Encore Networks Strengthens BANDIT Line of Rugged Routers with Integrated Voice Capabilities

4-Wire E&M Voice Interface Module Now Permits Both Voice and Data for Use In
Harsh Network Environments with Wide Temperature Ranges
CHANTILLY, Va.--(Business Wire)--
In response to customer need for comprehensive network solutions integrating
both analog voice and VoIP connectivity to remote sub-stations, Encore Networks
today announced the addition of a `ruggedized` 4-wire E&M Voice Interface Module
(VIM) to its BANDIT-3 security router. The VIM is used to support tie-line
facilities or signals between telephone switches and integrates VoIP with legacy
voice solutions by connecting the BANDIT-3 to a PBX.

The BANDIT-3 isan industrially hardened (rugged) security router with integrated
firewall, terminal server, serial-to- IP converter, legacy protocol conversion
and VPN functionality. Ideally suited for electric, gas, oil and water
utilities, the BANDIT-3 ensures system data and SCADA network connections
directly to the Internet, secure WAN and/or LAN, commercial cellular and
satellite services.

E&M is the most common form of analog trunking developed to interconnect PBX`s
via tie-lines in the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) or a through a
leased line. Encore`s VIM connects a standard 4-wire E&M interface to any
network interface supported. The VIM provides two analog voice connections with
a standard 8-pin (RJ-45) interface jack, can be configured to support multiple
trunking or connection scenarios, and supports all E&M types I, II, III, IV, and
V. With E&M voice capabilities, the hardened BANDIT-3 allows for secure and
compressed voice applications, such as hand held radio communications between
remote sub-stations over any terrestrial or wireless network.

"The hardened construction of the BANDIT with E&M capabilities allows us to
address the mission critical voice needs of organizations whose networks have
very little environmental controls," said Matt Girard, Encore Networks Senior
Director of Business Development. "Not only are we perfect for sub-station
applications, but emergency first responders, trucking companies, railroads, and
remote construction sites can all customize their networks to utilize this
function for their critical compressed or un-compressed voice needs over any
network."

About Encore Networks

Encore Networks is a leader in secure, IP+Legacy Virtual Private Network (VPN)
routers for converged and broadband solutions. Carriers and enterprises, both
large and small, rely on Encore's innovative VPN and security solutions for
wireless, satellite, and terrestrial networks that support both legacy devices
and Internet Protocol (IP) routing standards. Encore`s industrially hardened
(rugged) routers are Smart Grid enabled and designed for mission critical
applications in harsh environments with wide temperature ranges found in utility
substations, industrial plant floors, mobile transportation, construction sites
and point-of-sale. Encore`s advanced signaling and voice inter-working solutions
support circuit-to-packet migration of voice services, on premises or in the
central office. Encore is a member of the Virtual Private Network Consortium
(VPNC), the Utilities Telecom Council (UTC), and the ZigBee Alliance.

Encore Networks:
Matt Girard
Senior Director of Business Development
703-318-4360
mgirard@encorenetworks.com
or
Media:
Tony Crane
Director, Marketing Services
703-318-4366
tcrane@encorenetworks.com

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