Centronix and Logis-Tech Form Alliance to Develop AIMMS Web-Based Asset Tracking System, System to be Based on Echelon's LONWORKS Technology.Business & Technology Editors MONTVILLE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 31, 2000 Centronix Corporation Inc. and Logis-Tech, Inc. announced today that they have entered into a contract to integrate and develop a comprehensive RF asset tracking system. The system, called the Automated Inventory and Maintenance Management System (AIMMS AIMMS Advanced Integrated Multidimensional Modeling Software (TM)), will provide a great benefit to both military vehicles Military vehicles include all land combat and transportation vehicles, excluding rail-based, which are designed for or are in significant use by military forces. See also list of armoured fighting vehicles. and other commercial applications by reducing manpower requirements Human resources needed to accomplish specified work loads of organizations. and providing greater flexibility in operational planning. AIMMS will work by integrating Echelon Corporation's LONWORKS(R) platform with Logis-Tech's RF technology and Centronix's core software technology. "Vehicle tracking is a growth industry as transit systems worldwide expand in size and complexity, and Centronix and Logis-Tech have created a unique and cost-effective LONWORKS application that is tailored for this market," said Michael Tennefoss, Echelon's vice president of product marketing and customer services. "By basing this system on Echelon's LNS LNS L2TP Network Server (terminates L2TP tunnels & provides PPP and network termination) LNS Laboratory for Neutron Scattering LNS Laboratori Nazionali del Sud (Italy) LNS Logarithmic Number System (TM) network operating system An operating system that is designed for network use. Normally, it is a complete operating system with file, task and job management; however, with some earlier products, it was a separate component that ran under the OS; for example, LAN Server required OS/2, and LANtastic required DOS. , Centronix and Logis-Tech can offer their customers a powerful client-server architecture client-server architecture Architecture of a computer network in which many clients (remote processors) request and receive service from a centralized server (host computer). that is scalable and can interface with back office asset management and routing optimization systems. The net result is a more efficient transit operation today, and a system infrastructure that can expand as their systems grow in the future." "Centronix's software core has provided us with the leading edge technology which has helped to accelerate our development process, enhance our features, and drive our product to market," Said John Senter, Logis-Tech's Senior Vice President, Business Development. "Building LONWORKS connectivity into our AIMMS system gives our customers a key end-to-end solution (jargon) end-to-end solution - (E2ES) A term that suggests that the supplier of an application program or system will provide all the hardware and/or software components and resouces to meet the customer's requirement and no other supplier need be involved. Compare: turn-key solution. for the networked RF device market by enabling connectivity on one common network" "Logis-Tech has developed a radio frequency technology which has far reaching potential in the military and industrial markets," said Greg Potosnak, Centronix's President & CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . "This alliance helps accelerate the development and deployment of Web-based LONWORKS applications by incorporating an industry standard interface and building on our core software technology. This technology can be used for rapid generation of custom applications for networking of RF devices and also further the use of a services-based business model in the military and industrial markets, making possible a world of new applications and opportunities." AIMMS runs through a web browser The program that serves as your front end to the Web on the Internet. In order to view a site, you type its address (URL) into the browser's Location field; for example, www.computerlanguage.com, and the home page of that site is downloaded to you. and integrates radio frequency tags with a relational database relational database Database in which all data are represented in tabular form. The description of a particular entity is provided by the set of its attribute values, stored as one row or record of the table, called a tuple. to automatically track and report assets. It provides real-time asset visibility and tracking, as well as access to critical logistics data both on location and remotely anywhere in the world via the Internet. For more information on AIMMS, please visit our web site at http://www.logis-tech.com, or call 703-921-1038. About Centronix, Inc. Centronix, Inc. provides innovative solutions for demanding embedded hardware and software applications. Through quality, responsiveness, and client satisfaction the company has earned the reputation as the team members that will seamlessly integrate the latest technology into customer's products and help them get to market faster. Since its inception in 1990, Centronix has provided embedded solutions to unify communications between embedded devices in the medical and industrial arenas. Backed by over 10 years experience in custom embedded distributed control networking solutions, Centronix is an Echelon LONWORKS Independent Developer and works closely with the developers and founding pioneers of the LONWORKS technology. Centronix is an industry leader and an established embedded systems Embedded systems Computer systems that cannot be programmed by the user because they are preprogrammed for a specific task and are buried within the equipment they serve. specialist. The company's ability to integrate custom tools with standard off-the-shelf applications ensures easy support and maintenance. Centronix is based in Montville, New Jersey Montville is a township in Morris County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the township population was 20,839. Montville was incorporated as a township by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 11, 1867, from portions of Pequannock . Further information can be found at http://www.centronix.com. "We're linking the embedded e-world . . ." (TM) About Logis-Tech, Inc. Logis-Tech provides responsive, cost-effective and innovative solutions to demanding logistical requirements, including controlled humidity preservation, development and applications of radio frequency (RF) identification tags, data acquisition and controls technology, rust conversion and corrosion prevention coatings, and security cameras with "no wire" installation. Logis-Tech's expertise lies in providing responsive, cost-effective solutions for the complex logistics issues facing both the military and commercial markets. We are currently involved in three core business areas: corrosion prevention, logistics studies and analyses, and asset visibility and tracking. Founded in 1987 Logis-Tech has current operations in 40 States and six international locations and continues to expand its field operations and services support capabilities to service both military and commercial customers worldwide. Logis-Tech's corporate headquarters is in Alexandria, Virginia Alexandria is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 128,284. Located along the Western bank of the Potomac River, Alexandria is approximately 6 miles (9.6 kilometers) south of downtown Washington, DC. . Further information can be found at http://www.logis-tech.com. About Echelon Corporation Echelon Corporation (NASDAQ: ELON) designs control networks to connect machines and other electronic devices, for the purposes of sensing, monitoring and control. Echelon Corporation (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : ELON) is the world leader in networking everyday devices. The company offers a comprehensive line of hardware and software products for automating building, home, industrial, transportation, and utility applications using LONWORKS networks, an international, cross-industry, open standard for interoperable device networks. Echelon is Bringing the Internet to Life(TM) by linking the millions of everyday devices connected with LONWORKS networks to the Internet. Echelon is based in Sunnyvale, California Sunnyvale ([sʌniveil]) is a city in Santa Clara County, California, United States. It is one of the major cities that make up the Silicon Valley. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 131,760. with international offices in China, France, Germany, Japan, Korea, The Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. Further information can be found at http://www.echelon.com/. Echelon's LonWorld2000(TM) Conference and Exhibition is designed to help end-users, integrators, service providers, and manufacturers learn how to use the LONWORKS system in their business. The conference will take place on October 18-19 at the Orange County Convention Center The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) is the primary public convention center in Central Florida. The large complex is located on International Drive, a major tourist area in Orlando, Florida. in Orlando, Florida and features a series of forums, classes and presentations along with an exhibition of products and services covering the home/utility, building, industrial, and transportation markets. Sponsorship, registration and exhibition information about LonWorld2000 can be found at http://www.lonworld2000.com/. Echelon, LonWorks, LonMark, Digital Home, and the Echelon logo are trademarks of Echelon Corporation registered in the United States and other countries. LNS and i.LON LON Longitude LON League of Nations LON Local Operating Network LON Labyrinth of Nightmare (Yu-Gi-Oh cards) LON Launch on Need (International Space Station) LON London - All Airports are trademarks of Echelon Corporation. Other marks belong to their respective holders. This press release may contain statements relating to future plans, events or performance. Such statements may involve risks and uncertainties, including risks associated with uncertainties pertaining to the timing and level of customer orders, demand for products and services, development of markets for Echelon's products and services, and other risks identified in Echelon's SEC filings. Actual results, events and performance may differ materially. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Echelon undertakes no obligation to release publicly the result of any revisions to these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. |
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