To: Dale Baker who wrote (1179 ) 7/13/1998 4:07:00 PM From: Blitz Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 6847
+++++++++++++++++ NEWS ++++++++++++++++++++ (PR NEWSWIRE) DJ: US Computer Group Secures Strategic Agreement with Xyber DJ: US Computer Group Secures Strategic Agreement with Xybernaut Corp. FARMINGDALE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 13, 1998--US Computer Group Inc. (USCG), a subsidiary of Tech Electro Industries Inc. (Nasdaq:TELE), Monday announced that it had entered into a strategic alliance with Xybernaut Corp. (Nasdaq:XYBR). This agreement enables USCG to enter the wearable computing marketplace using Xybernaut's Mobile Assistant Series of computers as well as its voice-enabled Assist Series software products. US Computer will provide sales and marketing as well as distribution and service support for these products in USCG's geographical marketplaces. By combining Xybernaut's strengths in application development and the Voice Use Interface with US Computer's strength in market knowledge and service, both companies hope to develop solutions to address the needs of vertical markets. Stephen Davies, president and chief executive officer of USCG stated that, "USCG will use Mobile Assistants in its own internal and field operations, and also develop Mobile Assistants solutions for its customer base. We hope that the utilization of this productivity tool will benefit not only the bottom line of many of our clients, but also the business of US Computer Group itself." He then went on to add that "US Computer believes there is potential for significant growth in the wearable computing platform and we hope to participate in this area from an alliance with Xybernaut." US Computer Group is a complete systems and solutions provider serving the New York-Philadelphia corridor. USCG has been featured on INC. Magazine's listing of the nation's "Top 500 Fastest Growing Privately Held Companies" list for five consecutive years and has also been honored with placement on numerous regional "top business" lists. US Computer Group is a subsidiary of Tech Electro Industries, a publicly held company. Xybernaut is a leader in providing hardware, software and services solutions to the wearable computing industry. The company is dedicated to advanced knowledge delivery systems featuring the Mobile Assistant Series, which are hands-free, speech-activated wearable computers. NOTE: Xybernaut Assist Series, Mobile Assistant and Voice User Interface are registered trademarks of Xybernaut Corp. CONTACT: Dona Autuori, 516/969-0958 15:48 EDT JULY 13, 1998 *** end of story ***