Silicon Investor (SI) -- The First Internet Community

STOCKTALK

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor. We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community. If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.

Strategies & Market Trends : Cents and Sensibility - Kimberly and Friends' Consortium -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: JeanD who wrote (13923)	8/17/1999 9:51:00 AM
From: Israel	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 108040

SIDY + LU Science Dynamics and Lucent Technologies Team Up for Video over Frame Relay Project for Northwest Territories Government PR Newswire - August 17, 1999 09:38 CHERRY HILL, N.J., Aug. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Communications veteran Science Dynamics (OTC Bulletin Board: SIDY) announces it is collaborating with telecom giant Lucent Technologies (NYSE: LU) to supply the products and capability to enable videoconferencing on a data network for Canada's Provincial Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT). The total value of the project will be approximately Cdn $1.2 million (US$800,000) over the next 18 months. The combined solutions will provide the government with a progressive communications capability that meets the challenges of the vast geographic expanse of Canada's northwest region. Science Dynamics' leading VFX-250S Frame Relay Access Device will integrate videoconferencing throughout the Government's dispersed departments utilizing a dedicated frame relay network running over satellite communications links. Lucent's gateway and the Polycom ViewStation V.35 group videoconferencing system will provide GNWT with much needed real-time multimedia communications. The ViewStation provides high-quality video and a voice-tracking camera as a standard feature. Lucent will also supply videoconferencing peripherals such as document cameras, scan converters, monitors and professional services. The project represents the first joint undertaking for Science Dynamics and Lucent in North America. One of the key benefits of this videoconferencing system is to offer face-to-face communications, thus reduce the Government's burden of frequent long distance travel in a region covering vast distances. Target conferencing applications include telemedicine, financial forecasting, human resource planning, as well as general government discussions. "The new videoconferencing capability will significantly increase our operational efficiency and reduce delays inherent in setting up conventional meetings," said Fred Ruthven, manager of Informatics at GNWT. "There was a cast iron business case for its deployment, and the solution offered jointly by Lucent and Science Dynamics proved to be the most effective and economic." Science Dynamics' VFX-250S enables the user to effectively manage the allocation of bandwidth between real time applications (video) and non real time applications (file transfers). The on-demand basis of this allocation of bandwidth ensures that costly satellite links are used to their maximum capacity without prior allocation of bandwidth for what could be unpredictable or sporadic videoconferencing usage. Alan Bashforth, president and CEO of Science Dynamics, stated, "Our collaboration with Lucent provides a complete integrated solution to meet the varied requirements of the GNWT, as well as a cost-effective communications capability. Video over frame relay delivers flexibility so the network can balance the use of bandwidth between applications. We are excited to be able to work with Lucent to provide this advanced multi-service network." The video over frame solution came to life through the efforts of a diverse team of experts. The project brought together engineers from Lucent's Bell Labs in New Jersey and Denver, Science Dynamics in New Jersey, and Polycom in Austin, Texas as well as Lucent sales, technical and systems engineering teams out of Toronto and Calgary. "We are delighted to be involved in bringing the latest communications solutions to the Northwest Territories," said Kenneth Barr, president of Lucent's Business Communications Systems in Canada. "As a leader in video conferencing solutions, Lucent is helping government and enterprise organizations globally to expand their reach and keep step with the demands of changing business environments." Science Dynamics, with headquarters in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, is a developer of telecommunications solutions. Products include the Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) utilizing the Integrator C-2000(R) platform, Frame Relay Access Devices (FRADs) for videoconferencing, Voice Response Systems with the VRS Centralized Intelligent Management System, and Commander Inmate Phone Control system. Lucent Technologies designs, builds and delivers a wide range of public and private networks, communications systems and software, business telephone systems and microelectronics components. Bell Labs is the research and development arm for the company. More information about Lucent Technologies, headquartered in Murray Hill, New Jersey, is available on its web site at lucent.com. In Canada, Lucent is headquartered in Toronto and has 780 employees in major centres across the country. More information on Lucent in Canada can be found at its web site at lucent.ca. This release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the impact of competitive products and pricing, the volatility of international markets, product demand and market acceptance, new product development, reliance on key strategic alliances, availability of raw materials, the regulatory environment, fluctuations in operating results and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. SOURCE Science Dynamics Corporation /CONTACT: Sarah Hackforth of Science Dynamics, 609-424-0068, or shackforth@scidyn.com/ /Web site: lucent.ca / /Web site: lucent.com / /Web site: scidyn.com / (SIDY LU)

To: JeanD who wrote (13923)	8/17/1999 9:56:00 AM
From: vagabond	Respond to of 108040

SHCC news (they've promised several PR's this week, guess this is the first)... Vagabond ================== (BSNS WIRE) Saratoga Telecom Signs Agreement with Cable & Wireless USA to Market Domestic/International Pre-paid Long Distance Business/High Tech Editors KIRKLAND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 17, 1999-- Delivery of Domestic Long Distance First Step in Global Pre-paid Access Strategy Saratoga International Holdings Corp. (OTC BB:SHCC), announced today its wholly owned subsidiary, Saratoga Telecom, has signed an outgoing domestic pre-paid long distance Agreement with Cable & Wireless USA (NYSE:CWP) to market and sell Saratoga's "TalkisCheapCard" pre-paid pin numbers over the Internet with the telephone traffic being carried over the Cable & Wireless network. The agreement authorizes Saratoga Telecom, Inc. to send international telephone traffic (generated by domestic Internet sales of the "TalkisCheapCard") over the Cable & Wireless worldwide network. Saratoga Telecom has developed a unique method of retailing pre-paid long distance via the Internet, selling pin numbers that provide access to units of long distance usage. The "TalkisCheapCard", is sold over the Internet and has the pin number super-imposed over an on-line card. The card can then be printed out and kept in the buyer's purse or wallet. Saratoga's pre-paid "virtual calling cards" will be sold through Saratoga Telecom's Web site at talkischeapcard.com and will provide customers the convenience of making international calls from almost any phone anywhere. Saratoga Telecom has recently completed upgrades to its server and transmission infrastructure in anticipation of the Company's Internet product. These upgrades will accommodate the expected rapid growth in pre-paid revenues resulting from Saratoga's aggressive entry into the domestic and foreign pre-paid long distance markets. "Saratoga Telecom has obviously recognized, and will capitalize on, the advantages of the Internet as a vehicle for distributing prepaid long distance phone service. With its marketing efforts and the support of C&W as its long distance carrier, Saratoga will be a leader in the prepaid arena," said Dave West, Regional Sales Manager for Cable & Wireless USA. Tom Morsey, President of Saratoga Telecom, sees the Cable & Wireless Agreement as a stepping stone to the full implementation of the Internet's capabilities. "Cable & Wireless has the capacity and worldwide network necessary to accommodate our current long distance needs and future goals. It is certainly a pleasure working with leaders in the communications field." Mr. Morsey concluded, "Our pre-paid Internet card launch is the first step toward Saratoga's goal of full utilization of the power of the Internet. We are already in negotiations with major Internet voice and video software developers to bring fingertip 'look and listen' technology to daily Internet communications. As bandwidth constraints are resolved, our intent is to make Internet voice and video as commonplace as our current use of the telephone." About Cable & Wireless USA Cable & Wireless USA is the American subsidiary of Cable and Wireless PLC, one of the world's leading providers of integrated communications and a major global carrier of communications traffic: Internet, data, voice and video. Its businesses around the world offer a range of services spanning interactive entertainment and information, broadband data, Internet access and broadcast television, as well as fixed and mobile voice. Cable & Wireless is one of the world's largest carriers of international traffic and provides mobile communications in more than 30 countries. Cable and Wireless PLC is listed on the Stock Exchanges of London, New York (NYSE:CWP) and Frankfurt. About Saratoga International Holdings Corporation (OTC BB:SHCC) Saratoga International Holdings Corporation is a vertical growth Internet and telecommunications facilitator specializing in penetrating low and mid-level market sectors often overlooked by major service providers. Saratoga endeavors to compliment primary communications services by developing fill-gap relationships with major Internet and telecommunications companies. By providing solutions to unmet market needs, Saratoga can enhance the overall level of service offered by their business partners. Additionally, through its "TalkisCheapCard" Program (http://www.talkischeapcard.com ), Saratoga Telecom seeks to establish itself as a worldwide reseller of Internet-based long distance service. By making economical pre-paid long-distance available to second and third world countries directly over the Internet, Saratoga positions itself to capture a significant share of the pre-paid long distance market without the prohibitive costs of traditional pre-paid retailing such as card production and distribution. Contact: Mr. Patrick Rost of PMR and Associates, the company's corporate public relations firm, may be contacted at 760-942-0015 e-mail pmrandco@aol.com SHCC can be reached by calling 888-878-9683. This press release contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Act of 1995. Expression of future goals and similar expressions reflecting something other than historical fact involve risks and uncertainties. The actual results the company achieves may differ materially from any forward-looking statements due to such risks and uncertainties. --30--ALW/se* CONTACT: PMR and Associates Patrick Rost, 760/942-0015 e-mail: pmrandco@aol.com or SHCC, 888/878-9683