To: Jeffrey L. Henken who wrote (1091 ) 3/24/1999 9:26:00 AM From: Robert G. Hanah Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 2662
WHAT MORE DO WE NEED.....A SMART CARD TECH ALLIANCE!!!!!! Modern Computer Systems Inc. -- New Strategic Alliance with Gemplus International to Create Universal Interactive TV and Smartcard Platform for World Markets Business Editors Business Wire - March 24, 1999 09:19 Gemplus, the worldwide leader of smartcard manufacturing with 1997 revenues of $592 million, will provide strategic analysis and implementation of iC Television's initial thrust into the expanding interactive media market through the use of its leading smartcard technology. iC Television will lead the way in developing a platform technology that allows the company to capture a large database of information at a fraction of the cost of traditional methods. Certain key managers of Gemplus will join the Executive Advisory Committee of iC Television to offer its expertise in identifying worldwide market opportunities using smartcard technology. A preview of iC-TV's television program, which is currently under development, and further information can be obtained at www.ictelevision.com. A preview of Gemplus' presentation can be obtained at www.gemplus.com. (signed) Mr. Pierre Combaluzier, Director Senior Vice President - Product Creation About Modern Computer Systems Inc. Modern Computer Systems Inc., through its wholly-owned subsidiary Interactive CyberTelevision Inc. (iC-TV), is building virtual bridges between the worlds of Smartcards and the mass media, bringing the consumer market into the next millennium. SmartCard technology, virtually unknown few years ago, is now commonplace. A variety of applications have emerged lately, primarily in the marketing, transactions and security markets. iC-TV's self-appointed role is to integrate these applications into a comprehensive, consumer-oriented global system. Creating synergies between SmartCard technology, broadcast television, the internet, print media and the cellular phone, iC-TV opens the door for a wide variety of applications within the digital TV/internet industry. CONTACT: Modern Computer Systems Inc. Investor Relations, 888/736-9008 modstv@bellsouth.net www.ictelevision.com