Fortress Technologies Takes the Lead in Wireless Network Security for Gaming Industry; Cherokee Nation Enterprises Deploys Company's Robust Security Solution

Business Wire, April 3, 2006

TAMPA, Fla. -- Fortress Technologies, the leader in wireless network security, today announced that Cherokee Nation Enterprises (CNE), one of the world's largest gaming and hospitality companies, selected Fortress to secure its wireless network infrastructure. Fortress' solutions will secure CNE's entire wireless network, which includes a corporate campus, five casinos, two golf courses, retail operations and a hotel.

With the recent completed construction of Oklahoma's first destination gaming facility, combined with its rapid expansion, CNE requires Information Technology (IT) solutions that streamline operations, reduce costs and improve the guest experience. A true pioneer in the deployment of IT in the hospitality and gaming industry, CNE utilizes mobile technology to support electronic gaming machines, player tracking, wireless guest check-in, on the spot pay-outs, retail operations and corporate mobility.

"We selected Fortress' wireless security solution because of its reputation for high assurance security," said Steven Bilby, director of information technology for CNE. "In addition, Fortress was the only solution that offered the flexibility and interoperability needed to secure the legacy, current and future devices we deploy across multiple platforms."

Fortress' solutions have been chosen by numerous entities in the gaming and hospitality industry, including the leading casino and resort properties in Las Vegas, Nev., to centralize network security across multiple locations. Fortress' market-proven security solutions ensure the integrity of data on more than 12,000 networks including deployments in defense, government, financial, healthcare and gaming entities. Using AES 256 encryption and a unique Multi-Factor Authentication approach that authenticates access at the network, device and user levels, Fortress' award-winning solutions provide complete security support to a variety of devices, wireless protocols and wired network systems.

"The pace and sensitive nature of the gaming industry requires a complete, flexible and high-assurance security solution," said John Dow, vice president of business development and marketing, Fortress. "Cherokee Nation Enterprises is raising the bar in the gaming and hospitality industries with its implementation of wireless technologies. We are proud to provide solutions for organizations like CNE that ensure the highest level of data and game integrity and security."

About Cherokee Nation Enterprises

Cherokee Nation Enterprises (CNE) operates five gaming facilities at Catoosa, West Siloam Springs, Roland, Tahlequah and Fort Gibson, as well as the Cherokee Outpost Convenience stores, Cherokee retail tobacco shops, the Cherokee Gift Shop, the Cherokee Hills golf Club in Catoosa and Cherokee Trails Golf Course in Tahlequah. CNE employs more than 2,800 people throughout northeastern Oklahoma.

About Fortress Technologies

Fortress Technologies provides market leading solutions that help government and industry customers worldwide implement wireless technologies confidently, securely and simply. Rigorously tested and proven for high security assurance, Fortress' interoperable solutions protect all wireless transports including Wi-Fi (802.11), WiMAX (802.16), free space optics (FSO), Military RF and satellite. Securing over 12,000 wireless government networks, Fortress specializes in deployable networking, mobile edge applications, fixed wireless and office wireless LANs. Fortress has won numerous awards including Federal Computer Week's "10 Hot Companies to Watch," Venture Reporter's "20 Venture-backed Wireless Firms Most Likely to Succeed" and SC Magazine's "Reader's Trust Award" two years in a row.

For more information, visit www.fortresstech.com or call 813-288-7388.