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CIRCON Technology Connects Building Management Systems to the Internet Using Coactive Routers

SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 20, 1997 -- Coactive Networks, Inc. today announced that CIRCON Technology, a leader in Integrated Building Automation Systems, has standardized on its line of LonWorks/IP connectivity solutions, and is using Coactive's Router-LE to extend the reach of their systems to the Internet.

An early adopter of LonWorks technology, CIRCON is the only company to offer a complete integrated LonWorks building management system including lighting, security, HVAC, and monitoring. Many of CIRCON's customers have expressed a need to access and monitor their building management systems from anywhere in their enterprise, including across the Internet. Coactive's Router-LE allows CIRCON customers to run their Operator Console from anywhere on the corporate LAN or WAN, providing remote access to critical building management information.

"Coactive's comprehensive line of LonWorks/IP connectivity products allows our System Integrator partners to seamlessly integrate CIRCON facilities management systems with the customer's enterprise and the Internet," said Imre Togyi, Vice President, Marketing at CIRCON. "Overall, Coactive's solutions support our business goals and help give us a competitive advantage."

"CIRCON has once again demonstrated its technical leadership in Building Automation Systems by providing Internet/Intranet connectivity," said David Gaw, President of Coactive Networks. "Coactive is committed to providing connectivity solutions to enable companies such as CIRCON to link their monitoring and control systems to the enterprise and the Internet."

Coactive Networks is a leading provider of open solutions for connecting device networks, such as LonWorks, to enterprise networks and the Internet. The company offers a full line of routers, servers, and gateways for creating powerful next-generation applications. Coactive is a privately held California Corporation based in Sausalito, CA; detailed information on Coactive products, news announcements, seminars, training, and support is available on the World Wide Web at http://www.coactive.com, by sending email to info@coactive.com, or by calling 415/289-1722.

CIRCON Technology Corp. is a leading provider of Integrated Building Automation Systems in North America. The company offers a full line of components and software for creating integrated lighting, security, HVAC, energy management and facility monitoring systems. CIRCON is a privately held Canadian Corporation based in Delta, BC; information on CIRCON is available on the World Wide Web at http://www.circon.com, by sending email to info@circon.com or by calling 1-800-338-1866.

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Contact:

Coactive Networks, Inc.
Adam Marsh
(415) 289-1722
adam@coactive.com