PLANO, Texas, Jan. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/
-- iBIZ Technology Corp. (OTC Bulletin Board:
IBZT
-
News) and Synosphere
LLC, today announced the completion of the company's acquisition of Synosphere
LLC, a Plano, TX-based specializing in the development of innovative handheld
computer technologies. In addition, Synosphere has key intellectual property
rights pending for 10 United States patent applications, 7 of which are
related to Synosphere's new product, The Blue Dock(TM).
Synosphere's initial product, the Blue Dock(TM), is the world's first PDA
docking station to allow a PDA to function as a primary computing platform in
a desktop environment, without the need for an additional workstation or
laptop.
The Blue Dock(TM) was first publicly
introduced at the Consumer Electronics Show 2004, and has since received many
favorable product reviews from around the world. The gadgeteer.com (
www.the-gadgeteer.com
) stated, "There are a lot of mobile warriors that have been using their
PDA's as a laptop replacement. This product takes that idea a huge step
forward!"
Kenneth Schilling, President and CEO
of iBIZ, commented, "The Synosphere acquisition adds significant value to
our company by bringing innovative and forward looking products that I believe
address the immediate and future needs of handheld and portable computing in
schools, hospitals, workplace and other markets. Furthermore, I believe by
continually protecting key intellectual property rights, we will be able to
create competitive barriers to entry and begin to control specific
markets."
Bryan Scott, President and CEO of
Synosphere, commented, "The iBIZ acquisition of Synosphere is a perfect
match between a technology company and a company that has an excellent
reputation and avenue for manufacturing and distributing PDA products. We are
excited to work closely with Ken and his team and look forward to future
success together."
About iBIZ Technology Corp.
iBIZ is a leading manufacturer and
distributor of accessories for personal digital assistant (PDA) and hand-held
devices. iBIZ is recognized for innovative, high-quality, competitively priced
products available through major retailers. For more information on iBIZ
products and services, please visit
www.ibizpda.com
, email
salesteami1@ibizcorp.com, or call
1-800 234-0707.
About Synosphere
Synosphere -- based in Plano, TX --
based specializing in the development of innovative handheld computer
technologies that expand and enhance the mobile computing experience. For more
information visit
www.synosphere.com
or contact Synosphere at
info@synosphere.com
.
About Synosphere Officers
President and Chief Executive Officer
Bryan A. Scott is a founder and the
President and CEO for Synosphere. Mr. Scott has over 8 years experience
managing the design process and bringing technology to market. He was formerly
the CEO and founding member of etoolz, Inc., a company that focused on Java
enabled technologies. He successfully founded and managed etoolz, Inc. until
its subsequent sale to Eagle Wireless Intl., Inc. Mr. Scott holds a Masters of
Science from the University of Texas at San Antonio.
Chief Marketing Officer
Ramon Perales is a founder and the
Chief Marketing Officer for Synosphere, LLC and has over 10 years experience
in Marketing and Sales. Mr. Perales was the Vice President of Marketing and
Sales for etoolz, Inc. and assisted in day-to-day management and strategic
planning activities. Mr. Perales was recruited to join etoolz, Inc. from Black
and Decker's sales management team. Mr. Perales received his Bachelor of
Administration in Marketing from the University of Texas at San Antonio.
About the Blue Dock(TM)
Synosphere's Blue Dock(TM) is the
world's first docking station to allow a PDA to function as a primary
computing platform in a desktop environment, without the need for an
additional workstation or laptop. Easily dock compatible handhelds and
productively create, modify, and edit data on a full sized monitor, with
optimized and projected full screen video, using a full size keyboard and
mouse. Once docked, experience instantaneous access to Email, the Internet,
and network resources (file servers, printers, and other shared workstations).
Additional data storage is provided through a mobile Secure Digital flash card
interface.
Forward-looking statements in this
release relating to financing, profits and revenue growth are made pursuant to
the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995 and involve risks and uncertainties including, without limit, market
competition, demand for the Company's products and services, technological
change, dependence upon suppliers, and other risks described in the Company's
Form 10-KSB for the year ended October 31, 2002.