ZeroG Wireless Provides Enabling Wi-Fi Connectivity

CHAGRIN FALLS, Ohio and SUNNYVALE, Calif., Oct. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- (WORLD-WIRE) Intwine Connect, provider of end-to-end Internet connectivity solutions, today announced the availability of the company's Wi-Fi U-SNAP module developed in partnership with ZeroG Wireless, an innovator in low-power embedded Wi-Fi design. The Wi-Fi U-SNAP module leverages the broad adoption of Wi-Fi in the home and small business, offering OEMs a complete, easy to integrate solution for adding Internet connectivity to their products.

"The U-SNAP standard provides device OEMs with an easy to use, standardized interface for connecting their products to the rapidly evolving smart grid," said Jon Rappaport, Chairman of the U-SNAP Alliance. "The Intwine Wi-Fi U-SNAP module is a perfect example of what the U-SNAP Alliance strives to achieve, simplifying Internet connectivity and device integration, while ensuring future-proof flexibility."

The U-SNAP Wi-Fi Module, now available for sale, is a cost-effective solution for vendors looking to create smart products by adding the capability to control and monitor their products. Utilizing the Intwine Connectivity Suite, the module incorporates the U-SNAP form factor, and a Wi-Fi compliant, FCC certified module from ZeroG Wireless, to offer a flexible serial interface and connectivity portal for intelligent connectivity to microcontroller based products. Consumers will now be able to manage, control and receive alerts from products such as thermostats, appliances and garage doors.

"We have seen tremendous interest in Wi-Fi applications in the home area network, especially around smart grid applications," said Tim Colleran, vice president of marketing, ZeroG Wireless. "The team at Intwine Connect has developed a strong solution and working with them to create a U-SNAP module fits well with ZeroG's goals to deliver easy to use Wi-Fi products."

"Intwine's U-SNAP module offers our customers a fast to market, cost-effective, low-risk, reliable platform to integrate the power of the entire Intwine Connectivity Suite into their devices," said Joe Hurst, CTO of Intwine Connect.

Pricing and Availability: The Intwine U-SNAP module has been beta tested in various sites and is now available for purchase. Pricing for the Intwine Connectivity Suite is based upon application requirements and volumes. Contact sales@intwineconnect.com or 216-912-7509 for more information or visit us online at www.intwineconnect.com.

About Intwine Connect
Intwine Connect is a systems integrator offering a comprehensive solution to adding Internet connectivity to nearly any device. The Intwine Connectivity Suite is a secure, scalable and industry standard based solution which encompasses consulting services, embedded connectivity modules, middleware, device and web application hosting, Intwine web application framework, and command/control and business intelligence delivery. Intwine is privately held, headquartered in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. Visit www.intwineconnect.com for more information.

About ZeroG Wireless
ZeroG Wireless is a fabless semiconductor company focused on creating a world of connected devices, the "Internet of Things." With ZeroG low-power Wi-Fi chips, there is no limit to the type of device that can now leverage the massive and rapidly growing Wi-Fi infrastructure. The Company's products are designed from the ground up to enable simple, low-cost connectivity for nearly any system, regardless of architecture. The result: faster time to market and significantly lower overall system cost.

Privately held, ZeroG Wireless is headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif. Investors are Battery Ventures, Greylock Partners, Morgenthaler Ventures, and Miven. Additional information may be found at www.zerogwireless.com.

CONTACT: Hillary Cain of Dynamic Flow Marketing, +1-415-350-4860, hcain@dynamicflow.com, for Intwine Connect