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Datawest Certifies Qualtex Corporation’s WeatherMaster ATM - 9/22/2003
September 22, 2003. Vancouver, BC – Datawest Solutions Inc. (TSX: DS), a leading
provider of innovative banking and payment technology solutions, announced today that it has
certified Qualtex Corporation's patented WeatherMaster ATM for use on Datawest's financial
transaction processing switch. Datawest is a member of Interac., a national organization
linking enterprises that have proprietary networks so that they may communicate with each
other for the purpose of exchanging electronic financial transactions. Datawest provides
payment processing and switching services for over 8,000 ATMs and 4,900 POS terminals in
Canada connected to its network.
Qualtex, based in Chicago, Illinois, is an ATM manufacturer and processor of ATM transactions.
The WeatherMaster is a high quality, weather-resistant, through-the-wall cash-dispenser. It is
the second generation of Qualtex's MBC1031 ATM. Like that machine, the WeatherMaster has
a rear screen and keypad for accessing management functions and a rear slide-out tray for the
dispenser and printer.
The WeatherMaster will add to the product offering that Datawest provides to its network of
independent sales organizations (ISOs). Datawest maintains a network of over 100 ISO clients
in Canada, for its ATM and POS payment solutions and processing services. These ISOs,
serving retailers nationwide, allow merchants and retail locations the ability to provide
convenient cash and payment services to their customers.
"We are pleased to have certified Qualtex's WeatherMaster ATM for use on our financial
switch," stated Mike Kelso, Datawest's president, Payment Solutions Group. "The addition of
this machine extends our network reach in Canada and we are very optimistic about potential
growth of this device in our network."
Brad Zerman, Qualtex's president, stated, "We are excited about working with Datawest, a truly
premier transaction provider. We are confident that our through-the-wall ATM products will
compliment the current product line of Datawest's clients. The WeatherMaster's compact size
and 24 hour accessibility creates increased revenue opportunities for all parties involved."
About Qualtex Corporation (www.qualtexcorp.com)
Qualtex, based in Chicago, Illinois, is an innovative ATM manufacturer and processor of ATM transactions. Qualtex
provides solutions for the credit card and ATM processing industries. In the United States, Qualtex utilizes the
transaction processing services of Concord EFS, the largest ATM processor in the United States. For more
information, visit the company's Web site at www.qualtexcorp.com.
About Datawest (www.datawest.ca)
Datawest Solutions Inc. is a leading provider of innovative banking and payment technology solutions. Datawest's
Banking Solutions Group is a key provider of outsourced banking technology to Canadian credit unions, integrated
with advanced phone and Internet banking solutions, innovative technology for web-based experience management
solutions, and customer relationship management (CRM) systems. The Payment Solutions Group manages
Canada's largest ATM network and develops and delivers electronic payment products and services, including fast,
secure ATM and POS systems and electronic funds transfer transaction processing, device management and
monitoring. Drawing on its operational and applications expertise, Datawest also provides professional services for
implementation of banking and payment systems in major financial institutions and other financial services
organizations.
Datawest is a public company traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "DS".
More information can be found on the corporate web site at www.datawest.ca.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this news release are not historical and may constitute forward-looking statements reflecting Datawest
Solutions Inc.'s current expectations in the banking and payment solutions businesses. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking
statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, changes in market and competition, technological
and competitive developments, cooperation and performance of strategic partners, and potential downturns in economic conditions
generally. Forward-looking statements are based on management's estimates, beliefs and opinions on the date the statements are
made. Datawest assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements if circumstances of management's estimates, beliefs
or opinions should change. Additional information on these and other potential factors that could affect the company's financial
results are detailed in documents filed from time to time with the Ontario Securities Commission.
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