FatPort to unwire Atlantic Provinces; signs up 2000th satisfied customer
Vancouver, BC & Moncton, NB. Aug. 10, 2003- FatPort and SYLC Solutions Inc., a provider of Internet Solutions and Strategies based in New Brunswick, is pleased to announce their new association. As an authorized channel partner, SYLC further deploy FatPort system in the Atlantic Provinces, making it Canada.s only truly coast-to-coast Wi-Fi network.
Highspeed wireless Internet access is becoming a much in-demand added service in hotels, caf .s and other public spaces as evidenced by FatPort.s exponential growth in the past quarter. In excess of 100 new customers and 3 new locations a week on average are being added to the network. Setting up a hotspot in a location can be done in minutes, and provides the owners of the establishment a unique way of generating extra revenue, as well as expanding their client base. Consumers and business users see the lifestyle benefits of being able to get immediate high-speed Internet access when they're traveling for business or pleasure or seeking information while they're getting a coffee.
.This represents two important milestones for FatPort,. states Gary Stahlbrand, Director of Sales and Marketing, FatPort. .By offering our 2000+ customers coast-to-coast access through working with innovative and driven companies like SYLC Solutions, we will easily maintain our position as the largest WiFi network in Canada..
.I have followed the progress of Wi-Fi technology for a while now and like where the Industry is going.. says Brian Deveau, President of SYLC Solutions. .FatPort has established itself very well and we are excited to have the opportunity to add to their growing network by servicing the Maritimes. It also fits well with our company model, being able to provide turnkey technology solutions to local companies..
About FatPort
FatPort is the largest national wireless Internet service provider (WISP) and provider of Wi-Fi (802.11b) turnkey solutions in Canada. FatPort.s custom-built FatPoint wireless access point enables location owners to quickly establish a commercial FatZone. In each FatZone, anyone with a wireless-enabled laptop or PDA may access the Internet at speeds many times faster than cellular networks. FatPort is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ignition Point Technologies Corporation (TSX-VEN: IPN). (www.fatport.com).
About SYLC Solutions Inc.
SYLC provides local business with proven Internet Strategies and Solutions. Based in Moncton, SYLC offers a vast array of solutions including e-commerce, e-learning, CRM, ERP, Communication tools, webcasting, software development and consulting. It is also owns a WSI Internet and Education consulting Franchise, which gives it the ability to leverage their global e-marketplace. (www.sylc.ca)
For Further Information:
Media Contact
Malcolm McDonald
Marketing Manager, FatPort
604-608-6781
malcolm@fatport.com
Brian Deveau
SYLC Solutions Inc.
506-862-1090
Bdeveau@sylc.ca
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