San Jose, Calif. – August 28, 2007  - Inc. today ranked Aeris^® (www.aeris.net),the leading network services provider for wireless machine-to-machine (M2M) fixed and mobile communications services, number 2,917 on its first-ever Inc. 5,000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the country with a three-year growth of 112.8 percent. The Inc. 5,000, an extension of Inc. magazine’s annual Inc. 500 list and taken as a whole, these companies represent the backbone of the U.S. economy.

"The Inc. 5,000 provides the most comprehensive look ever at the most important part of the economy – the entrepreneurial part," said Jim Melloan, project manager for Inc. 5,000. "The expansion of the list has allowed us to tell the stories of larger companies, older companies, and a wealth of companies in industries like Manufacturing and Construction that are underreported in the business media."

Operating the largest wireless network service in North America developed specifically for M2M communications, Aeris transmits millions of messages to millions of devices billions of times a year. Aeris's reliable network provides M2M messaging capabilities to various markets including fleet, automotive and telematics, industrial and utilities, vending and more.

"Our placement on this list and our recent growth is a testament of our extraordinary network and services," said Dick Gossen, president and chief executive officer at Aeris. "We are honored to be included in such a prestigious list as we continue to expand our footprint."

The 2007 Inc. 5,000, as revealed online at www.inc.com, reported median revenue of $9.4 million and median three-year growth of 140 percent. Complete information on this year's Inc. 5,000, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000.

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About Aeris
Aeris^® is the leading machine-to-machine (M2M) wireless network operator in North America. Through its unique AerFrame™ M2M platform, and in partnership with more than 30 wireless carriers, Aeris 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. Recognized by CTIA with a Wireless Emerging Technology Award in 2006, AerFrame provides customers with wireless connectivity tailored to their specific application requirements - virtually any protocol, including specialized enhancements available only from Aeris - all delivered through configurable web services designed for the requirements of each application. Today, Aeris provides service to over one million customer devices. For more information, please visit http://www.Aeris.net or call 1-888-GO-AERIS.