April 5, 2005
Vancouver, BC - Radiant Communications Corp. ("Radiant" or "the Company") (TSX Venture Exchange: RCX), the largest organization in Canada focused exclusively on providing IP-based data communications and Internet services to the business market, today announced that it is providing IP network access and application server hosting for West 49 Inc. (TSX: WXX). With 59 stores in seven provinces, West 49 is Canada’s leading specialty retailer of sports apparel, footwear and accessories for young sports enthusiasts aged 10 to 18.
“We require high-speed data services at our stores in order to better serve our customers,” said Alex Specogna IT Manager for West 49. “Radiant’s RetailCONNECTä service provides the speed and reliability that we need. Radiant’s superb customer service and service level guarantees made them the right choice for our data needs.”
“The Internet provides a dynamic and interactive way for us to regularly communicate with our customers. So it’s critical that our web sites and web-based applications be hosted on servers in a secure and reliable environment. That’s why we chose Radiant to host our web site and the servers for our new music download site and our permission-based email application,” said Brent Laderoute, Director of Advertising for West 49. “Radiant’s high-performance data centre and their team of expert administrators ensure that our customers are always able to access our web communities.”
“West 49 is a leader and innovator in the way that they are applying IP technologies and the Internet in their business. We are very pleased that West 49 has selected Radiant for our services and our dedication to delivering great service,” said Jim Grey, President and CEO for Radiant. “Radiant’s success has been built on ‘keeping IT simple’ for businesses like West 49 by providing the total solution and expertise that they need.”
ABOUT WEST 49 INC.
West 49 Inc. (www.west49.com) is a specialty retailer of apparel, footwear and accessories for action sports enthusiasts, with an emphasis on skateboarding, snowboarding and surfing. The Company targets "Generation Y" customers (ages 10 through 18) and offers its own West 49ä and Redstarä labels as well as brand name products. West 49 was established in 1995 and has grown from 3 stores to 59 stores in seven provinces, the majority of which are located in high traffic urban malls.
ABOUT RADIANT COMMUNICATIONS
Radiant Communications Corp. (www.radiant.net) provides total integrated solutions for businesses requiring national IP data communications services including, broadband and managed network services, Internet access, web hosting, web development and marketing services.
The Company offers a complete range of broadband services including DSL, T1, Frame Relay, and Cable. Radiant also provides specialized IP services for the Canadian retail industry, namely, RetailCONNECTä IP network services and TurboSwitch IP payment gateway services. Radiant has offices in Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver.
For more information contact:
Radiant Communications
Investors & Media: Chuck Leighton, 604-692-4531, cleighton@radiant.net
West 49 Inc.
Kim Mullenger, 905-315-8400 x237, kim@west49.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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