Wal-Mart
Canada Selects Radiant Communications' National IP Network
[December 14, 2004]
VANCOUVER,
BRITISH COLUMBIA, Dec 14, 2004 (CCNMatthews via COMTEX)
-- Radiant Communications Corp. ("Radiant"
or "the Company") (TSX Venture Exchange:RCX),
one of Canada's largest independent providers of IP-based
data communications and Internet services, announced
today that Wal-Mart Canada has selected the Company's
IP telecommunications network for their online, digital,
photo processing services.
Wal-Mart Canada selected Radiant for
high-speed DSL services in all 30 of its district offices,
as well as its in-store photo labs. Wal-Mart conducted
a successful, 15-store, pilot program for online photo
processing services in Ontario, Quebec, Alberta and
British Columbia. Using Radiant's high-speed DSL Internet
services, Wal-Mart's in-store photo labs download customers'
online photo orders and provide same-day processing
service. Radiant will be implementing its DSL service
in over 100 Wal-Mart Canada's photo labs this year.
"In order to provide our customers
with the best online photo processing service for their
digital photos, we require an IP network provider who
delivers a high level of service," said Tony Hugens,
Wal-Mart's Business Development Manager PhotoCentre
On-Line. "Radiant understands that to operate our
business, we depend on completely reliable service.
With their focus on providing business class service
and their track record of success in retail, combined
with coast-to-coast coverage, Radiant's national IP
network was the best choice for Wal-Mart."
"Wal-Mart is renowned as a leader
in the adoption of technology to manage their business
and to deliver exceptional customer experiences,"
said Jim Grey, Radiant's President and CEO. "To
be selected for their prestigious supplier list affirms
Radiant's efforts and investment in developing our business-class
IP network."
ABOUT WAL-MART CANADA
Established
in 1994 and headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, Wal-Mart
Canada (www.walmart.ca)
operates a growing network of 240 stores across Canada.
The company employs approximately 65,000 associates
across the country. Wal-Mart Canada is committed to
giving Canadians the best shopping experience in the
marketplace by delivering everyday low prices, exceptional
customer service, top-quality merchandise, and extensive
community involvement and philanthropy.
ABOUT RADIANT COMMUNICATIONS
Established
in 1996, Radiant Communications Corp. (www.radiant.net)
provides a single source for businesses requiring IP
data communications services, high-speed Internet connectivity,
network security, web hosting, web development and marketing
services. The company currently serves over 10,000 business
customers primarily in Canada and the United States
with a team of 125 employees nationwide. Radiant has
offices in Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, Edmonton and
Vancouver.
Radiant Communications Corp. - Investors
Robert MacDougall
(604) 692-4526
Email: rmacdougall@radiant.net
or
Radiant Communications Corp. - Media
Donna Gratton
(604) 692-4573
Email: dgratton@radiant.net
Website: www.radiant.net |