Sixnet, a global market leader of machine-to-machine (M2M) networking solutions for industrial and commercial markets, and distributor A.E. Petsche, an Arrow Electronics company, today announced they have been awarded a multi-year army contract with a maximum value in excess of $18 million. The contract is part of WestWind Technologies, Inc.’s agreement to supply Digital Backbone Kits to the U.S. Army Tank-Automotive Life Cycle Management Command (TACOM) for the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle program.

WestWind will provide the Command, Control, Communications and Computer, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Digital Backbone Kits in production quantities for integration into thousands of Army vehicles. Each of these kits will utilize Sixnet’s IP67 Ethernet switches for reliable, high-performance networking.

“The selection of our rugged IP67 switches for TACOM’s Digital Backbone Kits helps further validate Sixnet as a leading industrial connectivity provider,” said Scott Killian, director of connectivity solutions for Sixnet. “With over 5,000 Sixnet switches delivered on the Stryker, a General Dynamics’ Land Systems vehicle, we are pleased our solution is being used as part of another platform that will enhance the capabilities of our nation’s troops.”

The Sixnet IP67 Ethernet switches are MIL-STD-1275 (power protection), MIL-STD-461 (EMC performance) and MIL-STD-810 (environmental) military rated to withstand the harshest of environments without sacrificing performance. From temperature control to deployable power generation, Sixnet switches link in-vehicle communications systems to support a host of military applications on the land, in the air and on the sea regardless of harsh climate, shock and vibration extremes.

About A.E. Petsche Co., Inc.

A.E. Petsche Company is a leading supplier of high-performance military/aerospace interconnect products and services. The company is headquartered in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas, and operates sales offices and distribution centers worldwide. Effective Dec. 2009, A.E. Petsche Co. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Arrow Electronics, Inc. For additional information about A.E. Petsche Company, visit www.aepetsche.com.

About WestWind Technologies

WestWind Technologies, Inc. is a privately-held small business with corporate headquarters in Huntsville, Alabama. Since its founding in 1999, WestWind has been providing both military and commercial customers with solid performance and unparalleled response times. The core capabilities offered by WestWind are engineering, manufacturing, logistics, as well as modification and integration. With primary corporate operations located just minutes from Redstone Arsenal and hangar operations on the Huntsville International Airport, WestWind holds ISO 9001:2008 and AS9100:2004 Rev B certifications. For more information, visit www.westwindcorp.com.

About Sixnet

For more than three decades, Sixnet has been providing leading industrial and commercial machine-to-machine (M2M) connectivity to customers and markets worldwide. Sixnet’s flexible solutions enable organizations to cost-effectively increase business productivity. By integrating powerful enterprise-class networking with rugged reliability, Sixnet meets the standards of the most demanding industrial and commercial applications in industries such as power & energy, banking & retail, transportation, video & security, utilities, military, mobile data, maritime and more. Based in Ballston Lake, NY, the company has offices across North America, Asia and Europe. For more information, visit www.sixnet.com.