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TOUCHPOINT'S CATAPULT V2.03 FUELS BURGEONING SELF-SERVICE REVOLUTION

August 21, 2002

MISSISSAUGA, ON, Canada, July 12, 2002 -TouchPoint Solutions Inc., a North American-based leader in self-service technology solutions, has officially premiered the latest version of its popular Catapult software.The eagerly anticipated release of Catapult V2.03 has garnered the attention and accolades of industry peers and customers alike, signifying an important step toward solidifying Catapult as the leading technology platform for networked public appliances and self-service devices.

A combination of consumer demand and technology innovations has been fuelling the growing trend toward public access and self-service automation. Renowned market analysts Frost and Sullivanforecast a booming $3 billion US industry by 2003. "Catapult allows the delivery of a full-service public access solution that can be customized to meet the unique needs of each enterprise," states TouchPoint Executive Vice President, Shamira Jaffer.

The capabilities and applicability of Catapult continue to spark the interest of business and industry worldwide. Neil Holden of U.K.-based FastCom Europe describes a recent deployment of Catapult-powered Internet terminals as "performing brilliantly". Mr. Holden adds, "Over the last few years I've worked with (several other technology platforms), and none of these products compare to what (Catapult) is capable of."

Built on proven, open standard technologies, Catapult V2.03 features enhanced speed and stability, plus a host of improvements to expedite the development of self-service applications while optimizing the performance of networked devices. These advances empower businesses to provide a superior customer experience by enabling greater efficiency, functionality, and control, while minimizing implementation time and costs. This makes Catapult an attractive offering for businesses trying to survive in an increasingly competitive global marketplace.

Catapult is the premier platform for the development, syndication and management of interactive digital content and service applications for distributed managed devices and networks. As a foundation for distributed managed networks, Catapult empowers organizations to exploit new opportunities in self-service by leveraging existing technology, network and human resource investments to enhance customer intimacy and satisfaction.

ABOUT TOUCHPOINT SOLUTIONS INC.

A renowned self-service technology innovator, TouchPoint Solutions Inc. has pioneered an enterprise platform enabling fast and efficient development, syndication and management of service applications and digital content across networks of distributed managed devices. Catapult provides the foundation for TouchPoint's expanding line-up of turnkey products, which currently include DigiBOX Digital Jukebox and QuickPIX Digital Photo & Film Processing Center, among others. TouchPoint Solutions Inc. is a privately-held Delaware registered company with offices in both Canada and the United States.