TechTrex Inc. announced today that it has completed certification for its ConverTrex SP1 IP enablement device for communication with the Merchant Link siteNET® gateway. siteNET enables merchants with Internet connectivity, such as DSL / Cable or IP Satellite, to securely process point-of-sale transactions via the public Internet. This eliminates the expense of dial phone lines while providing lightning fast authorizations. Merchant Link's siteNET allows business owners to send their transactions to the top credit card and gift card processors in the industry, via the Internet through secure socket layer (SSL) connections.

The TechTrex ConverTrex SP1 is a powerful yet low cost device featuring a 32-bit RISC processor, capable of taking transactions from virtually any POS system and securing them using full 128-bit SSL encryption. ConverTrex connects to your existing POS terminal and/or cash register system to communicate securely over the Internet at a fraction of the cost of a new IP terminal. In comparison to dial communication, transaction response times are reduced from 15-20 seconds down to 3-5 seconds. ConverTrex also offers features such as easy configuration, full remote management and a secure firewall for additional security.

"We are pleased to add Merchant Link's siteNET to the list of certified Internet gateways for the ConverTrex. By simply connecting the ConverTrex to the serial port of a point-of-sale terminal or integrated cash register, merchants can eliminate the expense of costly dedicated phone lines. We provide the full benefits of an IP terminal for transaction communication, while allowing merchants to leverage their investment in their existing POS equipment. Therefore, the ConverTrex allows merchants to cost-effectively upgrade their systems, save money and significantly improve authorization response times," says Charles Lee, President of TechTrex Inc.

About TechTrex Inc.
TechTrex provides unique cost-effective hardware solutions exclusively for the card payments industry. In 2004, product introductions focus on IP-enabling technologies as well as very powerful low-cost payment terminals. TechTrex leverages international development and manufacturing capabilities to deliver solutions faster, and at a much lower price point than current competitors. TechTrex Inc. has offices in the US, Canada, Japan, China, and Korea. (www.TechTrex.com)

For additional information about TechTrex Inc., please contact Charles Lee at 905.629.0411 or write to [email protected].

About Merchant Link
LLC Merchant Link offers high-end technical support and data transport services for the integrated point-of-sale industry. Merchant Link currently supports nearly 20,000 hotels, restaurants, ballparks, and other venues that require expertise in the credit card industry as well as high-end PC-based POS systems. Headquartered in Silver Spring, MD, Merchant Link has clients in all 50 states, Canada, Bermuda, South Korea and Japan.

For more information, visit www.merchantlink.com