Press Release

June 16, 1999

OTTAWA, Canada - 16 June 1999 - Espial Group Inc, the leader in embedded Java technology, today announced that MobiNetix Systems, Inc. is using Espial's PersonalJava development tools and Internet application solutions to power their interactive point-of-sale transaction device (iPOS TC). The iPOS TC is the retail industry's first Web-enabled interactive point-of-sale transaction device.

MobiNetix Systems, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: NETX), a leading provider of Internet-based electronic transaction management solutions, has integrated Espial's Espial Espresso, the industry's only PersonalJava GUI toolkit and Espial Escape, a full-featured Java web-browser including JavaScript support into its iPOS TC. MobiNetix selected Espial's development tools and Internet application solutions for its superior technology and comprehensive customization features, which has enabled MobiNetix to get to market significantly quicker than its competition.

"The iPOS TC is one of the first Java based Internet appliances and the retail industry's very first web-enabled POS device" said Allan Wille, VP Marketing at Espial Group Inc. "This device demonstrates the power, functionality and flexibility of Espial's out-of-the-box PersonalJava solutions."

The iPOS TC provides a new window of communication to reach consumers and enhance the Retail-shopping experience. Integrated tightly into this device, Espial's Espresso and Espial Escape browser, enable MobiNetix to offer their customers new and innovative ways to customize the iPOS TC and enhance merchant brand loyalty, allowing customers to differentiate themselves and stay competitive in today's retail industry. Some of MobiNetix' customers consist of the Federated department store chain including Macy's and Bloomingdales, the US Postal Service and Wolf Camera.

"Both Espial Espresso and the Espial Escape browser are two crucial pieces of the technology behind the iPOS TC" said Tim Droz, Director of Platforms at MobiNetix Systems, Inc. "Espial's tools and solutions accelerated our development efforts and resulted in a first-to-market solution, web-enabling the POS with our Java-based platform."

About MobiNetix Systems

MobiNetix Systems, Inc. is a leading Internet transaction management company that Web-enables the POS (point-of-sale/service), and bridges the gap between the Internet and the physical, brick-and-mortar POS. MobiNetix platforms increase revenue through interactive advertising, surveys and promotions, lower costs through fraud reduction, and increase transaction volume through effective, targeted marketing. Best known for its PenWare iPOS™ (interactive point-of-sale) terminals, MobiNetix Systems offers PenWare brand terminals with touch-screen payment, interactive communication, secure signature capture and data collection capabilities. The company also provides a suite of software solutions for iPOS electronic transaction management that are sold through a direct sales force, OEMs, systems integrators and VARs.