TROY Group Introduces Highly Secure Wireless LAN Smart Modules for Use in Embedded Low-Power Applications.

SANTA ANA, Calif. -- TROY Group Inc. (Pink Sheets:TROY) today announced the introduction of TOEM5xx family of embedded serial device server smart modules. Once integrated into an original equipment manufacturer's (OEM) product, the modules provide connectivity to wired or wireless networks, complete with fully integrated secure networking protocols and management support. Typical machines benefiting from such embedded connectivity are those used in the medical industry, transportation, industrial and building automation, retail and warehousing, electronic signage, and security and access control.

The TOEM5xx family offers the most security features available in any wireless serial device server product on the market. They include 802.1x Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) with Tunneled Transport Layer Security (TTLS) or Lightweight Extensible Authentication Protocol (LEAP); Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol (PEAP); Open System or Shared Key support with Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encoding; WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) Personal (WPA-PSK) and Enterprise modes, which utilize improved encryption via the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP); and WPA2, which adds Advanced Encryption Standard (AES).

"Increasingly, devices - especially those in mobile applications - are being networked to enable remote information acquisition and control," said Harold Yin, executive vice president and general manager of TROY's Wireless and Connectivity Solutions. "Device manufacturers are diligently looking to integrate these networking capabilities within their devices, but don't necessarily want to become experts in networking technology. We are pleased to introduce this line of smart modules, which provide leading-class wireless security, power management, protocol support, and enterprise-class network management support all in a package that is easy to integrate and customize by device manufacturers."

The available low-power options in the wireless versions are uniquely tailored for battery-operated applications, since many mobile devices are battery powered. Providing wireless connectivity with power management features is critical to extending the "uptime" of these devices. TROY's wireless module has several power management modes, which offer power savings of up to 50 percent over typical alternative solutions.

Additionally, the TOEM5xx modules are designed to be easily integrated into a device. On the serial interface side, RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 serial modes can be selected through a DB9 connector or a board connector header. Alternatively, the serial signals can be accessed at the logic level (CMOS) from a header connector to better integrate with the customer's own hardware. The TOEM5xx modules include a full TCP/IP stack, so no driver or stack development is necessary. They can be configured and managed from one location using TROY's ExtendView SNMP utility, which provides a wizard for easy configuration and has network diagnostics, multi-unit configuration, and advanced customization features. They also include a built-in Web browser interface, allowing for configuration from any computer with a Web browser. A MODBUS option is also available.

Finally, TROY's new family of embedded modules have several features that enable OEMs to customize the functionality to even more fully integrate with an OEM's application. General Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) signals from the TOEM5xx microprocessor are available on the board connector header to customers' own application development. An available developer's kit provides the required hardware, software tools and documentation for the OEM customers to easily integrate the TOEM5xx modules in their equipment and to take advantage of the value-added programmable features, which include APIs for custom SNMP and e-mail notification on the network.

For more information, please call TROY directly at 877-324-3254 or visit TROY's Web page at ww.troygroup.com.

About TROY Group

TROY Group Inc. ("TROY") offers a full range of products to its customers in two primary product lines: Secure Payment Systems and Wireless and Connectivity Solutions. Secure Payment Systems include Security Printing Solutions, which enable the secure printing and management of checks, and Financial Service Solutions which enable secure electronic payments. Wireless and Connectivity Solutions includes hardware and software solutions that enable enterprises to share intelligent devices, such as printers, either wirelessly or using traditional networks. TROY distributes products to major corporations, banks, key government accounts and distributors worldwide. Visit TROY at www.troygroup.com.

Forward-looking statements of TROY (statements that are not historical fact) in this news release are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Certain important factors could cause results to differ materially from those anticipated by the statements made in this release, including the timely and successful development and integration of the Bluetooth(R) and other wireless standards; the market acceptance of products incorporating wireless printing technologies; the ability to continue to develop and market wireless and other connectivity technologies; TROY's ability to refocus its management and resources on these emerging technologies; the ability to hire and retain qualified management, technology and other personnel; the impact of competition from existing and new technologies and companies; the ability to identify and assimilate acquired companies and technologies; the continued demand for printed documents; and the other factors set forth in TROY's periodic reports and other documents.

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