MeshNetwork's CEO Named as High Tech Executive of the Year
AeA Honors Richard Licursi at the 10th Annual Abacus Awards

MAITLAND, FL- September 05, 2003 - Richard Licursi, President, CEO and co-founder of MeshNetworks, Inc., has been named by The Florida Council of AeA as a “High Tech Executive of the Year” for 2003. The award, presented at AeA’s 10th Annual Abacus Awards, recognizes Mr. Licursi as a significant and innovative contributor to the technology industry in Florida. The award honors Mr. Licursi for his leadership role in the development and commercialization of mobile broadband networking solutions.

Mr. Licursi has established himself as a wireless industry pioneer and innovator, having previously served as the chairman of the board of Phoenix Wireless Group and as the former president and CEO of Cincinnati Bell Information Systems, now Convergys.

“Richard has been a driving force in the successful evolution of MeshNetworks from an early stage start-up to an established leader in the wireless broadband arena,” said Mike Buffa, chairman of the board of MeshNetworks. “Under Richard’s leadership the company has commercialized its technology, expanded into important new markets and is challenging the industry’s perception of future wireless communications capabilities.”

The Abacus Awards celebrate the leaders and legislators who have made significant contributions to the high technology industry in Florida. The evenings’ awards include High Tech Executive of the year for small, medium and large companies and High Tech Legislator of the year for Local, State and Federal level legislators.

MeshNetworks designs and markets mobile broadband solutions that are changing the way local, state and federal agencies and industrial organizations wirelessly communicate and collaborate.

About MeshNetworks
MeshNetworks delivers innovative mobile broadband network solutions based on patented ad hoc peer-to-peer technology. The Company’s MeshNetworks Enabled Architecture (MEA™) solution provides wireless broadband connectivity to fixed, portable and mobile devices. Voice, video, data, telemetry and position location are supported to specifically meet the needs of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), Public Safety, First Responders and Defense applications. MeshNetworks offers these solutions through OEMs, System Integrators, and Value Added Resellers.

About the AeA
Advancing the business of technology, AeA is the nation's largest high-tech trade association. AeA represents more than 3,000 member companies that span the high-technology spectrum, from software, semiconductors and computers to Internet technology, advanced electronics and telecommunications systems and services. With 18 regional U.S. councils and offices in Brussels and Beijing, AeA offers a unique global policy grassroots capability and a wide portfolio of valuable business services and products for the high-tech industry. AeA has been the accepted voice of the U.S. technology community since 1943.

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