Sematron Signs Value Added Reseller Agreement With AEP Networks

HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, UK and SOMERSET, NJ--(Marketwire - March 9, 2009) - AEP Networks, a leader in secure communications and networking, today announced that it has signed a reseller agreement with Sematron. Under the terms of the deal, Sematron will resell, install, support and maintain AEP Networks' range of satellite communication systems across mainland Europe. The range of products to be resold includes the: megaPAC, vadACCESS, vadEDGE, vadIX platforms and the megaWATCH SNMP Network Management application.

"Sematron is a proven force in the satellite communications arena, with demonstrable strength in satellite ground station equipment for fixed, transportable and fly-away applications. This makes it an ideal partner for us across Europe. Our range of systems already enjoys a strong presence in many satellite applications and we look forward to extending our reach considerably through this relationship," said Peter van de Geest, Managing Director Europe & Asia for AEP Networks.

About Sematron

Sematron has, since its foundation in 1990, built a substantial reputation as a supplier of RF, microwave and digital technology, numbering many world-leading names among its customers and partners.

As the UK leader in equipping satellite ground stations for the broadcast, energy, defence and telecom sectors, Sematron also offers an unrivalled range of timing, test and measurement equipment and high-quality, high-performance RF, microwave and digital components.

For more information visit the Sematron website at www.sematron.com.

About AEP Networks

AEP Networks offers secure communications and networking for government, enterprise and carriers. We work with systems integrators, managed service providers and the distribution channel to deliver integrated solutions incorporating our leading edge products:

--  Enhanced-grade secure voice and multi-service data platforms (based on
    the vadOS operating system) that support a wide range of communications
    protocols and network topologies
--  High assurance networking via IPSec-based VPN encryptors for site-to-
    site security and remote access
--  Secure remote access to networks and applications -- including virtual
    environments -- via application-layer security gateways and SSL VPNs
--  Hardware Security Modules (HSM) for cryptographic key management and
    storage.
    

Headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey, AEP Networks has key hub offices in the United Kingdom, Malaysia and Australia. For more information, visit www.aepnetworks.com.