San Jose, Calif. - August 25, 2008 - Aeris^® Communications, the leading wireless communications service provider dedicated exclusively to the Machine-to-Machine (M2M) and telematics marketplace across North America, today announced the certification of Applied Mesh Technologies on the Aeris network. Applied Mesh’s DCX (Direct Connect eXternal) is the latest in automation communications technology to be certified on the Aeris CDMA2000^® 1XRTT/EV-DO wireless network. As a wireless carrier focused on providing integrated communications into the utilities sector, the Aeris network coupled with the DCX solution offers utility companies expanded capability to reliably and securely receive wireless data.

"Through customer application of the DCX solution utilizing the Aeris network under difficult cellular coverage conditions and stringent security requirements, Aeris gives us total confidence the utility customer will receive data reliably and securely," said Mark Leach, vice president of marketing and sales, Applied Mesh.

"Aeris continues to invest in wireless infrastructure to increase reliability, security and ease of use of wireless data applications," said Mark Cratsenburg, vice president of sales at Aeris. "Our infrastructure significantly reduced the number of devices that did not work at install due to poor cell coverage, saving Applied Mesh time and money."

With broad and deep layers of wireless data coverage, Aeris provides integrated communications solutions for smart grid, smart metering, and demand response applications.

About Applied Mesh Technologies, LLC
Applied Mesh Technologies, LLC was formed in 2006 by a pioneering group of accomplished engineers with an extensive utility service background. AppMesh develops innovative communication solutions that take metering to the next level by providing utility companies with the capability to remotely monitor their systems to save money and increase operational efficiency. For more information, please visit http://www.appmesh.com or call 1-478-333-3030.

About Aeris Communications, Inc.
Aeris^® Communications, Inc. is the leading wireless communications service provider dedicated exclusively to the Machine-to-Machine (M2M) and Telematics marketplace across North America. Aeris has assembled and seamlessly integrated top tier carrier partner networks through AerFrame™ to provide customers with simplified, unified, reliable, and customized network services for M2M and Telematics applications. Since 1992, Aeris has provided superior reliability, higher quality coverage, lower latency, and unsurpassed customer support and managed services. For information on how Aeris can help you rapidly scale your M2M solution while also lowering your total cost of ownership, visit http://www.Aeris.net or call 1-888-GO-AERIS.