Compaq Selects Syscan as Solutions Partner for U.S. Marketing Blitz.

Business Editors

MONTREAL--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 10, 2001

Syscan International (CDNX:YSY.) announced today that it has teamed with Compaq Computer Corporation (NYSE: CPQ) and Ross Computer Systems of New York to offer the most advanced automated total business solution for the route sales and delivery market in the United States.

The solution, powered by Compaq's next generation iPAQ H3670 Pocket PC, utilizes Syscan's ultra-rugged ZFP-3 mobile printers and accessories in combination with Ross' industry leading DSD (Direct Store Delivery) software to provide an efficient and cost effective route organization and reporting system for thousands of companies operating in the direct delivery market.

Mr. Colin McLernon, President of Syscan, said, "Compaq's selection of our printers and accessories speaks volumes for the recognition that our products

are beginning to receive in the United States. We feel that this marketing campaign, which is designed to reach the sales and distribution operations of companies with over 500,000 routes in the United States, is a turning point in our plan to become the industry's largest provider of mobile printing solutions in North America."

The Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC with its 4,096 reflective TFT liquid crystal display and 206MHz Intel StrongArm processor, supports a myriad of accessories including scanners, digital cameras, wireless LAN and wireless WAN.

The Syscan ZFP-3 line of printers is specially designed to function in harsh field and industrial environments with wireless IrDA connectivity and open-system compatibility. Three separate models include portables, fixed and vehicle mounted versions.

Ross Computer's industry leading software applications are specifically designed to meet the changing requirements of all Route Sales Automation businesses. Its configurable application suites can be tailored to meet the specific functionality requirements of virtually any Route-type business, featuring a referential installed customer base, signature capture with immediate invoice archive and retrieval, and software interfaces to the most popular proprietary host software, including SAP, JDE, and Oracle. Ross Computer Systems is a significant business partner of Syscan in the United States.

Further information can be obtained by connecting to www.mobileplanet.com/compaqdsd.

Founded in 1982, Compaq Computer Corporation is a leading global provider of enterprise technology and solutions.

About Syscan

Syscan develops and manufactures software and hardware to enable companies and public sector customers to operate efficiently in mobile computing and wireless applications. Syscan designs and manufactures rugged in-vehicle printers, cradles and docking stations. The Company's mobile computing software solutions include its Wireless Communications Server and MIR Vehicle Fleet Maintenance System. Syscan is currently developing additional mobile computing applications, in consultation with its customers, which incorporates "Bluetooth."

Syscan develops software, manufactures hardware and implements integrated wireless solutions which enhance the efficiency and capabilities of mobile enterprises.

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