Gulf Coast Relief Workers Get Wireless Mobility From Trapeze Networks.

Trapeze Donates Wireless Networks to Help Volunteers Stay Connected

PLEASANTON, Calif. -- Trapeze Networks[TM] today announced that several hundred relief workers housed at Southwest Louisiana Volunteer Coordination and Housing Center (SLVC) and Camp Hope can now enjoy 24x7 mobile access to the internet via wireless networks donated by Trapeze. SLVC and Camp Hope provide lodging for volunteers who are helping to rebuild homes that were devastated by hurricanes Katrina and Rita in September 2005. Trapeze Networks donated the wireless networks so that volunteers coming in from other areas can stay connected with their families, friends, employers, and other contacts using Wi-Fi enabled PCs and laptops anywhere in the facilities.

More than a year after the hurricanes ripped through the Gulf Coast, volunteers are still very much needed to help with recovery and rebuilding efforts for low-income families throughout the region. But due to the expense and scarcity of available hotel rooms, many volunteers require a place to stay. SLVC and Camp Hope are focused on providing housing for the volunteers, many of whom are affiliated with organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, AmeriCorps, and various church groups, as well as private individuals.

"The volunteers' work can be long and exhausting in the southern heat and humidity," said Billie Jean Bauer, director and co-founder of Partners in Prayer and Service, which teamed with United Way of Southern Louisiana to establish SLVC. "So it's important for them to stay in touch with family and friends. We are very grateful for Trapeze's donation, which allowed us to provide the volunteers with network connectivity throughout our facility without having to run more wire." Located in Lake Charles, SLVC converted an abandoned school into housing for volunteers.

Camp Hope, located in the small town of Violet in St. Bernard Parish just east of New Orleans, operates out of a gutted elementary school, providing lodging for up to 500 recovery workers.

"Our volunteers come in from all over the country," said Camp director Emily Krug. "Thanks to Trapeze's generous donation of the wireless network, we believe many volunteers - particularly those with jobs or who are self-employed - will more easily give their time now that they can keep up with emails during their stay at the Camp. This is a great benefit for people who are making personal sacrifices to help those in need."

"The volunteers at SLVC and Camp Hope are doing enormously important work at a very critical time for the Gulf Coast region, and their efforts are having a lasting impact on the lives of many hurricane victims," said Jim Vogt, president and chief executive officer of Trapeze Networks. "We are very pleased that our contributions can provide at least some measure of convenience and comfort for those who are engaged in these grueling and much needed recovery efforts."

About Trapeze Networks

Trapeze Networks delivers Smart Mobile[TM] -- a ground-breaking approach to wireless networking, enabling organizations to deploy massively scalable mobile applications that leverage their existing infrastructure. Smart Mobile achieves this breakthrough by introducing intelligent switching, the first and only WLAN architecture that optimizes network traffic based on the underlying application. With Smart Mobile intelligent switching, organizations can support the most demanding next generation wireless applications such as toll-quality voice over WLAN for thousands of users, seamless indoor/outdoor mobility, and high-speed networks based on 802.11n -- all without requiring expensive forklift upgrades. Trapeze Networks is well-capitalized, with strategic investments from networking industry leaders including Juniper Networks, Motorola, and Nortel Networks. Founded in March 2002, Trapeze is headquartered in Pleasanton, California, with operations in Europe, Japan, and Asia-Pacific. For more information, please visit www.trapezenetworks.com.