Baer Media Selects NetWolves to Support Nationwide Rollout of ``Ask Max,'' the Word's First Electronic Sales Associate.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 13, 2004 NetWolves Corp. (Nasdaq:WOLV), a global network continuity and security provider, today announced that multi-media firm Baer Media has selected the NetWolves' Managed Services An umbrella term for third-party monitoring and maintaining of computers, networks and software. The actual equipment may be inhouse or at the third-party's facilities, but the "managed" implies an ongoing effort; for example, making sure the equipment is running at a certain quality Offering (MSO (1) (Multiple System Operator) Typically refers to a cable TV organization that owns more than one cable system, but it may refer to an operator of only one system. ) to support its kiosk-based Shopping Information System (SIS) "Ask Max." NetWolves is currently delivering a MSO featuring satellite and land-based broadband connectivity, and managed security services Security services are state institutions for the provision of intelligence, primarily of a strategic nature, but also including protective security intelligence. Examples include the Security Service (MI5) and the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) in the United Kingdom, and the including an ICSA-certified firewall, IPSec VPN (Virtual Private Network) A private network that is configured within a public network (a carrier's network or the Internet) in order to take advantage of the economies of scale and management facilities of large networks. and file sharing Copying files from one computer to another. See peer-to-peer network, file sharing protocol and file and printer sharing. . Ask Max enables customers to scan the barcode of items they are interested in throughout the store and view a short informational video about the products' features and benefits or skip directly to pricing information. Customers unable to locate a specific item can also use the Ask Max kiosks to receive instant directions to the item within the store. The SIS is not designed to eliminate interaction between retail sales associates and customers, however. Ask Max simply provides customers with consistent, reliable product information in an easy-to-use format. "Ask Max might not be a reality today if it weren't for NetWolves, who helped us overcome our geographic coverage issues and lower our ongoing network and security management costs," said Max Baer This article is about the boxer and actor. For an article about his actor son, see Max Baer Jr.. Maximilian Adelbert "Madcap Maxie" Baer (February 11, 1909 – November 21, 1959) was a famous American boxer of the 1930s, onetime Heavyweight Champion of the , founder and chief executive officer for Baer. "In order to offer our customers like Bass Pro Shops Bass Pro Shops is a privately held sporting goods and outdoor goods store headquartered in Springfield, Missouri. The original Outdoor World store, referred to as the "Grand Daddy" is located at the corner of Sunshine and Campbell in Springfield. a high-quality customer support solution like Ask Max, we significantly increased our bandwidth demands, which NetWolves can supply cost-effectively and dependably. We are already in discussions with several other leading retailers that are interested in offering this new service to their customers." "Baer Media's selection of NetWolves to support their nationwide rollout of Ask Max provides an example of the shift toward broadband to support new business applications and services," said Walter Groteke, chairman and chief executive officer for NetWolves. "In order to deliver kiosk applications like Ask Max, which are being demanded by the retail market, Baer Media required a low-cost, high-bandwidth network connectivity solution coupled with security to maximize its ROI (Return On Investment) The monetary benefits derived from having spent money on developing or revising a system. In the IT world, there are more ways to compute ROI than Carter has liver pills (and for those of you who never heard of that expression, it means a lot). . We look forward to continuing our support of Baer Media as they roll out Ask Max to other retailers around the country." About Baer Media Originally founded in 1991, Bear Media is a privately owned multi-media firm located outside Memphis, Tenn. About NetWolves Corporation NetWolves Corp. is a global network continuity and security provider that supports in excess of 1,000 companies in more than 65 countries. As a neutral FCC-licensed carrier with a proprietary network communications and management infrastructure, NetWolves provides a cost-effective, comprehensive and reliable network communications service. Some of NetWolves' customers include General Electric, Swift Transportation Swift Transportation was founded by Jerry Moyes originally as Common Market. 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