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CLARINET SYSTEMS PARTNERS WITH INFOTOUCH TO PIONEER INFRARED CONNECTIVITY FOR HANDHELD DEVICES IN CIRCLE K STORES THROUGHOUT THE SOUTHWEST

Milpitas, CA, Nov 15


Clarinet Systems, Inc. a global provider of wireless infrared connectivity for handheld devices, and Info Touch Technologies, www.infotouch.net (IFT: CDNX) is pleased to announce the rollout of the Zap Link SM e-services kiosks that provide wireless Infrared connectivity for users of handheld devices.

With the initial launch in 35 stores , these information kiosks will also offer Internet phone calling, video teleconferencing, online shopping as well as and other services. It's part of a project to bring new technology services to customers of Circle K, which is owned by Phillips Petroleum Company.

"Info Touch and Clarinet Systems are breaking new ground with the introduction of Infrared technology. Circle K customers are now just a "beam" away from downloading web-based information into their PDA", said Info Touch Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Hamed Shahbazi. "This fits perfectly within Info Touch's strategy of utilizing the kiosk as a base station or gateway to wirelessly connect and empower PDA users"

Pivotal to the PDA users experience at the Zap Link kiosks is the installation of the EthIR STAR wireless connectivity system. Clarinet Systems' EthIR STAR products play an essential roll in the wireless services offerings to customers. PDA users can connect to the Internet by pointing their devices Infrared port towards the Clarinet Systems EthIR Beam located inside the kiosk. When connectivity is established, users can download email, browse the web, get stock quotes and get the latest news, all on their PDA device.

Hundreds more Zap Link e-services kiosks are planned to be deployed in stores within the Phillips network in a phase II of the roll out in 2002. Clarinet Systems and Infotouch are clearly paving the way for a new kind of shopping experience with the addition of wireless infrared connectivity for PDA users in Circle K stores.

To find out more about the Circle K Zap Link kiosks and their locations in the Phoenix area please visit www.circlek.com or call Circle K's toll-free customer service number, (800) 527-5476.

About Clarinet Systems:

Clarinet Systems, Inc., is a global provider of wireless connectivity solutions for handheld devices. The company is focused on providing a universal network access solution for mobile devices, such as Notebooks, Handheld and Palm-Size PCs, Internet appliances such as MP3 music players and electronic books. Clarinet Systems, Inc.'s products are used in healthcare, hospitality, and education and by Fortune 1000 companies. Clarinet System's EthIR LAN, and EthIR STAR wireless access systems, are designed to connect handheld devices and PC's to the corporate network and Internet, via their built-in, infrared (IR) port, without additional cards, cables or third-party software. These devices are becoming increasingly popular with an organization's mobile workforce, as users need instant, on-demand and untethered access to email and the Internet while traveling or away from their office.

About Info Touch

Info Touch, North America's leading kiosk technology company, creates Internet-based kiosk applications to extend the reach and product offerings of traditional bricks-and-mortar businesses. Established in 1997, Info Touch delivers its superior public access kiosk technology by identifying and exploiting opportunities that exist between traditional businesses and online ventures. Current Info Touch clients include Cable and Wireless (Caribbean), MCI WorldCom, Telecom Mexico, Telmex, Chapters Bookstore, Future Shop, Macs/Couchetard, Chase Manhattan Bank, Alamo Rent-a-Car, the U.S. Army, Marines Corps and Navy.

For more information please contact:

Info Touch Technologies Corp.
Behshad Hastibakhsh, Media Relations
Tel: 604.298.4636, Ext. 250
Email: pr@infotouch.net

Linear Capital Corp.
John Lewis, Investor Relations
Tel: 416-364-2266
Toll Free: 877-600-6001
Email: jrlewis@linearcapital.com

Linear Capital Corp.
(Investor Relations - Info Touch Technologies Corp.)
John Lewis
Tel: 416-364-2266
Toll Free: 1-877-600-6001
Email: jrlewis@linearcapital.com

Clarinet Systems
Edward Toro
Manager, Marketing Communications
Tel: 408.468.0400, Ext. 302
Email: etoro@clarinetsys.com

The Canadian Venture Exchange has not reviewed this news release and does not accept responsibility for its adequacy and accuracy.

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