Wsi Interactive Corp. to Form Strategic Alliance with WatchOut!, Inc. to Expand Broadband Communications Networks.Business Editors VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 3, 2000 (CDNX CDNX See Canadian Venture Exchange (CDNX). :WIZ.) (OTC OTC See: Over-the-counter. OTC See over-the-counter market (OTC). BB:WIZZF) Wsi Interactive Corp. (CDNX:WIZ) (OTC BB:WIZZF) announced today that it has entered into a strategic alliance with WatchOut! Inc. (OTCBB OTCBB See OTC Bulletin Board (OTCBB). : WTCH WTCH Working Trial Champion (canine herding title) ) to expand their Broadband Communications Systems. Both companies have secured exclusive rights for these systems from Global Communications Inc. The expansion will allow the two companies to cover all of Ontario and 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 as well as Washington state and the Washington D.C. Greater Metropolitan area. The population in these areas totals approximately 22 million. The 15.5 million people who populate the Canadian portion of the network represent 51% of the total population of Canada. By having an exclusive right to the dark fibers in these regions, Wsi and WatchOut! will be major players in the Broadband Communications revolution in Canada. Global Communications transmission speed is up to 30.5Mbps directly to each and every user of its network. This is three times faster than the yet to be delivered high-speed cable systems. Global guarantees a minimum of a bi-directional T-1 speed at all times to a household or business using Global's communication system. It ensures that each user has the ability to make or receive a minimum of 3 simultaneous video (TV quality) phone calls, and an array of standard voice and data transmissions all at the same time. In addition, High Definition Television, movies, and stereo/hi-fidelity radio are all available over the Global communications system due to its guaranteed and constant line speed. The Broadband Communications network The transmission channels interconnecting all client and server stations as well as all supporting hardware and software. is actually a very simple system. For the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , the switch station, or Retail Phone Store, is the point of contact. These Stores are located in high-volume malls or their own free standing buildings. Each home or office will have a Bi-directional antenna, which is placed on the outside of the building, and video phone computer, which is the actual user device. The video phone computer is exactly that, a video monitor which is connected to a phone and computer all in one. The signal is sent from the phone to the bi-directional antenna to the switch at the phone store. Pulse Radio See UWB. or Pulse Microwave frequencies are transferred over the exclusive fibers. This allows Global to provide the first real-time video conferencing See videoconferencing. (communications) video conferencing - A discussion between two or more groups of people who are in different places but can see and hear each other using electronic communications. to its licensees and their customers. It should be noted that the transaction is at a very preliminary stage, as was disclosed in the news release. The Company has secured certain rights with the letters of intent (which is why we issued the news release), but it is a long way from completing the transactions. A due diligence Research; analysis; your homework. This term has caught on in all industries, because it sounds so "wired." Who would want to do analysis or research when they can do due diligence. See wired. investigation of the consumer need for this equipment must be done in each jurisdiction and definitive licence agreements must be negotiated. The cost of implementing the technology is significant and Management of WSi will have to consider many factors before a definitive commitment is made to proceed with this project. Once a decision is made to commit or not commit to the technology, the Company will issue a news release with all the pertinent information. WSi's transactions with Global Communications remain subject to various conditions in favour of WSi, including due diligence reviews and the entering into of formal license agreements. The cost of implementing the technology is significant and Management of WSi will have to consider many factors before a definitive commitment is made to proceed with this project. WSi will provide further details in due course. Other News The Company has been named in an action pursuant to which the plaintiffs are claiming they are entitled to receive 750,000 special warrants pursuant to the Company's 5,250,000 special warrant private placement concluded last year. The Company considers this claim to be completely without merit, and the Company shall defend the action vigorously. The Business of WSi WSi Interactive Corporation is an innovative Internet business development and marketing firm, whose objective is to capitalize on Cap´i`tal`ize on` v. t. 1. To turn (an opportunity) to one's advantage; to take advantage of (a situation); to profit from; as, to capitalize on an opponent's mistakes s>. direct marketing opportunities on the Internet. WSi builds, manages and markets online businesses in the financial, e-tailing and e-commerce, entertainment and e-advertising sectors. WSi focuses on early-stage companies where it can add significant value to the investment through a network of relationships and strategic alliances, and our experience in helping Internet companies build traffic, develop brands, and capitalize on a variety of revenue streams. In this regard, WSi is modeling itself on CMGI CMGI Commonly Maintained Grounds Infrastructures CMGI College Marketing Group Information (Services) (Nasdaq:CMGI). Like CMGI, WSi started as a direct marketing agency in 1990 and has grown to become a specialist in e-advertising and e-commerce. WSi plans to establish itself as a recognized leader in the Internet economy The Internet Economy refers to conducting business through markets whose infrastructure is based on the Internet and World-Wide Web. An Internet economy differs from a traditional economy in a number of ways, including: communication, market segmentation, distribution costs, and price. , by creating a one-stop shop One-Stop Shop A company or a location that offers a multitude of services to a client or a customer. The idea is to provide convenient and efficient service and also to create the opportunity for the company to sell more products to clients and customers. for e-commerce and e-advertising, plus financial information and entertainment. WSi properties include: Medianetsolutions.com, Targetpacks.com, Westernshores.com, Stocksecrets.com, Yourwinestore.com, Healthcreator.com, Investmentworldnews.com and several others. To receive information on WSi by e-mail or fax, please forward your Internet address There are two kinds of addresses that are widely used on the Internet. One is a person's e-mail address, and the other is the address of a Web site, which is known as a URL. Following is an explanation of Internet e-mail addresses only. For more on URLs, see URL and Internet domain name. / fax # to info@ws-i.com / fax: 604 687 4990. To fax your request please complete the following NAME: COMPANY: e-mail address: PHONE#: FAX#: Send by: E-mail or fax: yes / no. Or: e-mail only: yes / no Toll free: 1-888-388-4636 Fax: 1-604-687-4990 Website: www.ws-i.com ON BEHALF OF THE COMPANY "Theo Sanidas" Theo Sanidas, President For more information, please contact: Theo Sanidas, President Phone: (604)-681-4911 This news release may contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including the impact of competitive products and pricing and general economic conditions as they affect the Company's clients. Actual results and developments may therefore differ materially from those described in this release. No regulatory authority has reviewed nor accepted any responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of the contents of this release. |
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