ATLANTIC SYSTEMS GROUP INC ("ASGT-Z") NET SHEPHERD INC ("WEB-V;NSPHF-L") - Technology Partnership Raises
the Bar for Internet Content - Management Solutions
ASG Technologies (ASG), an Internet, networking and security solutions provider, and ClickChoice.com, an Internet data solutions
provider that is part of the NetShepherd group of companies, announced they have entered into a partnership agreement to offer
proxy-server based filtering and categorization solutions.
The partnership allows the companies to immediately proceed with the joint development and marketing of a sophisticated Internet
content filtering and management solution for ISPs, corporations, schools and libraries. ASG will provide the back-end technology to
deliver ClickChoice's database solutions, which are designed to enhance the value, security and relevance of users' Internet experience.
ClickChoice will also provide its global marketing resources to support sales efforts.
The products resulting from this partnering represent the most comprehensive Internet content management solutions available on the
market. Combining the enterprise-wide, high-speed Internet content and session management programs developed by ASG with the
data-mining, filtering and list capabilities of ClickChoice, the new offering will meet the ongoing needs of consumers and businesses
wishing to mitigate the risks, liabilities and impact of inappropriate Internet content.
"This partnership is the perfect marriage of technology and marketing skills," said ASG president Pieter Natte. "ASG will provide the
technical expertise while ClickChoice provides its innovative marketing techniques to deliver targeted solutions to the market."
"As broadband and 'smart TVs' become more pervasive in homes and businesses, there will be a clamorous demand for managing
Internet content, and for doing it in a way that is appropriate for each individual household and business," said ClickChoice CEO Joseph
Provissiero. "ASG provides a robust platform to deliver our database, which is designed to rate and classify virtually all of the Web pages
that most people visit."
About ASG Technologies
Headquartered in Fredericton, New Brunswick, ASG Technologies (CDN OTC: ASGT) specializes in the development of
enterprise-wide network and security solutions. These include secure access, network and perimeter security, remote management, as
well as productivity and efficiency solutions. ASG Technologies has developed and implemented numerous custom solutions for Industry,
Telecommunications and Government. For more information on ASG or En Guarde, visit the company's web site at
www.ASGTechnologies.com.
About ClickChoice and NetShepherd:
Headquartered in Atlanta, ClickChoice.com is a part of the Net Shepherd group of companies. Net Shepherd, which is traded on the
Canadian Venture Exchange under the symbol WEB, has proprietary technology and know-how that enables businesses to collect
information and perform work using online communities. ClickChoice is an Internet Data Services Provider (DSP) that provides data via
a variety of platforms for enhancing the value and relevance of the Web for businesses and consumers alike. Its consumer data products
and platforms are offered for a fee to businesses, and for free to consumers in exchange for demographic data that is converted into a
suite of business data products that are sold to e-marketers. Further information on ClickChoice.com is available at
www.clickchoice.com.
Information and statements in this document, other than historical information, should be considered forward-looking and reflect
management's current views of future events and financial performance that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Factors that could
cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, the following: general economic conditions and developments within
the Internet and intranet industries; product development and technology changes; competition and pricing pressures; length of the sales
cycle; variability of sale order flow and the management of growth. TEL: (506) 460-5400 x 207 Jon Downey, ASG Technologies
E-MAIL: jon.downey@ASGTechnologies.com TEL: (404) 995-1716 Susan Melum, ClickChoice.com E-MAIL:
smelum@clickchoice.com |
