In 2000, the New Business Development division of Samsung America, Inc. (SAI) infused capital investments into a start-up concept to operate and manage a network of retail “Cyber Center” facilities across North America. From this, the concept of web2zone^® was born. web2zone^® opened its flagship operations in New York City in September 2001. Since the opening of its flagship, web2zone^® has quickly become the most recognized and established brand throughout the “cyber cafe” and computer gaming markets. It has built a strong, loyal following amongst its guests, gamers, and strategic business partners.

web2zone^® has established itself as a specialty retail destination that focuses on providing entertainment, high speed Internet, and business digital services in a premium environment. Currently, the NYC center draws an average of 300-400 daily customers (weekday and weekend) with the breakdown of 60% Internet users (ages 24-45), 20% gamers (ages 12-35), and 20% business users (ages 24-45). web2zone^® sees a steady customer flow throughout the week with daily customers being 90% repeat visitors who come and spend money at least three times a week.

Being recognized as the #1 Internet Café and Gaming Center operations in North America, the NYC facility is also utilized to host a number of international and national professional gaming tournaments, as well as corporate sponsored events and functions for media and press. web2zone^® holds three of the largest national professional gaming tournaments in the U.S. which are the World Cyber Games (backed by Samsung Electronics), The Cyberathlete Professional League (backed by Nvidia Corporation), and Electronic Sports World Cup (backed by Nvidia Corporation). Other corporate sponsors include Samsung Electronics, Microsoft, Electronic Arts, and Apple.

In addition to the daily usage operations and event activities, web2zone^® has also embarked on new broadcasting and media sponsorship initiatives. Being the #1 Internet Café and Gaming Center operations in North America, the brand equity that web2zone^® has built and the press grabbing activities held at web2zone gives significant presence on the web. Now, web2zone.com general site generates 1.5 million hits a month, web2zone.net tournament site has the largest database of professional gamers in the country at 30,000 members, and web2zone.tv has original content that is developed and produced by web2zone^® to get exposure for partners and sponsors to the Internet and Gaming community.

web2zone^®, Inc. is a wholly owned division of Samsung America, Inc.

For more information contact:

web2zone^®, Inc.
54 Cooper Square
New York, NY 10003

E-Mail: info@web2zone.com
Web: www.web2zone.com

PHONE: 212-614-7300
FAX: 212-614-7110