2008-07-09 13:29:06 -
- Nighthawk Systems, Inc. (OTCBB: NIHK) ("Nighthawk"), a leading provider of wireless and IP-based control devices and solutions, announced today that it has received an order for 1,000 of its CEO700 remote disconnect units from Avista Corp. ("Avista") of Spokane, Washington. This is the third order that Nighthawk has received from Avista, and represents the largest single order for CEO700's in the Company's history. Avista, a NYSE-listed utility, generates annual revenue in excess of $1.3 billion providing electric and natural gas service to approximately 633,000 customers within a service territory covering over 30,000 square miles. Nighthawk expects to ship the entire order by September 30, 2008.
The CEO700 gives electric utilities the ability to remotely connect and disconnect power
to residential electric meters on a moment's notice, improving customer service response times and saving the utilities significant time and money compared to the traditional manual method that requires expensive truck rolls and field personnel.
H. Douglas Saathoff, Nighthawk's CEO, stated, "I'm thrilled to receive this order from Avista, not only because it is the largest order for CEO700's ever placed with Nighthawk, but also because it is repeat business from a valued customer. We've released much news recently about the success of our newly-acquired Set-Top Box business, but we've continued to build our base of business in the electric utility industry with larger and larger orders. This order raises the bar again, and we eagerly look forward to what the future holds for our relationship with Avista and other utilities as well."
About Nighthawk Systems
Nighthawk is a leading provider of intelligent devices and systems that allow for the centralized, on-demand management of assets and processes. Nighthawk products are used throughout the United States in a variety of mission critical applications, including remotely turning on and off and rebooting devices, activating alarms, and emergency notification, including the display of custom messages. Nighthawk's IPTV set top boxes are utilized by the hospitality industry to provide in-room standard and high definition television and video on demand. Individuals interested in Nighthawk Systems can sign up to receive email alerts by visiting the Company's website at www.nighthawksystems.com.
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Nighthawk Systems, Inc.
Doug Saathoff, 877-7-NIGHTHAWK, Ext 701
Chief Executive Officer
dsaathoff@nighthawksystems.com
or
Grannus Financial Advisors, Inc.
Yvonne L. Zappulla, 212-681-4108
Managing Director
Yvonne@grannusfinancial.com 
