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Nvio integrates hardware, communications, application configuration, provisioning, and billing into turnkey, web-based system. Combining all required elements for machine-to-machine (M2M) applications into one offering, it provides deployed method to monitor, message, control, and acquire operational data from extended enterprise. Nvio Starter Kit uses embedded wireless WAN technology to communicate M2M data over GSM/GPRS cellular networks.



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Opto 22 Introduces Nvio(TM)



Nvio Starter Kit Provides Low-Risk Way to M2M

Temecula, CA - April 14, 2004 - Opto 22, a developer and manufacturer of hardware and software for industrial automation, remote monitoring, enterprise data acquisition, and machine-to-machine (M2M) applications, has announced Nvio, the first system of its kind to combine all the required elements for M2M applications into a single offering.

Nvio is the first M2M system to market that supplies all required sensor interfaces, wired or wireless communications, and a software portal application into a single package. Prior to Nvio, companies pursuing M2M initiatives were left to source each of these components separately from different vendors, at a large investment of time and expense.

Nvio provides a low-risk, easily deployed method to monitor, message, control, and acquire operational data from the extended enterprise. Applications can include remote monitoring and management of data points for tanks, pipelines, and manufacturing equipment; as well as status and on/off control for lights, motors, generators, and other equipment. Applications of this type improve operations in the manufacturing, telecom, utility, and other markets, and also positively impact supply chain, energy management, and regulatory compliance initiatives.

Nvio includes the equipment needed to physically connect and establish sensor and actuator interfaces to remote assets; communications components to provide data transmission over various mediums (including wired Ethernet, wireless LAN, dial-up and cellular); and 24-hour access through the Nvio.net Web portal. Developed for Opto 22 by Dallas-based SensorLogic, the Nvio.net Web portal provides a secure interface for customers to view their assets and exercise Nvio's extensive management, alarming, and messaging capabilities.

"By integrating the hardware, communications, application configuration, provisioning, and billing into a turnkey, web-based system, Nvio is eliminating the challenges and reducing the development time of deploying M2M applications. We believe this creates value added services and makes immediate ROI easier to achieve," says Jeff Smith, President and CEO of SensorLogic.

As part of its Nvio offering, Opto 22 has developed the Nvio Starter Kit, which uses embedded wireless wide area network (WAN) technology from Sony Ericsson to communicate M2M data over GSM/GPRS cellular networks. Using this Starter Kit, customers can quickly prove Nvio's utility as a comprehensive, single-sourced, and affordable system for M2M applications.

"We believe the Sony Ericsson M2M products will help ensure that the critical element of wireless data communication happens reliably in all applications that the Nvio Starter Kit will enable. We are very happy to be a part of this effort," says Anders Franzén, Sony Ericsson Corporate Vice President and Head of the Company's M2M Business Unit.

"What we've achieved through the development of the Nvio Starter Kit is a way for customers to quite literally take a piece of hardware right out of the box, plug it into the wall, and then use their PC to immediately begin receiving data," says Bob Sheffres, Vice President of Opto 22.

Sheffres goes on to say that the introduction of the Nvio Starter Kit allows Opto 22 to address a broader range of M2M applications for a lower capital investment on the part of the customer. "In particular, it provides a cost-effective platform for pilot applications, delivers quicker ROI analysis of the benefits for our M2M technology adopters and reduces the lead-time, cost, and technical risk in developing their applications," he adds.

About Opto 22

Opto 22 manufactures and develops hardware and software products for industrial automation, remote monitoring, enterprise data acquisition, and machine-to-machine (M2M) applications. Using standard, commercially available Internet, networking, and computer technologies, Opto 22's input/output and control systems allow customers to monitor, control, and acquire data from all of the mechanical, electrical, and electronic assets that are key to their business operations. Opto 22's products and services support automation end users, OEMs, and information technology and operations personnel. Founded in 1974 and with over 80 million Opto 22-connected devices deployed worldwide, the company has an established reputation for quality and reliability.

Opto 22 products are sold through a worldwide network of distributors, partners, and system integrators. For more information, contact Opto 22 headquarters at 800-321-OPTO or visit our Web site at < www.opto22.com >.

About SensorLogic

SensorLogic is the first M2M application service provider (ASP). SensorLogic's web-based platform provides the server applications and wireless network interfaces for telemetry application developers to build complete wireless M2M solutions. For the first time SensorLogic's M2M Portal allows telemetry application developers to purchase many of the components of a telemetry system that they previously needed to develop themselves, significantly reducing the time and cost to develop a wireless M2M solution and bring it to market. More information on SensorLogic can be found at < www.sensorlogic.com/ >.

About Sony Ericsson

Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB offers mobile communications products for people who appreciate the possibilities of powerful technology. Established in 2001 by Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson and Sony Corporation, the joint venture continues to build on the success of its two innovative parent companies. Sony Ericsson creates value for its operator customers by bringing new ways of using multimedia communications while mobile. The company's management is based in London, and has 4,000 employees across the globe working on research, development, design, sales, marketing, distribution and support.

For further information, please visit: < www.sonyericsson.com/ >

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