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01 Communique Signs Over 100 Resellers under its Channel Partner Program

I’m InTouch™ Remote Access Service Leads the Way

TORONTO, ON – August 21, 2002 – 01 Communique Laboratory Inc, (TSX: ONE), a leading provider of remote access and integrated communications services today announced that over one hundred partners have signed on to the I’m InTouch™ Channel Partner Program. I’m InTouch is a cost effective remote access service that allows easy access to your PC when you are away from your home or office and need to gain access and full control of email, calendar, contacts, files, and desktop applications to stay in touch.

The I’m InTouch Channel Partner program allows Value Added Resellers, Original Equipment Manufacturers and Business Affiliates to bundle and resell I’m InTouch as a value-added service to their customers. The Channel Partner program is part of 01 Communique’s commitment to providing an integrated channel program that is of mutual benefit to partners and is supported by a variety of marketing and sales initiatives.

“The new alliances that we have forged are an excellent opportunity for both us and our partners,” said Andrew Cheung, President and CEO, 01 Communique. “The first step in our strategy was to establish a strong reseller presence in the Canadian market. To date the channel partner program has been a considerable success with over one hundred partners joining with 01 to help market the I’m InTouch service. We have also expanded our direct sales force and have implemented an aggressive sales strategy. We feel that this is the best way to put the building blocks in place to raise awareness for the I’m InTouch service, make sales and to increase revenues.”

“I’m InTouch was designed to provide remote access and remote control capability for a range of business users ” said Brian Howden, Vice President Marketing, 01 Communique. “We launched our Channel Partner Program in June to attract resellers and business affiliates who also target the business market. Our continuing success with this program can be measured by the high level of interest we have received from resellers in such a short period of time. The partners that have signed on provide us with an excellent national distribution base and include leading resellers such as Cellular One in Vancouver, First Call Cellular in Edmonton, Technotrix e-media solutions in Montreal, and in the Greater Toronto Area OAM Computers, The Computer Edge, On-Site Service and X-Treme Computers to name only a few from a long list.”

Modern businesses are becoming increasingly more mobile and they are looking for reliable, cost-effective methods to provide remote access and remote control solutions so that employees have access to the information stored on their PC’s when they are away from the office or working from home. Traditionally, providing remote access to information and remote control to business specific applications has required a large investment in new technology. I’m InTouch allows users to experience the benefits of remote access that many large businesses have already deployed without having to invest in laptops for employees or Virtual Private Network (VPN) services.

Once I’m InTouch is installed on your PC it is as simple as sitting down at any computer or wireless device with an Internet browser and I’m InTouch will connect to your PC and the information you need. A unique function of the I’m InTouch service is that it offers a level of wireless integration currently not available from any other remote access product, for the newest generation of Web-ready devices such as wireless Laptop computers, Wireless PDA’s, and cell-phones with Web browsers.

Resellers interested in finding out more about partnering with 01 Communique to distribute I’m InTouch should visit our web site at http://www.01com.com/part_main.htm or contact our Inside Sales Group at (905) 795-2888.

Launched twelve months ago I’m InTouch has lead the way in the marketplace as the most cost effective and reliable remote access service available. The service provides secure remote access over the Internet and was designed to service the needs of the rapidly growing wireless market, telecommuters, small 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.