employees is synonymous with creating a great IT work environment,” said Don Tennant, editor in chief of Computerworld. “Once again, we found that IT professionals are looking for rewarding and challenging projects, access to leading-edge technologies, career growth and development and a comfortable work/life balance. Our Best Places to Work companies not only offer these benefits, but do so in a manner that goes well above industry norms.”

“NetApp is honored to be recognized as one of the 100 Best Places to Work in IT,” said Marina Levinson, vice president and Chief Information Officer at Network Appliance. “The credit goes to our employees, who consistently raise the bar for NetApp and drive our business success and technology innovations. All that NetApp achieves stems from their dedication to excellence.”

About the List

The Best Places to Work in Information Technology (IT) list is an annual ranking of the top 100 work environments for technology professionals compiled by IDG’s Computerworld, the “Voice of IT Management.” The lists are compiled based on a comprehensive questionnaire regarding company offerings in categories such as benefits, diversity, career development, training and retention. In addition, extensive surveys of IT workers and their responses factor heavily in determining the rankings. The feature appears in the June 27th issue of Computerworld and is available online at www.computerworld.com/2005bestplaces.