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Numerex Signs GPS Agreement With InterTrak -- Numerex to provide wireless data network solution and 30,000 units for InterTrak(SM) GPS customers

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ATLANTA, Jan 9, 2002 -- Numerex Corp. (NASDAQ: NMRX) today announced that its subsidiary, Numerex Solutions LLC, has reached an agreement to supply Cellemetry(R)-enabled wireless products and services for the deployment of InterTrak's GPS Satellite Tracking System throughout North America.

InterTrak chose Numerex because of the ubiquitous network coverage provided by Cellemetry, Numerex's wireless data network service. "The aggressive expansion of the Cellemetry network will have strong impact on market acceptance of our service platform," said Edward Muldowney, President of InterTrak. "As the most comprehensive wireless data network service in North America, Numerex's Cellemetry service will allow seamless coverage for the InterTrak system."

Cellemetry provides two-way, wireless data connectivity for a variety of machine-to-machine communications that remotely monitor, measure, or track fixed and mobile assets. The Cellemetry patented technology has been licensed to strategic partners and application developers providing a broad range of solutions available across North America, the Caribbean, Puerto Rico, with ongoing expansion into South America.

In addition to the contract for wireless network coverage, Numerex will provide an initial production run of 30,000 units to InterTrak over the calendar year 2002. "Our network coverage and integrity, coupled with InterTrak's GPS service, will add important customer benefits, enhance already high customer confidence, and will be key to market penetration," said Roland Rice, Executive VP of Sales for Numerex. "It's a smart idea and a good fit for both Numerex and InterTrak."

"Partnering with companies such as InterTrak for the purpose of enabling a security, tracking and personal safety product offers both partners long term growth opportunities for expanded sales and the generation of recurring revenue dollars from the customer base," continued Rice. "Our core competency is wireless technology. Our partnership with InterTrak allows both companies to do what we each do best, and to ultimately provide customers the widest variety of options possible for asset monitoring and tracking."

Numerex is a technology company comprised of operating subsidiaries that develop and market a wide range of communications products and services. The Company's primary focus is wireless data communications utilizing proprietary network technologies. The Company offers products and services in wireless data communications through Cellemetry and Data1Source(TM), and digital multimedia through PowerPlay(TM) and IPContact(TM). These services enable customers around the globe to monitor and move information for a variety of applications from home and business security to distance learning. In addition, the Company offers wireline alarm security products and services, as well as telecommunications network operational support systems.

Visit the Numerex web site for additional information at: www.nmrx.com.

InterTrak L.L.C. has offices in San Francisco, CA, in Texas, and in Chicago, IL. InterTrak employees have accumulated over 20 years of vehicle security and tracking experience. InterTrak now markets the most cost efficient vehicle location/control products and service in North America. Coupling the combined industry talents of InterTrak's corporate staff, Televoke's automated web and telephony service platform and Cellemetry, positions InterTrak to take advantage of the burgeoning Telematics market. Combining the communications power of the cellular network, the Internet, and the Global Positioning System, coupled with the personal touch of human operators, InterTrak promises to be the bright star on the Telematics horizon.

For additional information on InterTrak(SM) products and services, visit the InterTrak website at www.trackmenow.com.

Statements contained in this press release concerning Numerex that are not historical fact are "forward-looking" statements and involve important risks and uncertainties. Such risks and uncertainties, which are detailed in Numerex's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, could cause Numerex's results to differ materially from current expectations as expressed in this press release.

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