FreeLinc Joins Innovation Network for Warfighter Systems

March 5, 2008

OREM, Utah, March 5 /PRNewswire/ -- FreeLinc, the pioneer and market leader in secure wireless technologies, announced today that it has joined the EDGE(TM) Innovation Network, a collaborative, open-environment initiative enabling industry, academia and government to work together to enhance the delivery cycle of technology and innovation to the warfighter. Sponsored by General Dynamics C4 Systems and located in Scottsdale , Ariz., the EDGE provides facilities and laboratories for developing and testing technologies, products and systems to equip a new breed of warfighter who is mobile, connected and informed.

As a technology member, FreeLinc will introduce its secure wireless capabilities, based on its patented Near-Field Magnetic Induction (NFMI) technology, to EDGE members and supporters in the military and government. "Our secure wireless capabilities have already led to military initiatives, including the U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command's Night Vision Electronic Sensors Directorate Program," stated Anthony Sutera , FreeLinc, CEO. "We know we will bring value to mission critical initiatives directed by both EDGE member partners and government program management participants," said Mr. Sutera .

Members recently joining the EDGE Innovation Network include: the University of Montana, Mizzoula, Mont.; Cisco Systems, Inc., San Jose , Calif.; Rockwell Collins Optronics, Carlsbad, Calif.; ITT Corporation, Night Vision Division, Roanoke, Va.; Rally Point Management, LLC, Niceville, Fla.; and Sonik Messaging Systems, Inc., Vista, Calif.

The EDGE center officially opened in Scottsdale , Ariz., in December 2006 . To date, there are more than 57 members and supporters representing industry, academia and government. Information about the EDGE Innovation Network can be found online at http://www.edgeinnovation.com.

About FreeLinc

FreeLinc, founded in 2003, is the largest secure wireless capabilities company in the industry. Its patented product capabilities use the latest generation of Near-Field Magnetic Induction (NFMI) technology enabling highly reliable, secure communications. FreeLinc's communications capabilities are of special interest to the military because of its inherent security, non-RF protocols, low power consumption, and spectrum usage advantages. For more information about FreeLinc, please visit the company's website at http://www.FreeLinc.com.

Contact: Randy Bailey FreeLinc 801-467-1199 [email protected]

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