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Wireless Hospitality Solutions In The Palm Of Your Hand

Boca Raton, FL � May 2001 � JTECH Communications, Inc., the pioneer and leading provider of wireless communication systems for the restaurant industry, today announced its partnership with broadband wireless solutions provider TOUCHPAK to create integrated wireless solutions designed to enhance customer relationships and improve operations.

TOUCHPAK created a series of wireless applications for hand held devices, which can be used in the restaurant industry. Waiting guests are provided with rich content, including news, games, e-commerce and streaming video of selected items. The TOUCHPAK system also provides the ability to interface with and improve upon existing in-store systems by integrating inventory control, ordering and management of loyalty and incentive programs. TOUCHPAK's solutions will be deployed in restaurants, theme parks, airports, hospitals, stadiums, malls and other retail locations.

TOUCHPAK and JTECH will jointly expand solutions designed to make waiting more pleasant for guests and work to develop integrated solutions to improve overall restaurant operations. Both companies employ wireless technologies and have the capability to integrate with in-store systems giving operators the flexibility to select from a variety of applications to meet operational objectives.

�For over thirteen years, JTECH has provided restaurant's with wireless solutions designed to improve communication, streamline operations, and improve the overall guest experience,� says JTECH founder and longtime restaurant industry veteran, Dave Miller. �We see TOUCHPAK's technology as the future of hospitality communications and we look forward to developing groundbreaking industry-wide solutions, together.�

�We are excited to work with a pioneer and restaurant industry leader to deliver innovative solutions to help restaurateurs achieve their goals and objectives,� stated Chun-Wei (Evan) Chen, president of TOUCHPAK. �Our ability to provide entertainment value to the consumer, connectivity to diverse in-store systems and solutions across the enterprise is the perfect compliment to JTECH's customer relationships and industry leadership.�

TOUCHPAK, Inc.
New York City based broadband and wireless solutions provider, integrating rich multimedia content to captive audiences in waiting environments while enabling enterprise solutions to businesses. TOUCHPAK delivers enterprise applications at high speeds by employing wireless local area networks (LANs) to hand-held devices. TOUCHPAK is currently placing solutions in restaurants and bars in New York, Chicago, Boston, Atlanta, Dallas and Orlando. More information on the company can be found at www.touchpak.com.

JTECH Communications, Inc.
The South Florida based solutions developer, is the nation's leading provider of wireless messaging systems for the hospitality industry. JTECH's user list features over 50,000 installations comprised of both chain and independent restaurant operators including Brinker International, Darden Restaurants, Outback Steakhouse, Denny's, Longhorn Steakhouse, TGI Friday's, PF Chang's, Charlie Trotter's, Signature Room, Angus Barn, Tavern on the Green, and Scoma's. Hotels and Resorts including Marriott, Ritz-Carlton, Westin, DoubleTree, Hyatt and Harrah's have also implemented JTECH wireless solutions to streamline operations. More information on JTECH can be found at www.jtech.com.

Contact:
Cushman/Amberg Communications, Inc.
Michelle Bunch 312/263-2500
Mbunch@cushmanamberg.com|


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