June 7, 2004

iMPath Networks Inc. and Open Roads Consulting, Inc. Announce Integrated Digital Video Solution

Ottawa, Ontario -- iMPath Networks Inc., a leading provider of networking solutions for video surveillance applications, and Open Roads Consulting, a leading developer of integrated solutions for the Transportation and Security markets, announce today the availability of the Video Image Control and Display System (VICADS) which now offers fully integrated support of iMPath's i-Volution™ series of video communications solutions. The two companies plan to work together to promote the adoption and use of innovative digital video solutions.

iMPath Networks' i-Volution series of video communication solutions are designed to meet the video quality, device reliability and interface flexibility requirements of complex surveillance applications. The i-Volution family includes environmentally hardened, intelligent edge-of-network devices, high density, redundant control room video servers and standards based network management solutions, viewers and APIs.

"iMPath's digital video communications solutions are designed to allow developers and integrators to add value through software development and integration." said Michael Donoghue, iMPath Networks Vice President, Sales and Business Development. "The VICADS solution is an excellent example of how Open Roads has extended the value of the i-Volution series and delivered a robust, flexible surveillance platform. We share a common strategy to offer open-system, standards-based solutions. This approach will allow each organization to lead in terms of time to market and total value."

Open Roads' Integrated Security Systems Division (ISSD) provides high end, integrated surveillance and security systems for military and transportation clients. The ISSD designs, deploys and maintains highly sophisticated security and surveillance systems used for the protection of sensitive communication and other critical assets. The Video Image Control and Display System (VICADS) is an integrated COTS hardware and software solution that encodes, routes, controls cameras and displays video images. It provides full functionality for cameras on video walls while simultaneously providing the capability of sharing the video over the network.

"We chose iMPath Networks due to their experience with sophisticated surveillance systems together with the fact that the i-Volution product line has been deployed in critical applications for over 2 years.", says Joe Cardyn, Open Roads Consulting, Co-Founder and Senior Director of ISSD. "VICADS users require the highest level of performance and continuous improvements. I have no question that Open Roads and iMPath Networks have a similar focus and are well positioned to continue to meet and exceed user expectations."

About iMPath Networks Inc.

iMPath Networks Inc. is a leading supplier of managed video networks for security and surveillance applications. Its video networks enable private and public organizations to maintain mission-critical, real-time, DVD-quality surveillance of events and activities from within the same building to around the world. The Company offers state-of-the-art MPEG-compressed digital video, for transmission over private and public broadband IP networks and FDM video solutions for transmission over private fiber networks. Its products are distributed through a global network of system integrators and are installed in systems around the world that monitor military bases, major highways, rapid transit systems, city centers, international airports and other facilities. For a list of applications and for more information, visit the company's website at http://www.impathnetworks.com.

About Open Roads Consulting

Open Roads Consulting provides full service software, product development and system integration solutions for its customers. The corporate focus is directed at the Transportation and Security markets. At Open Roads, "Exploiting Technology, Creating Success" is more than just a motto, it's a mind-set. Whether developing systems that enhance safety enhance system efficiency, streamline maintenance or to protect critical assets, Open Roads will provide the right solution at the right cost. Open Roads staff has decades of experience in the design and deployment of systems worldwide. For more information, visit the company's website at http://www.openroadsconsulting.com.

Contacts

Michael Donoghue
Vice President, Sales and Business Development
iMPath Networks Inc.
613-226-4000 x380
mdonoghue@impathnetworks.com

Joe Cardyn
Senior Director, Integrated Security Systems Division
Open Roads Consulting
757-546-3401
jvcardyn@openroadsconsulting.com