PowerDsine Certifies SYSTIMAX AirSPEED Wireless Access Points; PowerDs

    Business Editors/High-Tech Writers
    2005 BICSI Winter Conference
    Booth #630

    ORLANDO, Fla., FARMINGDALE, N.Y. & HOD HASHARON, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 24, 2005--PowerDsine(TM) Ltd. (Nasdaq:PDSN), a pioneer in Power over Ethernet (PoE) solutions, announced today that it has certified the SYSTIMAX(R) AirSPEED(TM) AP542 and AP541 Wireless LAN (WLAN) Access Points (APs) from SYSTIMAX(R) Solutions, the worldwide leader in structured connectivity solutions and services for businesses. During the 2005 BICSI Winter Conference from Jan. 24-27 at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Orlando, FL, PowerDsine will demo Ethernet-powered devices at Booth No. 630.
    PowerDsine delivers comprehensive PoE midspan solutions to corporate enterprises that want to leverage their existing network infrastructure to quickly and cost-effectively deploy Ethernet end-devices. With the PowerDsine PoE midspan solution, enterprises can be confident that their network equipment is compliant with the IEEE 802.3af PoE standard.
    Traditionally, WLAN installations have required operating power to be delivered separately to each remote wireless AP. At times, this could be a costly task. Furthermore, to achieve effective area coverage and radio reception, WLAN APs have to be installed in specific locations, such as above the ceiling tiles. Often, an AC outlet is not available at these unique locations. With a PoE-enabled solution, network administrators no longer need to place wireless APs near power outlets or hire an electrician to wire additional outlets.
    "We are delighted that PowerDsine, which is at the forefront of PoE development, has certified our SYSTIMAX AP542 and AP541 wireless APs," said John Terhoeve, Director, New Business Development, at SYSTIMAX Solutions. "For companies that are installing a SYSTIMAX AirSPEED wireless LAN solution, it is important to know that the wireless application can be installed quickly and cost-effectively, leveraging midspan PoE solutions, which are a vital part of our wireless infrastructure solution for legacy and new installation environments. SYSTIMAX Solutions recognizes the importance of interoperability with many different solutions in the market and PowerDsine's midspan PoE solutions are another example of that commitment to interoperability."
    "Through PowerDsine's certification of SYSTIMAX AirSPEED APs, SYSTIMAX Solutions has demonstrated that it is fully committed to delivering PoE-enabled wireless network solutions to enterprise customers who want to utilize their existing networking equipment," said Igal Rotem, CEO and co-founder of PowerDsine. "For many enterprise companies, it does not make sense to replace legacy switching equipment when there is a fast, cost-effective alternative to roll out a wireless LAN application. Using a Midspan solution is that alternative."
    The PowerDsine certification process enables manufacturers to submit products to PowerDsine for comprehensive testing and verification with IEEE 802.3af-compliant power hubs. PowerDsine also provides engineering support to assist manufacturers in building PoE-compatible products. For more information regarding the PowerDsine PoE certification labs and process, please contact PowerDsine.

    About Power over Ethernet Technology

    PoE is a technology for wired Ethernet, the most widely installed local area network technology in use today. PoE allows the electrical power necessary for the operation of each end-device to be carried by data cables rather than by separate power cords. It minimizes the number of wires that must be used in order to install the network, resulting in lower cost, less downtime, easier maintenance and greater installation flexibility.

    About PowerDsine

    PowerDsine(TM) (NASDAQ:PDSN) designs, develops and supplies integrated circuits, modules and systems that enable the implementation of Power over Ethernet in local area networks, providing the capability to deliver and manage electrical power over data network cables. PowerDsine offers integrated products and system solutions to communications equipment manufacturers in the telecom and datacom industries who incorporate them into, or bundle them with, their products. PowerDsine is a founding member of the IEEE 802.3af Task Force. For more information, please visit http://www.powerdsine.com

    About SYSTIMAX Solutions

    SYSTIMAX Solutions, a CommScope company (NYSE:CTV), provides integrated end-to-end connectivity solutions for voice, data, video and building management applications in enterprise networks. SYSTIMAX Solutions is a worldwide leader in structured cabling systems, with a product portfolio that includes some of the industry's highest performing copper and fiber solutions.
    SYSTIMAX Solutions supplies its high performance and market-leading range of products through a network of highly skilled Business Partners. The product range includes the copper-based GigaSPEED(R) X10D and GigaSPEED XL Solutions, the fiber optic LazrSPEED(R) and TeraSPEED(TM) Solutions and the intelligent patching iPatch(R) System. The SYSTIMAX AirSPEED Solution adds a wireless option to the portfolio. SYSTIMAX Labs and the people who have spearheaded these innovations will continue to play an integral role in the future success of SYSTIMAX Solutions. Currently the company's BusinessPartners install an average of over 1,000 miles (1,600km) of SYSTIMAX cable every day in more than 120 countries worldwide. For further information please visit www.systimax.com.

    Forward Looking Statements

    Statements made in this press release that are not historical facts, including statements regarding our expectations of future events or our future financial performance, are forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions about PowerDsine and the matters covered in this release. You should not place undue reliance on these statements. Actual events or results may differ materially. Many factors may cause our actual results to differ materially from any forward looking statement, including acceptance of new products, costs relating to such products and other factors detailed in PowerDsine's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Registration Statement on Form F-1. The forward-looking statements are made as of this date and PowerDsine does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

    PowerDsine is a registered trademark of PowerDsine Ltd. All other trade names are the property of their respective owners.

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CONTACT: PowerDsine North America: Merritt Group Public Relations John Conrad, 703-556-6824 conrad@merrittgrp.com or SYSTIMAX Solutions Rebecca Daniels, 972-792-3446 rcdaniels@systimax.com

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