TORONTO, March 27, 2002 (PRIMEZONE) -- Telesis (OTCBB:TNCVF) (CDNX:TNC), a developer and marketer of data acceleration software, announced today test results for OVERDRIVE Mobile Mail Accelerator(tm) (formerly OnAir MOBILE(tm)), using the "next generation" wireless network known as GPRS (General Packet Radio Service). Mobile Mail Accelerator increases the effective speed of the new high-speed data network by as much as 1500%, while providing pronounced customer cost savings and network load reductions. The complete GPRS test results are available on the Telesis Web site at www.telesis.ca.
GPRS, also known as "2.5G," has recently been deployed by major wireless operators around the world as they begin to offer their customers new, higher-speed data services. Mobile Mail Accelerator has been specifically "tuned" to accelerate GPRS even further, with the combination yielding effective speeds approaching that of a broadband connection.
The tests were performed live on the public GPRS network using a standard laptop equipped with a GPRS PC-card modem. This combination enables mobile workers to leave the office without being disconnected from timely information, such as email and the Internet.
Commenting on the development of the wireless data business, Derek Woods, CEO of Telesis, said, "Our industry is experiencing magnitudes of improved wireless performance and Telesis is leading the charge. Wireless data provides much greater mobility for today's business traveler. The addition of Telesis software to this evolution elevates mobile computing to a new level, resulting in wireless performance that is comparable to today's broadband landline networks. Just like the early days of the fax machine and the cell phone, we are clearly at the beginning of a major new industry."
About Telesis
Founded in 1989, Telesis North Communications Inc. ("Telesis") (CDNX: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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