10th Annual KioskCom Conference & Tradeshow Exhibitor Profiles

LAS VEGAS -- 10th Annual KioskCom Conference & Tradeshow takes place April 10 - 12 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. For in-depth information about the event visit http://www.kioskcom.com/.

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Company: Bematech
Booth/Stand: 444
Phone: (678) 947-8447
E-mail: sales@bematech.com
Web: www.bematech.com

Company description: Bematech's 8-in-1 Kiosk Printers make life
easy for kiosk manufacturers and their customers. They fit and work.
With 8 different ways to physically configure the printer, they are
engineered to fit into the tight space inside a kiosk. 8-in-1 Kiosk
Printers allow a turnkey solution provider to standardize on a printer
model, even though they may produce many different kiosk types.
Bematech has over 80,000 self-service printers fielded worldwide. See
our 8-in-1 line of 2", 3" and 4" thermal printers at booth 444.

Company: Compar Corporation
Booth/Stand: 351
Media Contact: Geoff Weber
Phone: 905-475-8508
E-mail: sales@comparcorporation.com
Web: www.comparcorporation.com

Company description: From our wide selection of ergonomically
designed enclosures, to leading-edge touchscreen technology and
electronics, Compar is a provider of Interactive Display Solutions to
suit virtually any need. The Compar team has combined its years of
industry experience in touchscreens and electronics, to bring a wide
selection of creative, flexible, and customizable metal Kiosk and
Display solutions that can work for you. Also, the company provides
Touchmonitors using proven technology from leading vendors, including
the latest in highly durable and reliable touch components and
monitors from Elo TouchSystems and 3M Touch Systems. Whether looking
for freestanding, bracket, wall mount, or any other configuration to
suit your environment, Compar can provide the technology, design,
durability and business skills to deliver solutions of any complexity
and size. For more information visit our web site,
www.comparcorporation.com.

Company: Electronic Systems Protection
Booth/Stand: 542
Media Contact: Tanya Flores
Phone: 919-269-6968
E-mail: tanya@realpowerprotection.com
Web: www.realpowerprotection.com

Company description: Electronic Systems Protection has
manufactured patented power filtration and power protection technology
for 20 years. ESP's power filters and surge protectors protect
sensitive Kiosk equipment from surges, ground noise, dirty power
disruptions, lightning, and other harmful voltage transients. ESP
products will help you avoid the disruption, damage and excessive
service calls that can commonly occur from AC power anomalies. The
past few years ESP has expanded their family to include the ATM &
Kiosk Industry. ESP's technology is backed by a "no questions asked"
lifetime guarantee that covers all repair costs for connected
equipment, up to the full replacement value.

Company: Esprida Corporation
Booth/Stand: 448
Media Contact: A. Parray
Phone: 905-629-0455
E-mail: marketing@esprida.com
Web: www.esprida.com

Company description: Esprida is an innovator in the development of
device management solutions. Esprida offers an Enterprise solution
that enables businesses to manage and control networks of devices in
diverse locations from a web browser. Esprida Enterprise(tm) delivers
device-generated intelligence and device-oriented analytics to
maximize availability, enhance the user experience, increase revenue
and transform business strategies and operations. Esprida Corporation
is a privately held company with offices in the U.S. and Canada.

Company: FANTAX TECHNOLOGY INC.
Booth/Stand: BOOTH 551
Media Contact: tina@fantax.com.tw
Investor Relations Contact: Frank Tang frankt@fantax.com.tw
Phone: + 886 2 8751 1182
E-mail: frankt@fantax.com.tw
Web: www.fantax.com.tw

Company description: Fantax has developing & manufacturing
all-in-one digital signage system with advanced technology to
integrate hardware (display + PC), software and network management.
Uniquely designed for remote control single or multiple screens from
anywhere with access to internet web server via cabling or wireless
solution to make central management easily. Interactive touchscreen
optional. Perfectly suitable for 10-1000 pcs project of networked
displays to be remotely managed over internet.

Company: Fivepoint, L.L.C. (5point)
Booth/Stand: 136
Media Contact: Edward Crowley
Investor Relations Contact: Greg Robinson
Phone: 937.374.3193
E-mail: media@5point.com
Web: www.5point.com

Company description: Fivepoint designs, develops, and manufactures
interactive, self-service kiosk products for organizations seeking
innovative ways to connect with the people. We provide complete
self-service solutions for clients in the education, entertainment,
exhibition, financial, gaming, government, healthcare, hospitality,
human resources, retail and transportation markets. Fivepoint offers a
wide range of standard, semi-custom and custom self-service solutions
designed to expand our clients market reach and exposure. At
Fivepoint, we firmly believe that product design, including the nature
of the user interaction, is vital to a successful product.

Company: Fujitsu Components America, Inc.
Booth/Stand: 540
Media Contact: Mary Jo Carlone
Phone: 408-745-4900
E-mail: marcom@fcai.fujitsu.com
Web: www.fujitsu.com/us/services/edevices/components/

Company description: Fujitsu Components America offers input and
output components for many intelligent kiosk applications. Our 4- and
7-wire resistive touch panels, available in 1.9 to 17.3-inch
(diagonal) sizes, feature advanced technology particularly suitable
for high-reliability applications and handwriting detection. Panels
with 92% transmissivity and available optical enhancements address
outdoor applications. Ultra-compact thermal printer mechanisms are
also available for various kiosk applications, including financial
transaction, vending, gaming and ticketing. The 2-, 3- and 4-inch
printers can be configured as subassemblies by adding available
controller boards, cutters, presenters, retractors and large-capacity
paper holders. Fujitsu's easy-load paper drop-in system enables fast
paper replacement.

Company: Geist Manufacturing Inc
Booth/Stand: 120
Phone: 402-474-3400
E-mail: products@geistmfg.com
Web: www.geistmfg.com

Company description: Geist is a leader in the manufacture of Power
Distribution Units providing hundreds of application solutions in
horizontal and vertical power units for Data Centers. 15, 20, 30, 60,
dual circuit and 3 phase models. High density and blade server power
solutions. The new RacSense Current and Environmental Monitoring PDUs
provide both Remote and Onsite readouts of your power and
environmental status. It is critical with High Density installations
to provide the best power solution and to monitor the power and
environment to maintain the reliability of your Data Center. Visit our
new RacSense Power Monitor + Environmental Monitor + Power
Distribution units at www.racsense.com. Need help? Contact Geist for
power solutions. "You Ask - We Listen."  800-432-3219 or
products@geistmfg.com

Company: GVISION USA, Inc.
Booth/Stand: 148
Media Contact: Bruce L. Mesnard
Phone: 949-586-3338
E-mail: media@gvision-usa.com
Web: www.gvision-usa.com

Company description: GVISION is a leader in specialty LCD
displays, with our strategic blend of comprehensive product line,
component consistency and quality manufacturing. Our KIOSK open frame
solutions range from 6.4" to 32" and beyond, available in touch &
non-touch versions. With over 100 specific models, GVISION delivers
the broadest product line in LCD displays. GVISION designs and
manufactures specialty LCD displays that provide a wide array of
solutions. With over 100 available models, we offer customers the
ultimate in display flexibility. GVISION has successful installations
of thousands of units in numerous vertical market segments, including
point-of-sale (POS), medical, industrial and digital signage
applications. North American headquarters are located in Lake Forest,
California.

Company: Horizon Technology
Booth/Stand: 155
Media Contact: Erin Johansen
Investor Relations Contact: Kurt Johnson
Phone: 949-595-8244
E-mail: erin.johansen@horizontechnology.com
Web: www.horizontechnology.com

Company description: As a certified ISO 9001:2000 company, Horizon
Technology is a leading independent distributor of information storage
and display products. Our Display Solutions Group engineers and
manufactures a full range of standard and custom LCD solutions,
including touch screen integration, sunlight readable and high bright
displays, LCD kits, LCD open frames, controller boards, and LCD
screens.

Company: Immersion Corporation
Booth/Stand: 252
Ticker Symbol & Exchange: Nasdaq: IMMR
Media Contact: efreeley@arpartners.com
Investor Relations Contact: Stephen Ambler
Phone: +1 408.467.1900
E-mail: info@immersion.com
Web: www.immersion.com

Company description: With Immersion's new TouchSense(r) system,
users perceive that graphical touchscreen buttons press and release
like physical buttons. This tactile feedback functionality transforms
common touchscreens into "active" displays that can provide a stronger
user connection by delivering more affirming responses. Benefits
include:

- Unmistakable confirmation, encouraging a greater number of completed
  transactions

- Improved interactivity and usability, supplying a satisfying
  experience that promotes repeat use

- Powerful differentiation, reflecting a quality brand

Company: Itautec
Booth/Stand: 244
Media Contact: Marcio W. Dvorkin
Phone: (305) 926-8606
E-mail: marcio@itautecamerica.com
Web: www.itautec.com

Company description: Itautec operates in banking and retail
automation, consumer andinformation technology products and services,
with presence in the Americas, Europe, Africa ans Middle East. The
company is 100 percent Brazilian-owned, controlled by Itausa S.A.,
which is the second largest Brazilian private group by volume of
revenue. At KioskCom Itautec will be showing solutions for Information
Kiosks, CD and DVD sampling and price checking.

Company: MediaSolution, Inc
Booth/Stand: #438
Media Contact: kiosk@mediasol.co.kr
Investor Relations Contact: kiosk@mediasol.co.kr
Phone: +82-(0)2-324-9555
E-mail: kiosk@mediasol.co.kr
Web: http://www.mediasol.co.kr/english/index.html

Company description: The future of Kiosk Industry lies on the
convergence of all possible digital functions at the right time and
right place, and our Kiosks, the most powerful, effective, efficient,
creative, economic and entertaining all-time digital solution can be
considered as a breakthrough of current photo kiosk industry.
MediaSolution, world's leading top kiosk solution firm, provides total
digital solution for the finished web kiosk products. With its kiosk
contents development tool and remote-management system, MediaSolution
is going to show you the next generation Kiosk models here after. Now
MediaSolution is leading the kiosk industry a step closer to the
future ubiquitous era.

Company: Nidec Sankyo America Corporation
Booth/Stand: 254
Media Contact: Toshi Kobayashi
Phone: (317) 421-2220
E-mail: crdsales@us.nidec-sankyo.com
Web: www.us.nidec-sankyo.com

Company description: NIDEC SANKYO has been engaged in card reader
R&D for over 30 years, focusing on reliability and security. This
commitment to quality and expertise in the design of magnetic heads,
motors, and other core components has gained NIDEC SANKYO the largest
card reader share of the world ATM market. NIDEC SANKYO has led the
advancement of media handling, image processing, and contact and
contactless chip cards, and will continue to be at the forefront of
future technologies. This intimate knowledge of the market has made
NIDEC SANKYO's card readers the world leader, found in many
applications including ATMs, POS, kiosk terminals, and other financial
terminals.

Company:  Paper Systems Inc.
Booth/Stand: 342
Media Contact:  Lee Wagoner - Exe. VP
Investor Relations Contact: Robert Phillips - Pres. - COO
Phone: 888-465-9951, ext. 213
E-mail:  lwagoner@papersystems.com
Web: www.papersystems.com

Company description:  Paper Systems Inc. is a 30-year-old paper
converter located in southern Ohio with plants and distribution
locations in FL, TX, IL, PA, CA.  We are classified as a small roll
converter with custom printing capabilities up to four colors.  PSI
has been producing receipts for ATM, Ticketing, Rental Car, Gift
Registry, Sports Book, self check-out, and many more Self-Service
applications.  PSI has the capabilities to work with OEM
specifications to produce the perfect product the first time.  PSI has
the experience, we have the resources, we have great ideas.  Check out
our web site at www.papersystems.com.

Company: PioneerPOS
Booth/Stand: 132
Media Contact: Nanci Tran
Investor Relations Contact: Michael Flores
Phone: 909-468-9757
E-mail: MichaelF@pioneerpos.com
Web: www.pioneerpos.com

Company description: PioneerPOS has been supplying innovative
all-in-one touchscreen solutions for over 10 years. The new XV models
feature 15" and 17" displays, running on Intel P4. Every product is
designed to have a longer shelf-life, a minimum of 3 years, so our
customers can ensure a consistent product during large or long
rollouts. Our flexible design approach allows each product to be
configured to meet customized requirements, without sacrificing
performance or budget. Our commitment to product development and
customer's values distinguishes us from many other competitors.

Company: Planar Systems, Inc.
Booth/Stand: 318
Ticker Symbol & Exchange: NASDAQ: PLNR
Media Contact: Camille Wheatley
Investor Relations Contact: Ryan Gray
Phone: 503.748.1100
E-mail: invest@planar.com

Company description: Planar, a leading provider of flat panel
display hardware and software solutions, will showcase various top
display lines at KioskCom 2006. Durable and dependable, Planar's PT
touchscreens and DS integrated kiosk solutions are designed to perform
in demanding point-of-sale and public access environments. Planar's
bright, durable and reliable LA, LB and LC kiosk displays are easily
integrated into a variety of enclosures for indoor and sunlit
environments. Planar offers innovative solutions to help build brand,
maximize floor space, and better serve customers. Founded in 1983,
Planar is headquartered in Oregon, USA, with offices, manufacturing
partners and customers worldwide.

Company: Practical Automation
Booth/Stand: 328
Media Contact: Bob Donofrio
Phone: (203) 882-5640
E-mail: bdonofrio@practicalautomation.com
Web: www.practicalautomation.com

Company description: Practical Automation, a leading kiosk printer
pioneer, has an extensive suite of kiosk printers serving a wide range
of applications: airline boarding passes (8 1/2" single pass), hotel
registration, gift registry, cinema ticketing, etc. We take pride in
moving paper efficiently and effectively. Practical Automation kiosk
products are recognized as the premiere printers due to their superb
performance, proven reliability record, customization services and low
cost of ownership. These attributes have resulted in extremely high
customer satisfaction. Please visit us at booth # 328 at KioskCom 2006
to see our array of kiosk printers and visit our website at
www.practicalautomation.com .

Company: RESOLUTE TAP Services
Booth/Stand: 248
Media Contact: Paul Guertin, Director of Marketing
Phone: 732-993-1100
E-mail: tpappalardo@tapservices.com
Web: www.resolutepartners.com

Company description: RESOLUTE TAP Services provides a full range
of planning, installation, project management, network monitoring, and
maintenance services for the self service/kiosk industry. 6500
certified field technicians install and service kiosks, digital media
hardware, communications and Wi-Fi networks, touching 70,000 units
around the world annually. Customers include Barnes & Noble, IKEA,
Lockheed Martin, AAFES and Duane Reade. RESOLUTE TAP Services is a
division of RESOLUTE Partners, in Southington, CT., a leading provider
of public Internet access services and computer gaming centers on U.S
Military bases worldwide with locations in the U.S., Hawaii, Germany
and Kuwait.

Company: Seiko Instruments Inc.
Booth/Stand: 226
Media Contact: Adam Ortlieb
Phone: 310 517-7822
E-mail: adam.ortlieb@siu.la.com
Web: http://www.siiprinters.com/

Company description: Seiko Instruments has manufactured quality
thermal printers since 1981. A complete array of kiosk printing
solutions is available, including compact print mechanisms and
plug-and-play printer subassemblies. Seiko Instruments sales and
support representatives are fully committed to our customers' success,
offering design customization, complete documentation, and more.

Company: SiteKiosk by PROVISIO
Booth/Stand: 538
Media/Investor Relations Contact: Heinz Horstmann
Phone: 305-777-2317
Web: www.sitekiosk.com

Company description: PROVISIO is a recognized leader in developing
complete kiosk software solutions. Our public browser software
SiteKiosk prevents unauthorized manipulations of public access
Internet terminals and PCs. SiteKiosk offers many payment options,
content filtering, video & photo-emailing, skin design, a security
manager to specify user access rights to folders and drives and a free
management tool and a database for Internet cafes. A free evaluation
copy is available at www.sitekosk.com. The software is easy to
install, very secure and maintenance free. We also offer a remote
management and monitoring solution called SiteRemote (free test
account at www.siteremote.net).

Company: SMART Technologies Inc.
Booth/Stand: 224
Media Contact: Steve Blandford
Phone: 403.802.2593
E-mail: sblandford@smarttech.com
Web: www.smarttech.com

Company description: SMART Technologies Inc. is both the industry
pioneer and global education market leader in easy-to-use interactive
whiteboards and other group collaboration tools. SMART products
include the family of award-winning SMART Board(tm) interactive
whiteboards, as well as interactive pen displays, interactive digital
signage, wireless slates and software. Using SMART products, groups
can access and share the information they need to meet, teach, train
and present. SMART has been issued and maintains a broad portfolio of
patents with numerous other U.S., Canadian and foreign patents
pending. Some of SMART's customers include NASA, the U.S. Joint Chiefs
of Staff and Procter & Gamble.

Company: Swecoin US
Booth/Stand: 521
Media Contact: Kevin Kent
Phone: 401-848-2000
E-mail: kevin.k@swecoinus.com
Web: www.swecoinus.com

Company description: Swecoin manufactures direct thermal printers
for unattended applications. With more than 200,000 installations
worldwide, Swecoin printers are known for their small footprint and
high reliability. Swecoin offers a full range of high resolution
printers for paper widths 2.25" to 8.5" wide; Swecoin also
manufactures a ticket printer with magnetic encoder.

Company: Xpedient
Booth/Stand: Booth 121
Media/Investor Relations Contact: Brad Fenton
Phone: 502-657-2604 ext. 170
E-mail: bfenton@xpedientsoftware.com
Web: www.xpedientsoftware.com

Company description: Xpedient is a revolutionary Kiosk Software
product that allows you to control the shopping experience of your
customers. Xpedient technology offers a ground-up, end-to-end kiosk
management suite. Our easy-to-use applications allow you to quickly
build, deploy, manage and track a kiosk-driven solution. From local
micro-business to international enterprise, Xpedient provides a
hassle-free, convenient interface to both company and consumer.
Xpedient can build sandwiches, check people in or out of hotels,
provide HR information, and locate products in large box retail
locations... The opportunities are endless.

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