пятница, 24 февраля 2012 г.

RADCOM's CDMA2000 Service Monitoring Solution to Support Cricket(R) Service.

TEL-AVIV, Israel, May 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- RADCOM, Ltd. , a leading network test and service monitoring solutions provider, today announced that its CDMA2000 service monitoring system will support Cricket(R) services. The RADCOM solution is deployed to troubleshoot, monitor and help maintain high quality mobile communications service delivery to mobile subscribers.

The RADCOM system purchase provides visibility into the PS-Core, Radius and Internet domains. The probes provide single-point performance measurements, call tracing and traffic validation on all network traffic. The integrated system conducts performance monitoring at all levels including transport, network and application. By continuously monitoring and collecting signaling, voice and data traffic performance metrics, the total solution provides Cricket with sophisticated run-time signaling and packet-by-packet analysis capabilities.

"We are proud to add Cricket Communications to the growing list of top tier wireless operators worldwide who have deployed RADCOM's network and service monitoring solutions," said Shai Morag, RADCOM's Director of Sales in western U.S. and Mexico. "It underscores the value network operators place in achieving comprehensive vertical, meaning 7-layer, and cross-network visibility. This win is important to RADCOM as it furthers its leadership of the CDMA wireless market."

About RADCOM

RADCOM develops, manufactures, markets and supports innovative network test and service monitoring solutions for communications service providers and equipment vendors. The company specializes in Next Generation Cellular as well as Voice, Data and Video over IP networks. Its solutions are used in the development and installation of network equipment and in the maintenance of operational networks. The company's products facilitate fault management, network service performance monitoring and analysis, troubleshooting and pre-mediation. For more information, please visit http://www.radcom.com/.

Certain statements made herein that use the words ``estimate,'' ``project,'' ``intend,'' ``expect", ''believe`` and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties which could cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from those which may be expressed or implied by such statements, including, among others, changes in general economic and business conditions and specifically, decline in demand to the Company's products, inability to timely develop and introduce new technologies, products and applications and loss of market share and pressure on prices resulting from competition. For additional information regarding these and other risks and uncertainties associated with the Company's business, reference is made to the Company's reports filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company does not undertake to update forward-looking statements.

CONTACT: RADCOM Contacts: Hanan Klainer, VP Sales, RADCOM Ltd., 24 Raoul Wallenberg St., Tel Aviv 69719, Israel, Tel: +972-3-6455170, HananK@RADCOM.com, Avi Zamir, President, RADCOM Equipment, Inc., 6 Forest Ave., Paramus, NJ 07652, USA, Tel.: +1-201-518-0033, AviZ@RADCOMUSA.com

Cogent Communications Brings Its High Speed Internet Access to Canada; Toronto to Receive Lowest Price High Bandwidth Service in the Country.

Cogent Communications Group, Inc. , a Tier One, next-generation optical ISP based in Washington, DC, announced today that it has opened its first office outside the United States in the central business district of Toronto, Ontario. Toronto will begin to receive high speed Internet access at the same price point offered in the United States except in Canadian dollars. For a flat monthly price of $1,000 CAD, commercial end-users in Toronto can enjoy a 100 Mbps dedicated, non-oversubscribed Internet access connection. Service Provider customers will also be able to enjoy significant cost savings under current market prices.

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Service will be delivered by Cogent's wholly-owned subsidiary Shared Technologies of Canada, better known as STOC. Cogent acquired STOC through the acquisition of Allied Riser, its parent company, in the early part of 2002. Until now, STOC had primarily focused on voice-based services, but going forward, will focus on the significant opportunities in the data market in Toronto while continuing to support existing customers.

"Shared Technologies provides Cogent with a powerful combination of an existing customer base and buildings already constructed with fiber," said Dave Schaeffer, Chief Executive Officer of Cogent Communications. "The core focus in Toronto will be for Cogent to bring its value proposition of radically priced, high quality bandwidth to tenants located in large office buildings in the central business district."

"High speed Internet access is about to get really inexpensive in Toronto and Cadillac Fairview will be among the first companies to take advantage of it," stated Scot Adams, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of Cadillac Fairview, one of the first Canadian customers to sign with Cogent for high speed Internet access. "I visited Cogent's headquarters in Washington, DC last week and had the opportunity to test the network and tour the operations first-hand. I can now state that not only does the network live up to expectations, I was genuinely impressed at the level of detailed monitoring and surveillance. Cogent delivers with a higher quality service for lower costs."

Toronto is Canada's largest city and its corporate capital with more nationally and internationally top-ranked companies than any other Canadian city. It also is the largest office market in Canada and larger than many other major American cities, making Toronto a perfect addition to Cogent's 20 other markets currently being served with 100 Mbps and 1,000 Mbps service in the United States.

About Cogent Communications & Shared Technologies

Cogent Communications is a Tier 1, facilities based, all- optical ISP focused on delivering ultra-high speed Internet access and transport services to businesses in the multi-tenant marketplace and to service providers located in major metropolitan areas across the United States and Canada.

Shared Technologies, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cogent Communications, sells Cogent Internet services in Canada. Shared Technologies' signature service offered to commercial end-users is 100 Mbps for $1,000 per month, offering 100 times the observed bandwidth of a T-1 connection at up to two- thirds of the cost. This solution makes ultra-high speed Internet access an affordable reality for small and medium-sized businesses, as well as large enterprises and service providers. Cogent's facilities-based, all-optical end-to-end IP network enables non-oversubscribed 100 Mbps and 1000 Mbps connectivity for radically low, unmetered pricing levels.

Cogent's network consists of a dedicated multi-national 80 Gbps fiber backbone, multiple intra-city OC-48 fiber rings, and optically-interfaced high-speed routers. Cogent has been recognized as the first IP+Optical Cisco Powered Network (CPN). Cogent acquired the U.S. operations of PSINet and is now servicing over 30 metropolitan markets with services ranging from T1 and T3, to 100 Mbps and 1,000 Mbps Internet connectivity and transport services. Cogent Communications is headquartered at 1015 31st Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20007. For more information, visit Shared Technologies' website at http://www.stoc.net or call 877-875-4432. For more information about Cogent visit http://www.cogentco.com . Cogent Communications can be reached at (202) 295-4200 or via email at info@cogentco.com.

Information in this release may involve expectations, beliefs, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. All forward-looking statements included in this release are based upon information available to Cogent Communications Group, Inc. as of the date of the release, and we assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking statement. The statements in this release are not guarantees of future performance and actual results could differ materially from our current expectations. Numerous factors could cause or contribute to such differences. Some of the factors and risks associated with our business are discussed in Cogent's registration statements filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and in its other reports filed from time to time with the SEC.

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CONTACT: Jeff Henriksen, +1-202-550-5493, jhenriksen@cogentco.com, or Kristin Duskin-Gadd, +1-828-684-2434, kduskin-gadd@interprosepr.com, both of Cogent Communications Group, Inc.

Web site: http://www.cogentco.com/ http://www.stoc.net/

четверг, 23 февраля 2012 г.

Democrats hold amateur video contest; GOP recalls MoveOn's 'Hitler'.(NATION)

Byline: Jennifer Harper, THE WASHINGTON TIMES

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is hoping to ramp up the party's identity with a little grass-roots charm.

The organization is asking creatively inclined Democrats to submit homemade, 60-second campaign videos that either laud Sen. John Kerry or illustrate "a new direction for America." The winner will be showcased at the Democratic National Convention in July.

A centerpiece of the DNC's new "American Made Convention," the cozy outreach might not be as innocent as it sounds.

"It brings up some bad memories. This sounds like what MoveOn did earlier this year," Republican National Committee spokeswoman Heather Layman said yesterday.

In January, California-based MoveOn, a left-leaning activist group, sponsored "Bush in 30 Seconds," a similar contest for amateurs, which ultimately yielded a pair of videos comparing President Bush to Adolf Hitler - both posted on the group's Web site (www.moveon. org).

"We really hope that the DNC exercises better judgment than MoveOn. Putting videos online which compared Mr. Bush with Hitler kind of backfired for them," Miss Layman said. "We really hope the DNC has some clear parameters here."

The two spots in question featured images of Hitler, with one offering the motto, "What were war crimes in 1945 is foreign policy in 2004." The videos irked Republicans as well as the Jewish Defense League.

The Democrats might have some new inspiration for similar tactics. In April, former MoveOn official Zack Exley became a communications director for Mr. Kerry's presidential campaign.

During the 2000 presidential campaign, Mr. Exley made a name for himself by creating a parody Web site that mocked Mr. Bush with doctored photographs and insulting bumper stickers. He later worked briefly on Howard Dean's bid for the White House.

But the DNC insists its video contest is all about Democratic exuberance, not potential Bush-bashing.

"Right now, there's a lot of energy and creativity at the grass-roots level. We want to tap into it," DNC spokesman Jano Cabrera said yesterday. "This is one way of giving Democrats the opportunity to express the enthusiasm they feel for John Kerry and the drive for removing George Bush from the White House."

Will the ads be tasteful?

Mr. Cabrera would not predict anything.

"We're keeping an open mind," he said.

Would-be producers have until July 12 to submit their entries, which will be judged by CNN "Crossfire" host Paul Begala. The final five entries will be posted on the DNC Web site (www.democrats.org), and the ultimate winner will be determined by popular vote.

"This is your chance to show your work to a live audience of thousands and to possibly millions more watching on television and over the Internet," the DNC advised hopefuls. "It's a chance for you to tell Americans why this country needs a change in leadership and why John Kerry is the right man for the job - in your own way."

Meanwhile, some have followed edgy Democratic campaign strategies with increasing alarm. The National's Review's Byron York thinks the Bush/Hitler comparisons "represent a growing phenomenon on the left," warning that radical stuff can seep into the political mainstream.

"Bush-hating, already intense in some circles, could well become a growth industry in the coming year," Mr. York predicted in November.

Perspectives.

Byline: Quotation sources from top to bottom: The Washington Post, New York Times, Reuters (2), Associated Press, BBC, The Washington Post, CNN, The Washington Post, Associated Press, The Times (London), New York Post, Philadelphia Inquirer

"They came out dead."

Brig. Gen. Frank Helmick, on the raid that killed ousted Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein's sons, Uday and Qusay

"In a few days they will show us another fat body with a beard and say it's Saddam."

Zohair Maty, a 30-year-old Iraqi laborer, skeptical that pictures of Saddam Hussein's sons were authentic

"We've seen surfboards, pieces of Styrofoam, bathtubs, refrigerators. But never an automobile."

Coast Guard Petty Officer Ryan Doss, on 12 Cubans who tried to sail a 1951 Chevy truck from the communist-ruled island to the United States

"Don't run. You will be terminated."

San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown, warning Arnold Schwarzenegger against running for governor in the recall election this fall

"Fourteen-year-old girls steal lipstick, not rob banks."

Detective Michael Duffy, of Barnegat, N.J., on a bank heist that involved an entire family, including 14-year-old twin sisters

"To me, this is more important than the presidential visit we had last year."

Army veteran Larry Knopp, who waited hours to see the parade in Elizabeth, W. Va., honoring former prisoner of war Pfc. Jessica Lynch

"Simply put, our results show that Kansas is considerably flatter than a pancake."

Conclusion by geographers from Southwest Texas State University in a report on the topography of Kansas

"You know, everybody makes mistakes when they are president."

Former president Bill Clinton, on faulty intelligence included in President George W. Bush's State of the Union Message

"I don't do quagmires."

Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, searching for a word to describe the current operation in Iraq

"Justice requires the evidence be reviewed and considered in its entirety."

Hamilton County, Ohio, Judge Richard Niehaus, declaring a mistrial in an obscenity case after a male juror fell asleep while watching a porn movie that was key evidence

"It isn't as if I killed anyone against their will."

German cannibal Herr Miewes, who met a fellow fantasist on the Internet and subsequently ate him

"You cannot be a good Santa if you smell of alcohol."

Garcia Quintero, member of an international coalition of department-store Santas, renewing his vow to stay away from booze while on the job

"I'm a person who hasn't had a relationship in a very long time and hasn't had sex for over a year, so I find my personal life really boring."

Actress Angelina Jolie, on her off-screen life

Quotation sources from top to bottom: The Washington Post, New York Times, Reuters (2), Associated Press, BBC, The Washington Post, CNN, The Washington Post, Associated Press, The Times (London), New York Post, Philadelphia Inquirer

среда, 22 февраля 2012 г.

Pacific Online Limited to Announce Full Year 2010 Financial Results on March 28, 2011.(Financial report)

HONG KONG, March 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacific Online Ltd. (HKSe: 543) ("Pacific Online" or the "Company"), a leading internet content provider in China, today announced that it will release its audited financial results for the full year of 2010, after the market closes on Monday, March 28, 2011.

Management will host a conference call to discuss the results on Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at 9:00 AM Hong Kong time (9:00 PM Eastern Time on Monday, March 28, 2011).

Conference Call

Mr. Lam Wai Yan, Chairman and CEO, and Mr. Jeff Wang, Chief Financial Officer, will discuss the results and take questions following the prepared remarks.

The dial-in details for the live conference call are as follows:

- Hong Kong Toll Free Number:

+852 3005 2050

- Mainland China Toll Free Number:

400 681 6949

- U.S. Toll Free Number:

+1 866 549 1292

- International dial-in number:

+852 3005 2050

Passcode: 928856#

A live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the investor relations section of the Company's website at: http://corp.pconline.com.cn.

A telephone replay of the call will be available for thirty days after the conclusion of the conference call. The dial-in details for the replay are as follows:

- Hong Kong Number

+852 3005 2020

- U.S. Toll Free Number:

+1 866 753 0743

- International dial-in number:

+852 3005 2020

Passcode: 149653#

About Pacific Online Ltd. ( http://corp.pconline.com.cn )

Pacific Online is one of the leading Internet content providers in the PRC in terms of total advertising revenue. The Group operates five vertically-integrated portals, including PConline, which is the largest portal in the PRC specializing in IT product-related content, in terms of advertising revenue, and PCauto, which is the largest portal in the PRC specializing in automobile-related content, in terms of advertising revenue. According to industry practice, vertically-integrated portals are portals that focus on specific content.

For further information, please contact Pacific Online Ltd. Jeff Wang Chief Financial Officer Tel: +86-10-5885-1813 Email: jeff.wang@pconline.cn Christensen Investor Relations Tip Fleming Tel: +852-2117-0861 Fax: +852-2117-0869 Email: tfleming@christensenir.com Teal Willingham Tel: +86-10-5826-4727 Fax: +852-2117-0869 Email: twillingham@christensenir.com

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Maricom Systems Opens Satellite Office in Lutherville, MD.

BALTIMORE, March 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Maricom Systems, Inc. (www.maricom.com) continues its expansion and growth as it announced today the opening of the company's third office in Lutherville, Maryland. The new location will support the company's Business Development and Healthcare IT sectors. Maricom's other locations are in Woodlawn, the corporate headquarters, and Annapolis Junction, the Office of Classified Programs.

Maricom currently employs over 300 staff and contractors in Baltimore County, creating more than 150 new jobs in 2010 alone. Maricom's staff covers a broad range of technical expertise, from software engineers, and data architects, to systems administrators, and technical writers. Integral to the company's success is their investment in the process required to attract and retain highly motivated employees, and to cultivate the power of their skill and experience.

To that end, Maricom views local institutions of higher learning as a valuable resource, and works continually to foster a solid relationship between academia and business to establish a good working model for recruiting potential employees.

"We appreciate Maricom System's commitment in engaging with higher education partners such as Stevenson University so that we can collaborate in preparing graduates for career opportunities," said Art Taguding, Executive Director of Career Services, Stevenson University.

"Our colleges and universities are a goldmine for recruiting technology workers that support Maricom's growing healthcare IT business," said Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz. "Maricom is part of a community of federal contractors that benefits from being just minutes from top decision-makers at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services headquarters in Woodlawn."

About Maricom Systems

Maricom Systems Inc. is an IT technology solutions firm, specializing in Data Integration and Management, Software Development, Business Intelligence Solutions, and Contact Center Support. Located within the Baltimore-Washington corridor with offices in Woodlawn, Lutherville, and Annapolis Junction, Maricom has worked successfully with Federal, State and local government agencies, and with commercial businesses, providing management, maintenance, and support of large and complex data environments. As a provider of Healthcare IT, Maricom Systems has successfully supported the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Medicare program since 1996, providing technical solutions and management for a diverse range of information technology needs including database administration, data management, application development, business intelligence and contact center support.

More information about the company is available on the Internet at: www.maricom.com

SOURCE Maricom Systems, Inc.

JOHNSTOWN MAN SENTENCED TO PROBATION WITH HOME CONFINEMENT FOR POSSESSING CHILD PORNOGRAPHY.

JOHNSTOWN, Pa -- The following information was released by the United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Pennsylvania:

A resident of Johnstown, Pa., has been sentenced in federal court to five years probation, the first 12 months of which must be served by conditions of home confinement, required to register as a sex offender, and ordered to perform 100 hours of community service on his conviction of possessing child pornography, United States Attorney David J. Hickton announced today.

United States District Judge Kim R. Gibson imposed the sentence on Matthew C. Ehredt, 23.

According to information presented to the court, on Feb. 25, 2008, Ehredt knowingly possessed movies in computer files which were produced using minors engaging in sexually explicit conduct. The computer files were shipped or transported in interstate or foreign commerce.

Assistant United States Attorney John J. Valkovci, Jr., prosecuted this case on behalf of the government.

U.S. Attorney Hickton commended the Federal Bureau of Investigation/Laurel Highlands Resident Agency, the Pa. State Police/Area III Computer Crimes Task Force, and the Cambria County District Attorney's Office for the investigation leading to the successful prosecution of Ehredt.

This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood. Launched in February 2006, Project Safe Childhood is a nationwide initiative designed to protect children from online exploitation and abuse. Led by the United States Attorneys' Offices, Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state and local resources to better locate, apprehend, and prosecute individuals who exploit children via the Internet, as well as identify and rescue victims. For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit www.projectsafechildhood.gov.

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