Halifax, Nova Scotia - November 27, 2007: SolutionInc Technologies Limited (TSX-VEN: STL) announced today it will be working with Aliant to provide a turnkey solution to manage and support Aliant Hotspots. Aliant is one of North America's largest regional communications providers.
The companies have signed a four-year contract, which is effective immediately.
"This is a significant milestone for SolutionInc and is indicative of the successes we have built with Aliant over the last two-and-a-half years," says SolutionInc President and CEO Glen Lavigne. "It is a compliment to our company that Aliant, one of the most sophisticated corporate customers in the telecommunications market, selected SolutionInc after doing an intensive competitive analysis."
According to ABI Research, the Wi-Fi hotspot market will grow by 25% in 2007 alone, resulting in 179,500 hotspots worldwide. As Wi-Fi hotspots multiply and become more common for personal users, management and support are required to ensure users experience seamless connections. SolutionInc provides the system to register and bill users at the Aliant Hotspots, as well as manages the service for Aliant. SolutionInc is also assisting in the set up of the service at the venues.
"Building on an established relationship with SolutionInc, we have been able to realize new opportunities and new business models for Aliant Hotspots. Over the next few years we will combine our skills to expand the Aliant Hotspot service to more customers - providing them with even more value," says Terry Finnigan, Director ISP, Aliant. "At the same time, we are empowering local businesses with a new service to offer their patrons, at no cost to the business."
About SolutionInc Limited
SolutionInc Limited offers a robust IP provisioning and management engine that makes it easy for hotels and broadband service providers to deploy secure Internet access and Wi-Fi hotspots. The IP management system includes award-winning Internet provisioning, authentication, and billing software, SolutionIP(tm). SolutionInc offers solutions for the hospitality, convention center, property management, health care and broadband industries.
SolutionInc is a trademark and a wholly owned subsidiary of SolutionInc Technologies Limited (TSX-VEN:STL). All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders. www.solutioninc.com
About Bell Aliant
Bell Aliant (TSX: BA.UN) is one of North America's largest regional communications providers. Through its operating entities it serves customers in six Canadian provinces with innovative information, communication and technology services including voice, data, Internet, video and value-added business solutions. Through its xwave offices, Bell Aliant also provides IT professional services in Canada and the US. Bell Aliant's 10,000 employees are committed to deliver the highest quality of customer service, choice and convenience. In Atlantic Canada, communications products and services are delivered to customers through the Aliant brand.