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  Cunard Line�s $800 million Queen Mary 2
to Set Sail with Onity
When construction of the transatlantic luxury liner is completed in December 2003, Queen Mary 2 will be the largest, longest, tallest and widest passenger vessel ever built; the one-of-a-kind flagship cruiser will serve as a floating hotel during the 2004 Olympic games in Athens

ATLANTA / MIAMI � JAN. 15, 2003 � �Destined to become the benchmark by which all other passenger ships will be judged,� it�s no surprise Queen Mary 2 turned to none other than Onity, Inc. (formerly TESA Entry Systems)
to secure thousands of doors for passenger and crew cabins.

Miami-based Cunard Line � a wholly owned subsidiary of Carnival Corp. (NYSE: CCL), which owns and operates 43 cruise ships under six brands � has set out to build the biggest and the best luxury liner ever. As part of Cunard Line�s commitment to team with world-class suppliers, Onity has been selected as a stand-out solutions provider for the Atlanta-based company�s proven electronic access technology and top-notch support.
�Onity�s ability to offer a one-stop electronic solutions shop for e-locks, in-room safes, energy management and CCTV, continues to open doors for us and our expanding global client base,� said Sophie Doux, Onity
Sales Representative � Marine.

�Our superior technology and support are an ideal match for this superior vessel,� Doux said. �For a world-class floating hotel constantly on the move, nothing short of world-class solutions and support will do the job. Anywhere Queen Mary 2 docks in the world, Onity has the global support infrastructure in place to consistently provide real-time direct professional service. At Onity, we take great pride in our strong service and support reputation, and we take great care to build upon it every day � one client, one project, one call at a time.�

By year�s end, Onity will have completed its delivery of more than 2,100 of its electronic locks to Queen Mary 2�s builder, the renowned Chantiers de l�Atlantique shipyard in Saint Nazaire, France. 

�When the world�s largest cruise line company, Carnival Corporation, sets out to build a maritime marvel the likes of Queen Mary 2, and selects Onity as its electronic locks supplier of choice out of an ocean of competition,
it reaffirms the proven value of our people and solutions,� said Pascal Metivier, Onity VP Global Sales & Marketing. �Carnival has a loyal, growing customer base numbering more than 20 million people, so obviously it means the world to us that they have entrusted the security of their guests and crew aboard their new Cunard Line flagship, Queen Mary 2, to none other than Onity.�

About Onity
Onity Inc. (formerly TESA Entry Systems), the leading global provider of electronic locking systems, offers innovative technological solutions and services for the Hospitality, Corporate, Education, Government and Marine markets. The company�s ever-expanding family of electronic solutions today includes electronic locks, related Smart card technology, in-room safes, closed-circuit television (CCTV) security surveillance and Senercomm energy management systems. Onity has R&D and manufacturing operations in Spain, Mexico and the U.S., as well as an extensive sales and service network that spans more than 115 countries around the globe. With innovative solutions specially designed to meet clients� changing needs, Onity continues to provide real progress � technological advancements in facility management and maintenance for unparalleled convenience and time and cost savings.

About Cunard & Queen Mary 2
Cunard Line, a wholly owned subsidiary of Carnival Corporation, operates Queen Elizabeth 2 and Caronia luxury liners. The company is scheduled to take delivery of the Queen Mary 2 in December 2003. The Queen Mary 2 will be the largest, longest, tallest, widest, most-expensive luxurious passenger vessel ever built. The $800 million transatlantic cruiser will have the capacity to carry 2,620 passengers in 1,310 fully equipped staterooms and suites and will maintain a crew numbering more than 1,250. The extremely roomy, speedy vessel will evoke a feeling of grandeur and elegance, without sacrificing contemporary style or the latest technological innovations and amenities. For more information on Queen Mary 2, visit www.qm2.marine.alstom.com or www.cunard.com or call 1-800-7-CUNARD.

About Carnival
Miami-based Carnival Corporation (NYSE: CCL) is a global vacation and leisure travel provider that operates Carnival Cruise Lines, the world's largest cruise line based on passengers carried on: Costa Cruises, Cunard Line, Holland America Line, Seabourn Cruise Line, Windstar Cruises and Holland America Tours. Carnival Corporation's six cruise brands operate 43 ships in the Caribbean, Alaska, Europe, Mexican Riviera, South America and other worldwide destinations, and have 16 new ships scheduled for delivery during the next four years. For more information on the company, visit www.carnivalcorp.com

�Turning on clients to the promises of progress, and unlocking the potential of partnering the very best minds and technologies.

Web Site: www.Onity.biz.

Contact:

Pascal Metivier
VP Global Sales & Marketing
  Tel: +1-770- 582-8116
[email protected]

Sophie Doux
Sales Representative - Marine
Tel.: ++33-156-954777
[email protected]

Julie Davis
Cunard PR Manager
Tel: +1-305-463-3388
[email protected]

www.Onity.biz

Also See: Accor Soars Higher by Selecting Onity as a Preferred Supplier of Guestroom Safes Worldwide / Dec 2002
Onity�s SensorStat® Energy Management Systems Save Larger Hotels Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars Every Year / Oct 2002
New Brand Onity Promises Ultimate Unity of Service Integrity and Intelligent Facility Management / Oct 2002


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