Apprion Press Release

Apprion Introduces ION Univeristy™ – A Free, Online, Wireless Education Resource

Courses Developed By Dr. Peter Fuhr Equip Manufacturing Professionals with
the Skills and Knowledge to Make Informed Decisions about Wireless Applications

NASA Ames Research Park, Moffett Field, CA – February 4, 2009 – Apprion, the leader in industrial wireless applications networks, today announced the introduction of ION University™ – an online wireless education resource that Apprion is making available to process manufacturers free-of-charge. ION University curriculum has been designed and developed by renowned industrial wireless expert, Dr. Peter Fuhr, who also leads the course instruction.

"Process manufacturing facilities are deploying wireless technologies to cost-effectively comply with safety, environmental, and security regulations, reduce maintenance costs, or improve productivity and asset utilization," said Dr. Peter Fuhr, Apprion's CTO. "Decision-makers need easily accessible, objective information that they can use to educate themselves about wireless and their options. This is why we developed ION University."

ION University provides engineers, operators and managers in process manufacturing with the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve their own professional goals, while guiding their organizations use of wireless technology and applications. The course material provides an objective foundation of wireless fundamentals that will assist students in understanding the claims of wireless providers, discern fact vs. fiction, and make informed decisions that improve safety, security, and productivity.

The first semester at ION University focuses on Communication Fundamentals. This course is delivered in 17 separate modules that together deliver a comprehensive introduction to the core concepts of wireless such as multiplexing, circuits, packets and frequencies. Each module can be completed in 15-30 minutes and includes a self-assessment designed to reinforce the core concepts of the module. ION University will expand its curriculum next semester with a new course on Wireless Security Fundamentals. To register for ION University go to www.apprion.com/ionu.

About Apprion
Apprion delivers wireless application networks and services for the process manufacturing industry. These wireless application networks are based on Apprion's ION System – the first and only open, scalable, and extensible foundation for managing and integrating multi-vendor wireless devices and applications.

Whether it is the need to address safety or security concerns, reduce maintenance or material costs, or improve productivity or asset utilization, a wireless application network from Apprion will assure that any wireless application is easier to deploy and manage while delivering value faster, more efficiently. For more information, visit www.apprion.com.

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