PARAMUS, NJ - January 15, 2005 --- Dataprobe, a leading manufacturer of innovative technology solutions for networking, systems, and site management, has launched the new COE-8 (Contacts over Ethernet). The COE-8 provides a link between older systems, which commonly use relay alarms, converting them into IP messages and re-converting them to relay closures at the other end.

This cost-effective and easily implemented technology reduces the need for physical, on-site network management, administration and support by consolidating network equipment located in numerous remote locations into one central location. The new system is an ideal solution for a variety of industries with critical communication needs including but not limited to broadcast, transportation, energy management, security and SCADA systems.

The COE-8 system consists of two units, input and output. The input unit collects switch information, and upon a change in status, sends a message over the network to the output unit. The output unit then changes its relays to match the status of the input unit. Status monitoring and setup control is managed through a Web browser interface. Two-level security allows different users for monitoring and setup.

"The COE-8 is unique in its ability to transport switch closure information across the network in such an efficient and cost effective manner. Through industry research and customer feedback, we recognized a market need for legacy systems to leverage the IP network for this type of telemetry. We are proud to engineer and provide a product that can dramatically reduce the high costs associated with physical, on-site network management for our customers. We look forward to continuing to provide our customers with remote network solutions that not only reduce costs, but that also increase their bottom-line profits," David Weiss, president of Dataprobe, commented on the new network switch system.

The COE-8 system is now available for purchase through Dataprobe's website, www.dataprobe.com, and through reseller channels. Please also visit their website for additional company and product information.

About Dataprobe
Dataprobe is a leading manufacturer of innovative technology solutions for today's demanding remote site management and networking needs. Since 1969, Dataprobe has been providing communication managers, OEM developers and direct consumers with innovative technology products that help make their jobs easier, businesses more successful and overall work environment more productive. By listening to their customers' needs, Dataprobe provides specific product customization and devoted customer service.

Led by industry veteran David Weiss, Dataprobe, serves over 4,000 customers worldwide in the remote technology market sector. The company continues to lead the remote site management industry by leveraging their core expertise combined with their skilled research, engineering, sales and customer service professionals.