BenQ smartphones to bundle Mundu in 2007

Mumbai, January 8, 2007: Geodesic Information Systems Limited announced today that it has entered into a co-operative relationship with BenQ to distribute Mundu for multiple BenQ smartphone models scheduled for release in 2007. As a result of this relationship, users of BenQ phones would be able to use Mundu for chatting with their friends across major public Instant Messaging networks, across languages and platforms. Mundu would also enable BenQ users to listen to thousands of radio stations directly from their phones.

"For today's youth across the world, mobile phones are becoming a fashion statement. We are constantly looking for ways to bring the digital lifestyles of our customers, right to their mobile phones", said Dr. Irwin Chen, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Mobile Communication Business Group (MCG) of BenQ. He added, "Mundu's product suite lets us provide a unique experience to our customers for applications they regularly use while on-the-go."

Kiran Kulkarni, Managing Director of Geodesic said, "We are extremely excited about our association with BenQ and we are hopeful that this will help both of us to combine our strengths and reach out to a wider audience. BenQ's global reach in wireless handsets will help us expand the user base of Mundu, thus creating revenue opportunities for both companies."

The two companies will jointly promote the bundled products and have yet to announce the schedule for release. The application would be bundled on select models and would be available online for other models.

About Geodesic:

Geodesic Information Systems Ltd. is an innovator in software products focused on Information, Communication and Entertainment (ICE) for mobile phones and desktop computers. Headquartered in Mumbai, India, Geodesic's Mundu suite of products includes solutions for Instant Messaging, Mobile Voice-over-IP and Internet Radio. Since its inception in 1999, the Mundu Interoperable Instant Messenger has been used by over 5 million users on the desktop and several hundred thousand users on the mobile phone through online sales. Geodesic reported consolidated revenues of over $20.5MM for the year 2005-2006. The company is listed on the National Stock Exchange and Bombay Stock Exchange in India. Geodesic has offices in Mumbai, Bangalore, USA, UK, Sweden, Hong Kong and Singapore.

About BenQ Corporation:

BenQ Corporation consists of three main business groups "" Digital Media Business Group, Integrated Manufacturing Service Business Group, BenQ Mobile Business Group. These three business groups encompass a broad range of products and each possesses a focus on providing consumer-oriented solutions designed for the digital lifestyle. 2005 revenues for BenQ Corporation exceeded US$5.07 billion dollars.

About BenQ Group:

The BenQ Group is currently comprised of eleven companies that operate independently while sharing resources and leveraging synergies among them. The BenQ Group companies include BenQ Corporation, AU Optronics Corporation, Darfon Electronics Corporation, Daxon Technology Inc., BenQ Guru Software Co., Airoha Technology Corporation, BenQ Hospital, Darwin Precisions, Ltd, Raydium Semiconductor Corporation, Cando Corporation and Wellypower Co., Ltd. 2005 revenues for BenQ Group exceeded US$12.36 billion dollars.