Ronin to Acquire McGill

Wireless Ronin Technologies announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire privately held McGill Digital Solutions

August 2, 2007

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MINNEAPOLIS -- Wireless Ronin Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:RNIN), a Minneapolis-based digital signage solutions provider, today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire privately held McGill Digital Solutions, Inc. Based in Windsor, Ontario Canada, McGill is a provider of custom interactive software solutions, used primarily for e-learning and digital signage applications.

"This is an exciting opportunity," said Jeffrey Mack, Wireless Ronin's chairman, president and chief executive officer. "The ROI requirements that have been placed on digital signage programs are very high in this competitive environment. The ability to incorporate training and other onsite benefits will be one more way of leveraging our technology for our clients to increase the value added by a RoninCast(r) digital signage network and differentiate our product offering."

First incorporated in 1987, McGill has a strong legacy within the automotive market. The company has developed thousands of e-learning, e-performance support and e-marketing solutions to help companies train, motivate, and sell. Working across the spectrum, McGill develops the competencies and knowledge of the people who most influence product sales -- sales associates and their customers. McGill also has a strong web development and marketing business that complements its product offerings.

Under the terms of the agreement, Wireless Ronin will acquire McGill for a combination of cash and securities. Wireless Ronin will make contingent milestone payments, based on future revenue generation and other benchmarks. The acquisition is expected to be mildly accretive to earnings within 12 months. No additional terms of the acquisition were disclosed at this time.

Mack continued, "Like Wireless Ronin, McGill's management and associates are building a solid track record of delivering high-quality solutions and services and are establishing a respected and loyal customer base. This acquisition is great news for our customers, partners and shareholders, as it further augments our already robust product offering. As a result of this acquisition, we will increase the size of our talented sales and professional services teams, gain entry into new vertical markets, acquire state-of-the-art technology and add to a solid financial platform."

Wireless Ronin Technologies Inc.

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