Datalink.net Completes Acquisition of Cross Communications, Inc.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 17, 2000

Datalink.net (AMEX:DLK), a leading Wireless Application Service Provider (w-ASP) with patented technology, today announced the completion of the acquisition of Cross Communications, Inc., a wireless data communications solutions provider. The deal is a stock-for-stock transaction with a performance earn-out.

Cross Communications, based in Downers Grove, Ill, develops software critical to enterprise messaging including wireless applications for network management messaging and monitoring, field work force communications, help desk operations and Internet messaging and monitoring. Cross maintains partnerships with leading communication companies such as IBM, Hewlett Packard, Sun Microsystems, AT&T, Motorola, Sprint PCS and Nextel.

"Cross Communications has established a reputation for implementing advanced wireless data communications solutions to enterprise customers as well as for providing up-to-date technology developments to leading mobile communications companies," said Anthony LaPine, Datalink.net chairman and CEO. "Datalink.net looks forward to serving the needs and growing the revenue base with these stellar customers."

"As part of Datalink.net, Cross benefits from the experience and vision of a wireless company that is making the promises of the mobile enterprise a reality," said Kim Wold, Founder of Cross Communications. "Datalink.net's vision for driving wireless technologies coupled with the sales and marketing development resources will allow us to more rapidly serve the growing needs of our existing and new customers."

Cross products and technology will be merged into Datalink.net's current product offering, creating the only single source for both premise-based and ASP hosted wireless data communications solutions. Cross solutions are currently implemented in over 1,000 sites including AT&T, Motorola, Lucent Technologies and AOL.

Cross Communications, Inc.

Cross Communications, Inc. is a leading wireless data communications solutions provider deploying advanced wireless enterprise messaging and monitoring solutions since its inception in 1995. Today, its premier software line HipLink(TM) Production Paging/PCS software, supporting communications to any wireless device, available on both Unix(R), Windows(TM) and other networked computing platforms, is installed in over 1,000 sites around the globe. HipLink(TM) is customer-premise based software, offering plug-and-play functionality to thousands of commercial application software packages. Many of these applications can OEM HipLink(TM) to deliver a complete solution direct to their customers. Cross Communications can be reached at 630/964-0800 or via e-mail at [e-mail] and can be found online at http://www.crosscom.com.

Datalink.net -- Where the Web Meets Wireless(TM)

Datalink.net is a leading wireless application service provider (w-ASP) that delivers end-to-end wireless data solutions to enterprises and custom data applications to their customers. As today's premier provider of consumer wireless data, and the first to deliver real-time wireless financial information, Datalink.net pioneered the development of wireless information technology. Today, Datalink.net enables a new generation of wireless devices that allow enterprises and consumers to customize, respond, and interact with critical data. Its XpressLink technology processes high-speed data content feeds or corporate databases for wireless applications that are compatible with the entire range of wireless devices, networks and protocols.

Founded in 1993, Datalink.net is based in San Jose, Calif. with research facilities in Vancouver, British Columbia. For more information: http://www.datalink.net.

This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements and assumptions upon which forward-looking statements are based are reasonable it can give no assurance that such expectations and assumptions will prove to have been correct.