OTTAWA, Sept. 9, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- BlueBear Network International, Inc. (Pink Sheets:BLBR) is pleased to announce today that Dr. Jasvinder Singh Obhi has joined the company as Chief Executive Officer and President on September 8, 2005 on initially an interim basis. He replaces Mr. Andrew Brewin who has left the company to pursue other interests.
Dr. Obhi brings over 20 years of experience in the high tech sector from a technical, senior management, and executive perspective. He has been involved with BBNI since its inception in a technical and strategic business advisory role. Before forming his consultancy, he held senior positions with JDS Uniphase, a global company that provides optical technology to various sectors. Dr. Obhi holds a PhD and a BSc in Physics from the University of London, U.K.
"I am excited to build on BlueBear's existing customer base and strong product offerings for the law enforcement sector," says Dr. Obhi. "The company's solid track record within the law enforcement and justice sectors will help us expand into other markets that would rely on the unique secure distributed search and information sharing capabilities that BlueBear offers. I look forward to the challenge of leading BlueBear Network International during this period of growth."
About BlueBear Network International, Inc.
BlueBear Network International, Inc. (Pink Sheets:BLBR) 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. The company has established strong strategic relationships with several large manufacturers, software, and consulting firms. For more information, visit http://www.bbninternational.com.
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