FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Bellingham, Wash., January 28, 2002 - Power supply manufacturer Alpha Technologies recently participated in an industry-first Hybrid Management Sub-Layer Subcommittee (HMS) field trial, performing flawlessly throughout the duration of the program. The intent of the field trial was to test product and prove interoperability between power supplies and status monitoring equipment in a real-world cable network. "Alpha was honored to participate in this event and excited to be part of this important emerging technology," commented officials at Alpha. Alpha supplied participating transponder vendors with HMS interfaces for the trial which were installed on-site for accurate, practical testing. During the course of the week, Alpha's HMS interface performed without incident and was deemed a complete success.

Alpha Technologies Inc. develops power conversion, protection and standby products for telecommunications and cable television industries, including custom, application-specific power solutions. In addition to product development, Alpha Technologies provides a comprehensive range of installation and maintenance services to support its global customer base. Alpha Technologies is a member of The Alpha Group of companies.

The Alpha Group represents a global alliance of independent companies that share a common philosophy - create world-class powering solutions for communication, commercial, industrial and renewable energy markets.

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