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Awarded First Team Status in Three Different Categories for Red Lion, Sixnet and N-Tron

York, PA – January 17, 2012 – Red Lion Controls, the global experts in communication, monitoring and control for industrial automation, today announced that the readers of Automation World magazine have named Red Lion a “First Team Supplier” in the publication’s “Leadership in Automation 2011” program. The honorees will be formally announced in the January print edition of Automation World and on AutomationWorld.com.

Red Lion was named a First Team Supplier in three different categories for its industrial control products, as well as for industrial networking products from recently-acquired Sixnet and N-Tron businesses. The awards and categories include:

• Data Acquisition Hardware (Red Lion)
• Data Acquisition Hardware (Sixnet)
• Networking Components – Ethernet (N-Tron)
• Networking Components – Wireless (N-Tron)

The honorees were selected based on online voting through the “Leadership in Automation” (LIA) section of the Automation World website, as well as an email poll conducted over the past year.

“The First Team honorees offer outstanding examples of innovation and service. Chosen by their customers, we applaud these leaders and thank them for the inspiration and example they provide to the industrial automation community,” said Jim Chrzan, publisher of Automation World. “Congratulations to them, and thank you to all the end users who lent their voices to this program.”

In October 2011, Red Lion acquired Sixnet, a New York-based manufacturer of industrial Ethernet switch, automation and wireless solutions. Approximately one year earlier, the company also acquired N-Tron, a manufacturer of rugged industrial networking components, based in Alabama.

“Being named a First Team Supplier by Automation World is a testament to the strength of our industrial-grade product portfolio,” said Mike Granby, president of Red Lion Controls. “The combination of Red Lion, Sixnet and N-Tron allows us to create a wide range of flexible industrial automation solutions for customers worldwide, and the future looks bright for our combined organization.”

About Red Lion Controls

As the global experts in communication, monitoring and control for industrial automation, Red Lion has been delivering innovative solutions to customers for forty years. Our award-winning technology enables companies worldwide to gain real-time data visibility that drives productivity. With headquarters in York, Pennsylvania, the company has offices across the Americas, Asia-Pacific and Europe.  For more information, please visit www.redlion.net. Red Lion is a Spectris company.

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Sixnet IndustrialPro Routers Deliver Wireless Backhaul Connectivity to Support Smart Meters

Ballston Lake, NY – December  6, 2011 – Sixnet, a Red Lion business and leading provider of industrial networking solutions, today announced that its IndustrialPro® cellular routers are being used by Black Hills Power to provide wireless backhaul connectivity for the company’s secure Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) project. The AMI collects data from smart meters at more than 69,000 customer sites over a 3G cellular network, allowing Black Hills to remotely monitor energy consumption and maximize power availability.

“Previously, we checked electric meters manually, which was a time-consuming process that involved a great deal of driving and home visits,” said Rick Dobbe, communications engineer at Black Hills Power. “The security, performance and reliability of Sixnet’s rugged cellular routers give us real-time access to data so that we can remotely monitor energy use, outage and restoration notifications and alarms over our Verizon 3G network, helping us to conserve costs while increasing productivity.”

Black Hills Power provides safe, reliable service to 69,000 residential and commercial customers in 25 communities in western South Dakota, southeastern Montana and northeastern Wyoming. Black Hills’ AMI initiative, which began installing smart meters in customer homes in June 2010, is a smart grid project that contributes to the national goal of building an intelligent grid to serve the public interest and conserve energy.

Sixnet’s IndustrialPro routers provide secure, cost-effective cellular connectivity to remote locations and devices such as meters, sensors or RTUs in industrial environments. The IndustrialPro routers used by Black Hills Power are managed by Sixnet’s SixView™ Manager, which enables remote management, configuration and monitoring of multiple devices from a single console.

“The Black Hills Power AMI program is an ambitious project that required a wireless solution that was not only secure and reliable, but also easy to deploy,” said Scott Killian, director of sales for Sixnet/Red Lion. “Sixnet’s industrial wireless routers combined with our SixView Manager software make it easy to install, configure and monitor remote units so that organizations can proactively utilize 3G networks for innovative applications such as smart meters.”

To learn more about Sixnet products and services, please visit http://www.sixnet.com or email sales@sixnet.com.

About Black Hills Power

Black Hills Power is the legacy utility business of Black Hills Corp. (NYSE: BKH) and has been delivering energy for more than 128 years. The electric utility serves 69,000 customers in 25 communities in western South Dakota, northeastern Wyoming and southeastern Montana. Black Hills Corp. — a diversified energy company with a tradition of exemplary service and a vision to be the energy partner of choice — is based in Rapid City, S.D., with corporate offices in Denver and Papillion, Neb. Black Hills Corp. serves 762,000 natural gas and electric utility customers in Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wyoming, and its non-regulated businesses generate wholesale electricity, produce natural gas, oil and coal, and market energy. Black Hills’ 2,100 employees partner to produce results that improve life with energy. More information is available at www.blackhillscorp.com.

About TESSCO Technologies

TESSCO Technologies, (NASDAQ:TESS), is Your Total Source^(R) to build, use, and maintain wireless systems. The convergence of wireless and the Internet is revolutionizing the way we live and work. New systems and applications are unlocking human potential at an unprecedented rate. TESSCO is there, thinking in new ways for exceptional outcomes. TESSCO architects and delivers, with innovation, productivity and speed, the product and value chain solutions to organizations responsible for building, operating, and maintaining wireless voice, data and video systems.

About Sixnet

Sixnet, a Red Lion business, provides innovative machine-to-machine (M2M) industrial networking solutions that integrate wireless, automation and switching technologies to better serve customers and markets worldwide. Sixnet’s flexible solutions enable organizations to cost-effectively increase business productivity. By integrating powerful enterprise-class networking with rugged reliability, Sixnet meets the standards of the most demanding applications in industries such as power & energy, banking & retail, transportation, video & security, utilities, military, mobile data, maritime and more. Based in Ballston Lake, NY, the company has offices across North America, Asia and Europe. For more information, visit www.sixnet.com.

About Red Lion Controls

Red Lion Controls, an internationally based manufacturer of a range of control devices, got its start in a garage in 1972, and now boasts three offices across the world as part of Spectris plc. Red Lion Controls has built a strong reputation in several product areas, including human machine interface, process measurement and control, and digital measurement and control. Red Lion has a complete family of quality and value oriented products to serve the needs of our international customer base. In addition to world headquarters in York, Pennsylvania, Red Lion has sales offices in Europe and Asia.

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Ballston Lake, NY and New Delhi, India – November 8, 2011 – Sixnet, a Red Lion business and leading provider of industrial networking solutions, today announced that it has solidified a formal partnership with UL Electrodevices Pvt. Ltd., a distributor, manufacturer and developer of industrial connectivity, interfacing and communication  products and services.  Under this agreement, UL Electrodevices, headquartered in Maharashtra, India, will distribute Sixnet’s portfolio of automation devices and Ethernet switches to its vast network of customers in the automation, machinery, electrical and electronics industries.

“Our customers represent some of the largest and most well-respected players in the oil & gas, utility, power, renewable energy and manufacturing industries, and we pride ourselves on providing them with innovative communications solutions that are both dependable and efficient,” said Syed Moeed, Product Manager, Ethernet & Fiber Optics Communication, UL Electrodevices Pvt Ltd. “Partnering with Sixnet was an easy decision, as we knew that integrating both companies’ automation and switching lines would help enhance our already-robust portfolio and allow us to continue in our expansion throughout India.”

UL Electrodevices boasts a wide network of sales and service locations throughout India, including offices in New Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Vadodara, Raipur, Coimbatore and Bangalore.  Working together with Sixnet, the company delivers reliable, rugged solutions that provide a comprehensive solution for many of today’s business-critical industrial applications.

“As we continue to introduce industrial networking solutions that have practical applications in a variety of different environments, we realize the equal importance of expanding both our sales offices and our diverse partner network to provide an appropriate venue for this growth,” said Rake W. Jiang, Vice President of International Sales for Sixnet. “This announcement continues to build on our overall global expansion, and we are actively looking for partners that will deliver and service Sixnet products as part of a total solution.”

Over the past few years, Sixnet has rapidly expanded its international presence through the addition of numerous partnership announcements throughout the United States, Europe, South America and Asia Pacific region, including Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand and Vietnam.  For more information or to become a Sixnet distributor, please visit www.sixnet.com.

About Sixnet

Sixnet, a Red Lion Controls business, provides innovative machine-to-machine (M2M) industrial networking solutions that integrate wireless, automation and switching technologies to better serve customers and markets worldwide. Sixnet’s flexible solutions enable organizations to cost-effectively increase business productivity. By integrating powerful enterprise-class networking with rugged reliability, Sixnet meets the standards of the most demanding applications in industries such as power & energy, banking & retail, transportation, video & security, utilities, military, mobile data, maritime and more. Based in Ballston Lake, NY, the company has offices across North America, Asia and Europe. For more information, visit www.sixnet.com.

About Red Lion Controls

Red Lion Controls, an internationally based manufacturer of a range of control devices, got its start in a garage in 1972, and now boasts three offices across the world as part of Spectris plc. Red Lion Controls has built a strong reputation in several product areas, including human machine interface, process measurement and control, and digital measurement and control. Red Lion has a complete family of quality and value oriented products to serve the needs of our international customer base. In addition to world headquarters in York, Pennsylvania, Red Lion has sales offices in Europe and Asia.

Media Contacts

Cindy Dustin
Sixnet, LLC
+1 518 877 5173
cindy.dustin@sixnet.com
www.sixnet.com

Tracy Courtemanche
Sixnet, LLC
+1 518 877 5173
tracy.courtemanche@sixnet.com
www.sixnet.com

Industrial Networking Pioneer Ranks First in “Large Private Company” Category

Ballston Lake, NY – November 1, 2011 – Sixnet, a Red Lion business and leading provider of industrial networking solutions, today announced that CFO Ted Rydzewski has been named “2011 CFO of the Year” by The Business Review, the preferred resource for local news and information for Albany’s fastest growing companies. Sixnet took first place in the “Large Private Company” category and was honored at an awards ceremony on October 20, 2011 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Troy, New York.

Acknowledged for his outstanding performance in his role as a corporate financial steward, Rydzewski was instrumental in the company’s recent acquisition by Spectris plc, the productivity-enhancing instrumental and control company and parent of Red Lion Controls.  Despite the down economy, Sixnet saw record growth in 2011, and Rydzewski, who has been with the company for five years, attributes this success to the company’s expansion of its international sales channels.

“We have seen active growth over the past twelve months, including recent partnerships and office expansions into both South America and the Asia Pacific region,” said Rydzewski. “When the U.S. market began its downward spiral in 2009, we quickly realized the importance of pushing into the international markets as a way of differentiating ourselves from our competition, and we are fortunate to say that this strategy has worked extremely well for us.”

This news comes on the heels of Sixnet’s recent acknowledgement as a 2012 CW 100 award recipient by Connected World magazine, which recognizes the most innovative providers of M2M technology and connected devices. Companies on the CW 100 list are selected after considering hundreds of private and publicly-traded firms, and winners are chosen based on sales and earnings growth, contribution to the connected devices space, and innovation in multiple markets served during the past twelve months.

When asked about reasons for the company’s recent successes, Rydzewski replied: “There are three key things I have learned. One, build a strong team around you; you are only as good as your team. Two, always have written financial and strategic plans because without plans you do not know where you are going. And three, never underestimate your competitors. As soon as you become complacent, your competitors will take your market share.”

About Sixnet

Sixnet, a Red Lion Controls business, provides innovative machine-to-machine (M2M) industrial networking solutions that integrate wireless, automation and switching technologies to better serve customers and markets worldwide. Sixnet’s flexible solutions enable organizations to cost-effectively increase business productivity. By integrating powerful enterprise-class networking with rugged reliability, Sixnet meets the standards of the most demanding applications in industries such as power & energy, banking & retail, transportation, video & security, utilities, military, mobile data, maritime and more. Based in Ballston Lake, NY, the company has offices across North America, Asia and Europe. For more information, visit www.sixnet.com.

About Red Lion Controls

Red Lion Controls, an internationally based manufacturer of a range of control devices, got its start in a garage in 1972, and now boasts three offices across the world as part of Spectris plc. Red Lion Controls has built a strong reputation in several product areas, including human machine interface, process measurement and control, and digital measurement and control. Red Lion has a complete family of quality and value oriented products to serve the needs of our international customer base. In addition to world headquarters in York, Pennsylvania, Red Lion has sales offices in Europe and Asia.

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Cindy Dustin
Sixnet, LLC
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cindy.dustin@sixnet.com
www.sixnet.com

Ballston Lake, NY – October 18, 2011 – Sixnet, a Red Lion business and leading provider of industrial networking solutions, today announced that it has been named to Connected World magazine’s 2012 CW 100 list, which recognizes the most innovative providers of M2M technology and connected devices. This year’s list was published in the November/December issue of Connected World.

“Each year as M2M gains in popularity, industry stalwarts work to entrench themselves into the connected devices industry and the CW 100,” said Peggy Smedley, editorial director, Connected World. “As the market continues to grow, the fight to find a position on the CW 100 becomes increasingly more challenging, yet desirable.”

Companies on the CW 100 are selected after considering hundreds of private and publicly-traded firms. The criteria for listing include: sales and earnings growth, contribution to the connected devices space, and innovation in multiple markets served during the past twelve months.

“Since its founding in 1976, Sixnet has had a strong history of serving customers in industrial and M2M markets,” said Mike Granby, president of Red Lion Controls. “Being named to the CW 100 list is a great honor and reflects Sixnet’s commitment to customers and partners, and to providing the best industrial Ethernet switch, automation and wireless solutions that it can to allow organizations to improve communications, productivity and business efficiency.”

To learn more about Sixnet products and services, please visit http://www.sixnet.com or email sales@sixnet.com.

About Connected World magazine

Connected World is the definitive resource on connectivity trends and mobile lifestyles. The magazine and Website are the authoritative voice that set the direction for influential individuals looking to take innovation and emerging technology to the next level. By shaping the way readers embrace connected devices, Connected World helps make the present look more like the future. www.connectedworldmag.com

About Sixnet

Sixnet, a Red Lion business provides innovative machine-to-machine (M2M) industrial networking solutions that integrate wireless, automation and switching technologies to better serve customers and markets worldwide. Sixnet’s flexible solutions enable organizations to cost-effectively increase business productivity. By integrating powerful enterprise-class networking with rugged reliability, Sixnet meets the standards of the most demanding applications in industries such as power & energy, banking & retail, transportation, video & security, utilities, military, mobile data, maritime and more. Based in Ballston Lake, NY, the company has offices across North America, Asia and Europe. For more information, visit www.sixnet.com.

About Red Lion Controls

Red Lion Controls, an internationally based manufacturer of a range of control devices, got its start in a garage in 1972, and now boasts three offices across the world as part of Spectris plc. Red Lion Controls has built a strong reputation in several product areas including human machine interface, process measurement and control, and digital measurement and control. Red Lion has a complete family of quality and value oriented products to serve the needs of our international customer base. In addition to world headquarters in York, Pennsylvania, Red Lion has sales offices in Europe and Asia.

Media Contacts

Cindy Dustin
Sixnet, LLC
+1 518 877 5173
cindy.dustin@sixnet.com
www.sixnet.com

MIL-326 Switch Withstands Extreme Conditions on Land, in the Air and at Sea

Ballston Lake, N.Y. – August 10, 2011 – Sixnet, a global market leader of machine-to-machine (M2M) industrial networking solutions, today announced the launch of the MIL-326 Layer 3 IP67 Ethernet switch, the latest addition to its military-rated switch portfolio. Featuring Layer 3 networking, the MIL-326 provides 24 ports of Gigabit Ethernet, military D38999 connectors and 10-Gigabit Ethernet uplinks to integrate high-performance connectivity with rugged reliability in harsh defense environments.

With durable packaging, protected circuitry and advanced software, Sixnet’s MIL-326 switches offer an ideal Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) solution that reduces development time and simplifies procurement. Providing 26 Ethernet ports and military D38999 connectors on each individual port, the MIL-326 design and certifications meet all MIL-standard requirements to deliver significant cost savings to the customer. The switch also delivers high-performance Gigabit Ethernet to support a variety of bandwidth-intensive applications, including live video. Reliable multi-service network performance is optimized with IPv6 and IPv4 support, coupled with IP67 classification to protect against dust, water, oil and debris. Additional features include:

• Advanced Networking & Redundancy – prioritizes traffic to ensure delivery and provides mission-critical redundancy
• Powerful Management & Monitoring – simplifies configuration and enables fast, easy troubleshooting
• Rugged, Reliable Performance – meets military standards to deliver proven reliability under extreme field conditions
• Hardware-Based Layer 3 Routing – enables wire-speed packet forwarding and expands virtual switch capacity
• Advanced Cyber Security – prevents unauthorized access and protects against unwanted intrusion

“We listened closely to our customers, and found an increasing need in the military for higher bandwidth and more advanced features,” said Scott Killian, Sixnet’s director of military sales. “By combining rugged Layer 3 networking with individual port flexibility, the MIL-326 switch eliminates the need to change configuration or media type. Sixnet has more than 9,000 military-rated switches deployed in combat vehicles on varying platforms, and we will continue expanding our military product lines to meet our customers’ future requirements.”

Sixnet will be exhibiting the new MIL-326 switch with A.E. Petsche, its master distributor for military-related products, at the Military Vehicles Exhibition & Conference in Detroit from August 10-11, 2011 (Booth #118), as well as at the Defense & Security Equipment International Conference in London from September 13-16, 2011 (Stand #N6-230).

Sixnet’s military-rated IP67 industrial Ethernet switches support extreme operating conditions such as unpredictable temperature fluctuations, shock, dust and vibrations. By seamlessly linking in-vehicle communication systems, these switches support military applications on land, in the air and at sea that include ground support facilities, missile delivery systems, bombers, aircrafts, UAVs, naval vessels and land vehicles like the Stryker, MRAP and Humvee. To learn more, please visit www.sixnet.com or email sales@sixnet.com.

About Sixnet

Celebrating 35 years in operation, Sixnet provides innovative machine-to-machine (M2M) industrial networking solutions that integrate wireless, automation and switching technologies to better serve customers and markets worldwide. Sixnet’s flexible solutions enable organizations to cost-effectively increase business productivity. By integrating powerful enterprise-class networking with rugged reliability, Sixnet meets the standards of the most demanding applications in industries such as power & energy, banking & retail, transportation, video & security, utilities, military, mobile data, maritime and more. Based in Ballston Lake, NY, the company has offices across North America, Asia and Europe. For more information, visit www.sixnet.com.

Media Contacts

Cindy Dustin
Sixnet, LLC
+1 518 877 5173
cindy.dustin@sixnet.com
www.sixnet.com

Beth Corby
Sixnet, LLC
+1 518 877 5173
beth.corby@sixnet.com
www.sixnet.com

RAM 6000 Provides Native Modbus Interface, Software Programmability and Secure Cellular Access to Critical Devices

Ballston Lake, N.Y. and Portland, OR – August 3, 2011 – Sixnet, a global market leader of machine-to-machine (M2M) industrial networking solutions, today announced that Set-Point Control, an industrial systems integrator, has standardized on the new Sixnet RAM™ 6000 cellular RTUs to deliver its cloud-based SCADA  application, IPm WebControl. This technology will be utilized in critical customer environments, including the remote configuration and monitoring of devices used in chemical tank farms for a multinational chemical company.

The RAM 6000 is a cellular-enabled Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) that provides secure monitoring and control of remote devices. Designed for industrial organizations with equipment located in remote areas, the RAM 6000 combines powerful industrial automation, networking and security with cellular technologies into a single, compact cellular automation solution. With a built-in Modbus gateway and Software Development Kit (SDK), the RAM 6000 allows users to cost-effectively access critical device data – even when using custom-built software applications – and can easily interface with existing RTUs and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) to deliver real-time access to SCADA data from pumps, valves, sensors and meters.

Set-Point Control used the RAM 6000 SDK to operate its IPm WebControl software, which seamlessly enables a large chemical customer to remotely monitor and control tank farms. By speeding the delivery of critical information regarding tank levels and system performance, the Set-Point customer can instantly make real-time decisions.

“With the RAM 6000 SDK, we are able to easily program IPm WebControl so that our customers can remotely configure and update devices at anytime. Our software keeps track of IP address changes and alerts us if we lose cellular connections, while the unit continues to log data and then backfill that data when connections are reestablished,” said Scott McCoy, president of Set-Point Control. “This integrated solution enables industrial customers to quickly deploy units and access real-time data to make informed decisions.”

The RAM 6000 delivers flexible, secure communications for critical industrial applications, such as gas distribution, water or chemical tank farm monitoring, solar and wind farm remote installations and pole-top power distribution. In these environments, monitoring and control is critical for both safety and operational efficiency.

“Many industrial facilities have aging infrastructures that need close monitoring, and in many cases, it is not feasible to reach remote areas with traditional landlines,” said Mahesh Patel, director of product management, wireless solutions at Sixnet. “The RAM 6000 provides real-time monitoring and control of multiple PLCs and RTUs at each site across cellular networks, all at a much lower cost than deploying personnel to manually check them across hundreds, sometimes even thousands of miles.”

Managed by Sixnet’s SixView Manager™, the RAM 6000 enables powerful management, configuration and monitoring of multiple devices from a single console. SixView Manager allows customers to remotely update firmware and make field changes to one or many devices at once.

To learn more about the RAM 6000 or other Sixnet products and services, please visit www.sixnet.com or email sales@sixnet.com.

About Sixnet

Celebrating 35 years in operation, Sixnet provides innovative machine-to-machine (M2M) industrial networking solutions that integrate wireless, automation and switching technologies to better serve customers and markets worldwide. Sixnet’s flexible solutions enable organizations to cost-effectively increase business productivity. By integrating powerful enterprise-class networking with rugged reliability, Sixnet meets the standards of the most demanding applications in industries such as power & energy, banking & retail, transportation, video & security, utilities, military, mobile data, maritime and more. Based in Ballston Lake, NY, the company has offices across North America, Asia and Europe. For more information, visit www.sixnet.com.

About Set-Point Control

Set-Point Control is an industrial manufacturer’s representative and systems integrator. The company sells process equipment, instrumentation and automation software to customers involved in a variety of different industries across Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Alaska. Since 1996, Set-Point Control has been a SCS (Scalable Control System) Distributor and Solution Provider, using Sixnet’s IPM controllers and RTU’s and Citect SCADA software.

For application help or more information, please call 1-503-255-2775.

Media Contacts

Cindy Dustin
Sixnet, LLC
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cindy.dustin@sixnet.com
www.sixnet.com

Beth Corby
Sixnet, LLC
+1 518 877 5173
beth.corby@sixnet.com
www.sixnet.com

Distribution Agreement Enables Sistelec to Help Companies Increase Productivity and Reduce Costs

Ballston Lake, N.Y. and Pamplona, Spain – July 19, 2011 – Sixnet, a global market leader of machine-to-machine (M2M) networking solutions for industrial and military markets, today announced a partnership agreement with Sistelec, one of Spain’s largest suppliers of wireless telecommunications systems, engineering support and wholesaling equipment. Under the agreement, Sistelec will distribute Sixnet’s industrial Ethernet switches and automation solutions throughout Spain, enhancing the company’s existing portfolio of high-quality voice, video and data offerings.

“For more than 30 years, Sistelec has taken pride in providing first-class technologies to meet market demand,” said Valentin Murillo, General Manager for Sistelec. “When our customers began requesting rugged solutions, we partnered with Sixnet to offer utility and other markets a full portfolio of industrial networking solutions at a competitive price.”

Sixnet’s products combine rugged reliability with enterprise-class performance to provide a “best-of-both-worlds” solution for many of today’s business-critical industrial applications. The company’s industrial networking solutions are specifically designed for harsh, outdoor and remote environments in industries that include power, oil & gas, transportation, video & security, military, mobile data, maritime and others.

“Sistelec’s vast experience in the world of communications is integral to our success as we continue to penetrate the Spanish marketplace,” said Rake Jiang, vice president of international sales at Sixnet. “We are confident that customers in this region will realize the value of our industrial switch and automation solutions, and look forward to working with Sistelec as we continue to expand our global reach.”

About Sistelec

Founded in 1980, Sistelec provides wholesaling equipment, engineering support and telecommunications systems to companies throughout Spain. From its beginning, the company has specialized in wireless communications of voice, video and data, and services companies involved in a variety of industries, including security and video surveillance, ISPs and operators, utilities markets, and public services.  For more information, please visit http://www.sistelec.es/.

About Sixnet

For more than three decades, Sixnet has been providing leading industrial and commercial machine-to-machine (M2M) connectivity to customers and markets worldwide. Sixnet’s flexible solutions enable organizations to cost-effectively increase business productivity. By integrating powerful enterprise-class networking with rugged reliability, Sixnet meets the standards of the most demanding industrial and commercial applications in industries such as power & energy, banking & retail, transportation, video & security, utilities, military, mobile data, maritime and more. Based in Ballston Lake, NY, the company has offices across North America, Asia and Europe. For more information, visit www.sixnet.com.

Media Contacts

Cindy Dustin
Sixnet, LLC
+1 518 877 5173
cindy.dustin@sixnet.com
www.sixnet.com

Tracy Courtemanche
Sixnet, LLC
+1 518 877 5173
tracy.courtemanche@sixnet.com
www.sixnet.com

M2M Pioneer Hires Industry Veteran to Develop Strategic Partnerships and Build Customer Relationships

Ballston Lake, NY and Tokyo, Japan – July 12, 2011 – Sixnet, a global market leader of machine-to-machine (M2M) networking solutions for industrial and military markets, today announced that it is continuing its worldwide expansion by opening a new office in Tokyo, Japan. Leading Sixnet’s entry into the Japanese market is newly-appointed executive Ginji Nojima.

“The decision to enter Japan was a logical next step for our expansion within the Asia-Pacific region,” said Rake W. Jiang, Vice President of International Sales at Sixnet. “As Sixnet continues to introduce new industrial-grade networking solutions that serve a wide range of markets and applications, we look forward to not only further building our extensive network of strategic partners, but also offering Japanese customers rugged automation and switching solutions to improve communications, increase efficiency and lower operational costs.”

Japan represents the third-largest economy in the world[1], and Sixnet’s entry into this burgeoning market complements the company’s existing partner channel in Asia Pacific. Countries represented now include: Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand and Vietnam.

Mr. Nojima brings more than 27 years of experience in semiconductors, application engineering and marketing to Sixnet. Over his career, he has held a variety of positions at industry leaders, including Hitachi, as well as at numerous start-up firms, and also served on the Board of Directors of Tomen Electronics. He holds a BS from Dijon University (France).

About Sixnet

For more than three decades, Sixnet has been providing leading industrial and commercial machine-to-machine (M2M) connectivity to customers and markets worldwide. Sixnet’s flexible solutions enable organizations to cost-effectively increase business productivity. By integrating powerful enterprise-class networking with rugged reliability, Sixnet meets the standards of the most demanding industrial and commercial applications in industries such as power & energy, banking & retail, transportation, video & security, utilities, military, mobile data, maritime and more. Based in Ballston Lake, NY, the company has offices across North America, Asia and Europe. For more information, visit www.sixnet.com.

Media Contacts

Cindy Dustin
Sixnet, LLC
+1 518 877 5173
cindy.dustin@sixnet.com
www.sixnet.com

Tracy Courtemanche
Sixnet, LLC
+1 518 877 5173
tracy.courtemanche@sixnet.com
www.sixnet.com