Aether and Visteon Partner to Deliver First Fully Automated In-Vehicle Wireless System for Law Enforcement

    MINNEAPOLIS--Oct. 7, 2002--

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    Aether Systems Inc. , a leading provider of wireless and mobile data solutions, and Visteon Corp., the leading full-service supplier of consumer-driven technology for automotive manufacturers, announced a partnership today at IACP to provide the first fully automated in-vehicle wireless law enforcement system.
    With the combined solution from Visteon and Aether, officers can check backgrounds, run tags and receive critical information without ever having to take their eyes off the road or hands off the steering wheel. The end result is enhanced officer safety and performance.
    The companies integrated Aether's PacketCluster Patrol(TM) mobile data application with Visteon's TACNET system, which maximizes police cruiser space by clearing the air bag path and reducing electronic equipment in the passenger compartment. The integration of the products allows officers to perform voice-activated queries of the NCIC and other databases, and results are projected directly on a Heads Up Display (HUD) screen.
    Over 60,000 law enforcement professionals around the country already know that value from Aether's solutions comes in the form of measurable benefits. These range from real-time data access that result in increased returns on the number of stolen vehicles identified, to "silent dispatch" communication that allows dispatchers to spend more time on their most important tasks. In addition, wireless field reporting optimizes the amount of time officers can spend on the streets.
    "This system takes the concept of integrated mobile data solutions to a whole new level," said Mike Mancuso, Aether Group President. "PacketCluster has been a proven solution for years, but our customers expect us to continue raising the bar, taking the latest technology advancements and applying them in practical ways that can continually enhance their performance. Visteon embodies the same customer-centric approach and the result is the release of this groundbreaking solution today."

    About Aether Systems Inc.

    Aether Systems delivers wireless and mobile data solutions that make people more productive and their organizations more profitable. Aether's products and services are built on Aether Fusion, the company's standards-based platform that allows for secure, reliable extension of critical information to virtually any wireless or mobile environment. Return on investment in Aether solutions comes from a unique combination of strengths -- quick access to multiple back-end information sources, workflow that is optimized for specific industries, and turnkey deployment services and professional support. Backed by years of in-market expertise, Aether is making it possible for thousands of businesses and government agencies to unleash the power of the mobile workforce.