Rexie Parthasarathy

Bock Communications

714.540.1030 ext. 23

rexie@bockpr.com

Roxanne Robbins

CTIA Wireless Foundation

(202) 736-2983

rrobbins@ctia.org

SAN JOSE, Calif. - Sept. 28, 2005 -   

Aeris.net\231, the leading network services provider for wireless machine-to-machine (M2M) fixed and mobile communications services, announced today that CTIA-The Wireless Foundation™ has named industry veteran Dick Gossen, president and CEO of Aeris.net, the new chairman of The Wireless Foundation.

The Wireless Foundation, a non-profit organization established by CTIA member companies, initiates and oversees philanthropic programs that utilize wireless technology to help American communities.

"Dick has demonstrated a deep commitment to The Wireless Foundation's programs while serving as its vice chairman for the past six months," said David Diggs, executive director of The Wireless Foundation. "Dick brings a lot of energy and valuable experience that is required to identify new ways to best utilize wireless technology for the benefit of Americans nationwide."

Gossen has served on the board of directors of CTIA's Wireless Data Forum, along with many other industry associations. With more than thirty five years experience in technology industries including semiconductors, computers and telecommunications, Gossen is a significant influencer in the wireless industry.

About The Wireless Foundation

The Wireless Foundation is a non-profit organization that was formed by member companies of CTIA-The Wireless Association™ in 1991. The Foundation oversees a number of programs designed to put wireless technology to work addressing the challenges of society. www.wirelessfoundation.org

About Aeris.net

Aeris.net is the leading machine-to-machine (M2M) network services provider in North America. Through its unique AerFrame™ M2M platform, and in partnership with more than 30 wireless carriers, Aeris.net delivers rugged, real-time managed data delivery for mission critical applications such as life-safety and security, high-value asset tracking, and numerous other fixed and mobile wireless applications. Leveraging the strength of MicroBurst®, Aeris has created a new and powerful paradigm in wireless M2M - rugged connectivity combined with standby availability of higher bandwidth network services. AerFrame provides customers with network options tailored to their specific needs - virtually any network protocol or combination of protocols best suited for specific M2M application requirements. Today, Aeris.net provides service to over one million customer devices. For more information, please visit http://www.Aeris.net or call 1-888-GO-AERIS.