Close WindowSan Jose, Calif. | Sept 22, 2003 —Aeris.net, the leading network provider for wireless machine-to-machine (M2M) messaging, announced today that its MicroBurst network subscriber base has grown to more than 400,000 units. With this milestone, Aeris once again stands out as the clear choice for M2M communications services. Aeris, with its market-leading partners who develop M2M applications, are creating new solutions to enhance the security and efficiency of businesses and consumers.
Aeris's success is due both to continuing unit growth in the security and alarm monitoring market and to an increase in market demand for wireless mobile applications such as commercial fleet management. Overall, Aeris experienced a significant increase in unit deployment across all vertical markets.
"We set out to build the largest communication network in North America and we were confident the applications would follow," said Dick Gossen, CEO of Aeris.net. "MicroBurst Service provides seamless and reliable connectivity with unmatched coverage and exceptionally low cost. The service operates in real time and in any location where there is cellular coverage. We serve a broad array of commercial applications from companies throughout North America who entrust their connectivity to us."
San Francisco-based analyst firm, The FocalPoint Group selected Aeris.net, to be on their FocalPoint 40 list. The FocalPoint 40 is a select group of innovators shaping the M2M communications arena. Companies were chosen based on their accomplishments in: (1) developing and deploying technologies and services that heighten interaction between machines, environments and end users; (2) providing ongoing innovation and support to M2M technologies and to the arena; and (3) demonstrating proven success with customer implementations.
"Aeris.net is one of the primary suppliers of wireless connectivity to notable M2M players," said Ian Barkin, Managing Director of The FocalPoint Group. "Its propensity for alliance formation, widespread networks and attractive pricing make Aeris.net a wireless M2M provider to watch."
To see the complete FocalPoint 40 list, please go to www.m2mpoint.com .
Aeris.net, headquartered in San Jose, Calif., provides web-to-wireless connectivity and control for a broad array of fixed and mobile telemetry applications using its proprietary MicroBurst® technology. MicroBurst employs the control channel infrastructure of cellular networks as a robust transmission medium to achieve low cost and ubiquitous data coverage. Aeris.net deploys MicroBurst technology across cellular service areas in the United States, Mexico, Canada and much of South America. Initial applications include vehicle tracking and alarm reporting, security and equipment monitoring, and utility meter reading. For more information, please visit the company's web site at www.aeris.net or call 1-888-GO-AERIS within the United States.
MicroBurst® is a trademark of Aeris.net, Inc. Aeris is a registered trademark of Aeris.net. All other company or product names are trademarks of their respective holders.
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