TORONTO, June 11, 2002 (PRIMEZONE) -- Telesis (TSX Venture:TNC) (OTCBB:TNCVF), a developer and marketer of data acceleration software, today announced the signing of a new distributor, Datatronics S.A., a leading Spanish integrator, developer, and consultancy to the wireless and enterprise markets.
Datatronics, founded in 1996 and based in Madrid with a regional affiliate in Switzerland, specializes in working with mobile operators to create, integrate, and support complete systems for mobile messaging, fleet management/GIS systems, and wireless Internet access (www.datatronics.es).
Datatronics will offer all Telesis products, including the recently announced OVERDRIVE Web Accelerator(tm), that help mobile operators improve the performance of their existing infrastructure, providing faster network access for individual and corporate customers.
"We are impressed with Datatronics' track record in the mobile data market. Their established relationships with mobile operators in the region, combined with their superb support facilities, will greatly increase the effectiveness of our sales initiatives already underway from our UK office," stated Derek Woods, CEO of Telesis.
"With the recent launch of GPRS services in Europe, the alliance between Telesis and Datatronics is most timely," said Datatronics General Manager Manuel Garcia Madrid. "Together, we will be offering a solution that meets the time-sensitive needs of our customers across Spain. Datatronics and Telesis have all of the key elements for success -- an offering of the right technology, at the right time, with local sales and support representation, and our combined 19 years of expertise in the data market."
About Telesis
Founded in 1989, Telesis North Communications Inc. ("Telesis") (TSX Venture:TNC; OTCBB:TNCVF) develops and markets data acceleration software for wireless and landline networks. The Company's core product, OVERDRIVE(tm), allows ISPs and wireless carriers to accelerate the effective performance of their networks by up to 10 times, resulting in cost savings and greater customer satisfaction. For accessing email, the web, or any corporate application, Telesis "makes data move faster." Telesis is headquartered in Toronto, Canada with a regional office in the UK. The Telesis web site can be found at www.telesis.ca.
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