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To: Bald Man from Mars who wrote (28099)11/15/1999 6:20:00 PM
From: Paul McWhinnie  Respond to of 108040
 
Wireless news ... check out the name at the top (what can I do to you, for you <g>).

NOV 15, 1999, M2 Communications - CHEVY CHASE, Md. -- Wireless
Internet & Mobile Computing, a pioneering consulting firm analyzing
wireless e-commerce and wireless portals, this week will examine the
new "consumerization" and "commoditization" of wireless data during the
IBC WAP Congress in Barcelona, Spain. Alan A. Reiter, president of
Wireless Internet & Mobile Computing, will chair the second day of the
WAP Congress on November 17 at the Rey Juan Carlos I hotel in
Barcelona.

Reiter will discuss how major Web companies, Web startups and
consumer-savvy companies will change the dynamics of the global
wireless business. "The entry of dozens of consumer-smart companies --
such as Amazon, Virgin and Indiqu -- aggressively promoting their
products and services to hundreds of millions of wireless subscribers
will create a vibrant market for wireless data services," says Reiter.

Wireless Internet & Mobile Computing cautions, however, that the
entry of such aggressive companies will generate intense competition
and will "commoditize" offerings. "Small, fast-moving Web companies can
and will produce innovative products and services that won't be matched
by slower companies," says Reiter.

"Many wireless operators in the United States are especially
vulnerable because they not only launch products at a snail's pace, but
also are woefully unaware of many startup firms on the Web and the
wireless e-commerce efforts underway in Europe and Asia," he says.

This lack of expertise by U.S. network operators creates
opportunities for companies that have been involved in wireless data
and wireless e-commerce projects in Europe and Asia, according to
Wireless Internet & Mobile Computing. The consulting firm says the time
is ripe for companies to promote their expertise and experience in the
U.S.

"Firms in Europe and Asia that can develop such offerings as wireless
banking and wireless shopping will find many U.S. network operators are
extremely interested in these services," Reiter says.

More than 550 people are expected to attend the WAP Congress, which
focuses on the development of wireless data services around the world
and the growth of WAP (the Wireless Application Protocol) as a standard
for offering a wealth of wireless services. Speakers will represent
such companies as Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Telecom Italia Mobile,
Airtel, Indiqu, Phone.com (NASDAQ: PHCM), Symbian, Spyglass (NASDAQ:
SPYG), Alcatel (NYSE: ALA) and Schlumberger (NYSE: SLB).

Reiter has been anticipating mobile communications and mobile
computing trends for more than 20 years. He helps jump-start and
enhance leading-edge wireless products and services through consulting,
conferences, tutorials and publications. Wireless Internet & Mobile
Computing is an independent consulting firm near Washington, D.C. that
focuses on such areas as wireless e-mail, wireless information
services, wireless e-commerce, wireless portals and gateways, and
advertiser-based wireless services.

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(C)1994-99 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTDCONTACT: Alan A. Reiter, President,
Wireless Internet
& Mobile Computing
Tel: +1 301 951-0385
Fax: +1 630 982-1994
e-mail: reiter@wirelessinternet.com
WWW: wirelessinternet.com

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INFORMATION PROVIDED WITHIN M2 PRESSWIRE. DATA
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To: Bald Man from Mars who wrote (28099)11/15/1999 6:21:00 PM
From: Shoot1st  Respond to of 108040
 
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Monday November 15, 5:03 pm Eastern Time
Company Press Release
Alanco First Quarter Results
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 15, 1999--Alanco Technologies Inc. (formally Alanco Environmental Resources Corp.) (Nasdaq: ALAN - news) Monday reported a net loss for the first quarter ended Sept. 30, 1999 of $119,900 or $.02 per share, compared to net income of $151,400, or $.03 per share for the same quarter a year earlier.

First quarter revenues were $1,682,300, a decrease of 28 percent compared to $2,325,600 for the comparable prior year period. The decrease in net income and revenues was primarily due to the termination of the company's Wal-Mart food service segment contract under which revenues ceased in the second quarter ended Dec. 31, 1998.

The decrease in the food service segment was partially offset by a $213,800 increase, or 15 percent, in revenues from the company's environmental products segment.

On Oct. 27, 1999, Alanco announced the acquisition of Arraid Inc., the company's initial step in implementing its new information technologies business strategy.

Arraid has achieved world-wide recognition as a technology innovator providing subsystems and software upgrade solutions for legacy large-scale computer systems, with an existing installed base of several thousand systems at numerous Fortune 500 companies, as well as U.S. and foreign government agencies and military organizations.

Partnered with advanced technology innovators, Gadzoox, Crossroads, Exabyte, Legato and Hitachi, Arraid is focusing on the fastest growing segment of the computer industry, storage area networks (SAN). On Nov. 11, 1999, Arraid was selected for the fourth straight year as one of Arizona's fastest growing high tech companies.

The Arraid acquisition, effective in October 1999, did not affect Alanco's first quarter results.

Robert R. Kauffman, Alanco chairman and chief executive officer, stated, ``The first quarter loss was expected within the context of the significant Wal-Mart revenue loss. However, the Company's cash position actually improved during the quarter to $953,900 from $661,700 at year ended June 30, 1999, while repaying $155,900 of capital lease and note payable obligations.

``Our balance sheet remains strong as we move into the second quarter of our fiscal year and commence our Arraid Inc. expansion program into the SAN market.'

Alanco Technologies Inc. is an Arizona corporation headquartered in Scottsdale. Alanco is traded on the NASDAQ stock market under the symbol ALAN.

This press release contains statements that may be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain, and the actual results may differ from management's expectations.

Alanco Technologies Inc.
Consolidated Statement of Operations

For the Three Months
Ended Sept 30,
1999 1998
Total Sales $ 1,682,342 $ 2,325,600
Cost of Goods Sold (1,081,242) (1,101,536)
Gross Profit 601,100 1,224,064
General and Administrative (708,983) (1,035,618)
Income (loss) from operations (107,883) 188,446
Other income(loss) (11,976) (37,081)
Net Income (loss) $ (119,859) $ 151,365

Earnings Per Share - Basic & Diluted $ (0.02) $ 0.03

Weighted Average Common Shares
& Equivalents Outstanding
-Basic 5,049,225 5,050,683
-Diluted 5,049,225 5,149,576

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Contact:
Alanco Shareholder Relations
480/607-1010

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