MANASSAS, VIRGINIA…May 24, 2004 - EarthWalk Communications,
Inc. has engaged CADA Sistemas Informáticos SL
as its wireless computer lab distributor in Spain and
Portugal: The President of CADA Sistemas, Juan Miguel
Márquez Riquelme, agreed in April 2004 to become
a full distributor and support center for EarthWalk. CADA
Sistemas' initial focus for EarthWalk's products will
be in Spain and Portugal, but they have also begun marketing
EarthWalk products in Venezuela, where Juan has been selling
software to the educational community and government for
20 years, through a sister company: Sistemas NCS.
EarthWalk and CADA Sistemas have already received an
overwhelming response from the educational communities
in Spain and Portugal, while exhibiting at Online Educa
Madrid, in April. There is currently a large government
drive for increasing educational technology within the
Spanish school system, and EarthWalk hopes to become
a part of this initiative. Interest from the Spanish
educational community has led to discussions for a pilot
project with a prestigious group of private schools
interested in EarthWalk's total turnkey solution the
NetWize System.
EarthWalk and CADA Sistemas also caught the attention
of Venezuelan business delegates during Online Educa
Madrid. A large national company has a specific interest
in utilizing EarthWalk's NetWize™ eXpress for workforce
training in Venezuela, and negotiations are currently
under way.
EarthWalk's Vice President of International Markets,
Scarlet Gleeson, has high expectations for Juan and
his team in Spain, Portugal, and Venezuela. "Juan's
knowledge as an engineer and software developer will
enable him to represent Earthwalk's technology from
a valuable engineering perspective," she explained.
"His extensive business experience and engineering
expertise will complement EarthWalk very well in this
exciting and developing market, and we are thrilled
to have him on board."
About the NetWize™ System
EarthWalk's NetWize™ system is a unique, fully
integrated wireless learning environment, consisting
of up to 32 eBuddy® notebook computers, a NetWize
SmartCart™, and a BatteryBay charging system. Together
they form a portable integrated system that brings the
power of the Internet into any classroom. The NetWize™
solution is the world's only mobile computer lab that
can simultaneously charge 32 notebooks and 32 additional
batteries, offer continuous notebook operation, and
turn ANY classroom into a 32-station computer lab. All
it takes is one Ethernet connection and one standard
wall outlet. The NetWize™ system is designed and
manufactured by EarthWalk Communications Inc. in Manassas,
Virginia.
About EarthWalk Communications, Inc
Established in 1996, EarthWalk Communications, Inc.
has become the leading provider of wireless technologies
and tools designed to improve computer and Internet
use in the classroom. With an established client base
in over 3,000 school districts, EarthWalk's proven expertise
in providing individually researched communication solutions
has gained them a nationwide reputation for delivering
cost-effective technology that enhances teachers' capabilities
to teach and students' abilities to learn. EarthWalk's
dedication to serving the education community earned
them a ranking as one of the fastest growing technology
companies in Virginia by the Deloitte & Touche Technology
Fast 50 program for two consecutive years. And with
the advancement and affordability of Internet connectivity
around the world, EarthWalk is expanding its wireless
technology internationally, helping to change the way
teachers educate and children learn. For more information,
contact: http://www.earthwalk.com.
Contact:
Greg Vanderlip
EVP
10262 Battleview Parkway
Manassas, VA 20109
(703) 393-1940 ext. 225
Toll Free (888) 213-4900
Fax (703) 393-1730
gregv@earthwalk.com
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