WESTBOROUGH, Mass. - January 26, 1999
Savoy Automation, a leader in Windows-based software tools for automation, monitoring and control applications, announced today a resale agreement with Radionics, Inc., a leading manufacturer of home security appliances with provisions for fire, intrusion, access and information security. Radionics will bundle Savoy’s CyberHouse™ software to work with its smoke detectors, fire panels and security transmitters to provide seamless, automated control over these security measures.

Used in conjunction with Radionics’ security devices and panels, Savoy software creates an innovative intelligent security center that allows users to monitor the various safety and security concerns in their homes. The bundled solution is designed to be controlled from a home-based PC and run over a local-area network (LAN). The combination increases the level of safety and control for the end-user and consequently the level of comfort and convenience.

"Savoy Automation has developed proven solutions in automating the home environment," said Drew Chernoy, vice president of marketing for Radionics. "Extending the functionality of our industry leading safety and security devices through CyberHouse gives our customers the ability to have centralized and automated control over these critical appliances."

"Savoy Automation is committed to working with the best manufacturers of safety, security, lighting and other devices," said Bill Frank, vice president of marketing and sales for Savoy Automation. "The Radionics suite of safety and security devices is a natural ally of CyberHouse’s centralized and automated control functionality. In combining CyberHouse with its own technologies, Radionics can offer its customers a superior level of safety, security, convenience and manageability."

About Radionics

Radionics, a division of Detection Systems, Inc. (DETC-Nasdaq), has been the industry leader in innovative fire and security systems for more than 20 years. The first to introduce microprocessor technology to security communications systems, Radionics continues to incorporate the latest technologies in its designs. Radionics is a worldwide manufacturer of products that include a complete line of alarm control/communicators, access control devices, fire alarm reporting systems, and advanced communication methods, with its latest developments including integrated intrusion, wireless communication, fire and access control. To find out more about Radionics, visit its web site at www.radionicsinc.com.

About Savoy Automation

Savoy Automation develops, sells and supports software products that dramatically simplify building and deploying automation, monitoring and control applications across local area networks and the Internet. Founded in 1994 by Dr. David Nelson and headquartered in Westborough, Mass., the privately held company offers a family of compatible and interoperable products under the brand name Savoy. These products include Savoy/CyberHouse, its popular home networking and control product, which provides increased levels of convenience, comfort, reduced energy costs and safety. The Home Automation Association selected Savoy/CyberHouse for its 1996 Mark of Excellence Award for user friendly software. Savoy Automation can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.savoyautomation.com.