Aeris.net Approves CSI Wireless Asset-Link Devices For Mobile Tracking On MicroBurst Network; Two New Hardware Solutions Commercially-Ready for the Telematics Industry.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 23, 2002

Aeris.net, the leading network provider for wireless telemetry and telematics messaging, announced today the qualification of CSI Wireless's Asset-Link(TM) 100 and Asset-Link(TM) 200 for Aeris's North America-wide MicroBurst(R) network. The new Asset-Link(TM) products provide off-the-shelf hardware to companies wanting to develop mobile tracking solutions for customers who demand flexibility and industrial strength products at a low cost.

"Aeris.net welcomes the addition of the Asset-Link(TM) 100 and Asset-Link(TM) 200 to the CSI Wireless portfolio of MicroBurst hardware solutions," said Dick Gossen, CEO of Aeris.net. "Aeris has experienced significant growth in the first half of this year in the fleet management and asset tracking markets, with over 50,000 mobile units now on the MicroBurst network. The introduction of the Asset-Link(TM) products will be an important contribution to the continued growth of the mobile tracking market."

Both the Asset-Link(TM) 100 and Asset-Link(TM) 200 feature rugged housings, compact design, a wide operating temperature tolerance range, eight inputs and outputs and proprietary technology that can be configured remotely to minimize expense and eliminate down time. With the Asset-Link(TM) 200, operating firmware can be downloaded over the air if necessary, thereby eliminating product deployment risk. By integrating MicroBurst capability into the Asset-Link(TM) product line, CSI Wireless has created a telematics product line for national and continental fleet and trailer tracking, and various safety and security applications with significantly lower life-cycle costs than competing solutions.

"Most telematics products use more expensive wireless networks than MicroBurst, and the results are higher monthly fees and sparse coverage that tends to discourage market growth and penetration," said Stephen Verhoeff, President and CEO of CSI Wireless. "Because we built the Asset-Link(TM) products for use with the MicroBurst network, telematics services are now much more widely available and affordable. The low price and low operating costs of Asset-Link(TM) products are opening up new markets for CSI Wireless and its customers."

Vehicles equipped with the Asset-Link(TM) 100 or Asset-Link(TM) 200 can:

-- Track locations

-- Monitor vehicle performance including oil and air pressure, plus engine running hours

-- Log and analyze vehicle performance data, including temperature trends

-- Perform important security functions including door-lock and ignition controls, plus geo-fencing

-- Employ potentially life-saving automatic safety features including crash-notification, airbag deployment notification and emergency dispatch

-- The Asset-Link(TM) 200 also provides circuit-switched data capability over Advanced Mobile Phone Services (AMPS) networks for larger payload messages, in addition to MicroBurst reliable short-packet service.

About CSI Wireless

With offices in Calgary, Silicon Valley, and Phoenix, CSI Wireless provides innovative, cost-effective, wireless and GPS vehicle and asset management products for mobile and fixed applications in the automotive, commercial and consumer markets. Through the integration of GPS and wireless, CSI is actively pursuing several emerging high-growth markets including Fleet Management, Asset Tracking, Telematics and Mobile Computing applications. The Company owns several patents and intellectual property relating to wireless networks and GPS technologies. CSI Wireless has licensed its cellular technology to GPS, cellular handset, and chipset manufacturers. The company's common shares trade on The Toronto Stock Exchange under the trading symbol "CSY", with approximately 18.4 million outstanding. More information is available at www.csi-wireless.com.

About Aeris.net

Aeris.net, headquartered in San Jose, California, provides web-to-wireless connectivity and control for a broad array of fixed and mobile telemetry applications using its proprietary MicroBurst technology. MicroBurst employs the control channel infrastructure of cellular networks as a robust transmission medium to achieve low cost and ubiquitous data coverage. Aeris.net has deployed MicroBurst technology across cellular service areas in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Applications include vehicle and asset tracking, security and alarm reporting, and equipment monitoring and control. For more information, please visit the company's web site at http://www.aeris.net or call 1-888-GO-AERIS within the United States.

Note to Editors: MicroBurst(R) is a registered trademark and Aeris(TM) and Aeris.net(TM) are trademarks of Aeris Communications, Inc. All other company or product names are trademarks of their respective holders.