Echelon Expands Training Services to Italy With New Authorized Training Partner ViaBus S.R.L.(San Jose, CA– September 25, 2003) - Echelon Corporation (NASDAQ: ELON), the creator of the LonWorks® device networking platform for networking everyday devices to each other and the Internet, announced today that ViaBus S.R.L. (ViaBus) has become an Authorized Training Partner. Under the terms of the agreement, ViaBus will offer native language LonWorks training to the Italian automation and device networking market using Echelon authorized training materials and approved courses. ViaBus is already a member of Echelon's LonWorks Independent Developer program and has extended its commitment to the LonWorks platform and Echelon in a move designed to take advantage of the growing market for LonWorks based open systems in Italy. The first three classes, LonWorks Network Design, Using the LonMakerT Integration Tool and Intro to the LonWorks Platform will be held between October 27th and November 14th, 2003. "We have worked as a design, engineering, and integration firm for a number of years with the LonWorks platform and recognize that it is the future of device networking in buildings, homes, transportation, and utility automation," said Mr. Angelo Spadea, ViaBus' general manager. "We have extensive training facilities, and proven LonWorks experience in the fields of building controls, street lighting, metering, and transportation that we intend to leverage to put a practical, real world emphasis on the knowledge that we impart to our students." According to Mark Ossel, Echelon's vice president EMEA region, "We've found what we believe to be an ideal Authorized Training Partner in ViaBus - a great combination of experience, expertise, and knowledge, both in depth and breadth. They are a young, dynamic, and solid company that we believe will be instrumental in helping grow the Italian market for LonWorks based device networks and open systems." Italy is one of the largest markets for LonWorks based devices and automation networks in the world. Enel S.p.A., the Italian utility, has installed over 10 million LonWorks based electricity meters in Italian homes. Merloni S.p.A., Europe's third largest appliance manufacturer, markets the Ariston Digital line of LonWorks enabled appliances in Italy. Other LonWorks installations in Italy include Trevi Park and the Vatican. More information about ViaBus can be found at http://www.viabus.it/. The current ViaBus training schedule is:
About Echelon Corporation Echelon is a sponsor of the LonWorld® Exhibition, the world's largest event devoted to the networking of everyday devices, to be held October 15-16th, 2003 in Munich, Germany. The show is being organized by TEMA AG. Concurrent with the LonWorld Exhibition, Echelon will hold an international developers' conference. More information on the show and conference can be found at http://www.lonworldexpo.com or http://www.tema.de. ### Echelon, LonWorks, LonMark, LonWorld, the LonMark logo, and the Echelon logo are trademarks of Echelon Corporation registered in the United States and other countries. LonMaker is a trademark of Echelon Corporation in the United States and other countries. Other marks belong to their respective holders. This press release may contain statements relating to future plans, events or performance. Such statements may involve risks and uncertainties, including risks that development of the Italian courseware will not be completed as planned and ViaBus's success in marketing and conducting LonWorks training courses; demand for products and services, development of markets for Echelon's products and services, and other risks identified in Echelon's SEC filings. Actual results, effect on earnings, events and performance may differ materially. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Echelon undertakes no obligation to release publicly the result of any revisions to these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. Contact Information
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