[March 25, 2009]

Hackett Security and Rave Wireless Partner to Provide Comprehensive Security Solutions

Hackett Security�s �Total� Solutions to Include Rave Wireless (News - Alert)� Suite of Mobile Safety Products St. Louis, MO and Framingham, MA � March 25, 2009 �Hackett Security, Inc. (hackettsecurity.com) and Rave Wireless, Inc. (ravewireless.com) today announced that Hackett Security will incorporate Rave Wireless� mobile safety solutions � Rave Alert, Rave Guardian and Rave Transit � into its security solution portfolio for applicable enterprise, education and municipality customers.

Already experts in security technologies including access control, CCTV, digital video recording (DVR), IP video and transmitting systems, Hackett Security�s new partnership with Rave Wireless expands its converged security solutions to also include: - Rave Alert -- a multimodal emergency notification system that provides an easy and effective way to quickly distribute broadcast or targeted messages through mobile text, email, recorded voice, digital signage, RSS feeds, Websites, and/or instant messaging.

- Rave Guardian -- a unique, patented solution that enables users to transform their mobile phones into location-aware personal safety devices to be monitored by and instantly connected with police, if and when the individual feels unsafe.

- Rave Transit � an application that allows commuters to view the real-time location of public transportation on their mobile phones, reducing at-risk waiting time after dark.

�As businesses and individuals today are becoming increasingly mobile, Hackett is thrilled to be adding Rave Wireless� superior and innovative mobile safety products to customers� security systems,� says Michael J. Hackett, president & CEO, Hackett Security, Inc. �The majority of companies in the mobile safety marketplace just provide basic emergency notification systems. Rave Wireless stood out as our desired partner for having the most reliable emergency alerting system, as well as breakthrough one-of-a-kind products such as Rave Guardian and Rave Transit.� The Hackett Security and Rave Wireless partnership, formed this month, will benefit Hackett�s customers located in 29 states concentrated in the Midwest, as well as areas of the Southeast and Southwest, United States.

�Rave Wireless admires how Hackett Security is aggressive at understanding and offering customers security systems that incorporate the latest, most effective technologies,� says Tom Axbey, chief executive officer, Rave Wireless, Inc. �We have the utmost trust in Hackett to properly represent Rave Wireless� brands both as part of its integrated security solutions, as well as standalone mobile safety product offerings to address the exact needs of each customer.� About Hackett Security Founded in 1977, Hackett Security is a leader in providing �total security system integration� to customers in 29 U.S. States. With nearly 60 employees and 15 sales representatives, Hackett Security has offices in St. Louis, MO; Salem, MO; Alton, IL; Phoenix, AZ and Wilmington, NC. The Company partners with major security manufacturers such as Bosch, Fargo Secure Card Identity Systems, Panasonic (News - Alert) Security Products, Pelco, Sony Security, and Ceia. Its security systems for enterprises, schools, casinos, municipalities and other customers incorporate the most reliable access control, metal detection, video monitoring, time and attendance tracking, electronic identification badges, alarm systems, visitor management and now Rave Wireless mobile safety technologies. For additional information visit: http://hackettsecurity.com.

About Rave Wireless Rave Wireless provides safety applications that turn employee & student cell phones into powerful safety devices. Businesses, universities, & municipalities across the country have leveraged Rave's hosted software to rapidly notify employees & students of critical events, respond faster to emergencies, and significantly reduce local crime. Rave�s software keeps over one-million individuals safe, at over 100 organizations nationwide. Rave Wireless is headquartered in Framingham, Massachusetts. Investors include Bain Capital Ventures, Sigma Partners, and RRE Ventures. For more information visit: http://ravewireless.com.

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