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Synergy Solutions Introduces Authorized Reseller Program with Ingram Micro
Business & Technology Editors
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 22, 2001--
Targeted distribution agreement with leading distributor to fuel
sales momentum in corporate and retail channels
Synergy Solutions, the applications development division of
BarPoint.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: BPNT), today announced that it has entered
into a distribution agreement with Ingram Micro (NYSE: IM), a leading
global technology distributor. Ingram Micro will provide distribution
services to qualified resellers and VARs for Synergy Solutions'
products.
"Ingram Micro is an important partner for us as we seek to satisfy
the growing demand for our software applications designed for Palm
Powered(TM) and Pocket PC handheld devices," explains Alan Jones,
BarPoint's VP of Software Sales and Marketing. "This agreement gives
Synergy the opportunity through Ingram to establish direct sales
relationships with retail customers who are already part of the
widespread Ingram distribution channel, increasing both our reach, and
our margin. Ingram Micro's track record speaks for itself. Its
industry leadership means easy access to our products for major
retailers, corporate customers and consumers alike."
"Synergy's software support products for personal digital
assistants (PDAs) are a welcome addition to what we currently offer
our customers," said Donna Grothjan, vice president, general manager
product management systems, Ingram Micro U.S. "They broaden our
product offerings in this fast-growing technology sector."
The Synergy Solutions' products distributed by Ingram Micro will
include SlideShow Commander(TM) and PDActivate(R). SlideShow Commander
is an innovative program that allows users to control PowerPoint
presentations directly from their Palm handhelds. The PDActivate
software suite comprises five Palm productivity applications that
expand a handheld computer's functionality and usefulness. PDActivate
includes the popular Launch `Em(TM) program, an intuitive replacement
for the built-in application launcher that displays date, time,
battery level and includes drag-and-drop arrangement of icons as well
as shortcuts to commonly used Palm OS(TM) utilities.
The Ingram Micro agreement bolsters Synergy Solutions' growing
distribution channel, which currently includes: Office Depot, J & R
Computer World, Datavision, RCS Computer, Buy.com, Amazon.com,
Dell.com, Staples.com, PDAmart.com, Aafes, Gateway, Fry's Electronics
and more. For more information on PDActivate, visit
pdactivate.com or for SlideShow Commander, visit:
slideshowcommander.com
About Ingram Micro Inc.
Ingram Micro Inc. is the largest global wholesale provider of
technology solutions, products and services. The company operates in
36 countries with sales of $30.7 billion for the fiscal year 2000.
Ingram Micro's global regions provide the distribution of technology
products and services, marketing development and supply chain
management services to more than 175,000 technology solution providers
and 1,700 manufacturers. The company is focused on maximizing
shareowner value and achieving customer satisfaction through
innovation in the information technology supply chain. For more Ingram
Micro information, visit ingrammicro.com
About BarPoint.com and Synergy Solutions
BarPoint.com is a leading online and wireless product information
and shopping service and a pioneer in the use of unique product
identifiers, such as the UPC barcode number, and patent-pending
"reverse-search" technology to simplify the process of finding
meaningful product information. As a content provider, retail sales
facilitator, and applications developer, BarPoint is dedicated to
helping businesses and consumers make better buying decisions.
Synergy Solutions is the applications development division of
BarPoint.com. Synergy Solutions develops software and accessories for
Palm Powered and Windows Pocket PC handhelds and is the manufacturer
of the popular Palm productivity suite, PDActivate. Additionally,
Synergy Solutions produces SlideShow Commander, an innovative
technology that allows users to control PowerPoint presentations
directly from their Palm handhelds. Synergy is an industry leader in
innovation, quality, customer service and overall customer
satisfaction. For information, contact Synergy Solutions at
1-800-210-5293 or via the web: www.synsolutions.com.
BarPoint.com has previously announced strategic alliances with
companies such as AT&T Wireless (NYSE: AWE), Sprint PCS (NYSE: PCS),
Verizon Wireless (NYSE: VZ), Qwest Communications (NYSE: Q), Office
Depot (NYSE: ODP), Air2Web, GoAmerica (Nasdaq: GOAM), i3 Mobile
(Nasdaq: IIIM), Palm (Nasdaq: PALM), Motorola (NYSE: MOT), and Symbol
Technologies (NYSE: SBL).
The headquarters of BarPoint.com are located at: 2200 SW 10th
Street, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442. For more information, contact
BarPoint.com at: (954) 949-7000 or via the web: www.barpoint.com.
BarPoint.com's common stock is traded on Nasdaq under the symbol BPNT.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the
meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995,
regarding the Company's business strategy and future plans of
operations. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks
and uncertainties, both general and specific to the matters discussed
in this press release. These and other important factors, including
the Company's ability to attract new customers, the Company's
relationships with strategic partners, the Company's ability to raise
additional capital and other factors mentioned in various Securities
and Exchange Commission filings made periodically by the Company, may
cause the Company's actual results and performance to differ
materially from the future results and performance expressed in or
implied by such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking
statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date
hereof and the Company expressly disclaims any obligation to provide
public updates, revisions or amendments to any forward-looking
statements made herein to reflect changes in the Company's
expectations or future events.
BarPoint, BarPoint.com and My BarPoint are trademarks or
registered trademarks of BarPoint.com, Inc. BarPoint technology is
patent-pending. Launch 'Em is a trademark and PDActivate is a
registered trademark of Synergy Solutions, Inc. Palm OS and Palm
Powered are trademarks of Palm, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are either
registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corp. in the United
States and/or other countries. All other brands and product names may
be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
BarPoint and BarPoint.com are trademarks of BarPoint.com, Inc.
BarPoint Technology is patent pending.
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CONTACT: BarPoint.com Public Relations
BarPoint.com
Patricia Sotolongo, 954/949-7171
Shelly Gordon, 650/856-1607
pr@barpoint.com
or
Ingram Micro Inc.
Jayne Merritt, 714/382-2037
jayne.merritt@ingrammicro.com
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