November 01, 1999 18:45
Radica(R) Games Limited Announces Software Agreement With Children's Technology Group, Inc.
HONG KONG, Nov. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Radica Games Limited (Nasdaq: RADA) and Children's Technology Group, Inc. announced today an Internet software development and license agreement that will allow Radica to develop an Internet browser for girls under the Girl Tech(R) brand. The custom browser has built-in safety features, including a secure environment that limits access to sites that have been pre-approved by parents or the Girl Tech online community. The Girl Tech community includes secure, supervised chat rooms, email, and other educational and entertaining features. As part of this agreement, Radica has entered into a worldwide licensing agreement with Children's Technology Group for the exclusive rights to custom software built on GTG's Mindwalker(TM) Technology platform. The agreement runs through 2002.
"We are thrilled to bring CTG's innovative technologies to our Girl Tech Brand and award-winning on-line community. Developing an Internet browser is an important step towards Radica's strategic goal to enhance our Internet presence through high quality sites and Internet-based products," said Pat Feely, Radica's CEO.
Girl Tech's browser, Surfer Girl(TM), will provide girls with a unique online experience, with a specialized interface, content, and safety features. In addition to the activities and content, the award-winning Club Girl Tech site will have special content areas that only Surfer Girl users can access. Club Girl Tech receives millions of hits from 100 countries around the world and is a
premiere site for girls on the Internet. |
