DataWave Renews Agreement With BellSouth Wireless Data -- NYSE:BLS --.Business Editors VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2000 DataWave (CDNX CDNX See Canadian Venture Exchange (CDNX). :DTV (Digital TeleVision) Transmitting TV using digital signals. The major DTV standards are ATSC (North America), DVB (Europe) and ISDB (Japan). All three use MPEG-2 video compression and Dolby Digital audio compression. DVB and ISDB also include MPEG audio compression. ) (OTC OTC See: Over-the-counter. OTC See over-the-counter market (OTC). BB:DWVSF), a leading provider of automated direct-merchandising services has renewed its contract with BellSouth Wireless See BellSouth Intelligent Wireless Network. Data, under which BellSouth Wireless Data currently provides wireless connectivity for DataWave's proprietary, automated direct merchandising distribution system. The two companies have had a close working relationship for the past four years. DataWave designs, develops, produces, owns and manages a proprietary, intelligent, automated direct-merchandising system known as the DataWave System. The DataWave System is comprised of DataWave Telecard Merchandisers (DTMs), free-standing intelligent machines capable of dispensing multiple prepaid products, which are connected to the Company's proprietary server and database software through the nationwide BellSouth Intelligent Wireless Network The name of the Mobitex network in the U.S. when BellSouth acquired all interest in RAM Mobile Data U.S. and formed BellSouth Wireless Data. See Mobitex. (SM). DataWave's system allows prepaid phone cards to be activated right at the DTM DTM dermatophyte test medium. . The DTM wirelessly communicates vital data, such as cash flow, inventory, and mechanical status of the machine via the BellSouth Intelligent Wireless Network. Since units are wirelessly connected, they can be set up quickly in high traffic areas, without the expense of adding phone lines. "Currently, 80% of DataWave's DTMs communicate via the BellSouth Intelligent Wireless Network," said Josh Emanuel, President of DataWave. "The reliability and low latency Low latency allows human-unnoticeable delays between an input being processed and the corresponding output providing real time characteristics. This can be especially important for internet connections utilizing services such as online gaming and VOIP - VOIP is not as important as of the core technology of the network is invaluable in keeping the DTMs operating at optimal performance levels. We are excited to be continuing our long relationship with BellSouth Wireless Data and look forward to a promising future together." The Datawave System currently supports point of sales merchandising activities in over 2000 locations throughout the U.S including leading airports, hotel chains, and department stores This is a list of department stores. In the case of department store groups the location of the flagship store is given. This list does not include large specialist stores, which sometimes resemble department stores. . The company has aggressive plans for continued growth in the future. The BellSouth Intelligent Wireless Network is standards-based, and in addition to its core technology, offers connections with complementary networks and several host connectivity options. Based on the de facto [Latin, In fact.] In fact, in deed, actually. This phrase is used to characterize an officer, a government, a past action, or a state of affairs that must be accepted for all practical purposes, but is illegal or illegitimate. international standard for wireless data communications data communications, application of telecommunications technology to the problem of transmitting data, especially to, from, or between computers. In popular usage, it is said that data communications make it possible for one computer to "talk" with another. , the core of the BellSouth Intelligent Wireless Network provides extensive and seamless coverage nationwide, high reliability, low latency, industry-leading battery saving protocols and other key features. About BellSouth Wireless Data BellSouth Wireless Data, L.P., headquartered in Woodbridge, N.J., is an expert in providing proven wireless data communications solutions that eliminate the barriers between critical information and mobile users. BellSouth Wireless Data operates its wireless data service throughout the United States, covering more than 93 percent of the urban business population located in 492 Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) and non-MSAs with a total population of 200 million people. Recognized as the industry leader, the company was the recipient of several major awards during 1999 from such prestigious entities as Microsoft, PC Computing, Frost and Sullivan, Wireless Week and Mobile Insights. BellSouth Wireless Data is a subsidiary of BellSouth Corporation (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :BLS See Bureau of Labor Statistics. ). BellSouth Corporation provides telecommunications, wireless and wireless long distance communications, Internet and data services, advertising and publishing, and video and entertainment services to nearly 37 million customers in 20 countries worldwide. E-mail: Bellsouthwd.info@bellsouthwd.com. Web site address: www.bellsouthwd.com. About DataWave DataWave designs, develops, produces, owns and manages a proprietary, intelligent, automated direct-merchandising network known as the DataWave System. The Company uses the DataWave System to distribute prepaid calling cards. The DataWave System is comprised of DataWave Merchandisers (DTMs), which are free-standing intelligent machines capable of dispensing multiple prepaid products, and over-the-counter "swipe" units (OTCs) for point-of-sale prepaid retailing. Both of these are connected to the Company's proprietary communications gateway and database software through a wireless and/or land line wide area network. The first DTM was placed early in 1996 and the first OTC device later the same year. During this implementation and roll out, DataWave's intelligent DTM concept has proven to be successful in winning major accounts in the United States prepaid calling card market. On Behalf of the Board of Directors DataWave Systems Inc. John Gunn, General Manager, CFO See Chief Financial Officer. This news release may include statements that constitute forward-looking statements. Please be cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve significant risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may vary materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of any number of factors, including the risk factors contained in the Company's disclosure documents. "DataWave" together with design is a registered trademark of the Company. |
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