**************NEWS*****************Plaintree Systems Inc. Announces its New Automatic Roll-Over Device
1/26/05
OTTAWA, Jan 26, 2005 (CNW Telbec via COMTEX) --
Plaintree today announced the release of its proprietary Roll - Over (RO) switch. In the event of an optical wireless interruption, the RO automatically routes the traffic from the optical wireless Wavebridge Link to any other type of back-up system, such as RF, Microw
ave, cable modem, DSL or other type of telecommunications system. The actual switching takes place within milliseconds, ensuring minimal to no data loss.
"We literally combed the internet for a suitable roll-over solution to no avail" said David Watson, Plaintree CEO." I then handed the assignment off to our engineering team and within a few months it was finished. This now allows the range of our LED wireless product to be greatly extended knowing that a redundant link is in place".
About Plaintree Systems
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Ottawa-based, Plaintree Systems Inc. ( www.plaintree.com ), founded in 1988, through its wholly-owned operating subsidiary, develops and manufactures the WAVEBRIDGE series of Free Space Optical wireless links using Class 1, eye- safe LED (Light Emitting Diode) technology providing high-speed network connections for ISPs, traditional telcos, GSM or cellular operators, airports and campus networks. Acting as a replacement for cable, fiber or radio frequency systems, the WAVEBRIDGE links offer broadband access with no spectrum interference problems, and same day installation for rapid network deployment.
Plaintree is publicly traded in Canada on The Toronto Stock Exchange (Symbol: LAN) and in the U.S. on the OTC BB (LANPF), with 90,221,634 shares outstanding.
This press release may include statements that are forward-looking and based on current expectations. The actual results of the company may differ materially from current expectations. The business of the company is subject to many risks and uncertainties, including changes in markets for the company's products, delays in product development and introduction to manufacturing and intense competition. For a more detailed discussion of the risks and uncertainties related to the company's business, please refer to documents filed by the company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and Canadian regulatory authorities, including the Company's annual information form dated August 18, 2003. %SEDAR: 00001576E
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