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Leading Class 1 Rail Operator Extends Relationship With Wireless Matrix

HERNDON, Va.--Wireless Matrix (TSX:WRX) announced today that it has extended its relationship with a long-time rail industry customer to provide multi-mode communications across the company’s locomotive fleet.

The agreement, which extends the relationship between the companies through September 2011, provides for integrated cellular and satellite service to over 3,000 locomotives outfitted with the Wireless Matrix MBS II for Rail, the company’s ruggedized communications platform for the rail industry.

Under the agreement, the railroad will utilize greater communications bandwidth in its locomotive operations. Michael Jakab, vice-president of sales and marketing for Wireless Matrix said, “The deployment of on-board applications supporting initiatives for location-based data and fuel usage have driven a greater reliance on wireless communications.” This higher utilization is expected to drive increased per-unit revenue for Wireless Matrix over the life of the agreement.

“The rail industry continues to be a significant contributor to Wireless Matrix’s ongoing success,” said J. Richard Carlson, president and CEO of Wireless Matrix. “We’re pleased to provide key components that support the operational efficiency goals of this important, long-time rail customer.”

About Wireless Matrix

Wireless Matrix Corporation (TSX: WRX) provides software solutions to improve service fleet delivery metrics. The company’s solutions provide location intelligence for managing, measuring and monitoring service execution. Users consistently report greater on-time arrivals, increased productivity and lower total operating expenses. The Wireless Matrix solution suite includes FleetOutlook®, a web-based platform providing fleet operators complete visibility of their operations enabled by vehicle mounted wireless data communication services. Wireless Matrix is headquartered in Herndon, VA, and has offices in San Francisco and Burnaby, British Columbia. For more information visit www.wirelessmatrix.com.