Alternet Systems, Inc. (ALYI) to Acquire Proprietary Security Technology

MIAMI, FL--(Marketwire - May 18, 2010) -  Alternet Systems, Inc. (OTCBB: ALYI), a leading enabler of secure mobile commerce and payment transactions, today announced it has concluded a term sheet to acquire proprietary technology to support its recently formed subsidiary, International Mobile Solutions (IMS). Alternet has concluded due diligence with the confidential acquisition target and expects to consummate the deal in the coming month.

Alternet launched IMS last year to address security concerns when deploying mobile commerce and transaction services. IMS also expands Alternet's mobile security services to the global mobile security and mobile location based services markets, which are projected to surpass $4bb and $12bb dollars in 2014, respectively, according to recent reports from ABI Research and Juniper Reports.

Alternet recently announced the appointment of Juan Cubides to lead IMS. Mr. Cubides brings to IMS a vision of a comprehensive solution to the threats posed to digital communication, through the creation of a broad portfolio of security products and services designed to protect and manage mobile and digital communications. The technology to be acquired, which includes data and voice encryption and geo-positioning and tracking, will complement partner technologies and will help IMS fulfill this product strategy. Additionally, the acquisition target brings several projects in the sales pipeline.

About Alternet Systems Inc. (www.alternetsystems.com)
Alternet Systems Inc. (OTCBB: ALYI), a US corporation headquartered in Miami, Florida, is a leading enabler of Secure Mobile Commerce and Communications in the Americas and Caribbean. Alternet has regional presences in 17 countries throughout the region through a network of fulfillment partners and agents. Alternet's subsidiaries provide a comprehensive suite of hosted and Software as a Service (SaaS) applications for the Utility, Transportation, Financial, and Telecommunication, and Retail industries. Alternet subsidiaries include Utiba Americas, a joint venture with Utiba Pte Ltd., the leading provider of mobile payment and financial transaction software, and International Mobile Security (IMS) a newly formed provider of mobile communications security products and services.

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Contact Information:

Media Contact at Alternet:
Erin Clancy
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eclancy@alternetsystems.com

Investor Relations Contact at Alternet:
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