KERLINK (EPA:ALKLK) - Kerlink IoT Gateways Compatible with Helium Network, One of the World’s 1st Peer-to-Peer Wireless LoRaWAN® Networks

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Kerlink IoT Gateways Compatible with Helium Network,
One of the World's 1st Peer-to-Peer Wireless LoRaWAN (r) Networks

The People's Network' Is Powered by Thousands of Individual Hotspots Providing

Extensive IoT Coverage and Mining the Cryptocurrency, HNT Token (HNT)

PRESS RELEASE

Thorigné-Fouillard, France - April 8, 2021, 8.30 a.m. CEST - Kerlink (AKLK -
FR0013156007), a specialist in solutions dedicated to the Internet of Things
(IoT), today announced its industrial-grade indoor Wirnet(TM) iFemtoCell,
indoor Wirnet iFemtoCell-evolution and outdoor Wirnet iStation IoT gateways are
enabling HNT cryptocurrency mining, while supporting one of the world's first
peer-to-peer wireless IoT networks based on the LoRaWAN(r) protocol.

Called 'The People's Network' and launched by the U.S. company, Helium, the
global, distributed network of Hotspots provides public, long-range and
low-power wireless coverage for LoRaWAN-enabled IoT sensors and devices. This
capability leverages Helium's LongFi(TM) architecture that combines the LoRaWAN
wireless protocol with the Helium Blockchain so that any LoRaWAN device can
transfer data on the Helium Network. LongFi delivers roaming capabilities and
supports micropayment transactions so customers only pay based on network usage
without needing to deploy gateways or network servers.

Targeting low-power sensors and devices such as animal collars and bicycle
trackers, among many others, the Network is powered by compatible Hotspots.
Hotspots are a combination of the Helium Blockchain and LoRaWAN packet routing
software on a single, compact LoRaWAN gateway. This enables customers to easily
participate in the deployment of Helium coverage and use the open LoRa-based
wireless IoT networks.

When connected to a nearby Hotspot, a 'proof of coverage' is delivered that
validates gateway real availability, as well as its related coverage. This
confirmation simultaneously triggers the generation of Helium's native
cryptocurrency, Helium Network Token (HNT), using the gateway-embedded miner,
thus granting coverage for hundreds of square miles throughout the community.

With the introduction of its blockchain, the Helium Network decentralized IoT
coverage, resulting in an open wireless network able to combine various LoRaWAN
gateways and available anywhere in the world, in a cost- efficient way.

Secure-by-design and performant Kerlink Wirnet iSeries references will be the
first carrier-grade LoRaWAN gateways embedding the miner software. Kerlink
already received the HIP19 approval making Kerlink one of the few "Hotspot
manufacturers" or "approved makers" by the Helium community and the DeWi
(Decentralized Wireless Alliance) to produce and distribute compatible miners
to the Network. Cal-Chip Connected Devices, a Kerlink US value-added reseller,
makes them available for pre-order on their e-shop right now.

"Embedding a Helium Network-miner-compatible software within our gateway
portfolio is another step toward diversification of Kerlink's equipment
possibilities, and shows how our ongoing invesTMent in R&D enables the company
to respond quickly to evolving applications and innovative uses of LoRaWAN
networks," said Yannick Delibie, president and CEO of Kerlink Americas. "Our
ability to integrate new features like Helium's blockchain technology called
'proof of coverage' helps ensure the algorithm can verify that the Hotspots are
accurately representing their location and delivering the expected wireless
network coverage they are creating."

The open-source blockchain was launched to incentivize and accelerate the
creation of physical, decentralized and public wireless networks. The company's
website reports there are already more than 25,000 Hotspots in nearly 3,600
cities, figures that are increasing rapidly.

"In typical LoRaWAN networks, a central or regional LNS (LoRaWAN Network
Server) is managed by a single entity," the Helium website explains. "Helium's
design for a decentralized network, however, means not only do we want gateways
to be independently owned and operated, but we want to enable the independent
operation of the LNS. Without this, access to the network would require
permission from a single central entity, the LNS operator of the network."

"Therefore, we want to enable the multi-tenancy of LNS's on the same public
LoRaWAN network. Achieving this distinguishes Helium's LoRaWAN network from any
other: public wireless infrastructure is now compatible with privately run
network servers."

In 2020, Fast Company magazine ranked Helium among the 10 Most Innovative
companies in the world.

About Kerlink

Kerlink Group is a leading global provider of connectivity solutions for
designing, launching, and operating public & private Internet of Things
networks. Its comprehensive product portfolio includes industrial-grade network
equipment, best-of-breed network core, operations and management software,
value-added applications and expert professional services, backed by strong R&D
capabilities. Kerlink specializes in enabling future-proof intelligent IoT
connectivity for three major domains: Smart Cities - metering, parking, street
lighting, waste management, air quality & pollution, building & facilities,
assets monitoring... Smart Industries - fleet & asset tracking, energy &
utilities, oil, gas & mining, airports, harbors, infrastructure, manufacturing,
retail... and Smart Territories - precision agriculture, environment protection
and rural towns & areas. More than 120,000 Kerlink installations have been
rolled out with more than 330 clients in 69 countries. Based in France, with
subsidiaries in the US, Singapore, India, and Japan, Kerlink is a co-founder
and board member of the LoRa Alliance(r) and the uCIFI Alliance(TM). It is
listed on Euronext Growth Paris under the symbol ALKLK.

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