Millennial Net, INNCOM Partner to Expand Network Communication

May 3, 2005

Burlington, MA and Niantic, CT - INNCOM has selected Millennial Net as a strategic partner for wireless sensor network technology, which will provide RF communication for several of their hospitality-based product offerings, the companies announced today.

Connecticut-based INNCOM develops and markets advanced guestroom control systems to the global lodging industry. By partnering with Millennial Net, the leading developer of self-organizing, wireless sensor networking systems, INNCOM is able to expand its existing hard-wired and patented infrared guestroom control and monitoring capabilities to include a MeshScape"-powered RF wireless networking option. This partnership will provide hoteliers with an expanded level of service by offering a RF communication option when hard-wired or infrared guestroom control networking is cost prohibitive or not feasible.

"By partnering with Millennial Net, INNCOM is able to provide our customers with the highest quality and most reliable networking technology available for advanced guestroom control communication, whether it is a hard-wired, infrared, or radio frequency solution," said Rick Quirino, chief operating officer, INNCOM. "Millennial Net's MeshScape system allows us to be more flexible, which will provide our customers with a configuration that is best suited for each specific property."

Wireless mesh networking systems allow property owners to manage numerous aspects of their operations and guestroom controls including climate control, wireless doorbells (that can incorporate do-not-disturb features), automated lighting controls, guestroom digital assistants (GDAs), centralized lock controls (including card shutouts), door-ajar detection, minibar-access reporting, smoke-detector monitoring, and more.

"Millennial Net was an ideal fit for INNCOM for two reasons," said Mark Pacelle, vice president, marketing at Millennial Net. "First, our deployment-ready system modules enabled INNCOM to bring a radio frequency service to market quickly - in less than six months from technology evaluation to field deployment. Second, INNCOM's typical installations are characterized by hundreds of networked nodes, and MeshScape is the only sensor networking system on the market today that can provide this level of scalability."

In one of the largest commercial wireless sensor network deployments conducted to-date, Millennial Net and INNCOM installed the new system in a 160-room hotel in Sacramento. Additional installations are expected shortly. The new offerings will easily scale to meet the needs of both small and large hotels looking to expand their guestroom services at a minimal cost and with as little disruption to the guest experience as possible.

About Millennial Net

Millennial Net develops commercial- and industrial-class wireless sensor networking systems that enable OEMs and systems integrators quickly and cost-effectively implement wireless sensor networks. These networks enable the remote monitoring and management of critical devices while providing data to enable more informed decision-making, better control and increased revenue opportunities. Millennial Net's patented ad hoc, self-organizing wireless sensor networking MeshScape" system leads the industry in power efficiency, support for dynamic systems and mobile sensors, reliability, and scalability. Millennial Net also leads the industry in real-world deployments with networks installed across commercial building and industrial environments. Millennial Net is backed by top-tier venture firms and is headquartered in Burlington, MA.

About INNCOM

Founded in 1986, INNCOM develops, manufactures, and markets advanced guestroom control systems for the global lodging industry. The company's product line ranges from programmable digital thermostats to fully integrated energy management and communication systems. All INNCOM products are designed to enhance guest comfort, safety and satisfaction while increasing bottom line profits for property owners. INNCOM systems are installed in more than 250,000 guestrooms in many of the most prestigious hotels in 18 countries.

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