TNS EXPANDS TRANSACTION PROCESSING NETWORK INTO U.S.

TNS Smart Network Inc., (TNS) a financial transaction solutions provider has launched SPN Inc. to deliver secure and reliable financial transaction processing services to the American marketplace. SPN Inc. offers processing services connecting to major networks across the United States.

Financial Institutions and Independent Sales Organizations (ISOs) in Canada and the United States have already benefited from the superb customer service and sound solutions delivered by TNS. The company previously created the Smart Processing Suite to provide an in-house switching solution capable of meeting diverse business needs. ATM/POS driving, debit processing, card management, settlement and 24-hour monitoring has satisfied organizations large and small.

Growth and opportunity stems from being responsive to the customers changing needs. Mischa Weisz, president and CEO of SPN Inc. stated "SPN's dedication to ongoing improvements not only provides a superior product but offers a seamless solution coordinating all aspects of the business. SPN delivers secure and reliable outsourced transaction processing, enabling the organization to focus on its customers, not its infrastructure".

Since 1996, TNS Smart Network has offered customers the latest in proven systems technology and security. Currently driving over 10,000 ATMs across North America, the TNS family of services provides ISOs and Financial Institutions with the tools to make the transition from exclusively sales-focused businesses to full service providers.

TNS Smart Network can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.tns-smart.net.

For more information, call 416/620-0597 or 800/635-1205.