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Wavecom: Silicon Controls Integrates Wavecom Wireless CPU(R) in GASLOG(R)



    Regulatory News:

    Wavecom S.A. (Paris:AVM) (NASDAQ:WVCM) (ISIN:FR0000073066)
    announced today that Silicon Controls has selected the Wavecom
    Wireless CPU(R) - Q24Plus for their remote tank monitoring system.

    Companies who distribute gas rely on either their customers to
    call them when their tank is nearly empty or must track estimated
    consumption and guess when their client's tank is likely to require
    filling. In either case this does not provide the company with the
    information needed to successfully optimize its distribution costs or
    improve service levels.

    The GASLOG(R) telemetry system, which integrates a Wavecom
    Wireless CPU(R) with GSM/GPRS features, permits the continuous logging
    of tank levels, gas usage and other status information from a remote
    location via cellular communication networks. The information
    collected is used to: forecast gas usage to optimize scheduling and
    routing of tank refilling; prepare invoices based on meter readings,
    and notify maintenance staff of situations requiring attention on
    site. It also allows the company to differentiate its offer by
    providing customers with "value-added" services such as a guarantee of
    supply continuity.

    "The Wavecom Q24Plus Wireless CPU(R) fits the requirement of
    GASLOG(R). Its GSM/GPRS solution offers high quality and reliability
    for both hardware and software. It provides industry-leading
    temperature ranges and the Download-Over-The-Air capability ensures
    longer product life cycles. In addition, Wavecom's extensive
    international carrier approval process helps us in ensuring fast
    time-to-market for our products throughout the world," said Mike
    Neuman, President, Silicon Controls Pty Ltd.

    "GASLOG(R) is the first remote monitoring system for hazardous gas
    tanks that provides the breakthrough combination of tank mounting and
    cellular wireless connectivity. We believe that there will be a
    growing demand for such monitoring systems since both gas distributors
    and consumers can benefit from this cost-effective solution,"
    commented Didier Dutronc, President, Wavecom Asia-Pacific, Ltd.

    GASLOG(R) is a new generation of remote telemetry equipment which
    has a number of features that make it a commercially viable
    proposition based on savings arising from reduced distribution costs
    such as data collection via cellular network, tank mounting, built-in
    safety, long battery life, and direct connection to existing sensors
    and meters.

    About Wavecom

    Wavecom is a worldwide leader in embedded industrial wireless
    communication solutions for automotive, machine-to-machine and mobile
    professional applications. Wavecom's solutions include the Open AT(R)
    software platform encompassing the Wavecom Open AT(R) Operating
    System, a wide range of Plug-Ins, the Open AT(R) Integrated
    Development Environment (IDE) along with a market-leading range of
    Wireless CPUs (Central Processing Units), and an expanding portfolio
    of services. These complete embedded solutions enable makers of all
    types of machines to development of a new breed of intelligent
    wireless applications, without the need of external processors and
    other ASICs (Application Specific Integrated Circuits) and components.

    Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Paris, Wavecom has
    subsidiaries in Hong Kong (China), Research Triangle Park, NC (USA)
    and Farnborough (UK). Wavecom is publicly traded on Euronext Paris
    (Eurolist) in France and on the NASDAQ (WVCM) exchange in the U.S.

    www.wavecom.com

    About Silicon Controls

    Silicon Controls is an international leader in remote monitoring
    and control solutions for demanding commercial and industrial
    applications. The company's innovative solutions include the world
    leading GASLOG tank telemetry system and the SC500 Series
    communications and control servers. These solutions provide a rich set
    of interface and connectivity options to deliver business value by
    making reliable and accurate real-time data available to key business
    applications.

    The Silicon Controls Group is based in Sydney, Australia and has
    been operating since 1990.