Strategic Vista International Inc. Retains Pro-Edge Consultants Inc. to Provide Investor Relations in 2004

Strategic Vista International Inc. ("SVII") [TSX: SVI], a technology leader in the video security, surveillance and communication arena and one of North America's fastest growing companies, is pleased to announce that it has chosen Pro-Edge Consultants Inc. ("Pro-Edge") as its investor and media relations service firm.

Toronto, Ontario (PRWEB) January 14, 2004 -- Strategic Vista International Inc. ("SVII") [TSX: SVI], a technology leader in the video security, surveillance and communication arena and one of North America's fastest growing companies, is pleased to announce that it has chosen Pro-Edge Consultants Inc. ("Pro-Edge") as its investor and media relations service firm.

Pro-Edge will provide investor and media relation service solutions in collaboration with SVII's CFO Ken MacKenzie. Bernie Klein, Chairman and CEO of Strategic Vista International Inc. commented:

"Pro-Edge has been employed to work with our CFO Ken MacKenzie to keep our current and future shareholders informed as we continue to grow in line with our Vision 2006 strategy. Together, we will create an investor relations strategy that matches the performance of our company."

"Certainly most market watchers would agree that Strategic Vista is both a rising star in their industry sector and the small cap arena," said Tracy Weslosky, President of Pro-Edge. "Strategic Vista's strong management, consistent growth patterns and a strong vision set the standard for the level of client we endeavor to represent. Pro-Edge will design and implement an investor relations program centered on these elements that updates current and future shareholders regularly. We look forward to working with Strategic Vista."

About Strategic Vista International Inc.:
Strategic Vista International Inc. ("SVII") [TSX: SVI] is a leading video security solutions developer, manufacturer and marketer whose consistent record of profitable growth ranks it among Deloitte's North American "Technology Fast 500". SVII's wired and wireless product lines are distributed via security distributors like ADI in the commercial market (DIGIMERGE products), and by mass-market retail partners including Costco, Home Depot, BJ's Warehouse Club, Kmart, Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse, Radio Shack, and Sam's Club (SYLVANIA, LOREX, HOME SENTINEL products).

SVII subsidiaries include Strategic Vista Technologies and Digimerge Technologies, as well as the international sales & distribution arms Strategic Vista USA and Strategic Vista Corporation Limited in Hong Kong.

About Pro-Edge Consultants Inc.
Pro-Edge helps small and mid-cap public companies improve their shareholder relations through professional, cost-effective investor relations strategies. We help our clients achieve fair market value by offering experienced media relations and investor relations, online marketing, and compliance-related solutions that expand public awareness and enhance their corporate image.

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