The Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance and eXpancom to promote ICT & Telecom exchanges between Canada and Latin America

Ottawa ON, - CATAAlliance, the Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance and eXpancom will work in unison to promote business and partnership opportunities between Canada and Latin America. Launching this summer, the collaboration will raise awareness on ICT & Telecom market trends, opportunities and events.

"With emerging markets leading the way to economic recovery, CATAAlliance is partnering with eXpancom to cement presence in the Latin American market while promoting ICT and Telecom exchanges between Latin America and Canada" says John Reid CATA president and CEO.

"The eXpancom regional offices will cooperate with private companies, industry associations and local governments to insure CATA members a permanent voice in the Latin American business community. Proudly representing CATA in Brazil, our 2009-2010 calendar of activities launches with a spotlight on Brazil's ICT & Telecom upturn in times of crisis" says Daniel Ramos, President, eXpancom.

The calendar of activities will bring CATA members strategic information in the form of:

• Monthly Newsletters
• Quarterly Teleforums/Webinars
• Industry reports and surveys
• Major events and trade shows listings
• Trade missions
• Financing options for international expansion initiatives

The CATA/eXpancom partnership kicks off in August with the first issue of the monthly newsletter.

About eXpancom
eXpancom Inc. is an expert consulting firm, specialized in Latin America. Leveraging over 10 years of experience in market research and development, offering solutions to maximize revenue potential for Canadian SMBs expanding their business to Latin America.

About CATAAlliance
CATAAlliance is Canada's leading, most influential and entrepreneurial non-profit technology alliance. It is committed to growing the global competitiveness of its members, 80% of which are currently active exporters. The common purpose that unites the membership is CATA's commitment to members' business growth. The "Traditional Champion" of Canadian research and development, CATA's mission is to stimulate "Global Business Growth" through the forces of Canadian innovation and strategic partnership.

For more information, please contact:
eXpancom Inc.
Marcela Diaz
Business Development Director
Tel.:+1 514 225-5006
marcela.diaz@expancom.com  www.expancom.com

CATAAlliance
Jean-Guy Rens
Senior Vice President
Tel. +1 514-667-2097
jgrens@cata.ca  www.cata.ca