Alphinat and Bell have concluded an agreement for the commercialisation of
SmartGuide(TM) and the establishment of a center of expertise

MONTREAL , Oct. 7 /CNW Telbec/ - Alphinat Inc. (TSX Venture: NPA) announces it has concluded an agreement with Bell Canada for the commercialisation of SmartGuide(TM) and the establishment of a SmartGuide(TM) center of expertise.

"Alphinat is excited about this agreement as it confirms its commitment to offer innovative eBusiness solutions to governments and enterprises", said Philippe Lecoq, President and Chief executive officer, Alphinat. "Initial joint efforts will focus on the Quebec Government where we feel our clients will greatly benefit from the combination of Bell's excellent professional services and Alphinat innovative SmartGuide(TM) solution."

In parallel, the two companies will pursue mutual opportunities for license sales of Alphinat's software and Bell's professional services in other regions and vertical markets.

About Bell

Bell is Canada's largest communications company, providing consumers and business with solutions to all their communications needs, including Bell Mobility wireless, high-speed Bell Internet, Bell TV direct-to-home satellite television, Bell Home phone local and long distance, and IP-broadband and information and communications technology (ICT) services. Bell is proud to be a Premier National Partner and the exclusive Telecommunications Partner to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

Bell is wholly owned by BCE Inc. (TSX, NYSE: BCE). For information on Bell's products and services, please visit www.bell.ca. For corporate information on BCE, please visit www.bce.ca.

About Alphinat

Alphinat Inc. develops, markets and supports software technology that enables non-technical managers to configure and deploy Web applications and utilities to helps organisations and governments better serve clients. This technology uses sophisticated data organisation and processing software to automate interactions between systems, employees, clients, suppliers and partners. The software is ubiquitous across organisational entities and information processing platforms, permitting a high level of collaboration in delivering complex service outcomes using existing legacy systems.

Alphinat technology could also prove useful to the healthcare, banking, insurance, and other sectors, in modernising, automating and rendering cost-effective a number of business processes at a fraction of the cost associated with conventional customized solutions. For more details about Alphinat or its software suite, please visit www.alphinat.com.

    
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For further information: Mr. Philippe Lecoq, Chief Executive Officer, Alphinat Inc., [phone], ext 22