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Alpha Red selects BandCon to Provide Backbone, Peering Services

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 12:35:16 GMT

Deal enables bold entry to the ISP market by Alpha Red

COSTA MESA, Calif. - Feb. 8 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- BandCon today announced that it has been selected by Alpha Red, Inc., a dedicated server hosting provider and Internet service provider headquartered in Houston, Texas, to facilitate the company's peering initiative. Under the terms of the multiple-year agreement, BandCon has installed and will maintain the connectivity of Alpha Red's private national backbone that connects all the major metropolitan areas of the United States.

The deal positions Alpha Red as a competitive player in the Internet transit market. The company has traditionally specialized in server and hosting management services. With the private backbone in place, Alpha Red will leverage over its own 125 Gbps of outgoing usage to quickly develop peering relationships and backbone capacity.

"BandCon has enabled Alpha Red to accelerate its peering initiative," said James McCreary, President of Alpha Red. "This results in lower bandwidth usage costs and also boosts network performance."

"I'm very excited that we can bundle our services to offer a complete usable, scalable and affordable network to Alpha Red," said Ari Benowitz, CEO and President of BandCon.

About Alpha Red
Alpha Red, Inc. is a high output hosting provider that specializes in internet transit, dedicated servers, colocation, network management, managed applications, and outsourced IT solutions. The company's customer base includes web radio stations, online storage companies, file hosting web sites, video media web sites, and content distribution companies. The company's Web address is www.alphared.com.

About BandCon
BandCon is the content delivery network provider for large Internet-based content owners. The firm specializes in developing custom network solutions for IP transit, transport, content delivery networking (CDN), peering, colocation/power, and managed services that are unmatched in terms of flexibility and scalability.

BandCon's 10 Gbps backbone provides rich content delivery capability throughout North America. The firm's signature Content Delivery System enables BandCon to deliver a full suite of services to customers at any stage of the growth cycle, from startup through maturity. Customers include MySpace, Internap, Revver, Vonage, Nine Systems and Skype. The company's Web address is www.BandCon.com.

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Americans Continue to Lack Disaster Emergency Plans

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 00:01:03 GMT

ST. LOUIS, Mo. - Jan. 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In 2007, the Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA) declared 63 major U.S. disasters. Almost every state in the country was affected, including Hawaii. In response to such emergency situations, Disaster Recovery America has formulated a Web-based emergency plan to help families and communities quickly get back on their feet.

According to Disaster Recovery America, today's environment warrants disaster recovery plans, yet most American families still possess a false sense of security.

While final damage statistics for 2007 will reveal that over 12,000,000 acres of land were destroyed or damaged by wildfires, flooding and coastal storms, American families continue to ignore disaster-preparedness plans.

Disaster Recovery America's mission is to raise safety awareness and to provide families with a unique, emergency communication and disaster-recovery toolset. Their approach is to simplify, automate, and streamline the process. Mandatory resources are assembled and organized in one location - a secure, cyber-vault.

"Our country is experiencing a growing number of natural and man-made disasters; these should serve as a wake-up call for families and communities to take meaningful action and to develop a plan to maximize safety before, during, and after a disaster," John Lazare, Executive Director for Disaster Recovery America, said. "When disaster strikes, good decisions don't just happen; family safety planning is not a complex issue, but it does require a proven and tested structure to be effective."

According to Lazare, automated communication is the most critical component of disaster preparedness and recovery.

"While emergency voice alerts are effective, email campaigns to recruit safety team volunteers and to keep everyone informed are also important," Lazare said. "Timely and organized communication is the key to managing a safe, and effective emergency-response effort."

Disaster Recovery America started designing the program in January 2005; it was designed around a proven and tested emergency planning and deployment model. In 2007, more than 200 families participated in field testing the final product; it was found to be safe and effective.

Disaster Recovery America is also pursuing electronic links and partnerships with national insurance, financial, and prescription drug companies to control membership cost and to enhance product benefits.

A finished product that is comprehensive, efficient, and cost effective is available for $5 a month.

For more information, visit: www.disasterrecoveryamerica.com.

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CRNC and Digital Providers Form Service Provider Atlantic Metro Communications

Thu, 08 Nov 2007 08:30:38 GMT

Joint Venture Offers Clients a Unique Balanced-Value Equation

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Nov. 8 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- James Cornman and Stephen Klenert, two well-known executives on the New York technology scene, have joined forces to create a new managed internet services provider (ISP) known as Atlantic Metro Communications. All services previously provided will continue uninterrupted and will benefit from the merged network infrastructure and increased operational support staff.

"We designed Atlantic Metro around the approach of putting the client first and establishing long-term relationships. Our mission is to provide readily available responses to clients' service needs, high-level technical expertise, and best-of-breed solutions," said CEO, Stephen Klenert. "What makes us unique in the New York City market is the balanced-value equation we offer our clients - fair pricing, sensible platform of services, and a high level of service quality. The positive response of our financial, service provider and Web 2.0 clients indicates we have a winning formula."

Atlantic Metro clients benefit from a comprehensive roster of services, easily accessible facilities, experienced technical support, and a firm commitment to client satisfaction. Firms from various sectors such as banking, financial services, bio-tech, pharmaceutical, health care, service providers, or Web 2.0 content providers make up the newly launched company's current and prospective client list.

Atlantic Metro's offerings include fully-managed Enterprise Internet Access, Metro Ethernet Transport, Enterprise Co-location, Wholesale IP Bandwidth, Global Content Delivery and Content Acceleration, Wholesale Voice Termination/Origination (Domestic & International), and Managed Load Balancing. Atlantic Metro Communications operates its own redundant and diverse network backbone (AS29838). Moreover, it furnishes reliable, scalable, and cost-effective end-to-end solutions. This includes multiple and diverse fiber optic connections to the major carrier hotels in the NY metro area, such as 25 Broadway (TELEHOUSE), 60 Hudson Street (TelX) 111 Eighth Avenue (TelX), and 32 Avenue of the Americas (THE HUB). Note that all services previously provided by the two partners continue uninterrupted.

Enterprise and carrier customers benefit from the deployment of best-of-breed hardware platforms used to operate the Atlantic Metro regional network, as well as, in their data center facilities in New Jersey and New York City. It employs N+1 redundant Juniper Networks backbone routers and Foundry Networks distribution Ethernet switches. Together, Atlantic Metro is able to deliver top-flight performance and redundancy to ensure customer equipment remains available at all times.

Atlantic Metro's headquarters are located in lower Manhattan's northern technology district at 499 Canal Street, two blocks from its privately owned data center at 325 Hudson Street. The area provides domestic and international clients all available upsides associated with lower Manhattan - easy connectivity to all global communications links, quick support response times, and a highly secure core infrastructure.

Stephen M. Klenert is Chief Executive Officer. He has been an entrepreneur seemingly since birth, holding many featured roles at companies like Digital Providers, SK Telecom Supply, PrincetonColo, and TELEHOUSE. His broad Internet and peering expertise has played a key role in the success of his work, including in operating and expanding TELEHOUSE's New York International Internet eXchange (NYIIX), which is metro New York's largest.

James H. Cornman is Chief Technology Officer. His contributions to Atlantic Metro involve network design and engineering, hardware and product selection, and research and development. Cornman's extensive Internet and communications expertise comes from an internet industry background starting in the late 90s that includes public and private sector companies. Net Access Corporation, AT&T, CRNC, and Vonage feature his network architectural talents.

About Atlantic Metro Communications
Atlantic Metro Communications ("Atlantic Metro") is a managed Internet Service Provider (ISP) offering enterprise co-location, metro transport, IP Bandwidth, managed hosting, and voice solutions. With a privately owned and operated independent IP backbone (AS29838), roof top access agreements, and an extensive lit buildings list, Atlantic Metro has the fiber optic network reach to vast numbers of clients around the metro New York area. A Limited Liability Company registered in Delaware, Atlantic Metro maintains its principal offices in New York City's tech district. Since early 1999, prior to forming Atlantic Metro, its founders have empowered smaller ISPs, web hosting shops, enterprise financial networks, Web 2.0 Startups, VoIP suppliers and many other customers. Its amazing team of people CARES about your business. Atlantic Metro stands behind its services 100%. "Building Relationships, Building Businesses - The True Foundation of Our Business!"

For more information, please visit www.atlanticmetro.net

Atlantic Metro Communications Media Contact:
Name: J M Roberts
Email: jroberts@atlanticmetro(.net)
Phone: 212-792-9950

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BandCon Taps New Vice President - Industry Veteran Set to Guide Sales Efforts

Fri, 05 Oct 2007 22:47:00 GMT

COSTA MESA, Calif. - Oct. 5 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Wholesale network infrastructure provider BandCon announced today that Matthew Haentzschel has joined the firm's senior management team as vice president of sales. Mr. Haentzschel will lead BandCon's national sales team in developing and implementing strategies to reach and communicate with their growing customer base.

He has more than 10 years of experience in the high technology industry concentrated in sales and other consultative roles. Prior to joining BandCon, Mr. Haentzschel served as director of sales at WBS Connect where he helped the company realize a significant growth in sales revenue. He also served on the sales team at Cogent Communications, where he managed carrier sales and initiated network development and expansion.

"I am impressed with the simplicity and flexibility of BandCon's approach to CDN development," Haentzschel said. "They put all the pieces of the Web 2.0 puzzle together without the burden of lengthy contracts, complicated terms or high prices."

"Matt comes on board with a wealth of expertise and relationships in the telecom industry," said Ari Benowitz, president and CEO of BandCon. "His track record, combined with the ambitious goals to build our market share, give me confidence that he will energize our sales initiative and bring the team to new heights."

About BandCon
BandCon is the content delivery network provider for large Internet-based content owners. The firm specializes in developing custom network solutions for IP transit, transport, content delivery networking (CDN), peering, collocation/power, and managed services that are unmatched in terms of flexibility and scalability.

BandCon's 10 Gbps backbone provides rich content delivery capability throughout North America. The firm's signature Content Delivery System enables BandCon to deliver a full suite of services to customers at any stage of the growth cycle, from startup through maturity. Customers include MySpace, Internap, Revver, Vonage, Nine Systems and Skype.

The company's Web address is www.BandCon.com.

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Solid State Networks and BandCon Announce Strategic Partnership

Thu, 16 Aug 2007 18:00:00 GMT

Alliance offers expanded flexibility to build custom peer-assisted delivery solutions

COSTA MESA, Calif. - Aug. 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Wholesale network infrastructure provider BandCon and Solid State Networks, developer of high-performance, distributed content delivery solutions, announced today a strategic partnership that will enable content publishers and distributors to build their own peer-assisted Content Delivery Networks (CDN).

Through this arrangement, companies can now seamlessly exploit the incremental growth framework enabled by deploying Solid State Networks' proprietary software over BandCon's premier infrastructure.

"BandCon's unique 'pay-as-you-grow' business model is a great fit for our customers that want to create or expand their own network footprint for delivering content," said Rick Buonincontri, President and Chief Executive Officer of Solid State Networks. "We have found that many content owners are not in a position to take on the high levels of risk associated with making the leap to become conventional CDN owners."

"BandCon's ability to provide access to a variety of quality networks and strategic peering exchanges combined with their customized service terms and fast implementation allows our customers to create highly flexible CDN solutions that are tailored to their needs," Buonincontri added.

Under the agreement, the two firms will cross-market services to provide the best solutions for their clients. With direct access to a greater array of services, both firms are optimistic about the possibilities for their customers and see this arrangement as a precursor to future custom peer-assisted CDN deployments.

"Content owners are constantly seeking out the qualities that are inherent to Solid State's offering: highly scalability, high performance, low per-unit delivery costs," said Ari Benowitz, Chief Executive Officer of BandCon. "We believe the Solid State Networks technology will become an important component of future CDN deployments, and this partnership creates an ideal opportunity for content owners to license and deploy the software - quickly and easily through a 'one-stop-shop' fostered by the agreement."

About Solid State Networks
Solid State Networks is a developer of high performance distributed content delivery solutions based upon its own proprietary implementation of the BitTorrent(TM) protocol. Solid State's offerings are ideal for the distribution of high-demand, massive digital objects, including PC and console video games, high-resolution video including feature films and television programs, music and software programs.

Solid State's Distributed Delivery Network (DDN) technology dynamically integrates diverse network resources, multiple network service providers and a closed peer-to-peer network to reduce costs, improve performance and achieve high quality of service. The DDN is typically implemented as an overlay to an existing CDN or IP transit infrastructure.

BitTorrent is a trademark or registered trademark of BitTorrent, Inc., used under license.

The company's Web address is www.SolidStateNetworks.com.

About BandCon
BandCon is a content delivery network provider for large Internet-based content owners. The company develops custom network solutions for IP transit, transport, content delivery networking (CDN), peering, colocation/power, and managed services that are unmatched in terms of flexibility and scalability. All BandCon services are available a la carte or bundled to meet specific customer requirements.

BandCon's 10 Gbps backbone provides rich content delivery capability throughout North America. The firm's signature Content Delivery System enables BandCon to deliver a full suite of services to customers at any stage of the growth cycle, from startup through maturity. Customers include MySpace, Internap, Revver, Vonage, Nine Systems and Skype.

The company's Web address is www.BandCon.com.

All trademarks acknowledged.

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BandCon Acquires AM6 Networks

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 21:00:00 GMT

Transaction triples BandCon presence in key metro locations nationwide

COSTA MESA, Calif. - July 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Wholesale network infrastructure provider BandCon announced today that it has acquired AM6 Networks, Incorporated, a California-based provider of optical network communications services. BandCon financed the $7.5 million acquisition with stock.

The companies enjoyed an existing relationship as both partners in the IP transport arena and competitors in the collocation space. AM6 will assume the BandCon moniker and will be absorbed into BandCon operations by mid-August. Once complete, the full integration of the AM6 network into the BandCon backbone will nearly triple the size of BandCon's footprint in the United States.

With annual revenue of over $5 million, AM6 Networks owns, operates and maintains a core network designed to support next generation services such as VoIP and multimedia prioritization. The majority of AM6 revenue is derived from customers in the content delivery networking (CDN) space, the largest of whom are Akamai and Panther Express.

"The acquisition of AM6 is consistent with BandCon's long-term market strategy of building on our core capabilities as a CDN provider," said Ari Benowitz, chief executive officer of BandCon. "We believe the addition of AM6 will not only expand our presence nationwide, but will also augment our existing staff with a number of very talented individuals covering the full spectrum of technical expertise required to strengthen our commitment to premium customer service."

"AM6 brings a strong track record of delivering colocation, data and managed network services to BandCon," said Adam LaFountain, chief executive officer of AM6. "We look forward to building on our success in these areas and as a part of BandCon, as we are better positioned to make our clients successful."

About BandCon
BandCon is the content delivery network provider for large Internet-based content owners. The firm specializes in developing custom network solutions for IP transit, transport, content delivery networking (CDN), peering, collocation/power, and managed services that are unmatched in terms of flexibility and scalability.

BandCon's 10 Gbps backbone provides rich content delivery capability throughout North America. The firm's signature Content Delivery System enables BandCon to deliver a full suite of services to customers at any stage of the growth cycle, from startup through maturity. Customers include MySpace, Internap, Revver, Vonage, Nine Systems and Skype.

The company's Web address is www.bandcon.com.

All trademarks acknowledged.

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BandCon Enhances Services With New Presence in Equinix Facilities

Tue, 03 Jul 2007 18:30:00 GMT

Investment boosts content provider peering options

COSTA MESA, Calif. - July 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Wholesale network infrastructure provider BandCon announced today that it has expanded its service offerings by deploying backbone routers into the majority of Equinix Internet Business Exchange(TM) (IBX(R)) centers in North America.

The deployment enhances connectivity and peering options for BandCon customers by leveraging the substantial geographic reach of Equinix facilities. Collocating in Equinix core hub locations enables BandCon customers to capitalize on the resident network diversity to quickly and easily take advantage of peering opportunities that minimize costs and increase service reliability. Each IBX provides access to more than 200 network providers, including all of the top global Tier 1 networks.

"Geographic and network diversity are the foundation for building an efficient peering model," said Todd Braning, Vice President of Network Services for BandCon. "Deploying into Equinix facilities increases access options for BandCon's customers, increasing the flexibility which is at the heart of our signature Content Delivery System."

The investment creates a direct link from the BandCon backbone to the IBX hubs in order to provide the Internet's most bandwidth-demanding customers with the greatest number of options for peering. With the deployment, BandCon customers can now directly access the providers that serve over 90 percent of the world's Internet networks.

About Equinix
Equinix is the leading global provider of network-neutral data centers and Internet exchange services for enterprises, content companies, systems integrators and network services providers. Through the company's Internet Business Exchange(TM) (IBX(R)) centers in 10 markets in the U.S. and Asia, customers can directly interconnect with every major global network and ISP for their critical peering, transit and traffic exchange requirements.

These interconnection points facilitate the highest performance and growth of the Internet by serving as neutral and open marketplaces for Internet infrastructure services, allowing customers to expand their businesses while reducing costs. www.equinix.com.

About BandCon
BandCon is the content delivery network provider for large Internet-based content owners. The firm specializes in developing custom network solutions for IP transit, transport, content delivery networking (CDN), peering, collocation/power, and managed services that are unmatched in terms of flexibility and scalability. BandCon's 10 Gbps backbone provides rich content delivery capability throughout North America.

The firm's signature Content Delivery System enables BandCon to deliver a full suite of services to customers at any stage of the growth cycle, from startup through maturity. Customers include MySpace, Internap, Revver, Vonage, Nine Systems and Skype. The company's Web address is www.BandCon.com.

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Inaugural 'Content Networking Forum' Draws Internet Service Providers to Los Angeles

Thu, 07 Jun 2007 19:30:00 GMT

Event Co-Hosted by BandCon and Level 3 Communications

COSTA MESA, Calif. - June 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Wholesale network infrastructure provider BandCon and Level 3 Communications have announced plans for the first annual Content Networking Forum at Cafe Pinot in Los Angeles on Wednesday, June 13, 2007. The three-hour event will provide a platform for providers in the content networking space to interact directly with industry experts to address broad industry and regional issues.

In addition to BandCon participation, the forum will feature a panel of industry experts from Level 3 Communications, Equinix, Panther Express and Peak Web Consulting. These experts will discuss industry trends, risks and strategies for profiting when implementing services such as content delivery networking, metro connectivity, colocation and peering.

The panel will address topics such as:

"This event provides an excellent opportunity for content providers, systems engineers, technology specialists and network administrators in Los Angeles to discuss (challenges associated with and) high-level strategy tied to connectivity within the L.A. area and moving traffic across the globe," said Todd Braning, Vice President of Network Services for BandCon, who will lead the panel discussion.

The event is expected to draw more than 40 Web-related companies. Registered attendees range from the largest content delivery network provider and the largest colocation provider to leading video content sites and hot new social networking sites.

To register for this event, use the following link: www.bandcon.com/content_forum_LA07.html

About BandCon
BandCon is the content delivery network provider for large Internet-based content owners. The firm specializes in developing custom network solutions for IP transit, transport, content delivery networking (CDN), peering, collocation/power, and managed services that are unmatched in terms of flexibility and scalability.

BandCon's 10 Gbps backbone provides rich content delivery capability throughout North America. The firm's signature Content Delivery System enables BandCon to deliver a full suite of services to customers at any stage of the growth cycle, from startup through maturity. Customers include MySpace, Internap, Revver, Vonage, Nine Systems and Skype. The company's Web address is www.bandcon.com.

About Level 3 Communications
Level 3 Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: LVLT), an international communications company, operates one of the largest Internet backbones in the world. Through its customers, Level 3 is the primary provider of Internet connectivity for millions of broadband subscribers.

The company provides a comprehensive suite of services over its broadband fiber optic network including Internet Protocol (IP) services, broadband transport and infrastructure services, colocation services, voice services and voice over IP services. These services provide building blocks that enable Level 3's customers to meet their growing demands for advanced communications solutions. The company's Web address is www.level3.com.

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Ticker: NASDAQ:LVLT

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Misk.com Launches Innovative GRID Web Hosting Service for Unparalleled Price Point

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 14:00:00 GMT

FISHKILL, N.Y. - Apr. 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Misk.com (www.misk.com) announces a new web hosting service that includes powerful technology, unique and innovative features, and an incomparable price point. So, what sets Misk.com apart from the rest? It is their ability to expertly apply technology and provide services to customers that no other web hosting company offers.

Standard web hosting features such as email are not even all that standard - up to 100 web email addresses are offered. Each address includes powerful, internally-developed spam and virus filtering and is able to send and receive email using software already installed on the customer's computer.

Additional features include: load balanced grid hosting for unbeatable uptime; content compression for the fastest load times; SSL FTP support for secured uploads; RAID-6 protected storage to help data survive hard-drive failures; and high performance bandwidth.

"Most people with web sites have experienced servers that have gone down," Nitin Agarwal, President and Chief Architect for Misk.com, said. "With our service, the client's web site is hosted on a grid of web servers which is referred to as 'clustered hosting'; if any of the servers in the grid goes offline, the client's web site is unaffected."

This innovative and unique feature provides unparalleled uptime and reliability. Misk.com custom developed and architected its hosting solution in-house to make this possible.

According to Agarwal, most web browsers support compression, but very few sites take advantage of this feature. Misk.com's hosting compresses content in real-time. This enterprise level feature can reduce the load time of a web site by more than 50 percent, depending on the file.

"People will not find these services anywhere else," Agarwal explained.

Using hosting at Misk.com, allows customers to take advantage of enterprise level features and reliability for $25 per year, plus domain registration cost.

Misk.com is an Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) accredited registrar and has customers in more than 200 countries, worldwide.

The company has been helping individuals and businesses register domain names and put themselves online since 1998. Misk.com is driven by research and innovation, which is backed up with a passion for stellar customer service.

For more information, visit: www.misk.com/essentials/.

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BandCon Names New Head of Backbone Service and Operations

Mon, 05 Mar 2007 22:00:00 GMT

Braning Brings Extensive Peering and Backbone Operational Experience to Rapidly Expanding Peering Network

COSTA MESA, Calif. - Mar. 5 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Costa Mesa-based BandCon, the leading peering network provider for large content sites, today announced that Todd Braning has joined the company as Vice President of Peering and Backbone operations. Braning is responsible for the company's peering and backbone services and operations.

Braning joins BandCon from global communications firm Level (3) Communications (Nasdaq: LVLT), where he was Director of Peering. Under his leadership, his unit guided Level (3) to a 100% settlement free peering. Earlier at Level (3), Braning served for five years on the backbone deployment team, during which time he participated in the roll out of their global backbone.

"Todd's depth and understanding of peering combined with backbone operational expertise make him invaluable to BandCon as we accelerate our network expansion." commented Ari Benowitz, CEO BandCon. "A proven leader within the peering space and thorough understanding of how large IP networks function, Todd is a perfect fit for this key role. I am delighted to welcome him to our leadership team."

Braning commented that he was impressed by BandCon's initiative to help the new and exciting web 2.0 space more effectively deliver its content. "I am extremely enthusiastic about joining BandCon during this period of growth, both for the company and the internet content space," he said.

"I look forward to augmenting the company's network and product set. BandCon's emphasis on bringing together all of the network pieces into a single Content Delivery System creates an ideal environment for realizing the company's tremendous potential."

About BandCon
BandCon is the network provider for large content Web sites, providing the most flexible and scalable complete network solutions for IP transit, transport, colocation, CDN and peering. BandCon's 'Content Delivery System' is specifically designed to provide delivery mechanisms that coincide with sites immediate and ever changing needs.

As a site matures the delivery methods will vary between transit, CDN, transport and peering. BandCon synergizes these methods into a cohesive group of products maximizing economics and performance. BandCon provides its Content Delivery System for MySpace, Internap, Revver, Vonage, Nine Systems and Skype.

For more information visit www.bandcon.com.

All trademarks acknowledged.

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BandCon Turns up a National 10 Gigabits Per Second (10 Gbps) Backbone

Thu, 11 Jan 2007 19:14:00 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. - Jan. 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Irvine-based BandCon announced today it has turned up a national 10 Gigabits per second (10 Gbps) backbone to help large Internet content companies connect diverse data centers, server farms and peering points. BandCon's new network enables companies to purchase layer 2 Ethernet connections between cities on a pay-for-use basis.

Content companies require these types of connections as they grow to move data from location to location. BandCon's network solution enables servers to communicate across the country, creates redundancy, expands network access to ISP's and allows for a larger peering initiative. BandCon has tapped Level 3 Communications as the primary provider for underlying wavelength services for the new Content Delivery System.

"We are very pleased to be the underlying provider for BandCon's new service," said Jeff Tench, senior vice president of offer management for Level 3's Content Markets Group. "This agreement underscores Level 3's commitment to providing scalable solutions to companies like BandCon."

BandCon provides transit, transport, managed networking, CDN services and managed peering. BandCon's products, called Content Delivery System, focus on flexibility of term and commitment so that newer content companies can maximize their network budget. Service is centered at the major peering sites in America and Europe.

"One of the largest challenges for the new wave of content sites is simply having enough capacity to the Internet," said Ari Benowitz, president and CEO of BandCon. "Our Content Delivery System combines traditional transit ISP services with private long haul connections to provide flexible and complete networking solutions allowing content sites greater reach to their end user."

About BandCon
BandCon is the network provider for large content Web sites, providing the most flexible and scalable complete network solutions for IP transit, transport, colocation, CDN and peering. BandCon's 'Content Delivery System' is specifically designed to provide delivery mechanisms that coincide with sites immediate and ever changing needs.

As a site matures the delivery methods will vary between transit, CDN, transport and peering. BandCon synergizes these methods into a cohesive group of products maximizing economics and performance. BandCon provides its Content Delivery System for MySpace, Internap, Revver, Vonage, Nine Systems and Skype.

For more information visit www.bandcon.com.

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Any PC can now be a Web-Server: The WWW Just Got Bigger!

Tue, 03 Oct 2006 18:18:00 GMT

PUNE, India - Oct 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A startup, Infinishare Technologies (www.infinishare.net), has introduced "Web-Plus," a novel technology that allows any PC with an Internet connection to function as a Web-server. Until now, only computers with "real" Internet (IP) addresses could function as Web-servers for Web-hosting. The new technology allows home computers or office computers behind firewalls, proxies, NAT routers, etc to Web-host irrespective of the type of Internet connection or network settings.

Resources on these computers can now be accessed with HTTP URLs (Unique Resource Locators) just like any other hosted Web page today. The technology does not require content readers to have any software or plugin installed other than regular Internet Browsers, and therefore provides advantages over P2P or VPN technologies in use today. Moreover, unlike hosting with Web-hosting service providers where the content resides on the storage of the service provider, with Infinishare, it resides on the user computer, and files travel securely end-to-end only when accessed by a reader. Security being a key consideration for typical Business and Home Computer users, Infinishare ensures that only the resources explicitly identified by the user for hosting become available to readers.

Speaking about the innovation, Anand Soman, the company's CEO said that "Infinishare can make any resource or service on any computer uniquely and globally addressable over standard HTTP protocol. Users can also choose to encrypt all data sent from their computers, and have it delivered over secure HTTPS protocol. In a way, this technology increases the size of the World Wide Web because many more computers can now function as Web-hosts, too."

Soman claims there are potentially many applications where their technology can be leveraged, including Remote Monitoring, CRM, Collaborative Tools, Enterprise Reporting, Publishing, Ecommerce sites, auctions, On-line Communities etc. Infinishare's business model is to be a technology provider, licensing the technology for integration and bundling into other applications.

In order to showcase their technology, Infinishare has also released a Web-hosting application that users can use right away to host and share resources from their computers.

About Infinishare
Infinishare is based in India, and was started by founders Anand Soman, and Yogesh Chitnis, both of whom returned to India after working for several years in hi-technology companies in the U.S.

More information: www.infinishare.net.

'Immortal' Websites?

Thu, 24 Aug 2006 16:52:00 GMT

CORVALLIS, OR - Aug. 24 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today a new service began which offers website creators a way to keep their sites online for generations. "Our website hosting service is designed for artists, musicians, writers and family historians who want to preserve their work online," says Dave Gore, founder of the website hosting company Arkhold, Inc. (www.arkhold.com). "With Arkhold hosting, a website can outlast its creator."

Arkhold eliminates the need for monthly or yearly hosting fees by setting up endowments for clients' websites. The endowment assets are invested in total stock market index funds, and the yield pays the ongoing costs of hosting websites.

Since the real value of endowments is preserved through time, the yield can support hosting costs indefinitely. Arkhold has a patent pending for its method of financing website hosting.

In the past, hosting services have posted pages of photos and memoirs according to set formats. Arkhold's service preserves a wide variety of website formats, and is meant to go beyond memorials to include digital preservation of works of art, essays, creative writing, or musical compositions. It is also the only provider that clearly outlines its method of creating and using endowments to ensure perpetual service.

"A lot of artistry and memoirs end up moldering in someone's basement," adds Gore. "They should be digitized and made available to anyone, whether now or 1,000 years from now."

The cost of setting up an Arkhold Endowed Website(TM) is $2,500. For more information, see the company's website at www.arkhold.com.

Contact Person: David Gore, President, Arkhold, Inc., Telephone Number: (541) 745-5169 (day & night), FAX: (541) 753-7312, Email Address: dave @ arkhold.com. (Please contact Mr. Gore only about this news release and Arkhold's services, and not with unrelated sales offers.)

High-End Hosting Service Company Offers Low-End Prices

Tue, 30 May 2006 15:49:00 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - May 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As the host for several hundred dedicated servers for customers from all over the world, Datarealm Internet Services, Inc. is proud to offer new and existing customers quality services at budget prices.

"We have completely overhauled our servers," Andrew Auderieth, President and founder, said, "and are offering some of the best price/performance ratios in the industry. We are also pleased to announce the opening of our second Tier 1 datacenter."

In 1995, three University of Pennsylvania students found a niche in the market and Datarealm was born. The company was based on the emergence of an operating system called "Linux" that provided them with a secure, and reliable operating system at virtually no cost.

Today, Datarealm offers an array of hosting services to their clients and helps them to save money while enjoying one of the finest network connections available. In addition, knowledgeable support staff will work with clients to ensure their service is running smoothly.

"Our company's small size enables us to deliver intensive customer service in a timely manner," Auderieth explained.

Datarealm is comprised of a crackerjack team of nine industry experts. Every account representative has at least five years experience in the hosting business, and is a capable server administrator.

"We have servers to fit almost every dedicated hosting situation and budget, and our second datacenter has enormous capacity for growth," Auderieth said.
The "CeleronD Series" starts at only $64/month and utilizes some of the latest server technologies such as Intel's latest line of central processors and new ultra-fast Serial ATA hard drives.

"Don't be afraid to make the leap from shared to dedicated hosting," Auderieth said. "With free 24-hour support and no setup fees, we ease the transition for you."

In addition, Datarealm offers advanced monitoring services and complete server management that takes the technical grunt work off away from their clients so they can focus more energy on their business.

"Going forward, we are planning to expand and improve the services that we offer," Andrew Auderieth, President and founder, said. "As long as we can keep our current customers happy, we've done our job. We will never be the largest hosting company, but we may very well be the best."

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Neotrope Hosting Gives 'The Boot' to Texas - Recommends Companies Leave the Lone Star State Alone

Wed, 15 Feb 2006 18:20:00 GMT

TORRANCE, CA (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Neotrope Hosting (www.neotrope.com) today announced it will be moving all of its Web server hardware out of the co-location facilities located within the state of Texas, and specifically, Dallas County, due to an alleged "extortion tax" on companies who co-locate computer equipment with hosting facilities in that state, after receiving a "property tax" bill for 2005 which amounts to 8% of the value of the hardware simply for the pleasure of the machine sitting in a rack in Dallas County.

"It's astounding to me that the State of Texas, along with Dallas County consider it appropriate to levy a property tax on companies from other states with computers sitting in a co-location datacenter, where that facility already pays property taxes and license fees locally," said Neotrope(R) president Christopher Simmons. "I got a bill today for what amounts to $175 per machine, where the current value of the machine is certainly no more than $2300, and their basis for levying a tax is $5,000. A machine purchased new in early 2004 for $3200 is certainly not worth that amount two years later, and certainly not $5,000. The Dallas tax assessors apparently decided -- without prior consultation or inquiry into the 'actual' equipment -- that the value of our machine is $5,000 and then sent us a bill for property tax based on some averaged amount."

Neotrope has offered Web hosting since 1996, and has never paid property tax for co-location of a machine in any other state in the U.S. Neotrope began to phase out its Web hosting for small business operations in 2005 and is migrating to only using hardware for its own Web-based companies, and no longer offering hosting of any kind.

"We did get a green piece of paper in the mail, which claimed to be a 'tax bill' from the Dallas Central Appraisal District last fall," continued Simmons, "but this had the appearance of just another faux 'scam' invoice like those we get every month from organizations trying to 'phish' us based on our trademarks, domain names, DBAs, or other public business license records. In fact, the query from the Dallas assessors was so fraudulent in appearance, that the first letter sent to our datacenter about the tax issue was ignored for this same reason, and they had to send our datacenter a second letter to get a response."

Because the initial "tax bill" sent was not paid, the item was then turned over to the Dallas tax authority's Assessor-Collector, who issued a "Notice of Delinquent Taxes" in February of this year, and began to charge 11.49% interest and penalties on top of the original incorrectly calculated "property tax" amount, alleges Simmons.

"It amazes me that these people seemingly made no effort to require our datacenter to send us a formal note that taxes would be levied on our equipment, or that such a tax law existed or had been enacted, and then just starts sending folks tax bills out of the blue," added Simmons. "Especially considering we paid sales tax on the original machine, then shipping costs to have it shipped into Texas, where the shipper had to buy fuel in that state, and then we're paying monthly fees to the datacenter; and presumably the building where our machine lives has property tax, and the datacenter is paying other local taxes if not income tax."

"Now that we're moving our equipment out of their unfriendly locale, all they have done, in effect, is hurt their local businesses by dinging us for a 'property tax.' I guess if I loan a friend a DVD player and ship it to Texas, I'll have to pay so-called property tax on that. I guess Netflix(R) will soon have to pay taxes on DVDs which sit at somebody's house in Texas. Where will this end? We have lots of other options, and Texas won't be seeing any more tax money from us in this form after 2006."

"And, of course, since they now consider the tax to be delinquent, it could adversely impact our credit rating if we don't pay their tax bill, which amounts to a form of blackmail in my mind," said Simmons. In speaking with a representative of the Dallas Central Appraisal District, the representative advised "I'd pay the taxes before any more penalties accrue."

Simmons is encouraging all companies with Web servers co-located in the State of Texas to move them to a more "tax friendly" state without such "property taxation" for the pleasure of doing business there. "As far as I'm concerned we will never do business in Texas in any capacity, in counties where they levy these kinds of 'double-taxes' on companies."

He concluded, "I feel bad for the wonderful co-location companies we've done business with in the past located in the unfriendly tax zone in Dallas, but this tax would equal $450 over three years, at a minimum, which is outrageous by any measure. We're giving Texas the boot."