Ascentry Joins Intermec Partner Program; Software Enhances Physical Security With Real-time Video Streaming of Security Camera Images to Handheld Computers Via Wireless Networks

Business Wire, June 3, 2002

Business Editors, Technology Writers

EVERETT, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 2002

Intermec Technologies Corp. has named Ascentry Technologies Inc. of Federal Way, Wash., to its Premier Solutions Partner program.

Ascentry software enables integration of wireless technology into an existing physical security infrastructure, creating a mobile network. This network allows security personnel to access and control sources such as closed circuit TV cameras, audio, alarms and access control, over wireless mobile devices.

Ascentry will deploy Intermec wireless local area networking hardware to deliver real-time data to security personnel and display it on Intermec rugged mobile computers. This technology allows security teams to roam throughout a facility and enables them to respond more quickly to emergency situations. Companies can benefit from the enhanced security provided by a mobile solution while still protecting their original investment in security infrastructure.

"Ascentry is addressing key problems in the security industry," said Rod Crane, Intermec vice president of channel partner sales. "Together, Intermec and Ascentry can free security personnel from the desk and make them truly mobile. This mobility reduces manpower requirements and costs by allowing fewer personnel to cover an area."

"Intermec's rugged and reliable devices are tailor-made for the kind of security applications our technology enables," said Federico Pacquing, president and chief executive officer of Ascentry. "These robust devices, in combination with the increased efficiency, effectiveness and safety enabled by a mobile security network, mean that our mutual customers will enjoy a very strong and quick ROI."

About Ascentry

Ascentry Technologies, Inc., provides wireless technology that extends wired security infrastructures into the mobile world. It quickly turns existing physical security systems into wireless networks, allowing ground security staff to access and control video, audio and other systems in the network, all on mobile devices. This wireless network also can serve as a quick-deployable standalone system, ideal for emergency situations or isolated events, such as sniper attack, fire, or speeches. For more information, please visit www.ascentry.com.

About Intermec

Intermec Technologies Corp., a UNOVA Inc. (NYSE:UNA) company, has been named Microsoft Corp.'s OEM Embedded Partner of the Year. Intermec is a leader in global supply chain solutions and in the development, manufacture and integration of wired and wireless automated data collection, Intellitag(R) RFID (radio frequency identification), mobile computing systems, bar code printers and label media. The company's products and services are used by customers in many industries to improve productivity, quality and responsiveness of business operations, from supply chain management and enterprise resource planning to field sales and service. For information about Intermec, visit www.intermec.com.

To learn more about how companies can benefit from Intermec's supply chain technologies, contact Intermec Technologies Corp., 6001 36th Ave. West, Everett, WA 98203-9280 USA; telephone 800/347-2636; or visit Intermec's web site at www.intermec.com. To learn more about UNOVA, visit www.unova.com.