iControl's iGATE Product Connects Remote Systems to the Internet Using

Novatel Wireless' Expedite™ Embedded Modem

(San Jose, CA - Aug. 18, 2000)  iControl, Inc., the leader in remote control and data acquisition via the Internet, today announced the selection of the Novatel Wireless Expedite™ Embedded Modem for use in its iGATE Internet Portal.  Expedite uses the Cellular Digital Packet Data (CDPD) protocol which provides iGATE with an "always on" link to the Internet.

iGATE is the keystone to iControl's web-enabling products and services.  As a protocol translator, iGATE connects iControl's data acquisition and control units (SmartIO) to its secure webserver (iVIEW). iGATE's modular design supports a wide-range of applications by providing customers with a choice of hardline analog, cellular analog, or CDPD modems for their Internet connectivity.

iControl's Vice President of Engineering, Tom J. Inokuchi, stated, "Our IP modem requirements included low-power consumption, small form factor, high reliability, and remote programmability.  Expedite has not only exceeded these requirements, but has also provided iGATE with a migration path of increasing functionality and flexibility. Expedite offers a superior API that facilitates rapid development and deployment of our iGATE product."

“iControl’s iGate product combined with the Expedite modem gives businesses 24x7, real-time access to data from remote equipment,” said Luke St. James, director of embedded products for Novatel Wireless. “Having real-time access to data increases productivity and lowers costs. We are excited to be part of this remote monitoring solution.”

About iControl Incorporated

iControl Incorporated is the leading provider of subscription-based services and products that deliver "anytime, anywhere" access to remote equipment via the Internet.  The company’s patent-pending remote data acquisition and control units (SmartIO), Internet gateways (iGATE), and webserver applications (iVIEW) are combined into flexible service plans (SmartIO LIVE!) that minimize upfront costs while maximizing productivity. Whether monitoring oil and gas production, utility delivery, weather conditions, traffic patterns, spacecraft telemetry or controlling manufacturing processes, iControl customers can securely access their data from any computer connected to the Internet.  iControl's headquarters are in San Jose, CA. For more information, visit: www.icontrol-inc.com.

About Novatel Wireless, Inc.

Novatel Wireless, Inc. is a leader in wireless Internet solutions, headquartered in San Diego, California. The company develops wireless data modems and software for use with portable computers and for integration into a wide variety of vertical applications. Our products enable businesses and consumers to access personal, corporate and public information through email, corporate LANs and the Internet. We also offer provisioning, activation and systems integration services to our customers.

Novatel Wireless’ product portfolio includes the Minstrel® family of Wireless Palmtop Modems, Merlinä Wireless PC Cards, Sage® Wireless Serial Modems, Lancer 3Wä Wireless 3 Watt Modems and Expediteä family of Wireless Embedded Modules.  For more information please visit the Novatel Wireless web site: www.novatelwireless.com  or call 888-888-9231.

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Expedite is a trademark of Novatel Wireless, Inc. 

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