PRESS RELEASE: Transition Networks Expands Network Interface Device (NID) Product Line With New Remotely Managed, Status Reporting NID

MINNETONKA, MN -- June 10, 2009 -- Transition Networks Inc., the switching and conversion technology expert, a wholly owned subsidiary of Communications Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:JCS), today announced the introduction of its new, remotely managed 10/100 bridging Network Interface Device (NID).

Available in a Point System chassis card and a stand-alone form factor, this new series of 10/100 bridging network interface devices is designed for both Enterprise and Service Provider applications where users require a basic level of management information on both the local and remote devices. This NID will allow users to easily access the management information through the local unit installed in a managed Point System Chassis, as the remote unit reports its current operating status back to a local unit.
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Transition Networks Announces Newest Upgrade to Focal Point Software

MINNETONKA, MN -- May 18, 2009 -- Transition Networks Inc. today announced the release of the next generation of its free network management software, Focal Point 2.2. With improvements to its usability and feature enhancements to its Java(TM)-based SNMP GUI, Focal Point customers are now able to monitor, configure and control Transition Networks equipment from a single interface, saving network administrators time and money.
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Transition Networks Unveils 802.1ag/Y.1731 Network Interface Devices Specifically Designed for Mobile Backhaul and Business Ethernet Service Delivery

MINNETONKA, MN -- May 18, 2009 -- Transition Networks Inc. today announced the introduction of the S2250 and S3250 Network Interface Devices (NIDs). The S2250 and S3250 product families are specifically designed to help telecoms and cable providers to generate and preserve revenues when delivering Ethernet services. With the growing demand for business Ethernet services and mobile backhaul, these new NIDs enable service providers to offer tiered services with end-to-end Service Level Agreements (SLAs), while increasing customer satisfaction and keeping capital expenses (CapEx) to a minimum. The S2250 and S3250 product families are Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF) 9 and 14 certified compliant and create a clear demarcation point between the provider and customer network, as well as carrier-to-carrier networks.
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Transition Networks Goes Big With 10K Jumbo Frame Network Interface Devices

MINNETONKA, MN -- May 18, 2009 -- Transition Networks Inc. today announced the addition of Jumbo Frame support for its xBFFG remotely managed 10/100/1000 Network Interface Devices for the Point System(TM) modular chassis, as well as standalone versions. The Jumbo Frame xBFFG will support jumbo frames up to 10K in size.
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