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Red-M teams up with Northeast Wireless to deliver advanced Bluetooth network solutions

Johannesburg, 10 Nov 2000

Red-M, a pioneering developer of Bluetooth solutions and subsidiary of Madge Networks N.V, announces today that it is working with Boston-based Northeast to deliver the benefits of Bluetooth to its U.S. based customers.

Northeast Wireless, a leading supplier of advanced high-speed wireless solutions, provides access and LAN connectivity using licensed and unlicensed radio frequencies. Northeast Wireless plans to install Red-M`s 3000AS access servers and 1000AP access points in locations such as restaurants, universities, libraries and offices. Red-M products provide reliable and secure mobile access to the Internet and Intranet from a range of Bluetooth-enabled devices. Red-M was the first company to announce a complete Bluetooth network infrastructure solution on 16 October 2000.

Bert Schramm, Chief Operating Officer, Northeast Wireless, comments, "Our relationship with Red-M will help establish us as a leader in the deployment of Bluetooth technology in New England, providing a high level of mobile Internet access in public access areas. We are excited to be working with a company which shares our vision of the wireless world and believe Bluetooth will be instrumental in making this vision a reality. We are looking forward to working with Red-M in this exciting new market area."

Simon Gawne, VP of Marketing and Business Development at Red-M, says, "We have demonstrated the potential of Bluetooth and we are pleased to be working with Northeast Wireless to provide advanced solutions to its U.S. customers. Red-M has quickly achieved a strong position in the emerging Bluetooth market and we expect this relationship will reinforce that position."

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Red-M

Founded in 2000, Red-M is a subsidiary of Madge Networks N.V. The company is a pioneer of mobile commerce solutions based on Bluetooth technology. Bluetooth allows the wireless integration of data, voice and video communications in the work place and public concourses, delivering reliable and secure access to Internet, Intranet and business critical applications from a wide range of mobile devices. Information on Red-M can be found on the World Wide Web at www.red-m.com.

Madge Networks N.V.

Madge Networks N.V is a global provider of advanced Internet-centric network services and products, and mission-critical enterprise solutions. The company operates through three primary subsidiaries: Madge.web, a global provider of rich content applications and managed network services; Madge.connect, a global supplier of product solutions for mission-critical enterprise networks; and Red-M, a developer of wireless Internet server products that provide Internet and Intranet access from a wide range of mobile devices in the workplace. The company`s main business centers are located in Wexham Springs, United Kingdom; New York City and Milpitas, California. Information about Madge`s complete range of products and services can be accessed on the World Wide Web at www.madge.com.

Bluetooth

The Bluetooth wireless technology is set to revolutionize the personal connectivity market by providing freedom from wired connections. It is a specification for a small form-factor, low-cost radio solution providing links between mobile computers, mobile phones and other portable and handheld devices, and connectivity to the Internet. The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG), comprised of leaders in the telecommunications, computing, and network industries, is driving development of the technology and bringing it to market. The Bluetooth SIG includes promoter companies 3Com, Ericsson, IBM, Intel, Lucent, Microsoft, Motorola, Nokia and Toshiba, and more than 1800 adopter companies.

Northeast Wireless

Northeast Wireless is a leading provider of high-speed wireless broadband and Bluetooth connectivity. Founded in May 2000 and headquarted in Boston, Ma, Northeast Wireless is deploying a high-speed wireless grid through out New England. Our flexible solutions offer faster speeds, lower costs, scalability, redundancy and higher levels of security than other products. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act Statement

Contact: Red-M, Wexham Springs, United Kingdom Internet: www.red-m.com