CopyTele Delivers Low-Cost, High-Speed, High-Security Voice, Fax and Data Transmission and Data Storage Using Advanced Encryption Chip Technology From Harris.

HUNTINGTON, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 29, 1999--

CopyTele's Cryptele(TM) USS 900 With Harris' Citadel CCX(TM) Surpasses

Typical Commercial Voice, Fax, Data and Data Storage Encryption, Is Priced for Consumer Market; Products Are Showcased Via Live, In-Booth

Demonstrations at ASIS September 27-30: CopyTele Booth 35

CopyTele Inc., a developer in imaging and telecommunications technology, today announced the launch of the Cryptele(TM) USS-900, the world's first high-grade hardware encryption product combining voice, fax, data file transfer over ordinary telephone lines, and secure computer-stored files in a single device breaking the $1,000 cost barrier.

The USS-900 is the first of a family of products planned to be introduced under the brand name Cryptele(TM). CopyTele developed the USS-900's encryption solution with the support of Harris Corporation.

Demonstrations conducted at a number of trade shows, including SuperComm '99 in June and ASIS in September, allowed attendees to place encrypted telephone calls, fax and data transmissions. The core of the USS-900's encryption strength is Harris' CITADEL(TM) CCX chip, which is being used extensively by U.S. and foreign military organizations, particularly for secured radio communications.

Harris' encryption capability is matched by Cryptele's unique technology for combining three different communication data streams into one single-button system that is totally transparent to the user. The combined expertise of the two companies in the Cryptele USS 900 has validated the concept of a low-cost alternative to delivering encrypted voice, fax and data transmissions.

"CopyTele is focused on providing encryption solutions for corporate as well as consumer applications," said Denis Krusos, Chairman and CEO of CopyTele.

"It's also a vital protection from the risks inherent in our ever-more technologically oriented world. The need to protect information has dramatically increased in recent years as equipment that can be used for interception of sensitive data has become more readily available."

Hardware Versus Software Encryption

When it comes to encryption strength, "hardware beats software every time," said Krusos. "But the price and complexity has often kept the additional protection of a hardware solution out of reach for many."

From law enforcement officials discussing the latest case, or merchant bankers working a financial transaction, to a CIO trying to secure corporate electronic data interchange (EDI), the Cryptele USS 900 is a low-cost means of keeping transmissions safe.

"Our command of the operational requirements of each distinct type of data stream allowed CopyTele to engineer into the Cryptele USS 900 unparalleled automatic translation capabilities, and random encryption key creation."

CopyTele is a developer and provider of multi-functional telecommunication and encryption products and flat-panel systems. CopyTele has introduced its products to commercial, military and government end users via its direct sales team as well as a network of integrators, value-added resellers (VARs) and dealers.

Editor Note: For further information, product slides, technical specifications or to schedule an interview with CopyTele, contact Karla Kizzort at 407/251-1020 ([e-mail]). Additional information on the USS-900 and other CopyTele products is available via the Internet: www.copytele.com. CopyTele and Cryptele are trademarks of CopyTele Corporation. Citadel CCX is a trademark of Harris Corporation.