1.  To provide corporate users with the IIJ GIO Virtual Desktop
     Service as DaaS IIJ GIO is a cloud service that runs on the cloud
     platform built at IIJ data centers that are connected directly to
     IIJ's broadband backbone network. IIJ GIO enables customers to
     select freely from a menu of services, such as dedicated or
     virtual servers, to fit their usage level and to construct the
     most efficient cloud environment. Combining this with a selection
     of Citrix virtual solutions, such as Citrix(R) XenApp(TM) and
     XenDesktop(TM), we will deliver the IIJ GIO Virtual Desktop
     Service as DaaS (Desktop as a Service), which enables customers
     to provide virtual desktop environment and virtual applications
     and to easily outsource all aspects of their desktop virtual
     environment, from construction to operation.

 2.  To provide PaaS on IIJ GIO using Xen software licenses as the
     CSP Program Partner Under the CSP Program, IIJ-Tech will use the
     Xen software licenses to provide services using a monthly billing
     system. Using this program, the IIJ Group will offer systems
     integrators and value added resellers (VAR) the IIJ GIO platform
     and Xen software licenses as PaaS.

 3.  To provide service providers with Xen software licenses as a
     Designated Distributor under the CSP Program Designated
     distributors under the CSP program can offer Xen software
     licenses to service providers using a monthly billing system. As
     a CSP Program Designated Distributor, IIJ-Tech will offer Xen
     software licenses to service providers.

The IIJ Group will regularly expand the line up of IIJ GIO services and provide our customers with the highest quality cloud services to support their business infrastructure.

Citrix(R) XenApp(TM) and XenDesktop(TM) are the registered trademarks and service marks of Citrix Systems, Inc. and its subsidiaries.

About IIJ

Founded in 1992, Internet Initiative Japan Inc. (IIJ) (Nasdaq:IIJI) (TSE1:3774) is one of Japan's leading Internet-access and comprehensive network solutions providers. IIJ and its group of companies provide total network solutions that mainly cater to high-end corporate customers. The company's services include high-quality systems integration and security services, Internet access, hosting/housing, and content design. Moreover, the company has built one of the largest Internet backbone networks in Japan, and between Japan and the United States. IIJ was listed on NASDAQ in 1999 and on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 2006. For more information about IIJ, visit the IIJ Web site at http://www.iij.ad.jp/en/.

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About IIJ Technology Inc.

IIJ Technology Inc. (IIJ-Tech) was established in November 1996 to spread out IIJ's superior network technology and forward vision to provide the system building and operation services to fill customers' expectations. IIJ-Tech builds Internet business systems and corporate information systems, as well as builds and operates many systems for government and financial institutions and systems for e-commerce, financial transactions, ISP/ICP, extranets, intranets, and ASPs. More information about IIJ-Tech is available at http://www.iij-tech.co.jp/.

The statements within this release contain forward-looking statements about our future plans that involve risk and uncertainty. These statements may differ materially from actual future events or results. Readers are referred to the documents furnished by Internet Initiative Japan Inc. with the SEC, specifically the most recent reports on Forms 20-F and 6-K, which identify important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements.

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SOURCE: Internet Initiative Japan Inc.; Citrix Systems Inc.

CONTACT:  Internet Initiative Japan Inc.
IIJ Corporate Communications
+81-3-5259-6310
press@iij.ad.jp
http://www.iij.ad.jp/en/