Applied Innovation Introduces New Management Product for Small, Remote Telecom Sites.

DUBLIN, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 1, 1999--Applied Innovation's (Nasdaq:AINN) latest new product targets the alarm reporting and management needs of small telecom sites. The new AIspy(TM) product monitors relay contact and analog alarm & status signals from the equipment often used in CEVs, Huts, and Cabinets, throughout the telecom networks. These smaller facilities are frequently crowded with equipment, putting space at a premium. Built in a compact package for limited space applications, the AIspy(TM) converts relay contact and analog data into a form that can be sent to and processed by the Operations Support Systems, which manage the network.

The 2 inch high, AIspy(TM) includes 12 ports for monitoring wet or dry relay contacts and 8 ports for analog sensor or relay contact information. Commonly monitored relay contact alarms include doors, water, fire and power. Analog sensors could include battery voltage, air dryer output, temperature, humidity and pressure. The AIspy(TM) also includes 6 output control ports. These contact closure type control ports may be triggered automatically by predetermined input signals or from a remote location, such as the network operations center. In addition, the AIspy(TM) can also be used to control physical access to the property using a keypad or DTMF signals.

The AIspy(TM) logs alarms and events in non-volatile memory. This log includes the last 100 alarm entries and analog readings beyond thresholds. A separate site log shows who has accessed the site and when access was gained.

Options for Communications to the OSS include EIA-232 (Async), Ethernet (10BaseT), and dial-up or leased line modem (RJ-45). Craft access is also provided. For increased flexibility, the AIspy(TM) can operate with ASCII, SNMP or TL1 management systems.

Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Applied Innovation Inc. is the leading provider of mediation products, which enable communications between network elements and operational support systems for the management of telecommunications carriers' networks. Applied Innovation's products provide communications and interoperability for more than 100,000 network elements within many of the worlds largest and fastest growing telecommunications service providers. For more information about Applied Innovation, see http://www.aiinet.com.