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Competition Heats Up As NaviCom Selects Televoke for Automated Telematics Services

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.--Nov. 28, 2001--NaviCom Inc. announced today that it has selected Televoke as the automated telematics service platform for its GPS Theft Prevention Vehicle System (GTVS). Televoke will provide NaviCom with theft notification, tracking, and control services, via the phone and Internet, for GTVS end user and call center applications. The NaviCom GTVS will also provide premium call center services such as concierge information, roadside assistance, and foreign language translation.

With the automatic notification and engine disabling capabilities of the GTVS, car owners can have their stolen vehicles back safely in a matter of minutes. In the event a customer's car is stolen, the owner is automatically notified of the vehicle's theft via user-specified phone calls, e-mail, and/or text pager alerts. The GTVS system provides the owner with real-time vehicle location information and can automatically disable the stolen vehicle's engine when it comes to a complete stop for five seconds. Customers then have the option of calling the police directly with the location of the vehicle, or they can contact the NaviCom call center and request that NaviCom track the vehicle and relay the information to the appropriate public safety agency.

For services such as unlocking car doors or locating a vehicle, GTVS customers have the choice of using automated phone and Internet interfaces or speaking with call center representatives. Customers can also call the NaviCom call center to request roadside assistance in the event of a breakdown. The call center representative will use the Televoke tracking function to direct the dispatcher to the precise location of the vehicle.

Clifford Hirano, President and CEO of NaviCom, is looking forward to the launch of GTVS. ``We are very pleased with both the customized consumer and call center interfaces that Televoke has developed for our customers.'' Bob Kimball, CEO of Televoke, shares his enthusiasm. Kimball adds, ``We are delighted to support NaviCom's unique `high-touch' approach to the telematics market.''

NaviCom expects to introduce GTVS in select markets in December 2001, with full US rollout and key international deployments continuing through 2002.

About NaviCom Inc.

NaviCom is a ``high-touch'' telematics service provider for the automotive security aftermarket. NaviCom provides its customers with the option of using automated systems, and/or call center support, for a range of services including stolen vehicle recovery, remote door unlock and engine start/disable, and roadside assistance. NaviCom shareholders include EDI One, Smart International and Magicnet, all with extensive systems experience in US and Asia markets. For more information please visit www.navicom.cc or send e-mail to info@navicom.cc

About Televoke, Inc.

Televoke ``connects people to things'' by providing an automated web and telephony service platform that enables individuals and enterprises to track and control valuable assets. For the first time, businesses and their customers can be proactively notified via phone, pager, or email when a valuable fixed or mobile asset is at risk. The Televoke service platform can be customized and branded for any partner and integrated with virtually any enterprise system, hardware device, GPS or other location technology, wireless or wire line network. Televoke was recently named by CNET as a ``Top Ten'' private wireless company to watch in 2001. For more information on Televoke, visit www.televoke.com or send an email to info@televoke.com.