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Global Caché Signs Canadian Distributor Home Control Canada
Canadian Distributor of IP-Based Open System Products to Sell Global Caché Devices

Jacksonville, OR - April 21, 2005 - Global Caché, the award winning provider of products that enable technology in homes and businesses, announced today it has begun selling products through Home Control Canada Inc., a Canadian-based distributor focused on providing flexible and cost-effective home automation systems to residential and commercial builders, owners, and system integrators.

Global Caché’s GC-100 Network Adapter is a hardware product designed to IP-enable devices and appliances that otherwise could not be connected to a network, bringing Ethernet connectivity to infrared (IR) devices, serial (RS232) devices, and relay switches (contact closure) allowing them to be controlled using IP-based software. Global Caché also supplies IR learning devices, IR receivers, and sensors for use over networks. Home Control Canada Inc (HCCI) offers a comprehensive line of automation specific products, including tested pre-packaged and pre-configured automation systems for easy installation. HCCI distributes products that are based on open systems and accepted standards, that take advantage of networked homes and businesses, are cost-effective, and simple to install and use.

“The definition that Home Control Canada uses for itself and the products they represent certainly applies to our company and products, ” said Global Caché President Walt Keller. “Our mutual commitment to open systems and IP-based technology makes for a perfect fit. Canada is an important market for us, and we look forward to being able to serve our Canadian customers much more effectively.”

“Global Caché products are really helping us to open up new doors in simple and affordable home automation,” said Jeff Browne, HCCI President. “Their line-up of enabling IP products fits exceptionally well with our current offerings, which includes many of Global Caché’s alliance partners. These products are critical to our total home control system offerings, and our ability to integrate a home cost effectively.”

About Global Caché, Inc.
Global Caché manufactures state-of-the-art products that enable technology in homes and businesses. Our GC-100 Network Adapter provides the means for PC-based home automation and management software to access, control, and deliver services in a networked home to diverse and previously unconnected devices and appliances. Global Caché sells through distributors, VARs, and OEMs. For more information on Global Caché and our products and services, visit online at www.globalcache.com or call us at 541-899-4800.

About Home Control Canada, Inc.
Home Control Canada, Inc. is a privately held corporation based just minutes north of Toronto Canada. HCCI distributes home automation products and systems to Canadian residential and commercial builders, owners, and system integrators. HCCI is taking advantage of a shift from proprietary based automation systems to the more cost effective and flexible IP-based products based on open systems and standards. For more information call 888-270-3209 or visit our Web site at www.homecontrolcanada.com.

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Media Contact:
Global Caché/Rusty Keller
541-899-4800
rusty.keller@globalcache.com