FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Hitech Systems Announces Interface to Aether Systems' Sunpro FireRMS

Seamless interface enables agencies to share call data without rekeying critical data.

January 22, 2002(Los Angeles, CA) -- Hitech Systems', a leading public safety software solution provider, announced it's SafetyNet Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) software now has a seamless interface to another notable industry product, Aether Systems' Sunpro FireRMS. The partnership is to provide an effective means for agencies utilizing SafetyNet CAD the ability to share call data with their Sunpro application. The reward of this solution is decreased data entry by eliminating the re-keying of critical data. This benefit allows agency personnel to more efficiently and effectively perform their duties.

In November, the Yakima Fire Department, Hitech's first Sunpro FireRMS Interface installation went live. Captain Mitch Cole noted, "The SafetyNet Sunpro FireRMS Interface has increased the reliability and integrity of our data and reduced the time our company officers are on the computer."

Aether Systems Inc., helps enterprise customers improve efficiency and profitability by providing the services, software and support necessary to extend existing and future business applications from the desktop to any wireless device. Through Aether Fusion(tm), Aether's wireless enabling technology foundation, Aether develops, deploys and manages wireless solutions built on industry standard technology and backed by Aether's expertise in wireless hosting, software and services. Aether provides the worlds of business and government with a single source for reliable, scalable and cost effective wireless solutions. For more information, please visit www.aethersystems.com.

Hitech Systems Inc., has established itself as a leader in the Public Safety Software industry since 1986. The company prides itself on meeting the needs of each public safety agency with its SafetyNet application suite. Hitech Systems is committed to tailoring its SafetyNet product line to adapt to the changing technology of this mission critical industry.

For more information please contact:
Holly Babb
Marketing Manager
Phone: +1 310.282.9919
Fax: +1 310.282.9929
Email: hbabb@hitech.com