Spare Backup Retains BIG Design, Inc. for the Development of Their “Drop in the Box” Promotional Material

PALM DESERT, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Feb. 22, 2006–Newport International Group (OTCBB:NWPO - News) announced today that its subsidiary, Spare Backup, Inc., has retained BIG Design, Inc. to develop its “drop in the box” promotional material. The promotional material will be incorporated within the products of Spare Backup’s OEM partners. In some cases, the drop in the box promotions will offer a $45 dollar discount towards a trial for Spare Backups services with the purchase of a specific item.

 

Commenting on retaining the services of BIG Design, Inc., Cery Perle, CEO of Newport International Group, stated, “What is relevant about retaining this firm is our ability as a small company to reach out to get the best possible experience in any given area without the monthly overhead of in-house departments. In today’s world you can run companies remotely and/or through experienced sub-contractors, reaping the full benefits of the best talent available. This is the new generation of companies, being able to get the BEST and being able to turn on a dime as the client’s needs change.”About BIG Design, Inc.

BIG Design, Inc. is a design and branding firm that creates compelling marketing solutions for consumer products. Their capabilities include advertising, branding, packaging, print, trade show and web design. BIG Design works with customers to build brand equity, improve perceived value and ultimately to increase profits. For more information, visit http://www.designbig.com.

The Spare Backup Solution

Spare is a fully automated remote backup solution. It starts by scanning a user’s hard drive, including the desktop and e-mail programs, for files and the application components necessary to produce an exact replica of the original. It then transports the data, including new and revised files, daily to twin data centers on both U.S. coasts. Files are triple-encrypted and users can access then from any broadband, Web-connected computer anywhere. For more information and a free 14-day trial, visit http://www.sparebackup.com.

About Spare Backup, Inc.

Spare Backup, Inc., a subsidiary of Newport International Group, is the developer of Spare Backup service, the first online backup service specifically designed for small business and home business users.

About Newport International Group

Newport International Group (OTCBB:NWPO - News) is dedicated to leveling the digital playing field for small- and medium-sized companies. Its two subsidiaries provide digital tools and services that are as powerful as those available to large enterprises, but are designed and developed so that technical skills aren’t needed to use or manage them. The company has headquarters in Palm Desert, with technology development in Phoenix. More information is available at http://www.nwpo.biz.

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Contact:

for Newport International Group:
Competitive Edge Consultants, Inc.
Dale Semler (Investor Relations), 856-428-2678
Dalececinc@aol.com