GeoSentric Oyj - Company Announcement

TWIG™ launches TWIG Protector

GEOSENTRIC OYJ	BULLETIN	17.2.2009 at 08:00                                     

TWIG™ launches TWIG Protector                                                   

Next generation, location-centric, personal protection device comes to market   

GeoSentric Oyj's (NASDAQ OMX: GEO1V), TWIG business unit, today announced the   
launch of its next generation, GPS/GSM personal protection device - The TWIG    
Protector.                                                                      
Created to protect lone workers, the vulnerable and those needing access to     
emergency care, the TWIG Protector is shock and water resistant, light and      
extremely easy to use. In addition it can communicate with all TWIG™ devices and
support systems using both SMS and GPRS Mobile Phone Telematics Protocol. When  
operated in conjunction with the TWIG WebFinder (www.twigworld.com), the TWIG   
Protector provides a fully integrated, mobile communications and protection     
solution, that can be used anywhere in the world.                               

“The TWIG Protector can be used straight out of the box, offering immediate     
protection and peace of mind to the owner and care worker. The discreet nature  
of the device coupled with the ability to monitor a situation remotely through  
the TWIG web-top service, allows those under our protection to feel safe and    
secure in the knowledge that when the alarm on their TWIG Protector is          
activated, help can be there in a matter of minutes, rather than hours.” said   
Tomi Raita, MD of TWIG.                                                         

The TWIG Protector is being sold both directly to companies and government      
organisations and via third party distributors and retailers, including mobile  
network operators and medical and care safety equipment manufactures.           

The TWIG Protector device is small (18mm x 45mm x 94mm), light (approx. 90g     
including battery) simple, safe, robust (ATEX-approved for use in potentially   
explosive situations) and very easy to use. Comprising a dedicated ergonomic SOS
button, a power On/Off button, four pre-programmed quick dialing buttons, an    
answer / End call button and a display for device and operation status, the TWIG
Protector is a Tri-band GSM (900/1800/1900) unit with built-in GSM and GPS      
antennas and can operate at temperatures ranging from minus 20°C to 50°C.       

Ideally suited for protecting lone workers, the TWIG Protector's built-in,      
Man-Down-Alert functionality incorporates user-operated and automated alarm and 
emergency messaging services. In the case of a fall or non-movement, a call to  
predefined numbers alerts emergency rescue services, with accelerometer         
functionality within the device, automatically transmitting the location of the 
device.                                                                         

In the case of personal protection, the TWIG Protector's panic button can be    
pressed and information on the position, direction and movement of the device is
sent to a pre-defined telephone number establishing communication with rescue,  
security and/or care services.                                                  
For those requiring long-term care, the TWIG Protector in conjunction with a    
wristband and home docking unit, offers a fully operational home care system.   
The alarm button within the device can be activated with a voice call and/or    
panic button, alerting a care centre or emergency service to track and trace the
device in the shortest time possible.                                           

For care-workers, friends and families of those requiring long term care, the   
TWIG WebFinder offers peace of mind by providing real time information, such as 
status and location of loved ones in possession of a TWIG Protector, wherever   
they are in the world.                                                          

About GeoSentric Oyj (TWIG™)                                                    
Based in Salo, Finland, GeoSentric operates offices in North America, Europe and
Asia Pacific. GeoSentric is listed on the Nordic Exchange (NASDAQ OMX: GEO1V).  
The GeoSentric business unit, TWIG™ is a leading provider of mobile telematics  
for saving lives, securing assets and improving field management. TWIG business 
solutions, comprising mobile devices and software, are scalable and easy to     
deploy. For more information, visit www.twigworld.com and www.geosentric.com    

The TWIG™ related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and    
trademarks of GeoSentric and/or it's business units. All other brands, product  
names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their  
respective owners.                                                              

Contact for Press:                                                              
Melissa Lehrer                                                                  
CCgroup,                                                                        
Tel: +44 118 920 7650,                                                          
E-mail: TWIG@the-CC-group.com