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CipherOptics and Terabeam Wireless Announce Strategic Partnership to Provide Secure Broadband Wireless The two companies will host a joint webinar 'High-Speed IP Connectivity: The Case for Secure Broadband Wireless' Jan. 12 RALEIGH, N.C. and FALLS CHURCH, Va., Jan. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- CipherOptics Inc., a leading innovator of gigabit-speed IPSec appliances, and Terabeam Wireless, the business name of YDI Wireless, Inc. (NASDAQ:YDIW), a leading developer and supplier of broadband wireless solutions, today announced that they will collaborate to provide secure broadband wireless solutions to government agencies and enterprises. They are kicking off the partnership by co-hosting a webinar, "High-Speed IP Connectivity: The Case for Secure Broadband Wireless," Jan. 12 at 12:00 p.m. (EST). For more information or to register please visit http://www.cipheroptics.com/ . Many organizations that rely on high-speed IP/Ethernet data communications have adopted broadband wireless solutions as a way of addressing their increasing need for bandwidth capacity and reduced networking costs. However, just like wired networks, data traveling on these wireless networks must be protected from unauthorized access or manipulation. CipherOptics SG1001 IPSec appliance encrypts data at gigabit speed with wire-speed throughput and virtually no latency. It ensures data in transit is protected without encryption bottlenecks that slow down the network. "Terabeam's field-proven line of GigaLink point-to-point links, offering speeds up to 1.42 Gbps, are convincing government agencies and enterprises that wireless technology can augment and complement their fiber-based networks. The CipherOptics SG1001 IPSec appliance is an ideal match for our GigaLink 6451," said Rob Fitzgerald, Terabeam Wireless' CEO. CipherOptics' IPSec appliance and Terabeam's GigaLink system have been lab-tested for compatibility and integrate seamlessly for robust AES or 3DES encryption. "As a leading provider of broadband wireless solutions, Terabeam understands its customers' need for network security that doesn't impact the performance of their high-speed networks," said Ron Willis, CipherOptics president and CEO. "We look forward to joining with Terabeam to deliver secure, world-class broadband wireless solutions to our customers." About Terabeam Wireless Terabeam Wireless is the business name of YDI Wireless, Inc. Terabeam Wireless is a world leader in providing extended range, license-free wireless data equipment and is a leading designer of turnkey long distance wireless systems ranging from 9600 bps to 1.42 Gbps for applications such as wireless Internet, wireless video, wireless LANs, wireless WANs, wireless MANs and wireless virtual private networks. Additional information about YDI Wireless as well as its complete product line can be found at the company's website located at http://www.terabeam.com/ or by contacting the company by telephone at 413-665-8551 or by email at . About CipherOptics CipherOptics, the leading innovator of gigabit-speed IPSec appliances, protects data in transit as it travels over IP networks. With easy installation, virtually no latency and robust AES encryption capabilities, CipherOptics appliances outperform router and firewall add-on solutions in price, performance and network transparency. The CipherOptics family of IPSec appliances is field-proven in some of the most security sensitive networks in the world, and has received FIPS-140-2 Level 2 validation. We enable government agencies, financial institutions and global enterprises to secure all data communications while maximizing broadband network capacities at a very affordable cost. Privately-held CipherOptics is based in Raleigh, North Carolina. In 2004, the company closed $10.3 million in Series C funding from Adams Capital Management, Kodiak Venture Partners, Origin Partners L.P. and Axiom Venture Partners L.P. For more information about CipherOptics visit the company website at http://www.cipheroptics.com/ . DATASOURCE: CipherOptics Inc. CONTACT: Katy Dunn of CipherOptics, +1-919-865-7306, or ; or Dave Renauld of Terabeam Wireless, +1-413-665-8551, or Web site: http://www.cipheroptics.com/ http://www.terabeam.com/

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