VIVATO APPOINTS MITSUI COMTEK AS EXCLUSIVE DISTRIBUTOR IN JAPAN

Vivato 802.11b Base Station Selected as Finalist for Best of Show Award at Networld+Interop Japan 2004

NETWORLD+INTEROP JAPAN 2004, TOKYO - June 29, 2004 - Vivato, an extended reach wireless systems infrastructure company, today announced that it has appointed Mitsui Comtek as the exclusive distributor of Vivato Wi-Fi Base Stations in Japan. Mitsui Comtek and its parent company, Mitsui & Co. Ltd, are exhibiting Vivato's Wi-Fi Base Stations at their booth at Networld+Interop Japan, which begins today.

Vivato also announced that Vivato's VP1200 Indoor and Outdoor Wi-Fi Base Station has been nominated for the Best of Show - NetWorld+Interop 2004 Tokyo. The winner is selected from the four nominees on during the exhibition. The VP1200 utilizes Vivato's innovative smart antenna and patented PacketSteering™ technologies to provide extended wireless coverage particularly suited to large-scale deployments.

"As the Best of Show Award nomination demonstrates, Vivato Wi-Fi Base Stations are well-suited to Japanese needs for deployments in dense urban environments, such as at hotels, in cities or at seaports, or campus-wide deployments at universities," said Jun Shibuta, president Mitsui Comtek. "Mitsui, as the exclusive distributor in Japan of Vivato products, is uniquely positioned to capitalize on the huge market opportunity for cost-effective, large-scale Japanese deployments."

In addition to the exhibit at Mitsui's booth, Vivato Base Stations will provide Wi-Fi access to hotels and public spaces around the Makuhari Messe, Nippon Convention Center, in Chibu City, during Networld+Interop. The Vivato 802.11b Base Stations recently received type approval in Japan and are available for sale through Mitsui.

"Throughout the past year, Mitsui has proven its expertise and delivered value by positioning Vivato as the solution for maximum Wi-Fi coverage in Japan, one of the world's greatest markets for wireless products," said Kevin Ryan, vice president of marketing and business development for Vivato. "Solidifying and continuing this partnership is a priority for Vivato, as we continue to deliver innovative wireless products that provide extended wireless coverage."

About Mitsui Comtek
Mitsui Comtek is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsui & Co. Ltd. Mitsui is one of the world's largest trading and industrial firms, with 2003 sales of over $112 billion. Mitsui was the first general or integrated trading company, established in 1876. Mitsui's wide-range of products and services include; Iron and Steel, Machinery, Foodstuffs, Non-Ferrous Metals, Electronics and Information Technology, Textiles, Chemicals, Energy and Property Development. Mitsui Comtek is the advanced technology subsidiary of Mitsui, active in the areas of computers, semiconductors, electronic equipment, and specialized display technology. The company also is involved in the operation of telecommunications and telecommunication-related services including mobile, long-distance, international and satellite communication. Mitsui's core competencies include facilitating clients' international trading activities through a broad range of specifically tailored services. The second is putting a wide spectrum of information, human, financial, and other resources to work with clients around the world to create new trade flows, new companies, and new industries. Mitsui works to actively identify promising new business opportunities, assist in technology transfers, and organize joint ventures while investing its own capital and management time to promote the success of new enterprises. The company's web site is located at www.mitsui.co.jp.

About Vivato
Vivato is a provider of networking equipment for complete wireless broadband solutions. Vivato's technology is based upon an innovative smart antenna and signal processing. Vivato's unique system architecture enables cost-effective, large-scale indoor and outdoor wireless deployments at hotels, airports, seaports, warehouses, universities, enterprises and in cities and towns. Vivato is headquartered in San Francisco, with a research and development center in Spokane, Wash. For more information, please visit www.vivato.com or call 214-264-1001.

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