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To: Mr. Big who wrote (57738)	2/23/1999 10:04:00 AM
From: Jules	Respond to of 119973

Tanisys to Provide Memory Modules to NCR; Agreement Provides for Sole Sourcing to US Service Center AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Tanisys Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: TNSU - news), a leading supplier of custom build-to-order products for computer manufacturers, today announced an agreement with NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR - news) to provide under Tanisys' FOCUS Program memory modules for use in a wide range of service programs. Under the agreement, Tanisys will be the exclusive source of memory modules for NCR's Peachtree City-Parts Distribution and Repair Center (PDRC) as an integral part of the NCR supply chain. Tanisys also becomes an approved supplier for memory to other NCR operations. Under the Tanisys FOCUS program, customers receive custom design and qualification, build-to-order manufacturing, extended life cycle support with both leading and trailing edge module designs and other benefits. Tanisys' services allow NCR to provide quick response to end-user needs without the expense of maintaining large inventories of memory products. Orders can be sent through an Electronic Data Interchange system for optimal response time and streamlined record keeping. ''Our FOCUS program provides unique services for manufacturers' aftermarket needs due to our relationships with suppliers of mature computer memory devices,'' said Chuck Comiso, President and CEO of Tanisys. ''Tanisys believes that NCR is a great customer for the Tanisys FOCUS Program due to its leadership in the computer industry many decades. NCR's selection of Tanisys is particularly pleasing given NCR is renowned for supplying mission critical solutions to some of the world's largest companies.'' ''Tanisys' FOCUS program will help us achieve our goal of using service and support to maintain our top rating as a supplier among our customer base,'' said Wayne Morin, Director of Supplier Relations of NCR. ''Qualification of Tanisys' broad line of products is also likely to result in a major share for them among shipments of new NCR systems as well as in our service programs.'' Tanisys Technology, Inc. is a leading provider of customer-driven, quality computer products, as well as technical and logistical services to the electronics industry. Its outsourcing services include production order management and fulfillment. Tanisys products include the market-leading DarkHorse memory testers (SIGMA.3, SIGMA.2, SYNC.LC and SIGMA.LC), memory modules and Tanisys Touch patented touch technology. For more information, visit Tanisys Technology's website at tanisys.com. NCR Corporation is in the business of transforming transactions into relationships. NCR is a recognized world leader in data warehousing solutions, ATMs, point-of-sale, high performance scanners, and support services for retail, financial and national accounts markets. NCR's business solutions are built on the foundation of the company's long-established industry knowledge and consulting expertise, value-adding software, global customer support services, a complete line of consumable and media products, and world-leading hardware technology. More information about NCR and its products may be found on the World Wide Web at ncr.com. This press release includes statements that may constitute ''forward- looking'' statements, usually containing the words ''believe,'' ''estimate,'' ''project,'' ''expect'' or similar expressions. These statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements inherently involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Factors that would cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, continued acceptance of the Company's products in the marketplace, competitive factors, new products and technological changes, product prices and raw material costs, dependence upon third-party vendors, and other risks detailed in the Company's periodic report filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. By making these forward- looking statements, the Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release.