To: Blue Voodoo who wrote (29 ) 3/23/1999 10:56:00 AM From: M Murphey Respond to of 40
BW1126 MAR 23,1999 5:57 PACIFIC 08:57 EASTERN ( BW)(FL-ERA-WEST)(ERAW) ERA West Subsidiary, Dynamic Bell's Networld Chosen as Preferred National Internet Service Provider for Kidz.net in Australia Business Editors/Hi-Tech Writers OCALA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 23, 1999--ERA West, Inc. (OTC BB:ERAW) is proud to announce that its wholly owned subsidiary, Dynamic Bell's NetWorld (www.dbnw.com.au), an Australian based Internet Service Provider, has been chosen as a preferred national internet service provider for Kidz.net in Australia (www.kidz.net.au). Kidz.net identifies the best Internet sites for children and families, catering to a variety of age groups. Kidz.net's sites are inspected and updated daily to ensure appropriate content for the target audience. Kidz.net is an Intranet, having its own server controlling the contents. Navigation is provided by a unique browser, specifically designed for children for easy access to over 500,000 sites, such as educational games, study links, sports, toys, hobbies, and information on the latest community events in each localized area. Additionally, the New South Wales Government has recognized Kidz.net as providing safe, appropriate content for children. Promotion for Kidz.net is being provided by Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) franchises throughout Australia as part of a national campaign, selling discounted starter kits and access licenses. ERA West's President & CEO, Mr. Frank Speight, comments, "We are very excited about this opportunity, it reflects the ongoing implementation of ERAW's focus towards Internet & E-Commerce, and are proud to offer Kidz.net services." ERA West, through its wholly owned subsidiary Dynamic Bell, an Australian company, offers telecommunications services and software, internet access, web publishing and web hosting in Australia. The recent acquisition of USA-based ISP, City-Online, Inc. (www.city-online.com) and its wholly owned subsidiary, DigiCon Technologies, continues to reinforce the company's goal as a global Internet company. Safe Harbor Statement: Certain information included in this communication contains statements that are forward-looking, such as statements relating to the future anticipated direction of the industry, plans for future expansion, various business development activities, planned capital expenditures, future funding sources, anticipated sales growth and potential contracts. These forward statements are subject to a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual operations or results to differ materially from those anticipated. --30--lhs/mi* CONTACT: Speight & Associates, Ocala Investor Relations: Tim Ellis, 352/690-1633 timellis@city-online.com KEYWORD: FLORIDA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: COMED COMPUTERS/ELECTRONICS TELECOMMUNICATIONS INTERACTIVE/MULTIMEDIA/INTERNET