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Aztech makes its foray into South Africa


Johannesburg, 24 Apr 2006

Shiro Corporation, a subsidiary of Aztech Systems Ltd, a Singapore public listed company and global leader in data communication, voice communication and multimedia products, announces the appointment of Esquire Technologies as the distributor in South Africa for the Aztech brand of data communication products.

Through this partnership, Esquire Technologies will offer Aztech's range of 56K analogue modems, broadband ADSL modem/router, wireless LAN routers and adaptors to the South African market.

Esquire Technologies is a premier distributor of computer components, desktops, notebooks, peripherals and digital lifestyle products in southern Africa, Mozambique, Namibia, Swaziland, Zimbabwe and Zambia.

"Aztech's brand of data communication products has been widely accepted in more than 30 countries and also used by many telco operators worldwide. We are pleased to introduce our range of high performance Aztech brand of data communication products to the South African market through Esquire," commented Patricia Ng, General Manager of Shiro Corporation.

The Aztech Group, headquartered in Singapore, has over 2 200 employees worldwide. Aztech's strength lies in its continuous investment in R&D centres, strong design experience and technology focus in data and voice communication as well as multimedia products.

Aztech's manufacturing plant of 43 107 sq m produces high quality products that meet worldwide industry standards. With state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment, strong engineering capabilities and facilities, which are ISO9001:2000, TL9000, UL, TUV and CCIB certified, Aztech is able to roll-out products that bring the best quality and value to customers.

"Aztech products are in line with Esquire's target markets. We are looking to create a synergy partnership where both parties profit from it. We're pleased to welcome another quality global brand and look forward to making Aztech a leading player in data communications products," said Asgar Mahomed, Managing Director of Esquire Technologies.

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Shiro Corporation

Shiro Corporation is a leader in digital lifestyle products in three main categories, namely digital consumer electrical products, consumer telecom products and broadband Et VOIP products. Shiro aims to provide consumers with an extensive range of lifestyle products under one roof by continuously designing to meet the needs, lifestyle and aspiration of today's consumers.

With a strong distribution network in more than 35 countries, Shiro offers a wide range of products that are high in performance, quality and style to enrich the way our customers work and play, now and in the future. Shiro's range of lifestyle products include MP3 players, Digital Camera, digital Cordless Phone (DECT), Corded Phone, Walkie Talkie, ADSL Modem, Wireless Router, VOIP products and Homeplug.

Shiro Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Aztech Systems Ltd, a Singapore public listed company. Incorporated in 1896, Aztech Systems Ltd is renowned for its strong design and manufacturing capabilities. For more information on Shiro, please visit www.shirocorp.com

Editorial contacts

Josephine Lee
P&P PROMOTIONS CC
(065) 6843 1316
Josephine.lee@shirocorp.com
Asgar Mahomed
Esquire Technologies
(012) 657 1111
asgar@esquire.co.za