Dantel Inc. Introduces The WebMon Edge Surveillance Appliance.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

AFCEA Western Conference and Exposition 2004

UTC 2004 Utility Telecom Forum

FRESNO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 27, 2004

Dantel, Inc., the leader in network surveillance and management systems, has announced the release of its latest product: WebMon(R) Edge. The WebMon Edge is an intelligent, network-based surveillance appliance that enables a wide range of surveillance functions to be performed via any IP network, including the Internet. Among its core features are: remote monitoring, device control, visual verification, sensor analysis, secure access, and notification alarms for suspect events and environmental conditions.

With its expanded remote sensor capabilities, the WebMon Edge monitors virtually any type of sensory input. It operates as either a standalone system or as part of an integrated network-wide surveillance system. The WebMon Edge is currently being evaluated by one of the largest telecom companies in the U.S., and is proving to be an effective, cost-efficient surveillance and control solution in several applications.

Frank Martinez, Director of Marketing said, "The WebMon Edge provides the integration of key capabilities for addressing an array of surveillance applications for communications, utilities and industrial monitoring, as well as the global threats facing our critical infrastructure today. The Edge extends intelligent monitoring beyond currently available systems for vulnerable locations often left uncovered by traditional surveillance methods."

"The WebMon Edge provides out-of-band telemetric monitoring and visual awareness of remote facilities, and we are excited about the interest being shown in several industries. We are equally excited about the next members of the WebMon family -- the WebMon Matrix and WebMon Management software suite -- which we will make available in spring of 2004," said Martinez.

The compact WebMon Edge is easily mountable on a wall, cabinet or relay rack, making it ideal for monitoring any type of facility. It supports a variety of sensory inputs and communications interfaces, and operates over an extended temperature range for use in unforgiving environments.

Dantel will be showcasing the WebMon Edge at the AFCEA Western Conference and Exposition 2004 at the San Diego Convention Center, February 3-5, 2004, booth #1809. It will also be featured at the UTC 2004 Utility Telecom Forum conference in Reno, Nevada, February 9-11, booth #300.

About Dantel, Inc.

Since 1971, Dantel has been a leader in the field of network surveillance and management, delivering dependable, innovative solutions to network owners and service providers worldwide. Dantel designs, manufactures and markets surveillance systems for a highly specialized customer base including Regional Bell Operating Companies, other ILECs and CLECs, international telecom carriers, cable operators, U.S. government agencies, the U.S. military, utilities and OEM partners.

For more information on Dantel and its surveillance & management solutions, visit www.dantel.com or www.webmon.com, or call 800-432-6835.