OTTAWA, April 6, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- BlueBear Network International, Inc. (Pink Sheets:BLBR) announced today a 3 year outsourcing deal with IT/NET on the development of world class biometric systems. BlueBear will supplement their in-house software engineering expertise along with IT/NET's extensive system delivery expertise permitting BlueBear to rapidly respond to market demands for product enhancement and legacy database access.
"IT/NET's experience and resourcefulness in all areas of IT management and application development adds great strength and stability to an already strong engineering team," stated Mr. Andrew Brewin, President and CEO of BlueBear Network International, Inc. "BlueBear's development strategy is to keep critical technical knowledge in-house while ensuring currency with the latest trends. This agreement is a major step toward realizing that strategy."
"IT/NET is proud that our robust systems development capability has been selected by BBNI," says Alex Beraskow, President and CEO of IT/NET. "We are excited to work with BBNI in supporting their leading biometrics technology. It is always exciting to be at the leading edge of technology."
About BlueBear Network International, Inc.: BlueBear Network International, Inc. is a Nevada registered company based in Ottawa, Ontario Canada. BBNI develops and markets the world's first system that uses biometrics and text records to securely and simultaneously search and share biometric and records information among linked police and integrated justice databases. BBNI's system responds to worldwide police and government requirements for the timely and effective information search and sharing in homeland security and law enforcement. For more information, visit http://www.bbninternational.com.
About IT/NET: With offices in Ottawa, Toronto, and Vancouver, IT/NET is a 100% Canadian-owned consulting firm that specializes in Information Technology and Information Management. High profile clients seek the expertise of IT/NET consultants on issues pertaining to the cost-effective integration of management and technology. Through the provision of Management Consulting, Systems Development, IT Infrastructure, ERP Solutions (e.g., Microsoft Solutions), and CRM Solutions, professionals at IT/NET are well equipped to provide comprehensive end to end solutions. For more information, visit http://www.itnet.ca. Please contact Richard Larocque (rlarocque@itnet.ca) for more information.