April 11, 2002
DAYTON, OHIO -- TeamLinux Corporation is expanding its relationship with
Muze Inc. to provide hardware support and service for its existing and future kiosk customers. Based in Dayton, Ohio, TeamLinux is a design, development and manufacturing company specializing in interactive kiosks, Web-enabled products and e-Commerce.Muze, a provider of entertainment product content and merchandising solutions, has a current customer base of more than 500 clients with an installed base of 3,900 kiosks in 1,400 retail locations throughout the United States and seven foreign countries. Muze's customers include Barnes & Noble, Tower Records, Virgin Mega Stores, Borders Group Inc. and TransWorld Entertainment Corp.
"This relationship with Muze enables TeamLinux to focus on and further develop its kiosk division," said Dan Maher, TeamLinux chairman and CEO. "Muze has proven to be one of the most respected data and software providers in the entertainment retail space, and TeamLinux is honored to have been selected as a premiere provider for its clients' hardware and service needs."
The new multi-year contract allows TeamLinux to be the premiere provider for all hardware and service. Muze will continue to provide its proprietary software and be the first level of contact for any Muze system issues. TeamLinux will also honor all existing warranties and on-site service agreements. Muze previously worked with several subcontractors to manufacture kiosks and with one contractor to provide field service.