VoIUM Technologies Acquires Stake In Prized Singapore Firm

Singapore, 13th February 2004 - In view of a possible listing in a regional bourse, VoIUM Technologies Ltd ("VoIUM") has entered into an agreement to acquire a 30% stake in Global Network Unlimited Pte Ltd ("Global"), a Two year old Software Development and E-Commerce gem valued at S$3.3million.

"Global is seen as a key component within its arsenal of weapons to launch itself more aggressively into the Asian market especially Greater China and beyond. With its wireless services taking off with partners like Singapore Telecoms and Standard & Poor's, Global can help propel VoIUM into the region in a most synergistic way," said Mr. Benjamin Ng, VoIUM's Managing Director.

Mr. Ronald Allen, Chairman of Integrated Performance Systems, Inc. ("IPS") said, "We see the clear advantage of having the two entities work together and boost the bottom-line. In such a tough market, both VoIUM and Global will be able to compete more efficiently as well as leverage off each other's strength in the Asian region." Integrated Performance Systems, Inc., a listed company on Nasdaq owns a 48% stake in VoIUM.

Global is directly linked to Integrated Performance Systems, Inc. (IPS) because of the latter's stake in VoIUM Technologies Ltd. The acquisition of VoIUM happened in April 2003, reflecting IPS' aggressive expansion into the global market.

"We are confident that the company can continue its vast incremental growth. We have a proven track record and have sustained such a stellar performance during the toughest of economic circumstances such as SARS and the economic downturn. Our clienteles include Pfizer Asia Pacific, Khong Guan, Raffles Marina and Hooters Asia, just to name a few and with offices in both Singapore and Malaysia. Overall, Global sees itself contributing in a big way to the group," said Global's CEO, Mr. Jason Chia.

"Global has been engaged to provide IT implementation for Hooters Singapore. They have carried out their work with great skill and professionalism and I would like to commend them for a job well done. We are definitely looking forward to working with Global in our expansion plans throughout the whole of Asia," said Mr. C.S. CHUA, CEO of Owling Enterprise Pte Ltd who owns Hooters Asia. Headquartered in Singapore, the company has established Hooters outlets in Singapore, Taiwan, and China.

With VoIUM's push into China with long time partners like Henderson China Ltd (a subsidiary of Henderson Land Ltd), the company plans to grow quickly in terms of both revenue and profits.

Both VoIUM and Global are planning a pipeline of projects and products for 2004 to be launched with major players in the regional arena. Having this tie-up, both Mr. Ng and Mr. Chia sense a powerful convergence of wireless and wired bringing the ultimate solution provider to customers who are looking for such a player.

ABOUT VOIUM TECHNOLOGIES LTD

VoIUM Technologies is a wireless technology enabler, founded in 1999 with vertical focus in delivering Just-In-Time Information globally and M2M business. VoIUM has established partnerships and sold products or services to major Asian companies including Singapore Telecom, Standard & Poor's, Channel News Asia, Reuters, MobileOne, Taiwan Cellular, Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore, and Media Corporation of Singapore during the past 4 years.

VoIUM currently focusing in providing wireless data streaming and wireless broadband services and stands on the verge of explosive growth in Asia through partnering agreements with major Asian corporations. In addition, most Asian mobile operators have invested heavily on upgrades to their 2G networks to 2.5G and are proceeding to 3G in certain countries, and VoIUM's current suite of technologically superior products and services can ride this wave to play a key role in stimulating consumer demand either corporately or in retail. The VoIUM group of companies is a subsidiary of US based Integrated Performance Systems, Inc. (a publicly traded company on NASDAQ whose symbol is IPFS).

 

ABOUT GLOBAL NETWORK UNLIMITED PTE LTD

GLOBAL NETWORK UNLIMITED is a System Integrator, which specializes in Internet Web Technologies, IT Consultancy, Design, Electronic Commerce Management, and Software Development. GLOBAL aims to provide a one stop IT solution for all small and medium sized businesses, MNCs and large corporations alike, to enable them to ease into the enormous potential of IT and the Internet. Global's business motto is Commitment to Excellence and aims to make the IT experience one, which is completely secure, simple and seamless.

Over the years, Global has done numerous projects ranging from online bidding systems to ERP system; Web based HR and recruitment modules and online tenancy administration. Global has also received numerous commendations letters for the level of service and technical competencies, some of which includes commendation letters from Suntec City Development, Golden Village Multiplex and Hooters.