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GPS Industries Partners with Epproach Communications to Provide GPS-based Golf Solutions to Hilton Head Island.


VANCOUVER, British Columbia British Columbia, province (2001 pop. 3,907,738), 366,255 sq mi (948,600 sq km), including 6,976 sq mi (18,068 sq km) of water surface, W Canada. Geography
 -- Partnership means Hilton Head Island Hilton Head Island

An island off the southern coast of South Carolina in the Sea Islands of the Atlantic Ocean. It is a popular tourist resort. The town of Hilton Head Island, on the northeast coast, has a population of 35,200.
 golf courses and communities have access to a complete golf business solution at a reduced cost

GPS Industries Inc. (GPSI GPSI Graphics Processor Software Interface
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GPSI General Purpose Serial Interface
) (NASD NASD

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#: 252179) announces a partnership with broadband wireless See wireless broadband.  provider, Epproach Communications LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol.

LLC - Logical Link Control
. (EC), to provide its Inforemer(TM) GPS-based golf solution to high-end golf and resort communities on Hilton Head Island, rated number 10 on Golf Digest's list of the world's best golf resorts.

South Carolina South Carolina, state of the SE United States. It is bordered by North Carolina (N), the Atlantic Ocean (SE), and Georgia (SW). Facts and Figures


Area, 31,055 sq mi (80,432 sq km). Pop. (2000) 4,012,012, a 15.
 based EC is implementing a high-speed wireless network for Internet access See how to access the Internet.  at high-end golf and resort communities on Hilton Head Island, and has plans to expand both regionally and nationally. "Typically, high-speed broadband Internet access Broadband Internet access, often shortened to just "broadband", is high speed Internet access—typically contrasted with dial-up access over modem.

Dial-up modems are generally only capable of a maximum bitrate of 56 kbit/s (kilobits per second) and require the full use of a
 isn't available at resort and golf communities, yet more and more residents and vacationers are demanding it," comments Jonathan A. Wrenn, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at EC. "Hilton Head is well known as a premier golf and resort community. I am thrilled about our partnership with GPSI and the opportunity to bring complete golf business solutions to Hilton Head. It's the ideal first market for our business model."

"Our companies are a great fit," adds Blake Ponuick, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at GPSI. "GPSI is the only GPS-based golf business solution provider using state of the art Wi-Fi network See wireless Ethernet and 802.11.  infrastructure. By partnering with EC, who is rapidly putting these networks in place, we can simply plug the Inforemer into their existing high-speed wireless network, rather than having to install a dedicated network exclusively for the GPS golf solution. The golf course benefits from a rapid installation and cost savings, and of course, the additional revenue generating streams our solutions provide."

Known as "The Golf Island," Hilton Head Island in South Carolina boasts a year-round golf climate, numerous golf communities and award winning courses. Annually, Hilton Head Island sees over 2.2 million visitors and 1,000,000 rounds of golf generating $77 million in revenue.

About GPS Industries Inc.

GPS Industries Inc. (GPSI) is a developer and provider of global positioning location-based management systems. The company's unique and patented Inforemer(TM) system was designed to meet the needs of golfers, golf courses and golf course management companies worldwide. The Inforemer combines the latest in unique high-speed wireless technology, differential global positioning location-based services, Internet protocols, two-way messaging, media management and customer relationship management systems. GPSI's products are sold internationally through a growing network of independent distributors. GPSI's Board of Directors includes legendary golfer and businessman Greg Norman. Additional information can be obtained from the company's web site: www.gpsindustries.com.

About Epproach Communications LLC.

Epproach Communications, headquartered out of Hilton Head, SC., is a leading broadband wireless service provider focused on golf and resort communities. Epproach designs, installs and operates next generation broadband wireless networks. By combining professional design and deployment skills with world-class service, Epproach provides customized, wireless data alternatives to traditional wireline broadband offerings. Epproach's specific focus on golf and resort communities allows the company to offer wireless broadband solutions that are tailored to the needs of golf community residents and guests. To learn more about broadband wireless or Epproach, visit www.Epproach.net.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and  of 1995. Actual results may differ materially as a result of certain risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: The Company's ability to raise finance; global and market conditions within the golf industry; demand for and market acceptance of new and existing products; successful development of new products; the timing of new product introductions; pricing pressures and other competitive factors; the ability to develop and implement new technologies and to obtain protection for the related intellectual property; as well as other risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to those detailed from time to time in the company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings. These forward-looking statements are made only as of the date hereof, and the company undertakes no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Other brands and names contained in this release are the property of their respective owners.
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