GenesisIntermedia.com Selects Encompass Services Corp. To Assist in Aggressive Centerlinq Network Rollout
LOS ANGELES, July 10 /PRNewswire/ -- GenesisIntermedia.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: GENI) (PCX: GNS; Frankfurt: GIA), a developer of Internet technologies and Internet companies, today announced that it has entered into an agreement under which Encompass Services Corp. (NYSE: ESR) will become the provider of the necessary electrical and integrated services, as well as construction, to facilitate the rollout of the Centerlinq network in shopping malls across the United States.
Electrical and integrated services, which include infrastructure assessment and development, pre-wiring of locations and the provision of power and data link hookups for the Centerlinq kiosks, occur prior to the placement of the kiosks in the properties. Encompass Services, due to its ability to service multiple locations throughout the country simultaneously, will facilitate GENI's rollout plan of Centerlinq, enabling the network to reach more consumers faster, as well as enhance GENI's ability to deliver a host of new applications, such as video teleconferencing, smart card acceptance, ticketing, gift certificates and picture e-mails via the CENTERLINQ 4.0 network.
"Utilizing Encompass Services for functions integral to the Centerlinq network expansion will allow us to bring the network online to more locations at an accelerated rate," stated Ramy El-Batrawi, Chairman of GenesisIntermedia.com. "When providing a value-added specialized technology service like Centerlinq, it's vital that our services provider have proven expertise. Encompass Services will facilitate the extension of the Centerlinq network into new markets across the United States, making Centerlinq an even more valuable brand."
About Centerlinq
Centerlinq is a rapidly expanding network that's accessible via the World Wide Web and through public access touch-screen Internet kiosks in shopping malls. Currently reaching more than 22,000,000 consumers per month, Centerlinq attracts a diverse audience with one of the largest loyalty shopping programs in the U.S., providing coupons, directories and quick-touch access to high-profile national advertising partners. The kiosks also provide information regarding the preferences and interests of the consumers who utilize them, enabling businesses to successfully target consumers likely to purchase their products and services in the future.
Centerlinq was recently honored by Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT) with the 2000 Retail Application Developer "RAD" award for "Best Retail Headquarters Application" in the category of Core Retail Marketing, its second such honor within three years.
About GenesisIntermedia.com
GenesisIntermedia.com, Inc. (GENI) is a developer of Internet technologies and Internet companies. As it has done with CENTERLINQ, GENI leverages its strength in operations, marketing and the deployment of traditional and new media to advance new and innovative technologies within strategically identified market segments.
GENI's execution of the CENTERLINQ platform, the first technology deployed within the Company's incubation model, has resulted in rapid expansion for the network. In addition to CENTERLINQ, GENI companies include Car Rental Direct.com, DoWebsites.com, Genesis Media Group and Dynamedia. |
