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Antelope Technologies and Secure Communication Systems Announce Production of Tough Hand-held Shell for the Modular Computing Core

Posted on: Monday, 22 March 2004, 06:00 CST

DENVER, March 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Antelope Technologies, Inc. of Colorado and Secure Communication Systems, Inc. of California announced today they have entered into a joint development and reseller venture. This joint venture will allow Secure to design, produce and sell an ultra-rugged handheld shell for Antelope's MCC. This shell will be targeted towards the military and petroleum industries.

"The new ultra-tough handheld shell merged with the modular technology of the MCC opens up new computing possibilities for our current customer base," said Michael Boice, VP of Sales and Marketing for Secure Communication Systems. "Antelope Technologies is delivering a remarkable new way to customize computing solutions that has changed the way we look at the rugged mobile computing space."

Scheduled for release in summer of 2004, the new ultra-rugged handheld shell will provide state-of-the-art technology and features. It will be water resistant, have a high tolerance to vibration and shock, and include a daylight readable touch-screen. Other features will include integrated GPS, customizable interface panels and a built-in PCMCIA card. The cost of the new ultra-rugged handheld will start at roughly $5,000.

"We are extremely excited about this announcement. Secure Communication Systems has a strong tradition of providing rugged devices to the military," said Kenneth Geyer, President of Antelope Technologies. "With their knowledge and expertise coupled with our unique modular computing technology, we will be able to offer these specific industries a product that allows them to bring a fully-functional computing platform into areas previously served only by under-powered PDA devices. Imagine the benefits of being able to have the power of your desktop PC with you in a remote battlefield or on a North Sea oil rig."

Antelope's Modular Computing Core is a fully-functional computer running Microsoft XP and measures only 3x5x3/4 inches and weighs 9.2 ounces. The MCC easily transforms to meet the user's computing needs by plugging into a variety of shells. The shells allow the MCC to become a handheld, a desktop or any other computer configuration in seconds without rebooting re- synchronizing data. The MCC also eliminates the need for multiple operating platforms and software licenses, while enabling the user remote mobile full- system performance.

About Antelope Technologies

Antelope Technologies is a Colorado corporation that designs, manufactures and markets modular computing technologies. Based in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, the company integrates these technologies for military, medical, industrial, security and law enforcement institutions worldwide. Antelope offers its products directly and through OEM partners. For more information in the United States contact http://www.antelopetech.com/ or 720-344-4313 (US).

About Secure Communication Systems

Secure Communication Systems is a world leader, with a proven track record in the design and manufacture of rugged computers and peripherals. Based in Santa Ana, California, the company provides ruggedized COTs equipment for military and other sever environment applications. The company has a diverse product line featuring workstations, displays, handheld workstations, and laptops. For further information contact http://www.securecomm.com/ or 714-547-1174.

Antelope Technologies, Inc.

CONTACT: Marya Kokaska of Antelope Technologies, +1-720-344-4313, cell,+1-303-901-4800, mkokaska@antelopetech.com

Web site: http://www.securecomm.com/http://www.antelopetech.com/

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