PRESS RELEASE 08.08.05
UNIVERSAL POWER GROUP ENGAGES FREIGHT MANAGEMENT COMPANY TO REDUCE FREIGHT COSTS

 Carrollton , T X – (BUSINESS WIRE) – August 8, 2005 – Universal Power Group, Inc., a wholly-owned sub sid iary of Zunicom, Inc., (OTCBB:ZNCM), today announced that it has recently engaged Broussard Logistics, a freight management company, to establish an effective freight savings program.

Randy Hardin , Pre sid ent & CEO of UPG, stated, “We have seen significant increases in freight costs since last year, and in line with measures we have taken to lower costs, we are confident that with Broussard’s expertise in this arena, we can better re-evaluate commercial carriers and reduce transportation costs. We are already beginning to see cost savings and will continue to closely monitor this program.“

Michael Broussard, Vice President of Business Development, of Broussard Logistics, added, “Our objective is to assist our customers in better managing, controlling and reducing freight expenditures when utilizing commercial carriers. We feel that our program is successful because it enables our clients to make the most educated decisions regarding transportation on a daily basis. When setting up a core carrier group for a client our first concern is always to meet the service requirements for the client and their customer and then to negotiate the best price available in today’s current market conditions.”

UPG will work closely with Broussard to re-analyze all transportation costs and carrier rates, and to strategize and realize cost-savings on a pro-active basis.

About Zunicom

Headquartered in Carrollton , T exas , Zunicom ( www.zunicom.com) manages two wholly owned sub sid iaries, Universal Power Group, Inc. and AlphaNet Hospitality Systems, Inc. T he Zunicom Group of Companies currently has approximately 70 employees.

About Universal Power Group

Zunicom's operations through Universal Power Group ( www.universalpowergroup.com) encompass the importation, sale and distribution of portable power and related portable-powered products packaged with third- party fulfillment, procurement and logistics support services to multiple industries including medical, security, mobility, consumer, industrial and more. Universal is one of the leading distributors of sealed lead acid batteries in the nation, and Universal's products are sold to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and distributors for use in the manufacture and sale of high-technology products such as computers, oil field equipment, medical instrumentation, uninterruptible power supply systems and security equipment. Universal also provides value-added custom battery pack assembly and custom kitting services. Some of Universal's customers include Brink’s Home Security, Home Depot Supply, Radio Shack, The Scooter Store, Cabela’s, Academy and Pride Mobility.

About AlphaNet

Zunicom's operations through AlphaNet ( www.alphanet.net) consist of the sale of business communication, productivity, connectivity and wireless internet solutions to the hospitality industry through licensing agreements. AlphaNet's product offerings include T he InnRoom Business Center™, a private in-room facsimile and printing service, and T he Office™, a 24-hour unattended self-serve credit card activated hotel business center providing hotel guests with 24-hour convenient access to various business office services. Laptop Connect™ allows hotel guests the ability to connect their laptops to high-speed internet access points located within the hotel by connecting a supplied cable. Laptop Connect™also offers a hotspot for users wishing to access the internet through the wireless network feature on their laptop. Similarly, AlphaNet's WaveLan™ solution essentially enables hotels to provide their guests with public area wireless internet access in any number of locations including lobbies, meeting rooms, lounges, bars and restaurants.

About Broussard Logistics

Broussard began in 1978 as freight consultants. Broussard assists customers to better manage, control and reduce freight expenditures on commercial carriers through its “Logistics Management Program”. Broussard’s services include:

• Commercial carrier negotiations
• Freight invoice audit
• Freight invoice payment
• Management information/reports
• Full I. T . software package w/ ability for ERP interfacing

This release contains a number of forward-looking statements concerning the current expectations as to future results of operations, future growth and future performance of Zunicom, Inc. within the meaning of T he Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially depending on the various factors set forth under the caption "Forward-Looking Statements" in the company's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 and accordingly, should be read in conjunction with the company's SEC filings.

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Mimi T an
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