WOODBRIDGE, ON and VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA, May 1 /CNW/ - BSM Technologies Inc. (GPS: tsx-v) (http://www.bsmtechnologies.com), a leading provider of high security vehicle tracking secure fleet management and surveillance solutions and TELUS, today announced the certification and availability of the BSM Wireless AVL and Secure Fleet Management solution. The solution offers true dual mode communications (1X/satellite or 1X standalone) for vehicle tracking. "This exciting achievement of certification on the TELUS 1X network will permit both organizations the opportunity to offer our mutual clients best of breed in the AVL marketing space in all vertical sectors," said Nick Cirella, President and CEO of BSM. "This certification reaffirms BSM's commitment to grow its core markets by strengthening and expanding its distribution channels with world class partners." BSM is providing TELUS sales and marketing team members and channel partners with regional training seminars and access to their own BSM demonstration site. "TELUS is pleased to work with BSM Technologies to bring its business clients the advanced vehicle tracking solution," said Jim Senko, TELUS' Vice President of Mobility Solutions. "AVL applications, powered by BSM and TELUS' national 1X network, can improve business performance, increase profits and boost customer service by helping clients manage their mobile assets." "As part of a test bed for connectivity and performance during the certification process, BSM and TELUS worked together by implementing the SentinelFM solution in high-profile cartage, construction and oil and gas companies," said Michael Bookbinder, Director, Sales at BSM Wireless. This press release is available on the BSM investor relations site for investor commentary, questions and discussion. Shareholders are asked to visit http://www.agoracom.com/IR/BSM. Alternatively, shareholders can e-mail questions to GPS(at)agoracom.com where they can also request addition to the BSM investor e-mail list. About TELUS TELUS (TSX: T, T.NV; NYSE: TU) is a leading national telecommunications company in Canada, with $8.1 billion of annual revenue and 10.2 million customer connections including 4.5 million wireless subscribers, 4.7 million wireline network access lines and 1.0 million Internet subscribers. The company's strategic intent is to unleash the power of the Internet to deliver the best solutions to Canadians at home, in the workplace and on the move. TELUS provides customers with a wide range of wireline and wireless communications products and services including data, Internet protocol (IP), voice, entertainment and video services. For more information about TELUS, please visit telus.com. About BSM Technologies (GPS:TSX-V) (http://www.bsmtechnologies.com) BSM Technologies designs, manufactures and markets a comprehensive line of AVSL (Automatic Vehicle Security and Tracking) solutions for Fleet Management, Law Enforcement, and Consumer Vehicle Protection, through its subsidiaries BSM Wireless and HGI Wireless. The BSM line of products range from Fleet and Trailer Management and Consumer Vehicle Protection offerings to the full featured "Stinger" product featured in news media worldwide as the key technology behind the Bait and Covert application used by major Law Enforcement agencies to deter vehicular, trailer and heavy equipment theft. Wherever it is implemented, BSM's Bait Car technology is usually successful in reducing vehicular theft by up to 40%. Superior functionality, seamless switching between 2 separate footprints, enhanced reliability, advanced security features, and excellent value, characterize BSM products. By incorporating advanced wireless locating and mapping technology, and IP-based communications protocols, the BSM line of products provides sophisticated real-time monitoring and control of commercial and personal vehicle assets to meet the demanding needs and stringent requirements of today's mobile environments. BSM's unique end-to-end solution, features sophisticated wireless hardware, firmware and software all developed by and proprietary to BSM. The BSM product line can be easily adapted and customized to match any customer user requirement while BSM's in-house support infrastructure assures that all clients receive the premium AVSL solution in the industry to meet their needs. This press release is available on the company's official on-line investor relations site for investor commentary, feedback and questions. Investors are asked to visit www.agoracom.com and view the "BSM Technologies" Investor Discussion and Contact Forum. The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. No stock exchange, securities commission or other regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained herein. This News Release may include certain "forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from results indicated in any forward- looking statements. The company cautions that, among other things, in view of the rapid changes in communications markets and technologies, and other risks including the cost and market acceptance of the company's new products, the level of individual customer procurements and competitive product offerings and pricing, and general economic circumstances, the company's business prospects may be materially different from forward-looking statements made by the company. %SEDAR: 00008990E