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Focusing on market-entry strategies, interactive marketing agency e-Storm International launches KickStart USA in Canada.

Program to help Canadian technology companies with proven go-to-market solutions and tactical contacts.

Ottawa, Canada, San Francisco, USA — December 7, 2004 —

e-Storm International in coordination with the Commercial Service of the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa, Canada launched a U.S. market accelerator program called KickStart USA today. The program is designed to help emerging technology companies in Canada accelerate their time to market and increase sales potential in the United States.

Customized for companies specializing in enterprise software, telecommunications, microelectronics, IT securities and wireless technology, KickStart USA offers a unique mix of market analysis, competitive analysis and identification of optimal first-strike opportunities. This program will help companies understand the North American market potential, gain from competitive intelligence and identify up to ten qualified and interested U.S.-based opportunities that match the company's skill sets and offerings.

The launch included presentations from Thomas Lee Boam, Minister Counselor of the Embassy of the United States of America; Ms. Debbie Weinstein, LaBarge Weinstein LLP; Mr. Patrick DiPietro, Vengrowth Capital Partners; and Mr. Mike Darch, OCRI - Ottawa Global Marketing. Their topics addressed the infinite possibilities in the US market, how companies can capitalize on such opportunities and how programs such as KickStart USA can help Canadian companies effectively do business in the United States.

The launch of KickStart USA was hosted by Alfredo Coppola, partner of e-Storm International (Canada), and William Gaultier, co-founder of e-Storm International. The great turnout of this event underlines the need for services that help Canadian companies compete in the United States," said Coppola. We look forward to provide such services to more companies in the coming year," he added.

Senior executives in attendance came from organizations and companies such as bitHeads, Inc, Global IQX, StorageQuest Inc, Okulus Networks, Inc., Viasafe, Meriton Networks, Tundra Semiconductor, Microburst Internet Technologies, Belair Networks, Royal Bank of Canada, OCRI - Ottawa Global Marketing, Carleton University, KPMG, Deloitte & Touche LLP, BDC Venture Capital, Department of International Trade Canada, National Capital Commission.

About e-Storm International
Established in 1998, e-Storm International is an interactive marketing agency, offering online marketing and advertising tools to over 100 clients from United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. In addition, they also offer market potential research, preparedness planning, market development, strategic sales, and other key services. e-Storm International's clientele includes business-to business and business-to-consumer companies that specialize in technology, finance, education, travel, healthcare and many other industries. e-Storm International's solutions are dedicated to the three most important components of any successful marketing strategy- customer acquisition, retention, and loyalty. They also use sophisticated data aggregation, analysis, and monitoring to ensure that every campaign achieves maximum ROI. Headquartered in San Francisco, USA, e-Storm International has offices in Canada, Europe and Asia. An accomplished team of national and international marketers, researchers, media planners, designers & copywriters, technical specialists, and search engine specialists, with their collective experiences help clients achieve the desired sales and marketing results. For more information visit www.e-storm.com

About e-Storm International (Canada)
e-Storm International's Canadian office helps small to medium-size technology, travel, education, and web-based companies identify opportunities, build relationships, and facilitate rapid market expansion to the United States. Their mission is to provide accelerated time to market and increased sales potential in the U.S. More information about e-Storm International (Canada) at www.e-storm.com/canada/

Press contact:
William Gaultier
Co-founder
(415) 352-1214
william@e-storm.com