Natis Introduces Submersible Underground Switch Control for Immediate Availability

Gilroy, CA - January 11, 2006 – Natis® Communications, the leading supplier of secure remote communication solutions announced the availability of its Submersible Underground Switch Control (USC) which enables electric utilities to automate their underground switchgear with SCADA communications and equipment programming capabilities.

The USC provides secure cellular, satellite, RF or wired connectivity to enable the control of SCADA enabled switches located underground. Its unique dual communication network capabilities enables fully redundant communication paths to ensure high availability.

"We are very excited to be able to offer this product our customers" said Edee Harris, Co-founder of Natis Communications. "Electrical utilities in urban area can now fully automate their underground switchgear without incurring trenching cost or raising other environmental concerns."

The USC's cellular and satellite capability means that electrical utilities can now communicate with their equipment in congested metropolitan areas where underground equipment is not accessible without costly trenching. The interchangeable communications modules, supporting a wide variety of TCP/IP communications technologies, allows customers to choose the most cost effective and reliable communication interface. A unique ground level mount antenna can be installed on either the side or top cover of the vault.

About Natis
Natis Communications Corporation provides communication solutions that enable companies to monitor, automate and control mission critical remote equipment with proven communication technologies. These solutions provides two-way communication capability that uses standard packet based IP communication protocols to deliver end-to-end secured encrypted data and command communications. Natis' highly scalable system supports multiple applications without compromise. Natis Communication solutions allow companies to reduce operating expense while providing high quality services to their customers.

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Mitchell Askenas
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