Dulles, VA. March 31, 2003 – Encore Networks, a leading developer of integrated network security and access products, today announced a reseller agreement with AmeriNet. The agreement allows AmeriNet to sell, install, and service Encore's complete line of IP over frame products, legacy protocol data routers, broadband Virtual Private Network (VPN) security products, and signaling protocol converters.

AmeriNet was started in 1989 to provide digital communications equipment, total systems integration, and networking services to the enterprise business market. Originally founded in Ann Arbor to provide solutions for Southeastern Michigan, AmeriNet has grown to nine regional offices and is widely recognized as a leading nationwide technology provider. Today, AmeriNet's core competencies include not only nationwide carrier services but also professional services including Network Design, Performance Monitoring, and Bandwidth Optimization. In addition to Encore's product line, AmeriNet sells a wide range of products from networking vendors Cisco, Adtran, Extreme, and Packeteer.

"Our goal is to provide customers with total connectivity solutions from a single source including data, voice, and video," stated Tobi Sicklesteel, Sales and Marketing Director of AmeriNet. "As we continue to face major technology challenges, Encore's products enable us to offer even more business applications, including the transformation of legacy data networks into secure IP networks."

AmeriNet has already sold Encore's SignalPath 201™ (SP201), an advanced signaling protocol converter ideally suited for private PBX networks. The SP201 supports multi-national signaling protocols, as well as custom international variants and rate conversion.

Bill Grant, Encore's Vice President of Broadband Access Solutions stated, "As a total systems integrator specializing in enterprise networking services, AmeriNet will be a valuable partner in our sales efforts of the BANDIT™ family of VPN appliances.