| October 1, 2007
-VendTek Systems Inc. (TSX-V: VSI) (“VendTek”
or “The Company"), a leading provider of
software for prepaid service distribution, is pleased
to announce that it has signed a distribution agreement
with Payment Alliance International to provide its e-Fresh™
software for the electronic distribution of prepaid
products and services in the United States.
Payment Alliance International (“PAI”),
a leader in the Payment Processing industry, has over
40,000 merchants, $3.8 billion in annual transaction
volume, and over 300 Financial Institution relationships
that result in more than 500 branches. They are also
one of the top three providers of ATM services in the
United States and have over 8,700 active locations.
PAI will use VendTek’s e-Fresh™ software
and server solutions to distribute prepaid wireless
and long distance products electronically within its
proprietary PrimeTrex POS terminal at its retailers
throughout the country.
“VendTek’s e-Fresh™ software is a
strong fit with our current prepaid wireless strategy,”
said Donna Embry, Senior Vice-President of PAI. “As
we evolve our offerings in this space, we are excited
about the new opportunities this relationship will bring
to our merchants.”
Doug Buchanan, President and CEO of VendTek Systems
Inc. added, “We are extremely pleased to be working
with PAI. They have a significant base of customers
across the United States. The agreement is an extension
of our strategy in the U.S. to sign and support the
highest quality partners. We believe that this strategy
allows us to create and maintain momentum in the U.S.”
For further information, please contact Samantha Haynes
at 604-805-4653 or 1-800-806-4958.
About Payment Alliance International
Payment Alliance International (PAI) is a leader in
the payment processing industry offering credit card,
check, ATM network management, cash management and business
information services. Created by leading payment executives,
PAI has become one of the fastest growing companies
in America. PAI is based in Louisville, Kentucky. For
more information, please visit www.PaymentAllianceINTL.com
About VendTek Systems
Inc.
VendTek develops
and licenses automated transaction system software and
supporting technologies that improve the efficiency
of product delivery, reduce costs to clients and offer
superior safety measures. VendTek's customers and its
subsidiary, VendTek Systems Technologies (in China),
are using e-Fresh™ software to build electronic,
prepaid services networks, which enable consumers to
purchase prepaid services via POS and self-serve terminals
connected to a central e-Fresh™ server. This system
creates significant value through improved efficiencies
compared to the traditional distribution paradigm. e-Fresh™
reduces shrinkage and inventory requirements while improving
consumer access to prepaid services by completely eliminating
physical cards and vouchers. For further information
please visit the Company’s website www.vendteksys.com
The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed and does
not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy
of this release.
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