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SirFelix

01/31/09 5:19 PM

#23179 RE: TEEROY #23177

TEEROY, I don't have a source but I believe TI's Training Lab is not made by Virtra. It is made by AIS.
http://www.titraining.com/products/lab.aspx
http://www.ais-sim.com/training_products/training_products_prisim.htm
Whether TI still sells Virtra products is in question.

Another concern, the City of Phoenix Police Department (Virtra's Home Turf) appears to have recently chosen TI Training to replace their existing training system. With AIS?

I also noticed that TI has recently hired an ex-FATS employee:
http://www.policeone.com/police-products/training/simulator/press-releases/1733142/
“Vince will be the new vice president of business development,” stated Greg Otte, president of Ti Training. “He will lead our Military division inside of the U.S. and direct all international sales programs for Ti Training worldwide. We are thrilled to have been able to attract someone of Vince’s expertise and reputation to head this new division of Ti Training.”

This all boils down to one main issue.... marketing. TI has it and Virtra seems to be trailing them. Does Virtra want to stick with manufacturing or round themselves out by adding a more aggressive sales and marketing department? Virtra is not making money on TI sales. Ferris has a tough decision to make regarding Virtra future business plan.

Sometimes shareholders need to ask the tough questions. I'll be sending this post to Ferris along with some questions.

SF