Emida Selected To Present At The 2004 Florida Venture Capital Conference
Miami – December 12, 2003. Emida Technologies (www.emida.net) proudly announces that it has been selected among hundreds of companies by the Florida Venture Forum to present at the 13th annual Florida Venture Capital Conference.
Each year, The Florida Venture Capital Conference showcases only 20-25 of the best high growth private companies prospects for venture capital funding in Florida looking for equity financing before a nationwide audience of venture capitalists and investment bankers.
Over the past 12 years, former presenters of the Conference have been successful in raising over $532 million. The criteria for selecting presenting companies included the expertise of the management team, the thoroughness
of the business plan, management’s ability to execute the business plan and the growth potential of the product or service.
“We are honored to participate in the Conference. Emida will be presenting the business plan for the expansion of PUNTOflex, a growing electronic transaction-processing network which enables electronic prepaid service distribution, bill payment, money transfer, and stored value card processing”, said David Brillembourg, CEO of Emida Technologies.
The Florida Venture Capital Conference will take place January 22-23, 2004 at the Peabody Orlando Hotel in Orlando, Fl. David Brillembourg will be presenting on January 22 at 4:30pm. You may also visit our exhibition located in Booth#18.
Emida And Morecash Launch The Puntoflex Network In Europe
Miami, FL – November 18, 2003 – Emida, a provider of transactional networks for electronic prepaid distribution, bill payment, money transfer and stored value card processing, launch its first Prepaid Debit Card product in the U.S.
Manuel Nuñez, COO of EMIDA commented, “Our Debit Diamond Card targets the Global Hispanic market in the United States, and offers value added services for the Hispanic consumer who can also use Debit Diamond to transfer money to relatives across the region”.
The Debit Diamond ATM/Debit Card is a prepaid product that allows consumers to make phone calls, send money from one card to another anywhere around the world, withdraw money at ATM machines worldwide, make purchases and get money back at the point of sal
e. Additionally customers can decrease the possibility of loss or theft of cash.
The Debit Diamond Card can be purchased and reloaded at any authorized PUNTOflex point of sale (POS) across the U.S.
About Emida
Emida is deploying PUNTOflex, a growing electronic transaction-processing network which enables electronic prepaid service distribution, bill payment, money transfer, and stored value card processing. Emida is focusing initially on the Global Hispanic and Latin American markets.
For more information on Emida’s products and services visit www.emida.net
About More Cash
More Cash deploys and operates the PUNTOflex network for prepaid services, money transfer and store value card processing in Europe.
Emida Launches Money Transfer Operations With Union Express
Miami, FL – October 28, 2003 – Emida, a provider of transactional networks for electronic prepaid distribution, bill payment, money transfer and stored value card processing and Union Express, a leading money transfer operator initiated money transfer operations in Central America.
The companies partnered to deploy money transfer services through the PUNTOflex network, the growing transactional network for the Latin American and Hispanic markets.
David Brillembourg, CEO of Emida Technologies commented that Global Hispanics send an estimated $30 billion in remittances each year to their relatives in Latin America and the Caribbean, making this a potentially high volume market.
Some of the key benefits offered enable the sender to control the use of sent funds fund by the receiver. PUNTOflex’s multi-product capabilities allow the global distribution of stored value cards enabling the money sender to assign the use of funds for specific goods or services in major retailers.
Large retailers are looking at this initiative closely as a multi-service feature that enables them to capture local consumers.
Consumers in Central America are able to transfer money to relatives and friends at any Union Express and PUNTOflex authorized point of sale.
About Emida
Emida is deploying PUNTOflex, a growing electronic transaction-processing network which enables electronic prepaid service distribution, bill payment, money transfer, and stored value card processing. Emida is focusing initially on the Global Hispanic and Latin American markets.
For more information on Emida’s products and services visit www.emida.net
About Union Express
Union Express is a money transfer company that provides remittance services through an international network of collecting and paying agents. Union Express focuses on the US Hispanic and Latin-American consumer markets and bases its commercial strategy in the provision of multi-product remittance services including prepaid services, bill payment, and stored value reload.
Emida Announces Strategic Partnership Agreement With Moretime Europe
Miami – September 5, 2003. More Time, an European based provider of Worlwide International Long Distance calling services and Emida, a provider of transactional networks for electronic prepaid distribution, bill payment and money transfer targeting the Global Hispanic market, have agreed to jointly deploy and operate the PUNTOflex network in Europe.
The companies will enable the electronic distribution and replenishment of multiple services including prepaid international long distance and wireless services, Internet access and other telecommunication, entertainment, and media services in Europe.
More Time has commercial presence in Spain, Portugal, France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland where the company offers international long distance prepaid services. Under the agreement, More Time Point’s of Sale will be integrated to the PUNTOflex Network where MoreTime’s prepaid products will be offered electronically.
Manuel Nuñez, COO of EMIDA, stated, “We are enthusiastic about the agreement and its potential. MoreTime’s products have an excellent reputation in Europe and we are excited to integrate their product offering and to significantly expand the PUNTOflex network in the region.”
“EMIDA allows MoreTime to get exposure through the vast PUNTOflex network in the Global Hispanic Market and to increase margins by adopting an electronic prepaid distribution and replenishment strategy,” commented Rene Rasmussen, President and CEO of MoreTime.
About Emida
Emida is deploying PUNTOflex, a growing electronic transaction-processing network which enables electronic prepaid service distribution, bill payment, money transfer, and stored value card processing. Emida is focusing initially on the Global Hispanic and Latin American markets.
For more information on Emida’s products and services visit www.emida.net
About MoreTime
More Time is an international telecommunications company that provides long distance telephony services and products for telecom retailers throughout Europe. More Time has focused its commercial strategy in the development and distribution of prepaid services, products and technology. Additionally, the company is a source of state of the art technology for the Telecommunications Industry world wide.
Emida Nominated Best Software/Technology Company At The Technology Awards 2003
Miami, July 8, 2003. Emida Technologies, a provider of end-to-end transactional solutions for the growing Prepaid Service, eCommerce, and Money Transfer markets is nominated for the 5th Annual Technology Awards 2003 presented by Supra Telecom and South Florida Business Journal.
The awards program recognizes the best people, practices and applications in the Technology industry. Honorees will be recognized in a variety of categories, including: Best CEO of a Technology company, Best CIO of any company, Best Technology Application by a Business, Internet based, Software, Rising Star Business and others.
“We are honored to be nominated in this important award of our industry. We’ve been working hard to provide better technology solutions for the PrePaid Services Industry, the Telecommunications, Government, Retail, Small and Medium Markets and this nomination validates we are concentrating out efforts in the right place.” said David Brillembourg, CEO Emida Technologies.
The Technology Awards 2003 will be held at the Signature Grand in Davie, FL on August 21, 2003 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm.
Global Access Communications Signs Strategic Partnership With Emida
Miami, June 25, 2003 – Emida Technologies and Global Access Communications (GAC), a Florida Telecommunications Holding Company, have developed a state-of-the-art Prepaid Service Distribution Platform integrated to an e-commerce portal.
The platform allows GAC to sell its prepaid products “Personal Identification Numbers (PINs)” such as: Long Distance Services (PIN free), Prepaid Services (PIN) and Prepaid Calling Cards to their existing customer base through HolaHola.net
“This initiative will expand both companies’ respective business development initiatives in the telecommunications and technology industries”, said David Brillembourg, CEO of Emida.
Emida enables the creation of a multi-level distribution network for a wide array of prepaid products (telecommunications, utilities, lodging and others). The network is integrated into any existing point of sale system in order to reach the mass market. The platform has built in inventory reception capabilities that enable the reception of encrypted PINs, manages automated inventory replenishment alerts, manages transactional and commission information between the portal’s operator, partners, and service providers.
About Global Access Communications Inc
Global Access Communications provides telecommunications services to carriers, business customers and over 10,000 final calling card customers. The company owns a state of the art telephony network and operating licenses in USA and Latin America.
Wildgate Wireless chooses Debisys for its long distance services
FOOTHILL RANCH, CA – March 4, 2003 – Debisys announced today that it has signed a three (3) year agreement to provide point-of-sale activation (POSA) services for Wildgate Wireless, Inc. located in Culver City, CA.
Wildgate is a facilities-based communications service provider that packages and offers specialized telecommunication products and services. Debisys and Wildgate will complete a host-to-host systems integration between their mutual platforms to provide real-time activation and electronic distribution of the Wildgate prepaid products and services.
According to Lou Crain, CEO of Wildgate, “The partnership with Debisys will provide a reliable platform from which Wildgate can electronically distribute its products and services to the retail sector. We recognize the growing demand for POSA services and the significant benefits and cost savings it provides to a service provider and its distributions channel partners.”
“We are pleased to add Wildgate Wireless to a growing list of carriers and prepaid distribution companies that have chosen Debisys as their POSA partner. They are a fast growing telecom company with very specialized and unique products and services,” stated Mark Flanagan, president of Debisys. “We anticipate strong interest in the Wildgate products offering from many of our Prepaid Distribution Partners, especially with the “California Card”, which is a 30-day 24/7 unlimited calling card that can be used throughout CA for $15 per month.”
The Wildgate services are anticipated to be available via the Debisys transaction processing network by the end of March 2003.
About Wildgate Wireless, Inc.
Wildgate is a leader in the development of hardware/software systems for the delivery of advanced communications solutions. Wildgate has developed a “Communications Computer,” an extraordinarily flexible system that permits the Company to deliver communications products ranging from flat rate calling cards, and Unified Communications solutions, to specialty products like the “Santa Card.” As a result of having developed all of the technology behind the systems, the Company is able to quickly create new products to respond to market opportunities. For additional information, go to www.wildgate.com.
About Debisys, Inc.
Debisys, Inc. is a leading supplier of prepaid solutions; including full service products such as prepaid cellular, long distance, internet, MasterCard, debit cards, stored value cards and billpay. The companies POSA network has over 12,000 active terminals and processes over $100m a year in product sales. The companies Flexcharge and Direct Top Up products allow for PINless recharge of cellular accounts and further reduces operation costs for carriers. For more information, please visit the company web site at www.debisys.com or email info@debisys.com.
Contact: Stephen Combe
stephen@debisys.com
(949)699.1401
Extel to utilize Debisys prepaid network solution
FOOTHILL RANCH, CA – March 3, 2003 – Debisys, Inc., a leading provider of prepaid transaction processing solutions, today announced that Extel Communications selected Debisys’ transaction processing network for real-time management of customer payments. The agreement will enable Extel, a Texas-based prepaid home phone service provider, to process payments through its distribution channel via the Debisys network.
According to Byron Young, president of Extel, “After carefully evaluating our available options, we concluded that Debisys offered the best solution for Extel. Implementing Debisys’ proven and reliable network is critical for our overall success and will help provide the framework that will allow us to continue to grow our business efficiently and cost effectively. In addition, our relationship with Debisys allows Extel to leverage our distribution channel by offering other complimentary prepaid telecommunication services.”
“We are pleased that Extel has chosen Debisys as its electronic payment processing partner,” said Mark Flanagan, president of Debisys. “We continue to build momentum in the prepaid telephony sector with strong, accomplished prepaid service providers such as Extel. Having developed a proven track record of payment processing in this market sector provides us with confidence in deployment of successful systems for our customers.”
Debisys provides a proprietary transaction processing so
lution that fully automates electronic payment processing for such services as prepaid wireless, long distance, home phone and other prepaid products, utilizing its state-of-the-art point-of-sale terminal software. Debisys’ POS technology eliminates inventory and consignment issues for the merchant and service/product supplier.
About Extel Communications
Extel is a prepaid residential CLEC in Texas that has 11,000 customers. Extel provides basic home phone service, long distance and other value added services. Extel is transitioning to offer other prepaid services to its new and existing distribution channel. The company will be expanding into Florida and California in the next few months. For additional information please call Byron Young, President at 
817-371-5279.
About Debisys, Inc.
Debisys, Inc. is a leading supplier of prepaid solutions; including full service products such as prepaid cellular, long distance, internet, MasterCard, debit cards, stored value cards and billpay. The companies POSA network has over 12,000 active terminals and processes over $100m a year in product sales. The companies Flexcharge and Direct Top Up products allow for PINless recharge of cellular accounts and further reduces operation costs for carriers. For more information, please visit the company web site at www.debisys.com or email info@debisys.com.
Contact: Stephen Combe
stephen@debisys.com
(949)699.1401
Debisys relocates headquarters to Foothill Ranch, California
FOOTHILL RANCH, CA – February 19, 2003 – Debisys, Inc., a leading provider of prepaid transaction processing solutions, announced today it has moved its headquarters to Foothill Ranch, California.
The new facilities are located in the technology center of southern California with easy access to freeways and airports.
Phil Prouty, Founder and COO commented “Our new offices allow us to expand our customer service, technical and sales operations, as well as give us room to grow in the future. The location is ideal for access to local facilities and staff, with a strong set of universities and high tech companies nearby. We’re excited about our new location and updated corporate image.”
About Debisys, Inc.
Debisys, Inc. is a leading supplier of prepaid solutions; including full service products such as prepaid cellular, long distance, internet, MasterCard, debit cards, stored value cards and billpay. The companies POSA network has over 12,000 active terminals and processes over $100m a year in product sales. The companies Flexcharge and Direct Top Up products allow for PINless recharge of cellular accounts and further reduces operation costs for carriers. For more information, please visit the company web site at www.debisys.com or email info@debisys.com.
Contact: Stephen Combe
stephen@debisys.com
(949)699.1401