Scalable Network Technologies Announces Contract from Concurrent Technologies Corporation for an Emergency Operations Network in Pinellas County, Florida

August 19, 2005
Los Angeles, California

Scalable Network Technologies (SNT), the developer of QualNet software, today announced it has been awarded a contract from Concurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC) of Johnstown , Pennsylvania . SNT will provide software and engineering services for the design and deployment of a High-Speed Data Communication System (HSDCS). The design and development of this program will be conducted at the CTC facility located at the Young- Rainey Science and Technology Center in Largo Florida . The network will be deployed in Pinellas County , Florida and is expected to support the emergency operations centers in the State.

A number of organizations will participate in this project, including the US Army Systems of Systems Security Organization (SOSSEC), Pinellas County Emergency Operations and the Department of Homeland Security. The HSDCS is a three-phase multi-year program. Phase one is a proof of concept, phase two is deployment in the State of Florida , and phase three will link the network with similar systems in the North East.

"SNT is pleased to be part of the HSDCS team," stated SNT Vice President of Business Development, Frank Tortorelli. "QualNet's highly detailed physical layer models are well suited for a thorough exploration of a 4.9/5.9 GHz wireless network. The project will also include a Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) demonstration using actual 4.9/5.9 GHz hardware interacting with the HSDCS network simulator based on QualNet. We are pleased to participate in such an innovative and far-reaching project designed to secure our homeland."

"The high speed data communications system will enable public safety first responders in Pinellas County to directly access their data networks, communication centers, individual sensors and other critical information," stated CTC director James Failor . "Secure, high-speed, fixed, and mobile wireless access to data will enable the transmission and receipt of large data files, including graphic maps, building layouts and photographic files. In addition to providing voice communications, the network will allow first responders to access the Internet and send and receive text messages and streaming video. Ultimately, the ability to receive data over a high-speed ad-hoc network will greatly improve the effectiveness of emergency responders at the scene of an incident."

About Scalable Network Technologies

Founded in 1999 and based in Los Angeles , California , Scalable Network Technologies is a developer of high-speed, high fidelity network simulation software for the predictive management of wired, wireless, and mixed network technologies. SNT's QualNet software brings new levels of detail, productivity and accuracy to network modeling. QualNet accommodates large-scale networks, produces results in real-time, and executes on parallel processors. QualNet is a registered trademark of Scalable Network Technologies, Inc.

For more information or a free two-week trial of Qualnet Developer software, please visit: www.scalable-networks.com.

About Concurrent Technologies Corporation

CTC is an independent, nonprofit, applied research and development professional services organization providing management and technology-based solutions to a wide array of clients representing state and federal government as well as the private sector. Established in 1988, CTC operates from more than 35 locations with a staff of 1,400 employees. For more information about CTC , visit www.ctc.com.

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Scalable Network Technologies, Inc.
Lucinda Brown, 310/338-3318
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