PHILADELPHIA / Oct. 12, 2000--The Network Connection, Inc. TNCX will install its InnView(TM) interactive, all-digital guest entertainment and information system in the Comfort Suites at Woodbridge located in Avenel, New Jersey. All 101 suites will be equipped with TNCi's proprietary technology, allowing guests to enjoy a state-of-the-art on-demand multimedia experience during their stay.

As a recognized accommodator for business travelers, Comfort Suites selected InnView(TM) to enhance the "away-from-office" experience by offering the ability to connect guests to their offices via the in-room television set or via laptops by allowing them to take advantage of high-speed Internet access. The Woodbridge Hotel is located six miles from Newark International Airport.

In addition to business applications, guests at the Comfort Suites at Woodbridge will enjoy pay-per-view digital movies, free-to-guest TV, Internet connectivity, interactive games, music and music videos, e-commerce options, and local activity and restaurant information. InnView(TM) also offers the hotel several potential revenue-enhancing features, including enhanced advertising capabilities, folio review, express checkout, guest surveys, concierge services, property tours and direct marketing opportunities.

Mr. Richard Bhojani, General Manager and Owner of the hotel, commented on the hotel's ongoing growth, "As more guests visit our hotel, we see the need to aggressively expand our in-room services to ensure that guests receive all of today's amenities enabling a more comfortable and stress-free stay. The Network Connection provides us with an un-matched technology solution to offer our guests."

Jay Rosan, Executive Vice President of The Network Connection, said, "It is an exciting venture to be on board with Comfort Suites as they begin the technological expansion of their Woodbridge hotel. We anticipate that guests will find the InnView(TM) system a refreshing accommodation that will allow them to view their hotel experience on a whole new level."

The Company noted that Comfort Suites represents The Network Connection's 8th new property in the past 3 months. The company currently has 2,626 rooms under contract, up from 800 just three months ago.

About The Network Connection, Inc.:

The Network Connection, Inc. TNCX www.tncx.com is a pioneer and leading provider of broadband entertainment, information and e-commerce systems for the "away-from-home" marketplace, which encompasses hotels, cruise ships and long-haul passenger trains, as well as schools, training facilities and institutions. The Company's fully-interactive, all-digital and high speed information and entertainment platforms are designed to provide consumers and students Internet and e-mail access with such customizable services as on-demand films, videos and music, video games and casino gaming, tour and reservation information, as well as IP telephony, courseware and lectures, and other Internet-based content and commerce applications. The Network Connection has developed specific systems for the hospitality market (InnView(TM)), the cruise ship industry (CruiseView(TM)), the long haul passenger train market (Projectrainbow(TM)), as well as for corporate training and educational institutions (EduView(R)). These state-of-the-art systems provide "away from home" industries with advanced technology solutions that meet the information and entertainment needs of today's "connected" marketplace.

The Network Connection is a majority owned subsidiary of Global Technologies, Ltd. GTLL. Global Technologies, Ltd., is a technology incubator that invests in, develops and manages emerging growth companies focused on e-commerce, networking solutions, telecommunications and gaming.

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About Royal Independence I, Inc.:

Royal Independence I, Inc. dba The Comfort Suites at Woodbridge is conveniently located on major Highway No.1 in Avenel, New Jersey. The Comfort Suites at Woodbridge comprises 101 "spacious suite accommodations." A wonderful place to enjoy a weekend away or stay during hectic business meetings. Located just 6 miles South of Newark International Airport.

Each suite is "uniquely designed" with an executive work desk, two line telephones with data ports, voice mail, coffee maker, hair dryer, iron, microfridge, AM/FM clock radio and remote control 25" TV featuring HBO/cable. The VIP Deluxe Suites and Presidential Suites provide a separate parlor with wet bar, a whirlpool bath and much more.

The hotel provides a business center, fitness center, guest laundry, meeting room, continental deluxe breakfast, and a courtesy shuttle to and from Newark International Airport.

Statements in this press release that are not descriptions of historical facts are forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, including competitive and technological factors affecting The Network Connections' operations, markets, products, services and prices, as well as other specific factors discussed in The Network Connection's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These and other factors may cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated.

Kurt M. Genden
Evins Communications, Ltd.
(212) 688-8200 ext. 35