B.O.S. - Better On-line Solutions' Subsidiary, BOScom, Introduces New e-TwinSt@r™ Series of Remote Controllers The industry's only pure TCP/IP controller now comes with a built-in RJ45 adapter, eliminating the need for active star hubs Teradion, Israel, May 14, 2002 - B.O.S. Better On-line Solutions' subsidiary, BOScom, today launched a new series complementing its existing e-Twin@x Controller™, a complete hardware and software solution that provides a secure, encrypted connection to the IBM eServer iSeries (AS/400) over the Internet or WAN, and empowers local or remote Twinax networks to support TCP/IP. The new series features an adapter that attaches directly to the e-Twin@x Controller, allowing direct connection of Twinax devices running over CAT5 cabling. For companies using CAT5 (twisted pair) cabling, the new e-TwinSt@r series represents a real value-add for customers, since it replaces an active star hub and allows full utilization of all eight (or 16) RJ45 sockets. Twinax devices working over CAT5 lines are connected directly to the Controller. The new product not only saves the cost of an additional active star hub, but also eliminates the need for power sources and additional space in the communications closet as well as the extra set-up and maintenance time. Twinax also supports greater distance than active star. The new feature comes in two "packages": as an add-on unit to existing e-Twin@x Controllers (new PID 4800 for the 8-port unit and 4801 for the 16-port); or as a built-in component of the controller itself (new PIDs 4808, 4816, 4828, 4856, 4812, supporting 8, 16, 28, 56 and 112 sessions, respectively) - see photo below. Rear panel of new e-TwinSt@r Controller, with RJ45 8-port unit attached. The new e-TwinSt@r series will save customers money. "The built-in active star functionality eliminates the need for an external unit. It also means that no Twinax-to-active star wiring is required, no power cord, and no extra space in the communications cabinet," states Martin Pladgeman, President of BOScom US. Customers will also appreciate the flexibility of being able utilize all seven logical sessions on each port, up to a total of 56 sessions (or 112 sessions with the 16-port unit), unlike with the active star hubs that allow a maximum of seven sessions for the entire hub. Distribution and Availability The e-TwinSt@r series is now available worldwide through the extensive B.O.S. network of subsidiaries, distributors, and value-added resellers (VARs). For more information call 1-800/866-6267 in the U.S., +44 116 282 0600 in Europe, or visit www.e-twinaxcontroller.com. About B.O.S. Better On-line Solutions BOS develops, produces and markets solutions for IBM midrange-to-PC and LAN connectivity, including Internet/Intranet, emulation gateways, and GUI, as well as printing solutions that are operating-system independent. The company also specializes in VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) solutions. B.O.S. became a public company in April 1996; its stock is traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the symbol BOSC. More information on BOS, its products, and affiliates can be found on the World Wide Web at www.bosweb.com. The forward-looking statements contained herein reflect management’s current views with respect to future events and financial performance. These forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the control of the Company, including, but not limited to, those risks and uncertainties detailed in the Company’s periodic reports and registration statements filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

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