SYD PRESS RELEASE AND OUR COMMENTARY
Bulletin # JAN99-04
ONCE YOU'VE READ THE HEADLINES, COME TO AGORA FOR THE NEWS
Good afternoon to you all. Please find enclosed the latest press release from Sideware Systems Inc. You will the release to be self-explanatory, as well as, very probative with respect to reasons behind the latest surge in price and volume of SYD stock.
The company has announced the contracting of a major promotional firm out of the United States. At a price of $US 23,500 per month, SYD is now signaling it's commitment to promote and market this company at the highest levels. We trust current shareholders, who have been patiently waiting for such an event, will be very pleased with this latest announcement.
In addition and perhaps more important, SYD President Owen Jones made the following statement:
"Though there are no guarantees that an agreement will be reached we continue in negotiating an evaluation agreement with a major Internet E-commerce company. As soon as the agreement is signed we will be issuing a press release".
The importance and the magnitude of such a statement can not be overstated and we look forward to any such announcement in the near future. Given the unbelievable performance of Internet stocks over the last 6 months, we would prefer to see such an announcement sooner rather than later.
On a side note, though a press release has not yet been officially released, this press release should provide a clear basis for the completed contractual relationship between Agora Internet Relations Corp and Sideware Systems.
Though we expect an official announcement from the company in the near future, we are pleased to report that relations between Agora and Sideware remain at a better level than ever before. Agora Internet Relations Corp. was happy to step aside as SIdeware Systems took their Investor Relations services and marketing services to a level beyond Agora's capabilities. Agora was pleased to grow with Sideware and their investors in 1998 and was especially proud of it's instrumental role in bringing Mr. James Speros to Sideware USA. We are extremely confident in Mr. Speros abilities to expand Sideware Systems into the lucrative United States market.
In the meantime, Agora will continue to publish The AGORA WIRE, as well as, represent quality public companies through Agora Internet Relations Corp. Furthermore, in continuance of our professional and and revolutionary approach towards the dissemination of information, AGORA invites all SYD shareholders to take part in AGORA's latest E-Commerce initiative, in which individual investors can earn substantial income by partnering with AGORA. With the explosive growth of E-Commerce, we believe this latest initiative presents a lucrative opportunity for all of us and not just the Yahoo's! of the world. Come visit us at:
agoracorp.com
As usual, we wish you all a great day.
Regards,
Agora.
SIDEWARE CONTRACTS RADIO MARKETING FIRM TO PROMOTE IT'S E-COMMERCE BUSINESS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - JANUARY 11, 1999
Vancouver, BC - Sideware (VSE symbol: SYD) is pleased to announce that it has
contracted Corporate Network, Inc. (CNI) of Naperville, Illinois to carry out
an investment media program. CNI is a multi-media firm, rendering radio
marketing services to emerging technology companies. Their mandate is to
communicate Sideware's new e-commerce business strategy to stockbrokers,
financial planners, and potential investors throughout the US and Canada.
The agreement is on a month-by-month basis. For a monthly fee of US$23,500
CNI will produce 26 broadcasts to be aired on the radio show, "Windows to
Wallstreet" which airs in regional markets including New York, South Florida
and Metro Washington DC. Additionally, CNI will feature Sideware's corporate
profile on their web site www.windowstowallstreet.com.
Owen Jones, Sideware's CEO states, "For over 18 months we've been working to
re-invent Sideware as an e-Commerce company and we've achieved two major
milestones. First the development and introduction of Dr. Bean, (our answer
to customer service on the Net) and the recruitment of James Speros to head-up
operations as we expand our presence in the US. We are ready to start
informing the investment community that we are a real e-Commerce company in
both Canada and the United States. CNI provides an access to a great medium,
radio and we're looking forward to working with CNI to reach a large
investment audience interested in Internet e-Commerce companies."
Owen further says, "The Company is moving very quickly to position itself in
the e-Commerce business. We have formed a sales and marketing alliance with
Science Applications International Corp., we are an IBM e-Commerce business
partner and we have aligned ourselves with Sun Microsystems Java Development
programs. As we move forward we expect to grow our relationships with these
major corporations. At the same time we are using these relationships to
develop a Strategic Customer base. Though there are no guarantees that an
agreement will be reached we continue in negotiating an evaluation agreement
with a major Internet E-commerce company. As soon as the agreement is signed
we will be issuing a press release".
Sideware offers a family of software products that use its patented concurrent
technology to produce user-friendly, collaborative and e-commerce solutions.
Dr. Bean is an e-commerce customer service tool that enables companies to
personalize a customer's purchasing experience from their web site. Net
Notionsä is an easy-to-use groupware messaging system that provides instant
communication through a "sticky note" interface. Hot Notions? is a free
groupware messaging service that offers a unique and exciting means of
travelling the Internet. Tagalongsä is an easy-to use personal annotation
product that lets users peel off an electronic note, write or record sound on
it, and link it to web pages, files and documents. For further information on
Sideware's products or services, please visit the following web sites:
www.sideware.com or www.hotnotions.com.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
OWEN JONES
CEO, DIRECTOR
Investors are encouraged to direct shareholder questions and/or join an on-
line discussion regarding Sideware System's performance at
www.techwestmgmt.com. Through this forum offered by TechWest Management
Inc., anyone can register as a member and participate directly in web-based
conversations with a Sideware Investor Relations Representative. Sideware
Systems Inc. is a publicly traded company on the Vancouver Stock Exchange
trading under the symbol: SYD.
INVESTOR CONTACT: Jennifer Burke at jennifer@sideware.com 604-986-6121 ext.249
MEDIA CONTACT: Stacy Imyak at stacy@sspr.com, 847-291-1616 ext.224
THE VANCOUVER STOCK EXCHANGE HAS NOT REVIEWED AND DOES NOT ACCEPT
RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE.
The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a "safe harbor"
for forward-looking statements. Certain information included in this
communication (as well as information included in oral statements or other
written statements made or to be made by Sideware Systems Inc.) contains
statements that are forward-looking, such as statements relating to the future
anticipated direction of the high technology industry, plans for future
expansion, various business development activities, planned capital
expenditures, future funding sources, anticipated sales growth and potential
contracts. Such forward-looking information involves important risks and
uncertainties that could significantly affect anticipated results in the
future and, accordingly, such results may differ from those expressed in any
forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of Sideware Systems Inc.
These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those relating
to development and expansion activities, dependence on existing management,
financial activities, domestic and global economic conditions, changes in
federal or state income tax laws, and market competition factors.
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