Asoka opens Hong Kong office, announces 1st enterprise customer

To Expand Global Reach Asoka Opens Hong Kong Office and Deploys PlugLAN Powerline MDU Solution at local Hong Kong Primary School

Foster City, California, (ANTARA News/PRNewswire-AsiaNet) - Asoka USA, a leading HomePlug(R) powerline network solutions provider, announced today the opening of its Asoka office in Hong Kong, China.

The office, to be managed by the company's founder and CTO, TK Chan, will be the central location for Asia Pacific (APAC) sales and marketing. In addition, Asoka announced P&P Solutions Ltd, a Hong Kong-based system integrator, has chosen and deployed Asoka's PlugLAN Powerline MDU Solution at a local Hong Kong Primary School.

"Our new Hong Kong sales office is a key part of our global expansion plan, and will enable us to provide focused and complete support for our valued Asia Pacific customers and distributors, including PCCW, the leading IPTV provider, Synergy Technologies (Asia) Ltd, a regional distributor and P&P Solutions Ltd, a local system integrator," said Chan.

"The PlugLAN powerline network solution provided our team and our customer a cost effective network that was simple, secure and reliable," stated Francis Li, a consultant at P&P. "We look forward to a long-term relationship with Asoka and to be able to obtain local sales and technical support."

Asoka offers the market's most robust and complete powerline networking solution, utilizing a building's pre-established electrical wiring to deliver Internet connectivity throughout a home or building. Encompassing both residential and commercial verticals through system integrators and service providers, Asoka's product line of Ethernet and wireless adapters, routers, power centers and customer premises equipment (CPE) offer a complete network solution for consumers and small
businesses.

About Asoka USA

Asoka is a leading developer of simple, secure, and reliable powerline networking products that use existing electrical wiring to deliver high-speed networking throughout a home or business. Asoka's innovative products are sold globally through Carriers and Systems Integrators for both residential and commercial environments. The company offers the broadest and most complete portfolio of powerline products available today, and boasts powerline technology leadership and knowledge unparalleled in the industry. To learn more, visit http://www.asokausa.com.

PlugLAN, Asoka and the Asoka logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Asoka USA Corporation.

HomePlug is a registered trademark of HomePlug Powerline Alliance.

CONTACT: Cat Griffin of Zeno Group,
+1-415-369-8125,
cat.griffin@zenogroup.com, for Asoka
Web site: http://www.asokausa.com
SOURCE: Asoka USA

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Asoka expands global reach with opening of Japan office

Tokyo, (ANTARA News/PRNewswire-AsiaNet) - Asoka USA, a leading HomePlug(R) powerline network solutions provider, announced today the opening of its Asoka office in Yokohama, Japan.
The office, to be managed by Yuichi Okubo, will be the central location for Japanese sales and product development. The Japanese market welcomes Asoka with a product certification of the PlugLink HD 7660 Ethernet Adapter PL7660-ETH from the HD-PLC (High Definition Power Line communication) standard.

In an effort to continue global growth, Asoka will support Japanese customers and manufacturers from its local office. Yuichi Okubo will not only function as the general manager of the Asoka Japan office but will maintain the title of Director of Sales in Japan. Okubo has over 20 years of experience in the Japanese technology market as well as a strong engineering and management background. He will work to maintain Asoka's awareness in Japan and drive sales in the region.

The PlugLink HD 7660 Ethernet Adapter PL7660-ETH uses Wavelet OFDM to meet HD-PLC standard of 190 Mbps. The retail cost for the PlugLink HD 7660 is 129,000 Yen and general availability of the product is slated for 1Q 2008. HD-PLC uses a 128-bit AES encryption method, to ensure extremely high security performance.

"Japan is an important market for Asoka and we are very excited to bring Okubo-san on board to lead with this wealth of technology and market experience," said Asoka CEO, Dano Ybarra. "Participating in the Japanese based HD-PLC alliance is a great start for us and as the product line grows we will be looking to gain HD-PLC certification for additional Asoka solutions."

Asoka offers the market's most robust and complete powerline networking solution, utilizing a building's pre-established electrical wiring to deliver Internet connectivity throughout a home or office. Encompassing both residential and commercial verticals through system integrators and service providers, Asoka's product line of Ethernet and wireless adapters, routers, power centers and customer premise equipment (CPE) offer a complete network solution for consumers and small businesses.

About Asoka USA

Asoka is a leading developer of simple, secure, and reliable powerline networking products that use existing electrical wiring to deliver high-speed networking throughout a home or business. Asoka's innovative products are sold globally through Carriers and Systems Integrators for both residential and commercial environments. The company offers the broadest and most complete portfolio of powerline products available today, and boasts powerline technology leadership and knowledge unparalleled in the industry. To learn more, visit http:/www.asokausa.com.

PlugLink, Asoka and the Asoka logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Asoka USA Corporation.

HomePlug is a registered trademark of HomePlug Powerline Alliance.

SOURCE Asoka USA
CONTACT: Cat Griffin of Zeno Group,
+1-415-369-8125,
cat.griffin@zenogroup.com, for Asoka USA
Web site: http://www.asokausa.com

COPYRIGHT © 2008 - ANTARANEWS