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“DIGITAL HOME IN A BOX” ENABLES DEALERS TO ADDRESS THE MIDDLE MARKET FOR HOME AUTOMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT

Unique bundle of leading products from
Pelham Sloane, HomeSeer Technologies and Global Caché
available exclusively from Worthington Distribution

ORLANDO, Fla., February 24, 2005—Dealers and installers can now easily address the needs of home owners who have balked at the traditionally high cost of home automation and home entertainment systems, thanks to an innovative partnership of three leading vendors and a key distributor. Discounts by each of the partners on this unique bundle will increase margins for dealers while the integration of the products onto the Pelham Sloane all-in-one PC facilitates easy installation.

“With its wireless networking and pre-configured home automation and home entertainment software, this bundle enables our dealers to offer control of home systems and audio and video sources without the need for a major wiring project,” said Richie Scholl, Vice President of Technical Sales at Worthington Distribution.

“The middle market has the largest potential for PC-based home automation and entertainment systems, yet is largely untapped,” said John Jensen, Chairman of Pelham Sloane. “By creating the Digital Home In a Box, this partnership is enabling dealers to capitalize on a market segment they haven’t been able to serve previously.”

The Digital Home in a Box controls HVAC, security, lighting and home entertainment through preconfigured and ready-to-run software and hardware. It includes

· the GC-100-06 Network Adapter and GC-IRL IR Learner from Global Caché, the award-winning manufacturer of products that enable technology in homes and businesses. The GC-100 is designed to IP-enable existing hardware, bringing Ethernet connectivity to equipment that otherwise could not be accessed over a network The pocket-sized GC-IRL allows for automatic capture of the full spectrum of IR codes.

· the following items from HomeSeer Technologies, the leading manufacturer of web-enabled home automation software: 1) HomeSeer v2.0 home automation software; 2) HomeSeer plug-in interface for the HAI/Omni II security panel; 3) Cinemar’s MainLobby touchscreen interface and the 4) Global Caché GC-100 driver.

· a PS1500M, Pelham Sloane’s award-winning patented all-in-one computer. It acts as both the user control point for a system and as the home automation and media server for the entire installation.

The Pelham Sloane PS1500M included in the bundle includes touch screen, built-in wireless networking, and a TV tuner, making it suitable for deployment on the kitchen wall, alongside the family room entertainment system, or on the home office desk. The bundled unit will be delivered with the Homeseer V.2.0 software pre-installed and configured. This installation will reduce the on-site time required for dealers and installers to deliver the product to end-users, hence reducing their deployment costs and increasing their potential margins. The bundle will also be pre-tested with the GC-100 Network Adapter and IR Learner prior to shipment.

“By delivering a solution that is pre-installed with the HomeSeer suite, dealers and installers are assured of a positive out-of-box solution that can be implemented with minimal time and effort at their client’s homes,” said Mark Colegrove, Director of Sales and Marketing for HomeSeer Technologies. “The platform is an ideal way to get started on a home automation path that can grow as the need arises and the budget avails.”

“This partnership and the resulting Digital Home in a Box solution, deliver on the long promised advantage of employing open systems and standards,” said the president of Global Caché, Walt Keller. “Using the interchangeable products offered by Global Caché, Pelham Sloane, and Homeseer, Worthington is able to deliver a powerful, flexible, and future-proof product bundled at an affordable price.”

About Global Caché, Inc.
Global Caché is dedicated to producing state-of-the-art products that enable technology in homes and businesses. Our award-winning GC-100 Network Adapter provides the means for PC-based automation and management software to access, control, and deliver services in a networked home or business to diverse and previously unconnected devices and appliances. In addition, Global Caché provides an IR Learner, winner of the prestigious CEPro Product of the Year award for IP-enabling, receivers, sensors, and conversion cabling. Global Caché sells through distributors, VARs, and OEMs. For more information on Global Caché and our products and services or to place an order, visit online at www.globalcache.com or call us at 541-899-4800.

About HomeSeer Technologies
HomeSeer Technologies is a leading provider of home control software based in Bedford New Hampshire. Our flagship product “HomeSeer”, gives users the ability to automate everything in their home, including lights, appliances, thermostats, audio/video, and media content. Our software is IP enabled, giving users remote access from anywhere in the world. For more information, call 603-471-2816, extension 106 or visit http://www.homeseer.com

About Pelham Sloane
Pelham Sloane designs, manufactures and markets patented, space-saving and energy efficient all-in-one personal computers. Its PS1500 desktop computer utilizes a patented design that allows the computer to be integrated within a flat-panel monitor. This innovation creates significant space and energy efficiency. Pelham Sloane computers combine flexibility, power and speed and provide the ultimate experience in desktop computing. The PS1500 is an Innovations Design and Engineering Showcase winner in the Computer Hardware category at the 2004 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES). For more information, call 203-259-4357 or visit http://www.pelhamsloane.com

About Worthington Distribution
The parent company to Worthington Distribution is Worthington Group, Ltd. Founded in 1975 as a security company, it evolved into Northeast Pennsylvania's largest full service security company/home automator/system integrator. In June of 1992, Worthington Group, Ltd. sold its dealer/installer operation to become a national distributor of home automation/system integration equipment and supplies. Today, Worthington Distribution is one of the largest full line distributors catering to the dealer/installer. For more information, call 1-800-282-8864 or visit http://worthingtondistribution.com

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Company Contact:
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