BOCA RATON, Fla., Feb. 7, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- DirectView, Inc. (OTCBB:DRVW), a full-service provider of high-quality, cost efficient videoconferencing technologies and services, has announced they have signed a distribution agreement with Newport International Group (OTCBB:NWPO), enabling Newport to distribute DirectView's IP videophone and related technology as an add-on to its Grassroots Communications subsidiary line of products. Newport intends to offer DirectView's videophone with their soon to be launched Conga communications and conferencing tool, whereby customers can conduct VoIP calls and video-enabled teleconferences via computer or IP phone equipment. While specific pricing terms on equipment were not disclosed, DirectView will offer scaling pricing discounts for unit sales between 2,000 and 10,000 units.
Jeffrey Robbins, President of DirectView said, "We are very pleased to enter into this agreement. The VoIP (voice / video over Internet protocol) market is very exciting and we feel we are positioning our new products and technologies in the right place at the right time."
Cery Perle, CEO of Newport stated, "We are excited about working with DirectView and the opportunity to complement our Conga offering with video-based telephony. Our goal is to provide top-quality tools that allow businesses of all sizes to increase productivity and this product fits squarely into that strategy."
About DirectView, Inc.
DirectView Inc. (www.DirectViewInc.com) is a full-service provider of high-quality, cost efficient videoconferencing technologies and services. DirectView provides multipoint videoconferencing, network integration services, custom room design, staffing, document conferencing and IP / Webconferencing services to businesses and organizations in the United States and around the world. DirectView conferencing services enable our clients to cost-effectively, instantaneously conduct remote meetings by linking participants in geographically dispersed locations.
About Newport International Group, Inc.
Newport International Group Inc. (OTCBB:NWPO), through its subsidiary companies, markets an array of digital, high-technology tools designed for non-technical leaders of growing businesses which use the Internet primarily to increase productivity. Newport is headquartered in Palm Desert, CA, with technology development in Phoenix, AZ. More information is available at http://www.Newport-International-Group.com and http://www.GRCLive.com.
This announcement contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including those relating to the Company's ability to grow its business. Actual results may differ materially from the results predicted and reported results should not be considered as an indication of future performance. The performance of Newport is yet to be seen. The potential risks and uncertainties include, among others, the broadband market, broadband availability, the company's limited operating history, the limited financial resources, domestic or global economic conditions. Activities of competitors and the presence of new or additional competition, and changes in Federal or State laws, restrictions and regulations on doing business in a foreign country, in particular China, and conditions of equity markets. More information about the potential factors that could affect the company's business and financial results is included in the Company's filings, available via the United States Securities & Exchange Commission.