CWNP PROGRAM AND NEC ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP

NEC to Offer CWNP Instructor-Led Training Classes

Irving, TX - October 11, 2004 - The CWNP Program, the industry standard for wireless LAN training and certification,, and NEC Unified Solutions, Inc. (NEC), a leader in integrated communications solutions for the enterprise, today announced a partnership whereby NEC will offer the CWNA wireless LAN adminstration course at its National Training Center located in Irving, TX.

The CWNA course is the foundation-level wireless LAN certification for the CWNP Program, and targets both novice and experienced networking professionals who wish to gain a solid understanding of wireless networking to complement their knowledge of traditional wired networking. Rather than focusing on vendor-specific products, CWNA training covers a broad range of topics relative to 802.11 wireless LAN technologies.

Industry data indicates that the wireless LAN market is currently worth $1.5 billion - with expectations for growth to $5.5 billion by the year 2005. The CWNP Program is very excited about the partnership with NEC and looks forward to offering this highly regarded wireless industry certification course. Through its state-of-the-art training center, NEC offers an array of certification training courses geared toward the communications industry. A complete listing of courses and schedules are available on the NEC Unified Solutions website at www.necunifiedsolutions.com.

About The CWNP Program

The CWNP Program is the industry standard for wireless LAN training and certification. IT professionals in 70 countries have achieved CWNP certification in how to make wireless LANs more secure, cost-effective, and reliable. Information about the CWNP Program can be found at http://www.cwnp.com. Planet3 Wireless is the creator of the CWNP Program. Planet3 Wireless, Inc. is a privately-held Georgia corporation.

About NEC Unified Solutions, Inc.

NEC Unified Solutions Inc., a leader in integrated communications solutions for the enterprise, delivers the industry's most innovative suite of products, applications and services that help customers achieve their business goals. With more than a century of communications and networking expertise, NEC Unified Solutions, Inc., a subsidiary of NEC America and affiliate of NEC Corporation (NASDAQ: NIPNY), offers the broadest range of communications services and solution choices, flexible product platforms and applications, and an open migration path to protect investments. NEC Unified Solutions, Inc. serves the Fortune 1000 and customers across the globe in vertical markets such as hospitality, education, government and healthcare. For more information, visit www.necunifiedsolutions.com