Sixnet Achieves KEMA Approval for Power and Energy Environments

KEMA approval enables further deployment of Sixnet products in power substations and Smart Grid projects worldwide

BALLSTON LAKE, New York, January 20 - Sixnet, a global market leader of machine-to-machine (M2M) networking
solutions for industrial and wireless markets, today announced it has
achieved KEMA approval for its EL228 industrial Ethernet switch platform.
Sixnet recently completed the testing process at KEMA's testing laboratory in
the Netherlands.

KEMA is a globally-recognized leader in testing and certification for the
power and energy industry. The organization tests products to meet stringent
environmental and redundancy standards specific to the power and energy
industry, including IEC61850 and IEEE1613.

KEMA approval enables Sixnet to further deploy its rugged,
industrial-grade connectivity solutions in power substations for grid
modernization and Smart Grid projects throughout the world. The EL228 is the
only product in its class to combine the reliability, redundancy and
ruggedness required for demanding industrial environments with
enterprise-class networking capabilities.

"Achieving KEMA approval is a testament to the rugged characteristics and
intelligent, enterprise-class features of our industrial switching products,"
said Hilton Nicholson, president and CEO of Sixnet. "Sixnet has a long
history working with power and energy customers, and KEMA approval validates
that our products are designed and built to meet the demanding requirements
of this industry."

The EL228 is a 28 port (24 Fast Ethernet + 4G) industrial Ethernet
managed switch that provides customers with flexible copper and fiber
connectivity, LEDs, power/ground connections, console ports and bracket
positions on both the front and back of the switch. Its rugged design makes
the EL228 ideal for extreme environmental conditions, while providing a
variety of enterprise-class features including:

    - Advanced cyber-security - Protects against unauthorized access
    - Fast redundancy - Keeps networks running even under fault conditions
    - Real-time message delivery - Ensures important data arrives on time
    - Enhanced multicasting - Optimizes network bandwidth
    - Powerful management and monitoring - Enables easy deployment and
      troubleshooting

For more information on the EL228 or Sixnet solutions for the power and
energy industry, visit www.sixnet.com, call +1-518-877-5173 or email
sales@sixnet.com.

About Sixnet

Founded in 1976, Sixnet is a privately held company that provides
innovative market-leading machine-to-machine (M2M) data communications
solutions. Sixnet's worldwide customers benefit from its unique ability to
integrate cellular modems, industrial automation products, and data
connectivity products into rugged, reliable, and cost effective solutions.
Sixnet's innovative products expand the capabilities of open connectivity,
industrial Ethernet, M2M communications, industrial automation, cellular data
connectivity, and private label OEM solutions. Additionally, through its 2007
acquisition of BlueTree Wireless Data Inc., and 2009 acquisition of JBM
Electronics, Sixnet offers the broadest range of industrial and commercial
wireless networking solutions available in the market today. The Sixnet name
is synonymous with quality and reliability around the world. Sixnet has
partnered with Riverside Partners LLC and American Capital Ltd. For more
information on Sixnet's suite of connectivity, automation and wireless
products, please visit www.sixnet.com

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                      Sixnet                     Davies Murphy Group
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Cindy Dustin of Sixnet, +1-518-877-5173, cindy.dustin at sixnet.com; or Drew Miale of Davies Murphy Group for Sixnet, +1-781-418-2438, sixnet at daviesmurphy.com