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01 Communique Announces Strategic Marketing And Joint Sales Agreement With Three New Asian Partners
I’m InTouch now available in Hong Kong and Taiwan
TORONTO, ON – February 25, 2003 – 01 Communique Laboratory Inc. (TSX: ONE), a provider of remote access and integrated communications solutions today announced three new strategic marketing and joint sales agreements to market I’m InTouch with partners in Taiwan and Hong Kong. I’m InTouch is a remote access and remote control service that gives the user seamless integration with the files, e-mail, contacts and calendar information stored on their computer while they are away from their office or home computer.
The agreements are with Archtek Telecom Corporation (www.archtek.com.tw) a telecommunications peripherals manufacturer, and Pro-Nets Technology (www.pro-nets.com) a data communications product developer, both located in Taiwan. The third agreement is with Internet Service Provider iCare (www.icare.com.hk) in Hong Kong. Archtek and Pro-Nets will now offer a trial version of I’m InTouch with all the communications devices they sell and iCare will offer I’m InTouch as a value added service to its subscriber base.
“These agreements are important business developments for 01, and demonstrate that our new partners see the market potential of I’m InTouch as a solution that will address the needs of an increasing mobile market segment.” Said Andrew Cheung, President and CEO, 01 Communique. “I’m InTouch will be bundled with a variety of data communications products produced by Archtek and Pro-Nets, that will ultimately be resold in the international market thereby expanding our distribution base worldwide.”
These latest announcements come shortly after the recent successful deployment of I’m InTouch in Japan by Hitachi Mobile Business Solutions under the brand name “DoMobile.” Designed to increase mobile productivity I’m InTouch is targeted at the small to medium sized enterprise as a cost efficient remote access and remote control solution. I’m InTouch creates a virtual mobile window to a users computer and was designed to service the needs of the rapidly growing wireless market, telecommuters, business owners and mobile professionals.
About 01 Communique
Since 1992, 01 Communique has been at the forefront of PC messaging and communications. The company's award-winning software integrates a full range of messaging capabilities including PC faxing, voice messaging, and Internet-based email, data communications and video that can be retrieved from a single point of access. Its I'm InTouch service extends the technology beyond the desktop, enabling users to remotely access information on their PC, using any Internet connected computer or wireless device. A free 30-day trial subscription is available at: http://www.imintouch.net
01 Communique's common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE) under the symbol 'ONE'. For more information about 01 Communique call (905) 795-2888 or (800) 668-2185 (North America only) or visit the web site at www.01com.com
About Archtek Telecom Corporation
Established in 1986, Archtek is one of Taiwan's leading manufacturers of telecommunication peripherals. Archtek is a subsidiary of Broadmedia Inc., a Silicon Valley US based company that specializes in IC design, VoIP and broadband access technology. To learn more about Archtek visit www.archtek.com.tw
About iCare
iCare.com Limited, is a subsidiary of Henderson Cyber Limited. Established in 1999 by Towngas, it is the first public utility Company in Hong Kong to provide end-to-end integrated Internet service. In collaboration with Microsoft, iCare has launched the first TV set-top box in Hong Kong, bringing Internet services directly into your home via the TV screen. iCare operates as an Internet Service Provider (ISP) as well as an Internet Content Provider (ICP). To learn more about iCare visit http://www.icare.com.hk
About Pro-Nets Technology
Established in 1993 and headquartered in Hsin Tien, Taiwan, Pro-Nets Technology Corporation manufacturers a variety of communications, networking and wireless devices including Modems, Routers, LAN and Hub switches and ISDN PCMCIA networking Cards. To find out more about Pro-Nets visit their website at www.pro-nets.com
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