Press Release

TRIDIUM INC. ANNOUNCES SPONSORSHIP OF PREMIER EUROPEAN INTEGRATED AND INTELLIGENT BUILDINGS AND M2M EVENTS

Irving, Texas—August 22, 2005—Tridium Inc., a leading provider of software technology for device-to-enterprise applications and Internet-enabled products, announced today they are a gold sponsor of the M2M Expo and Conference and BuilConn Europe, the co-located European machine-to-machine and intelligent and intelligent buildings events which will be held November 8-10, 2005, at the Amsterdam RAI.

By supporting both events, Tridum is delivering a cohesive message to the European markets of their commitment to progressing both the buildings and M2M industries through the use of Web-based, open protocol platforms where the integration of mission-critical business information strengthens both the effectiveness and profitability of an organization.

“We recognize the huge metamorphosis that is occurring in Building Management as the industry comes to terms with the convergence with IT and the use of Web-based technologies that redefine the fabric and nature of this industry,” Marc Petock, Director of Marketing for Tridium, said. “BuilConn and M2M are the only events that give full voice to the drivers and results of these changes and we are delighted to sponsor these events.”

“Tridium has developed a unique solution for Enterprise management, and as a central part of the BuilConn and M2M events, they are communicating to the industry the cost-saving and efficiency benefits the Enterprise can deliver,” Anto Budiardjo, BuilConn organizer, said. “BuilConn and M2M offer Tridium the opportunity to reach a highly targeted audience of building owners and engineers who are looking for solutions using IT- and Web-based standards for whole building integration.”

Tridium has been a sponsor of BuilConn and the M2M Expo and Conference since their inception in 2003 and 2004, respectively.

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About Tridium, Inc.
Tridium is the inventor of the Niagara Framework®, an open software framework that integrates diverse systems and devices—regardless of manufacturer, communication standard or software—into a unified platform that is easily managed and controlled in real time over the Internet or intranet using a standard web browser. System integrators use Niagara products to provide true open solutions without regard for specific protocols, products or technologies. Manufacturers adopt the Niagara Framework technology to move their products to the web, reduce development time, migrate legacy systems, develop new service offerings, and open up new markets. Today, there are over 35,000 instances of Niagara operating in over 5000 installations worldwide in applications that include: energy management, building automation, telecommunications, M2M, security automation, lighting control, maintenance repair operations (MRO), service bureaus and total facilities management – all realizing improved operational efficiencies, reduced costs and greater returns.

Tridium is a privately held software company headquartered in Richmond, Va., with subsidiaries based in London and Singapore. Tridium markets its products to value-added resellers, original equipment manufacturers and a network of Tridium Systems Integrators. Additional information about Tridium is available at www.tridium.com.

About BuilConn Europe
BuilConn Europe is a three-day event designed for the channels that specify, manage and deliver integration to take an objective and comprehensive view of the buildings industry, understand the technologies and trends that shape it, and discover the steps required to implement truly intelligent, integrated buildings. As the gathering place for Building-IT Convergence, BuilConn unites building and facility owners and managers, integrators, contractors, distributors, manufacturers and IT professionals from the full spectrum of the buildings industry including HVAC, Security, Lighting, Access Control, CCTV, and IT. BuilConn is the only network infrastructure and integration event focusing on bridging the gaps between these sectors to deliver true Networked Building Systems.

About the M2M Expo & Conference
Held annually in both North America and Europe, the M2M Expo was created to bring together the key players in the emerging industry of Machine-to-Machine communication (M2M). Designed as an educational and business development venue, the Expo will define the M2M space, structure, players, distribution, and relationships required for the industry to evolve into a significant global business space. Co-located with the highly successful BuilConn, the prominent Expo and Conference for the networked building systems industry, the M2M Expo will also allow attendees and exhibitors to gain valuable insight into the Buildings marketplace as well as the other machine-to-machine channels.


Tridium
Marc Petock
Director of Marketing
Tel: +1(804) 747-4771
mpetock@tridium.com 

BuilConn / M2M Expo
Heather Deal
Clasma Events Inc.
Tel: +1(972) 865-2233
heather@clasma.com