TORONTO, November 13, 2003 – Radiant Communications Corp. (TSX Venture: RCX), Canada’s largest independent provider of IP-based data communications and Internet services, today announced that it is teaming with Reynolds and Reynolds (Canada) Ltd. to provide Internet services under the Reynolds brand to automotive retailers across Canada.
Developed exclusively for Reynolds and Reynolds and referred to as ‘Reynolds’ Preferred Internet Access’, this high-speed Internet service is tailored specifically to meet the requirements of Canadian automotive, truck and recreation vehicle dealers. With just one call to Reynolds and Reynolds, dealerships with one or many locations will solve all of their Internet connectivity needs.
“Radiant has demonstrated that they can bring the best possible technology to our customers while providing the service levels required for mission critical applications” said Pierre Blais, vice president of Reynolds Canada. “Teaming with Radiant allows our dealers to connect multi-store locations to their in-house solution or single locations to our ASP solution in the most reliable, economical and secure fashion while utilizing the Internet. It also allows our dealers to have a "Single Stop Shop" for all Dealership Infrastructure requirements including top-tier business grade equipment and services at competitive pricing.”
“Our alliance and the development of this product suite allow Reynolds and Reynolds to offer a complete dealership solution from desktops to Wide Area Networks (WAN’s)”, said Jim Johnson, Radiant’s Vice President and General Manager.
Radiant has been very successful in providing High Speed Internet services to thousands of businesses across Canada, including several in the automotive industry. Selected as an authorized vendor to General Motors of Canada in September 2002, Radiant’s products and services met the evaluation criteria outlined in the GM Retail Web Connectivity initiative that required all dealers to migrate to a High Speed Internet platform. Radiant is now the leading single provider of Internet service to GM dealers across the country.
About Reynolds and Reynolds
Reynolds and Reynolds (Canada) Ltd. (http://www.reyrey.com/canada/), headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Reynolds and Reynolds Company (NYSE: REY), headquartered in Dayton, Ohio (USA). Reynolds is the leading provider of integrated solutions that help automotive retailers manage change and improve their profitability. Serving the automotive retailing industry since 1927, Reynolds enables OEMs and retailers to work together to build the lifetime value of their customers. The company's award-winning product, service and training solutions include a full range of retail and enterprise management systems, Web and Customer Relationship Management solutions, learning and consulting services, documents, data management and integration, networking and support and leasing services. Reynolds serves more than 20,000 customers. They comprise nearly 90 percent of the automotive retailers and virtually all OEMs doing business in North America. The Reynolds International Division serves automotive retailers and OEMs through Incadea AG and its partner network as well as a worldwide consulting practice.
About Radiant Communications
Established in 1996, Radiant Communications Corp. (www.radiant.net) provides a single source for businesses requiring high-speed Internet connectivity, network security, web hosting, web development and marketing services. The company currently serves over 10,000 business customers primarily in Canada and the United States with a team of 100 employees nationwide.
Radiant has developed an array of advanced Internet solutions designed to help companies harness the power of the Internet. These include high-speed DSL connectivity solutions such as Turbo DSL and secure Virtual Private Networks, high availability web hosting and content management solutions, e-business services. Radiant has offices in Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver.
For more information
Radiant Communications Corp.
Media: Donna Gratton, (604) 692-4573 dgratton@radiant.net
Reynolds and Reynolds
Media: Michelle Zendah, (937) 485-8499 michelle_zendah@reyrey.com
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