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To: Dealer who wrote (4870)	2/24/2000 4:38:00 PM
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Aeris.net Extends MicroBurst(TM) Service to Mexico Aeris.net's MicroBurst Data Messaging Service Now Extends Through North America - Canada, U.S. and Mexico PR NEWSWIRE - February 24, 2000 13:24 SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb 24, 2000 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Aeris.net, the leading provider of short-packet data messaging service, today announced an agreement with Mexico's nationwide cellular carrier, Telcel, to deploy Aeris's MicroBurst(TM) service. MicroBurst technology, which uses the control channel of the cellular network, enables web-to-wireless connectivity and control of intelligent devices. Aeris's footprint now covers all of Mexico's cellular service areas, as well as all of Canada and the United States. "The expansion of MicroBurst service into Mexico provides seamless coverage for mobile applications, with robust opportunities for fixed telemetry service in Mexico," commented Dick Gossen, president and chief executive officer of Aeris.net. "Companies everywhere are recognizing the benefits of machine-to-machine communications. By partnering with Telcel, Aeris.net makes communicating with intelligent devices a simple and inexpensive messaging solution at the lowest possible cost." Partnering with major carriers across North America, including Bell Atlantic, Ameritech, AirTouch, Rogers AT&T, GTE and now Telcel, MicroBurst service utilizes the cellular telephone networks with the highest quality service and network reliability. "The decision to partner with Aeris was made easy by Aeris's high standard for enabling low-cost and reliable messaging service," stated Telcel's Operation's Director, Luis Cosio Prior. "Mexican and American companies in industries such as alarm and security, utility meter reading and asset tracking have been looking forward to the competitive advantages and vast service area coverage. "Aeris 'best of breed' application developers include ADEMCO, the world's largest security equipment manufacturer, QUALCOMM's Wireless Business Solutions, the leader in commercial vehicle tracking and monitoring, and ABB Metering Systems, the world's largest manufacturer of solid state utility meters. In addition, there are more than 100 applications commercially available or in development today. How MicroBurst Technology Works MicroBurst technology is a patented utility that enables short data packets to be transmitted over control channels in cellular networks using standard IS-41C signaling mechanisms. These short data packets are transmitted by cellular devices and are routed to the Aeris central hub facility over existing SS7 (Signaling System 7) networks. The Aeris hub identifies the service provider, the ultimate recipient for the data, and routes the data for delivery via one of several available back-end links, which include Internet, dial-up and dedicated connectivity. MicroBurst technology provides ubiquity of service and the lowest possible cost structure. All data distribution is handled by Aeris' central clearinghouse facility. This distribution strategy makes MicroBurst technology fully mobile and enables all MicroBurst devices to roam throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. About Aeris.net Aeris.net, headquartered in San Jose, Calif., provides web-to-wireless connectivity and control for a broad array of short packet signaling and messaging services using its proprietary MicroBurst(TM) utility. MicroBurst technology employs the control channel infrastructure of the cellular network as a transmission medium to achieve low cost of service and ubiquitous coverage. Aeris.net currently has contracts deploying MicroBurst technology in 97 percent of cellular service areas in the United States, and Canada. Initial applications include vehicle position and condition reporting, security and equipment monitoring, and utility meter reading. For more information on Aeris.net, call 408-557-1900 or visit the Aeris.net Web site at aeris.net. NOTE: MicroBurst(TM) is a trademark of Aeris Communications, Inc. Aeris is a registered trademark Aeris Communications, Inc. All other company or product names are trademarks of their respective holders