Strix Systems enters the Japanese wireless LAN market with PSI Inc.

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., TOKYO, Japan– December 1, 2003 – Strix Systems, Inc. today announced that it has signed an agreement with PSI Inc., who will distribute the Strix Access/One™ Network wireless local area networking system in Japan. The Strix Access/One™ Network serves all wireless devices using 802.11 a/b/g, Bluetooth, or future RF technologies simultaneously on a single enterprise network. Utilizing mesh architecture and a modular hardware design, the Access/One Network is capable of providing complete networks without wires from the closet to the user, providing security, manageability, redundancy, and flexibility for enterprise and other end users.

“The Japanese market is dynamic for wireless networking and is leading the world in customer adoption of WLAN. We are excited to have the opportunity to address the needs of the Japanese market with PSI, a company that understands not only how to service the wireless LAN market, but can also offer top tier technical support and distribution capabilities,” said Jay Yang, VP of Asia Pacific. “Since 1975 PSI has had a solid track record of addressing total customer satisfaction, a key element we expect from our partners.”

“With Strix Systems and the Access/One Network, PSI and our resellers can offer the Japanese market a wireless networking system that meets or exceeds the varied requirements of the Japanese wireless LAN market,” said Koji Ohara, CEO of PSI Inc. “The Access/One Network will allow us to deliver on previously unmet demand for Japanese companies wishing to deploy complete networks without wires.”

Strix Systems Products
The Strix Systems Access/One Network represents the next generation of wireless LAN products, leaping past the traditional access point and emerging switch architecture to Mesh; a self-discovering, self-configuring, self-tuning, and self-healing wireless network incorporating robust security and comprehensive management within a single wireless network. The Access/One Network consists of various modules, designed to stack on top of one another to form a network node. Multiple network nodes discover and connect to each other through a mesh topology to form a unique   wireless system for each organization. The Access/One Network can be configured and managed via Manager/One, a comprehensive management platform that allows IT administrators to control all key elements of their wireless network. In addition Strix Systems offers Architect/One, an intuitive wireless network-planning tool for Strix partners that designs and builds a radio frequency (RF) coverage map based on specific network requirements.

About PSI Inc.
PSI is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, where they have been serving both consumer and enterprise markets, distributing state-of-the-art computer software and hardware available from worldwide vendors since 1975.  In addition they provide services ranging from distribution and advanced technical support. PSI has established a unique position and foot hold in the Japanese market. PSI distributes products primarily through a select network of value added resellers. For more information in PSI please visit www.psi.co.jp.

About Strix Systems
Strix Systems designs, develops, and markets wireless network systems that enhance productivity and efficiency by providing employees with instant information via continuous, secure connections to company networks. Strix Systems delivers on the promise of Networks Without Wires. Based in Westlake Village, California, the company has developed an extensive portfolio of patent-pending technologies. For more information about Strix Systems, please visit www.strixsystems.com.