FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Vancouver, Canada, April 5, 2006 - Argus Technologies, designer and manufacturer of DC power solutions for the communications industry, is proud to release Cordex CXC software version 1.70 in late April. Enhancements to the Cordex CXC software are built upon Argus' existing platform and offer additional features and benefits to maximize system efficiency, and cost effectiveness.

"We've taken feedback from a wide variety of sources and worked closely with customers to incorporate a vast array of enhancements in v1.70," commented Grant Clark, Director of Business Development.

The most significant cost-saving feature allows CXC sotware to control both legacy Pathfinder and high-density Cordex rectifiers in one power system. Customers can now expand existing systems without fully replacing current systems.

Many enhancements to the SNMP capabilities include site location information, alarm severity levels within each trap, multi-destination dial out, and data loss prevention capabilities. The improvements to trap information location and severity allow managers to run multiple stations more efficiently by easily focusing their attention on the most critical alarms and easily identify the alarm locations. The data loss prevention capability ensures precise system analysis by caching alarms and delaying transmission until communication with the controller is re-established.

Advances in battery monitoring right down to the individual cell are now included. Individual cell monitoring and alarming allows the user to locate weak cells and provides the option of replacing the individual cell as opposed to replacing the entire string. This allows greater cost efficiency and longer life for the battery system.

Many other enhancements are included in the 1.70 version software upgrade. Existing customers can download the new software from the Argus website www.argus.ca.

As a member of the Alpha Group, Argus is part of a global alliance of independent companies that share a common philosophy - to create world class powering solutions for communication, alternative energy, industrial, commercial, and government markets. Other members include Alpha Technologies and G.B. Enterprises.

Argus Technologies specializes in the design and manufacture of premium quality DC power solutions for the global communications industry. Argus products include custom DC power systems, enclosures, rectifiers, converters, and system controllers. Argus also offers EF&I, training, and 24/7 technical support through its dedicated service network.

For this and/or additional information in electronic form, go to Argusdcpower.com.

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