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Dunti LLC Wins Contract From Department of Homeland Security For Critical Infrastructure Cyber Security Technology Development

Austin, Texas, May 17, 2004 – Dunti LLC, a technology innovation company specializing in providing innovative network security, has been awarded a Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Contract from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) under Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency (HSARPA) program. Under this grant Dunti LLC will develop innovative secure communication mechanism for Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems. SCADA systems control power generation, water treatment and distribution, oil and gas pipelines, and other critical infrastructure industries.

The Phase I work will generate a proof of concept system and feasibility analysis report. Input will be solicited from SCADA product vendors, service providers, and users. Phase I will be completed by September 2004. Phase II, if funded, will develop secure SCADA communication products that will be deployed at the beta sites of potential customers.

Rupaka Mahalingaiah, the CEO of Dunti LLC said, “The SBIR Program is extremely competitive, and we are pleased that DHS recognized the potential benefits of our innovative technology and technical talent that can bring this to a reality. Dunti is looking forward to developing and deploying this technology in various SCADA systems towards securing the critical infrastructure in the US and around the world.”

About Dunti LLC

Located in Austin, Texas, Dunti LLC is envisioned as a technology innovation company providing innovative solutions. With expertise in networking, parallel processing, computing, and microprocessor technologies, Dunti is developing innovative solutions for various markets. Dunti has developed innovative security mechanisms for the carrier and enterprise markets. Additional information on Dunti can be found at www.dunti.com.