4.10.01
CustomWeather and LocatioNet Establish Partnership to Offer Location-Based Weather Forecasts

San Francisco, CA—April 10, 2001—CustomWeather, the leading supplier of syndicated weather data to internet and wireless markets announced today that it has partnered with LocatioNet, a world leader in real-time mapping and location software development, including the ultimate integrated real-time platform for location-based services over the Internet. As part of this agreement, LocatioNet customers will be able to access CustomWeather products and services via LocatioNet’s API software and technology.

Gadi Benmark, CEO and President of LocatioNet, comments that “CustomWeather’s geo-coded, comprehensive international content and technology are a natural complement to our services and our customers’ demand for comprehensive location-specific weather. Aligning LocatioNet with a premium weather service is a very positive move for us and our customers.”

Geoff Flint, CEO of CustomWeather, added, “We’re excited to partner with LocatioNet. Their international presence and superior technology make them a powerful ally. Our detailed forecasting information and extensive coverage have equipped us to serve their audience’s need for weather. Our companies share a commitment to providing premier services to the location-based services industry, and we’re eager to move forward with LocatioNet."

CustomWeather’s forecasting services are designed specifically for use on the Internet, and on wireless phones and devices. CustomWeather provides valuable data such as comprehensive current condition reports, two-day detailed forecasts, seven-day extended forecasts, ski resort updates, marine forecasts and airport delay forecasts for over 58,000 cities worldwide, including more than 28,000 cities in the U.S. CustomWeather can supply its content as raw data files via FTP in formats such as XML or ASCII, giving clients total control of the look and feel of the weather content on their site.

About CustomWeather, Inc.
CustomWeather, headquartered in San Francisco, CA, offer syndicated custom weather content, services and applications that are designed to be fully integrated and private-labeled by Internet and wireless information providers. CustomWeather’s geo-coded data feeds are supplied via FTP in desirable formats such as XML and ASCII. CustomWeather generates over 58,000 unique forecasts worldwide, establishing it as the leader for global location-based coverage at both the US and International levels.

For more information about CustomWeather, visit www.customweather.com.

About LocatioNet
LocatioNet leverages nine-years of experience deploying mission-critical, real-time location-based systems, that utilizes the most powerful and efficient field-tested technology of its kind. LocatioNet has developed the ultimate integrated real-time platform for mobile location-based services—The LocatioNet Platform™.

LocatioNet’s technology team has dealt with the complex challenges of building and implementing “combat grade” location solutions for the Israeli military system. The company’s product was recently awarded Israel’s most prestigious technology award for military systems implementation. The technology “civilized” derivatives have been deployed by customers in the US, Latin America, South-East Asia, and Israel. LocatioNet technology is estimated to be currently serving about 350,000 mobile users worldwide.

Further details and a real-time demo can be found on the company’s web site at www.locationet.com

Contacts
CustomWeather, Inc.
Geoff Flint
415. 777 3945
marketing@customweather.com

LocatioNet
Ken Madigan
646. 756 2602
ken@locationet.com

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