Network Corp. signs on to distribute WebAccess HMI and SCADA software in Japan

Network Corp. renews agreement to supply sales and technical support for WebAccess customers in the building automation and industrial control markets of Japan.

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January 11, 2005 - San Ramon, California

Broadwin Technology Inc. announced today a formal agreement with Network Corporation to provide sales, distribution, marketing, engineering and technical support of WebAccess HMI and SCADA software for the industrial control and building automation markets in Japan through 2005.

"Our customers require us to deliver highly reliable solutions that integrate automation systems with advanced information technology," said Paul Magoshi, CEO of Network Corporation. "We have known BroadWin's R&D team members for more than 10 years. BroadWin's WebAccess technology complements Network Corporation's expertise in building automation and industrial control systems with advanced software technology supporting web browsers and remote software administration.”

"Network Corporation's direction and business strategies, which concentrate on providing leading-edge automation software technology to it's customers, are in line with Broadwin's goals to provide enterprise-wide solutions built on web-enabled information technology" said Tom Carter, Product Marketing Manager of Broadwin Technology Inc. "The partnership with Network Corporation will offer unique applications for competitive manufacturing and automation solutions, which will enable a faster time to market and result in better business for Broadwin customers. We are especially pleased that WebAccess passed the quality tests of Japanese customers."

Using a standard Web-Browser, users can view and control automation equipment used in manufacturing facilities, industrial process plants and building automation systems. Unique to WebAccess, all configuration and deployment can be performed remotely through a standard web browser including IO configuration, graphics building and remote software administration.

WebAccess 4.5 is available for desktop computers and laptops running Windows CE, 98, 2000, XP and 2003. Internet Explorer 6.0 supports all features of WebAccess 4.5.

About Network Corporation
Network Corporation distributes, designs, engineers, installs and services automation hardware and software for the industrial and building automation markets in Japan. These systems are used in applications ranging from building automation to water distribution to process control. Its customers include the largest industrial corporations in Japan. Network Corporation, in its 11th year of operation, is located in Yokohama, Japan. For more information, please visit Network's website at http://www.netcorp.co.jp.

About BroadWin Technology
BroadWin Technology, Inc., headquartered in San Ramon, California, is the innovative supplier of industrial automation software, with installations worldwide. The company recently introduced WebAccess 4.5, the industry’s first fully web browser-based software package for human-machine interfaces (HMI), and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA). For more information, visit BroadWin’s web site at http://www.BroadWin.com.

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