POMPANO BEACH, Fla. , Dec. 3, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Koala International Wireless, Inc. (OTCBB:KIWI), a developer and integrator of web-based, wireless network applications and wireless device technology, announced today that former State Senator, David D. Tews has joined the Board of Directors. www.kiwimobile.com
Mr. David D. Tews, State Senator from Nebraska (Ret.), Attorney (Ret.) and President and CEO of Washington DC based JSC Trading Inc, an International Affairs and International Technology Relations Group has agreed join the board of directors of KIWI in its International Business Affairs office in Reston, Virginia. Mr. Tews is regarded as an effective and insightful liaison in International Relations and is active in the development and associated evolution of various technologies in Asia (in particular China), Europe, and South America.
Mr. Tews has worked with the American Trucking Association and a number of International transportation companies, a key target market for the KEEWEE Device. www.trucking.org
Harold Fischer, CEO of Koala stated, "David Tews understands our business, has the relationships that can use KIWI's services and device technology. Mr. Tews is a tremendous asset to KIWI."
David Tews stated, "I am excited to be a part of KIWI and the agnostic integration model of multiple network services, operating on multiple network protocols. KIWI's device initiative is well advanced and I look forward to being part of this Company's growth."
Koala is developing an International Mobile Virtual Network Operator (IMVNO) platform to allow the delivery of voice, data and Short Messaging over multiple networks. Concurrent with the IMVNO development, Koala is pursuing the development of applicable devices to serve the network subscribers. The IMVNO strategy will enable subscribers to access the Internet, play and store MP3, utilize existing applications including calendaring, contact management systems, email and Short Messaging and additional functionality, some not currently available in the marketplace.
This material includes forward-looking statements based on management's current reasonable business expectations. In this document, the words "can," "anticipates," and similar expressions identify certain forward-looking statements. These statements are made in reliance on the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act, Section 27A of the Securities act of 1933, as amended. There are numerous risks and uncertainties that could result in actual results differing materially from expected outcomes. The material should be read in conjunction with the Company's current annual and quarterly reports filed with the SEC, which contain discussions of currently known factors that could significantly impact the Company's future expectations.