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In this Issue:

1. Quote of the Month

"...its still the best darn monthly newsletter in the industry. Short and to the point - gets me back to the workbench in a hurry."
Ray Johnson, Technical Support
Harvey-Lynch, Inc.

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2. Sales: Broad Appeal Worldwide

EPC's Fiscal Year runs from August to July, so the First Quarter for Fiscal Year 2003 is the books. EPC is pleased to report that we have picked up right where we left off, with the new line of Network Printers (1086NT, MP-1086 & Model 9206) accounting for a bulk of the sales. The HSP-100 continuous to impress as a lower cost alternative making significant sales (over 20%) within the EPC recorder line. The Model 9206 is emerging as the fastest growing "wide-bed" (20" display) in the industry.

EPC's reputation as the world leader in recorder manufacturing is exemplified with an overview sales. In just the first few months of the fiscal year EPC has secured orders in; Denmark, Vietnam, Spain, Korea, India, China, & US.

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3. Show Review: Oceans 2002

Although it seems like many weeks and much bad cocktail food removed, the EPC Monthly is finally getting around to reviewing the past Oceans MTS/IEEE 2002 Conference. This year's event was held at the end of October (28th-31st) in Biloxi, MS. The Conference offered two hotels, the plush Beau Rivage and the not so plush converted Holiday Inn. The Beau Rivage boasts 12 restaurants, a full spa and a Mediterranean - theme casino. Meaning, if the you hadn't spent enough in trade show and travel costs, you could try your luck at enriching the local Mississippi economy.

The Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center was only a short drive down the coast and did an adequate, although a little worse for the wear, job of housing the exhibitors. Come to think of it we did have to go off premise for all our lunches. The Conference events were well attended and well received. the Ice Breaker Reception showed promise for a large attendance and the MTS Gala "Fais Do-Do" (don't ask) was good food and good fun.

I wish the same could be said for the conference. A lack of attendance from the survey industry, the Navy and surprisingly the educational institutions have some exhibitor's wondering why we attend this conference every year. Geography seems to play a big part as a lot of attendees and exhibitors showed up this year because of the "back yard" aspect to Houston/Lafayette. Next year's conference will have the same feel, nice area (San Diego, CA), marginal convention center (Town & Country). Out of a possible 10 badges, this years Oceans 2002 receives a five #####, or as they say in gambling lingo, "a push".

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4. RD Update: API for Linux

Adding to the versatility of it's line of Network Printers, EPC is developing a Network API (Application Programming Interface) for a LINUX Platform. This platform is becoming popular among programmers and European and US customers.

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5. Holidays: Closed for X-MAS and 01/01/03

In keeping with tradition, EPC plans to give Christmas and New year's Day off to its employees. Holiday schedule is currently under review depending on shopper's procrastination.

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Next Issue: 2003 Kickoff Spectacular!

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