BroadLogic, Inc. Acquires Two-Way Satellite Systems Developer Oneiric Networks, LLC.

MILPITAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 13, 1999--

Milpitas Company Will Now Offer Two-Way Affordable Satellite

Systems To Consumer PCs And Servers For First Time

BroadLogic, Inc., the leading developer and manufacturer of wireless broadband PC receiver cards, today announced the acquisition of Oneiric Networks, LLC. Oneiric Networks, LLC specializes in affordable, simple and reliable two-way satellite systems technology.

With the acquisition of Oneiric's technology and expert resources, BroadLogic will integrate the Starway Return(TM) technology, which will make possible broadband two-way access over satellite without the need for a terrestrial network connection. This enables seamless convergence of DTH (Direct to Home) satellite video service and Internet access to television set-top boxes, personal and SOHO access devices, and offers cost-effective integration of outlying nodes on corporate networks.

Paul Rudnick, President and Founder of Oneiric Networks, will head the development and introduction of BroadLogic's new two-way satellite access product family. "With Oneiric's patents and intellectual property, and BroadLogic's VLSI and PC networking expertise, we will bring the advantages of two-way broadband satellite to a new class of customers," Rudnick said.

"Our Strategy is to work with our partners to rapidly drive down the cost of two-way satellite networks to the point where they are competitive in cost and performance to the promises of the digital cable industry," said Toby Farrand, President and CEO of BroadLogic. "At that point the inherent advantages of satellite (ubiquity and the ability to deploy rapidly) will make it a preferred method for corporations and homes to connect to Intranets and the Internet."

Current two-way satellite technology is expensive and proprietary, making it financially available primarily for Fortune 500 companies. Starway Return technology will allow individuals, small and mid-size companies to utilize a satellite network to receive digital video and to access the Internet.

BroadLogic's Satellite Express PC Receiver Cards allow the PC user to receive DVB-compliant data at rates in excess of 60Mbps. This functionality, combined with the Starway Return technology, makes possible the reception of high-resolution video as well as Internet access. All of this is done with no reliance on terrestrial wiring.

Starway Return makes it possible for companies to achieve broadband access to enterprise servers from remote locations at costs competitive with terrestrial delivery methods.

About BroadLogic, Inc.

BroadLogic Inc. was created in September 1998 as a spin-off of Adaptec's satellite networking business formed in 1995. BroadLogic Inc. designs and manufactures broadband communications equipment for personal and enterprise-based computers. Corporations, satellite service, and content providers use the company's products to create broadband networked multimedia broadcast and interactive services. Client solutions under development include products for satellite, wireless, and cable systems conforming to international standards including DVB, TCP/IP, and MPEG. BroadLogic is a member of the DVB, PCI, and IP Multicast Initiative trade organizations. Information about BroadLogic can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.broadlogic.com.

About Oneiric Networks, LLC

Oneiric Networks, LLC is the leading developer of two-way satellite system technology which facilitates broadband delivery of DVB and Internet access to personal access devices using existing wireless infrastructures.

For more information, visit http://www.BroadLogic.com, or contact Steve Simon, S&S Public Relations, Inc. at 847/955-0700, or Craig Malaer, BroadLogic, Inc. at 408/957-1631.