Darwin Networks Provides Internet Access To One Of The Nation's Leading Multifamily and Student Housing Developers.

Business Editors

LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 9, 2000

Darwin Networks, a leading provider of high-speed Internet access and network solutions was recently selected by JPI, Inc. as the preferred provider for approximately 24,000 existing apartment homes as well as over 17,000 apartment homes currently under construction. JPI, one of the nation's largest luxury multifamily and student-housing developers, provides property management and leasing services for apartment homes in 23 states.

After servicing nine of the Dallas-based company's apartment units for the past year, Darwin Networks was extended an exclusive endorsement to service JPI's remaining portfolio.

"As a developer, flexibility and creativity are essential in selecting a technology partner. Consequently, Darwin Networks was the best choice for us," said J. Frank Miller, Chairman and CEO of JPI.

Darwin Networks will use its proven DSL, Ethernet and wireless technologies to equip the JPI properties with high-speed Internet access, allowing residents to use their telephones and simultaneously browse the Internet at up to 100 times the speed of a conventional modem. Additionally, residents will have access to customized Darwin-designed intranet "micro-communities." These portals will provide them with an interface to better communicate with building management, other tenants and other nearby providers of goods and services. By offering such cutting-edge services, JPI gains an advantageous tool to more effectively market its properties to prospective residents.

"JPI strives to be at the forefront of offering the best services to our residents," said Tom Bumpass, executive vice president of JPI's Technology Services Division. "The Internet protocol services that Darwin Networks provides certainly help us achieve that mission."

Darwin Networks serves the growing market of condominium, apartment and dormitory buildings with high-speed connections in every unit of the complex and provides marketing, maintenance and implementation services, all at no cost to the building owner.

"We are excited about the opportunity to broaden our relationship with JPI by extending our services to thousands of their residents across the country," said Glenn Meyer, president of Darwin Networks' Multi-Dwelling Units Division. "In addition to adding value to JPI properties, we will also improve the Internet experiences of each resident."

About JPI

JPI is one of the nation's largest luxury multifamily and student housing developers. The Dallas-based company currently provides property management and leasing services for more than 24,000 apartment homes. JPI has 17,318 apartment homes currently under development and construction in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington and West Virginia. JPI is also pursuing new developments, acquisitions and sales throughout North America. For more information about JPI, visit www.jpi.com.

About Darwin Networks

Darwin Networks provides high speed Internet access and network solutions to small and medium-sized businesses; office, flex, industrial and retail properties; apartment, condominium and student housing complexes; hotels and telephone companies; using various wireless and wireline technologies. The company has agreements in place and in progress to launch services in approximately 1,500 locations in over 40 states and Canada. The Louisville, Kentucky-based company offers a full complement of marketing and support services, including training, to assist business owners, property managers and their staffs in marketing and implementing these new services.

Additionally, Darwin is the nation's premier provider of public Internet access kiosks. To date, the company has installed hundreds of units throughout the country, in hotels, restaurants, tourist/travel centers, cafes, airports, and more. The company also produces, installs and operates multimedia kiosks designed for retail/eCommerce, interactive information distribution, communications, entertainment, advertising and other uses.

Darwin Networks has corporate offices in Louisville, KY, Seattle, WA, Boston, MA, Walnut Creek and San Diego, CA. The company's investors include Broadband Solutions, LLC (led by Chrysalis Ventures, LLC), Paul Allen's Vulcan Ventures, Richland Ventures, River Cities Capital and associates of Moore Capital. For more information about Darwin Networks, please visit www.darwin.net.