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I like this..."We believe that compensation and professional expenses will increase in the short-term as the Company seeks additional financing now that our stock is traded on the OTC Bulletin Board and fills vacant senior management positions. We also anticipate increases in absolute dollars in the long-term, as we continue to invest in staff and infrastructure in the areas of information systems and sales and marketing."
Like I said before, Airbee Wireless is entering a new phase in in the history of its future.
Posted by "dogfather" on another board...
Nothing really exciting. Most of the loss is merely accounting mumbo-jumbo relating to valuation of shares, warrants and option issuances during 2006.
This is really not the same company as it was on Dec 31,2006. Since then, Airbee has gotten off the Pinks and is now seeking significant financing. Their 1.1 software has been certified and they appear to be securing a growing customer/partner base. Golden unit status is also a BIG plus. They confirm on Page 9 that Airbee is (to the best of management's knowledge) the only independent Zigbee software provider.
We have all seen recent articles on Zigbee some of which mention Airbee in very favorable terms. As others have pointed out on RB, Airbee is the only "pure Zigbee play" obtainable on the open market for investors. The only major hurdle appears to be related to financing.
I agree with Va Biz that the fact that Montgomery has recently advanced a further $150k is a good sign. i.e. this money is probably a bridge leading to larger and more permanent capital.
If and when financing is received, I think that today's price of around .25-.30 will prove to be a huge bargain.
Yes, there is still risk but it's a lot less than it was on Dec 31, 2006. By all means, read the 10-K in order to do your own DD but I think a detailed read is probably only valuable as a cure for acute insomnia!
BTW, the deadline for filing a late 10-k is 15 days after the previous deadline...which was on April 2nd. Therefore, the new deadline is today, April 17th.
abew4me
I never had any doubts that ABEW's demo would be recognized, because their past demos have always been very impressive. I doubt that anyone else had a demo that was even close to 40 nodes. As time marches on, I suspect that ABEW's demos will continue to get better.
As for the negative comments by impatient investors, well, that's because they read the BS on Raging Bull and start throwing up over here. A little patience would be nice wouldn't it?
Cheers.
Jaratca...Just after we received our OTCBB approval from the SEC and NASD, Gene Sharer stated that ABEW would be seeking financing to secure the long term financial needs of the company. Because of the sensitivity of this event, the current "quiet period" is required by SEC guidelines until the company has completed its financial arrangements.
Regarding the 10-K...I'm waiting patiently along with everyone else; although I must admit that I'm not expecting too much to jolt me either way because the 10-K is based upon the company's performance of the fourth quarter of last year. As you know, ABEW is a completely different company since the end of last year because it has accomplished the following:
1) Received its 1.1 certification for their software;
2) Acquired Golden Unit status from the ZigBee Alliance;
3) Has been approved for the OTCBB by the SEC and NASD;
4) And lastly, they're about to announce the success of securing their long term financial needs (IMHO, of course).
Additionally, because ABEW's management has hired a professional Public Relations firm, I believe that Airbee is entering a new phase in the development of their future. Let's face it, ABEW has had very little money to do anything in the past four years and I believe they are positioning themselves for big things ahead. Once they've secured their financing, I believe we're in for some exciting times.
abew4me
Disclaimer: All comments are just my opinion and should NOT be considered as factual.
Looks like ABEW was the main focus of this article about the Embedded Wireless Conference. Mentioned numerous times and we were the only ones to have our system photographed.
http://www.controleng.com/index.asp?layout=articleCtl&articleid=ca6432069&text=airbee&sp...
BTW, for those that are interested in where I got my info for ABEW's involvement with TI's chip; it came from Gene's comments on ABEW's website message #414. Here is the actual post by Gene Sharer...
Msg # 414 Posted By: Gene Sharer
19 February 2007 03:57 EST
This message is reply to msg # 413 by abew4me.
Post #412 answered your first question but to respond, our software is the glue that allows the TI MSP controller and radio to operate together. It is the only glue doing so. On the second point, at this juncture, to make the new MSP 430 chip work for a ZigBee mesh network application, one must come to Airbee or take a year and a significant dollar investment and grow their own.
It sounds like you have it right but let's review for the sake of the rest of the investors...
Hardware platforms are:
Microcontrollers - that act as the brain for most all electronic products - refrigerators, microwave ovens, etc. When ZigBee introduced its 802.15.4 protocol, it allowed these microcontrollers to "talk" with one another by using a radio attenea (which is another hardware platform) to send the information to each other. Therefore, when your alarm clock goes off, it can send a signal to your coffee pot to start brewing your coffee instantly. Another example would be that a set of smoke alarms can be disbursed throughout your house without any wiring because the ZigBee radios keep them connected on the same frequency at all times. This saves a great deal of time and money for the consumer.
Now, since each radio manufacturer has its own set of hardware settings, it requires software that will integrate directly with the hardware settings of the microcontroller.
Sounds easy, right? WRONG!!!
To accomplish this task requires A LOT of expertise because the software has to be developed using two different sets of hardware settings:
1) The radio has its own hardware settings and, it must integrate properly with...
2) The hardware settings of the microcontroller.
Then it must be tested for its ability to function under harsh conditions such as interference from other frequencies i.e., cell phones, microwaves, etc. This can take an average software company years to develop and perfect its software. (That is why it's not uncommon to hear companies announcing their products are "ZigBee Certified"...only to learn that they are referring to ZigBee 1.0 and NOT the new 1.1)
Now, here's where Airbee Wireless has a HUGE advantage over most other ZigBee software companies...
Airbee Wireless has developed software that is so advanced, it can actually be ported onto ANYONES hardware platform without having to be developed from the ground up. It is ready NOW!!!
Additionally, when it is fully integrated into their hardware platforms, it makes their microcontrollers/radios "open" to anyone elses microcontrollers/radio. Therefore, an OEM manufacturer doesn't have to hire a software company to develop new software from the ground up. With ABEW, it's already done.
Furthermore, the big semiconducter manufacturers are already catching onto this idea because Atmel (which is the largest semiconducter manufacturer in the world with approximately 1 million units per day...yes, I said per day!) is having ABEW integrate their software directly onto their microcontrollers.
Additionally, according to Gene Sharer, President of Airbee Wireless, he confirmed that ABEW's software is indeed inside the new MSP430 microcontroller by Texas Instruments. (TI is the third largest semiconducter manufacturer in the world.)
Hope that makes things clearer for the average investor. I tried to put it in laymans terms as best as I can.
Disclaimer: All comments are just my opinion and should NOT be considered as factual.
For those of you that didn't follow the conversation...
va2006biz claimed (incorrectly) that "interoperability" was the same as being "hardware agnostic". In fact, he has tried to make this claim THREE TIMES. Here is his most recent post from two weeks ago...
By: va2006biz
10 Apr 2007, 05:12 PM EDT
Msg. 23590 of 23672
(This msg. is a reply to 23564 by abew4me.)
ABEW4ME, there must be some mistake because Airbee is NOT THE ONLY software to be platform agnostic. From where did you get that impression? The majority of the ZigBee software is intended to be platform agnostic so that it is compatible with many hardware components and they can be interchanged at will. For instance, one might want to change out the micro for a larger or less expensive macro. The same applies to the radios which are IEEE 802.15.4 standard (universal). One might have a network in a factory which interfaces with another network of a different purpose. It would be foolhardy to have only one hardware vendor mandated for all networks.
[Boy, is this guy confused. Keep reading because his claims get bolder.]
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By: va2006biz
27 Apr 2006, 10:57 AM EDT
Msg. 17980 of 23672
(This msg. is a reply to 17975 by sludad.)
Airbee is not the only company to have its software working on multiple platforms. When the ZigBee members gather at the ZigBee Open Houses, they engage in what is known as interoperability testing. They test their software and hardware against each other to ensure that the ZigBee certified (and ZigBee compliant) software is truly compatible across multiple platforms. This means that many companies in the ZigBee Alliance have the requisite experience across different hardware platforms. If they did not, then by definition of the ZigBee standards they could not be ZigBee certified.
[He even tried to use the ZigBee Alliance website to prove his claim. Take a look at his next post...]
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By: va2006biz
27 Apr 2006, 11:16 AM EDT
Msg. 17982 of 23672
If you read through the posting and then double checked its accuracy against the ZigBee Alliance website you will see that interoperability and multiple platforms are the same.
[You can tell that he truly believes what he writes. Unfortunately for him, he is WRONG!!!]
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Rather than explain the obvious, I just referred to victor's response to him from last year. Here it is...
By: victor4pennymd
27 Apr 2006, 11:42 AM EDT
Msg. 17983 of 23672
(This msg. is a reply to 17982 by va2006biz.)
VABIZ,
You are a fool, since it is very clear you have no clue of what you are talking. Interoperability testing means, the data packet sent from the devices is sent out in a format like XML so when the data is received by the other radio it can understand the format and interpret the data. This doesn't mean Ember's software can be ported to TI and it will work.
As I said, you have no clue and don't show your technical ignorance. Keep your ignorance and arrogance where it belongs not on this board.
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I hope you now understand the difference between "interoperability" amongst multiple hardware platforms and ABEW's software that is "hardware agnostic".
There is a BIG difference. ABEW has a HUGE advantage over any other ZigBee software company. We are the only ZigBee software that is "hardware agnostic".
abew4me
Disclaimer: All comments are just my opinion and should NOT be considered as factual.
(Voluntary Disclosure: Position- Long; ST Rating- Strong Buy; LT Rating- Strong Buy)
Back from vacation. Weather was great in San Francisco and my wife and I had a good time visiting the historical sights and eating chowder at the various restaurants near Fisherman's Warf. The only bummer...Alcatraz penitentiary was booked up the whole week we were there.
Anyway, getting back to business...it looks like ABEW continues to base in the .20's until our financing is announced. As long as we stay above the .22 cent level on a closing bases our technicals look very good.
I saw an 8-K filing that Cornell/Montgomery decided to finish their $500k loan by giving us the other $150,000 they owed us. I wonder if our recent announcement between Atmel and Airbee Wireless had anything to do with their decision to give us that extra money?
Looking at RB makes me glad I went on vacation. What a mess. Do I dare read any of the posts? (Ahhhh maybe a few. lol)
See ya Monday.
Disclaimer: All comments are just my opinion and should NOT be considered as factual.
Wireless sensor networks - March/April 2007
Overcoming deployment challenges on the factory floor
By Tim Enwall
The widespread deployment of ZigBee networks in industrial applications may be coming sooner than anyone expected.
The low-power wireless sensor and control networks are extending the capabilities of factory automation systems to physical spaces and functions never before possible. Recently released studies by research firms like Harbor Research (www.harborresearch.com), On World (www.onworld.com) and ABI Research (www.abiresearch.com) predict a rapid acceleration in the adoption of this technology over the next 12 to 36 months.
A major catalyst for this adoption is an upcoming wave of new ZigBee products. Over the past few years, more than a quarter billion dollars of investment has been put into development of the underlying technology for these wireless networks, including low-power, low-cost silicon; ZigBee-compliant network stacks; and development tools. This investment has allowed major OEMs to standardize on ZigBee, and soon they will begin pushing these products to market. The availability of these products will provide companies with the hardware components necessary to move forward with ZigBee deployment projects on the factory floor.
Other key factors that will accelerate the deployment of ZigBee applications are corporate initiatives focused on energy management and stringent operational standards, which are supported by the capabilities of ZigBee.
Putting ZigBee to work
The expected applications of ZigBee include energy management, advanced process control, safety enhancement, machine monitoring and maintenance, as well as temperature and vibration monitoring. But how do you get these wireless applications to work in production operations?
It is important to begin discussing this issue now because there are some critical hurdles and challenges that organizations will run up against when they move forward with their deployments. To help with the transition from wired to wireless, there are a number of questions that manufacturers need to ask themselves.
Key questions - DEPLOYMENT
Before deploying and commissioning ZigBee networks, manufacturers must first consider:
• How do I plan for the quantity and placement of the wireless devices in the venue, particularly when the existing staff has little experience deploying wireless RF devices?
• How do I create a ZigBee application that can be installed by an electrician or other professional who is typically in charge of wired installations?
• How do I create a system whose installation begins on-site by an electrician and is completed by a specialist remotely?
• How do I embed enough automatic capability in ZigBee devices so that they can operate effectively, securely and easily at the time of the device's commissioning?
• How does the installation team establish a simple way of binding each wireless device to the location where it is installed, so that both the device and the application understand the device's functional placement and role?
One common thread that runs through each of these questions is the issue of how to successfully deploy a wireless application using the same team that is responsible for the traditional wired sensors and actuators. Very few of the teams that currently oversee wired sensor networks in industrial settings have extensive experience working with RF devices, and most companies will not have the luxury of an RF-trained engineer to support every step of a ZigBee application deployment. This presents a significant obstacle to ZigBee deployments, which is different than the installation process for wired sensors. Wireless enables freedom of choice, and that will lead to a larger volume of wireless devices. In turn, this means that most of the wireless devices will have to have a level of automated intelligence embedded in them to enable easy commissioning and flexible use. Addressing these challenges will require advanced planning to automate deployment issues faced by the people who will actually have responsibility for installing the ZigBee application.
Key questions - BUILDING APPLICATIONS
When building ZigBee applications, organizations must ask themselves:
• How can I get all the disparate components of a ZigBee network to operate as a unified system?
• How can I accelerate integration of the ZigBee application with other systems within the facility so that it becomes a fully integrated extension of the company's technology infrastructure?
• How do I build the network with automated functionality and network intelligence that addresses the lack of a human interface on most of the devices within a ZigBee network?
One of the most compelling and powerful characteristics of ZigBee applications is that they connect device capability in ways that have previously been impossible to accomplish or even to imagine. That strength of the technology also causes new operational challenges because these applications bring together devices and technologies that have previously not worked together. The process of making these disparate components talk to one another and operate as a unified system is daunting and often requires expertise in atypical areas of technology. Planning ahead to select devices and components that minimize these interoperability issues is very important. Likewise, it will be valuable to have processes and technologies that will help automate the process of building out the application and overcoming interoperability snags that occur along the way.
Key questions - MANAGING THE NETWORK
To manage a wireless network's health and performance, manufacturers have to think about:
• How can I proactively manage the network to ensure reliability and performance?
• How do I dynamically monitor and manage radio consumption to conserve battery power in wireless devices?
• How do I run diagnostics when there is a network performance issue?
• How do I manage network load between different channels or subnets?
• If I have redundancy in the network, in order to maximize reliability, how do I manage the network in real time to deal with issues such as interference and switching channels to improve performance?
One of the things that will catch many organizations by surprise is the difference between wired and wireless networks when it comes to management and maintenance. The diagnostic process, for example, is different for a wired network than for a wireless one. Whereas troubleshooting a failure in a wired device is limited to examination of elements within sub-sections of a wired circuit, performance issues with a wireless device have multiple potential causes and the deductive process of identifying the true cause is complex. More importantly, the network itself must be imbued with the automated intelligence to handle these monitoring and management chores. This will create unforeseen changes for technical teams who are experts in wired systems, but new to wireless networks.
Key questions - ENSURING SECURITY
Security is an important consideration for wireless networks. To ensure the network is secure, organizations must ask themselves:
• How do I ensure that a wireless device is appropriately secured for the application and the function? And how do I begin that device's life in a secure fashion?
• How do I put a system in place that allows that security scheme to be flexible and secure?
• How do I build easy-to-design-and-manage capabilities into the network that establish a hierarchy of access that aligns access privileges with the functional uses of an application?
The question is not whether wireless can be secure; ZigBee networks can and do meet the stringent security requirements at the network level in industrial settings. The question instead is how to make them secure in the application context that not only achieves a user's security objectives, but also provides a flexible platform that supports different purposes of the device and the needs of the organization over time. Advanced work is critical for achieving these twin objectives of security and flexibility.
Looking ahead
The questions outlined here are by no means exhaustive. They are meant to provide a starting point for the process that an organization will embark on as it begins planning its wireless deployment. The operational challenges that companies face in building, deploying and managing wireless technologies are real. Advanced planning will help overcome these challenges. Companies need to maximize the level of automated intelligence built into these devices, to minimize the complexity of living with these applications day-to-day once they are operational in production settings.
http://www.automationmag.com/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=869
Okay, before I give you my synopsis of where we stand, I think we should focus on one very important feature of ABEW's software capabilities:
ABEW has developed the ONLY ZigBee software that is hardware agnostic...this means that they can port their software onto anyone's hardware platform (this includes the MCU and the radio, of course). Now, because of this important feature by ABEW, the other ZigBee software companies are at a huge disadvantage because they must choose ONE hardware platform and build their software stack on those specs. Meshnetics recently announced their certification based on Atmels microcontroller. But if Texas Instruments wanted them to port their software onto their microcontroller (assuming it's not the MSP430 because we've already got that locked up), they would have to start all over again. This is very expensive and could take anywhere from six months to several years - depending on their expertise and manpower.
However, there is one goal that most ALL software companies are trying to achieve with their software...and that is to get the hardware manufacturer to integrate their software directly into the hardware itself. If they can accomplish this task, then they have struck pure gold because now - in the case of Airbee Wireless - EVERY customer must get a license agreement before they start mass production of their products. We have managed to accomplish this with BOTH Atmel and Texas Instruments.
The recent Press Release from Atmel contains the following excerpt: "Airbee and Atmel will further integrate and bundle Atmel's hardware solution, Airbee's ZNS 2006 ZigBee certified protocol stack and Airbee's ZNS Pro ZigBee protocol stack - enabling customers to quickly and easily integrate and deploy the Atmel wireless networking platform with ZigBee networks."
This is virtually the same type of agreement ABEW has with Texas Instruments new MSP430 chip. Our software has been directly integrated into the microcontroller and radio combination itself.
As ZigBee continues to mature and expand around the world, ABEW has positioned itself to be in the envious position of collecting royalties on every hardware platform that is produced with our software already integrated directy inside.
Now THAT is something to write home about.
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Going forward...Fundamentals, Financing and the Technical Outlook...
As you know, back in December of 2006 I made some rather bold predictions for ABEW's share price on a monthly basis. Despite the constant ridiculing by the naysayers, ABEW's share price did indeed break out of its long term slumber and catapult itself all the way up to .46/share on February 12th. Obviously, my predicitons were based on certain fundamentals being achieved on a monthly basis. For the month of January, I predicted that we would be certified AND get our approval from both the SEC and the NASD. We were successful in all catagories.
For the month of February, I predicted that we would have our financing completed and our PPS around .80/share. Until we see an announcement that we have our financing completed, I believe that we will remain in the current holding pattern for our share price.
Am I concerned about getting financed? NO
Do I wish it was faster than it is? Yes, of course. But we've been through hell and back with the SEC so this is a walk in the park IMO.
The technical outlook for ABEW remains strong as long as we hold above the .22 level. We have been basing in the .20's for the past few weeks and I believe we will easily surpass the previous 52 week high of .46 when financing is finally announced. After that our PR firm should be busy announcing multiple license agreements as ZigBee starts to mature and captures the Industrial, Commercial and Medical sectors. IMO, the fundamentals MUST be met before the technicals follow through.
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REVENUE, REVENUE, REVENUE...
We should be getting our 10-K by next week. As you know, the 10-K is based on the fourth quarter of last year and, since the ZigBee Alliance wasn't ready to start certifying us until late December, there was no way for us to generate any revenue in that quarter. Furthermore, I don't recall seeing any new license agreements announced in the first quarter of this year either. Therefore I doubt we'll see any revenue for the first quarter 10-Q when that is announced next month.
The good news is that we have a VERY BIG FISH with Atmel and I expect a six figure revenue to be reported in the second quarter 10-Q.
That's it for now. I'll be on vacation this whole week but I'll check in once in a while.
Have a great week everyone!!!
Disclaimer: All comments are just my opinion and should NOT be considered as factual.
Sounds like you have all the answers. According to you, things aren't looking good because G.S. (as opposed to S.G.) has sold a little over 100k shares. (Nevermind the fact that he still owns apprx 10.6 million shares.)
Just tell us that you're going to follow your own advice and sell your shares so that you can leave us "bagholders" to ourselves.
Happy Easter everyone. My wife and I are getting ready to go on vacation for a week and are busy packing our bags.
Will be giving a complete synopsis of the current situation of ABEW and where I think things are heading.
BTW, I'm very impressed with our PR firm. Apparently we're in good company with the list of clientele they're associated with.
abew4me
(Voluntary Disclosure: Position- Long; ST Rating- Strong Buy; LT Rating- Strong Buy)
One of the reasons I love St. Patrick's Day is because it is a major feast day celebrated around the world...and allows us mackeral snappers a reprieve if we so wish. Normally I don't but I think I'll take it this time so that I can share a few thoughts...
First let's talk about the current PPS:
As you recall, we spent most of last year below the .20 level which became our resistance ceiling. However, once we got our approval from the SEC and NASD for the uplisting to the Bulletin Board, we busted through that resistance level and zoomed up to our new resistance level of .47. Now, as any technician will tell you, once you break through a resistance level it becomes your new support. In fact, we just tested that .20 support level on Thursday and it held its ground perfectly. Obviously some savvy investors already saw this technical "picture" and started buying up ABEW's shares on Friday - causing an increase of volume to almost 100,000 shares and a gain of 18.18% for the day.
Fundamentally speaking, I believe that we will indeed break through the .47 resistance level once ABEW's management announces our financing. (Gene Sharer, the President of Airbee Wireless, has stated several times that once they receive their OTCBB listing they would be concentrating on getting their financing done. I believe that is EXACTLY what they're doing.)
As for the bashers, well, you know how it goes...doom and gloom all the time. First they said we would never get off of the pinks without a change in management. In fact they pratically guaranteed that we would be in "single digits" if we didn't get a change in management. Well, it seems that they're singing the same old song but with a different focus. Now they're claiming we won't get financing until...................................you guessed it, "we get a change in management". LMAO!!! (Have they ever been right about anything???)
Anyway, I thought I'd leave you with this interesting commentary about why geese fly in a "V" shape when heading South for the winter. I'll be posting again after the Easter celebrations. Until then, I wish all of you and your families peace.
Lessons of the Geese
In the fall when you see Geese heading south for the winter flying along in the "V" formation, you might be interested in knowing what science has discovered about why they fly that way.
It has been learned that as each bird flaps its wings, it creates uplift for the bird immediately following.
By flying in a "V" formation, the whole flock adds at least 71% greater flying range than if each bird flew on its own.
Quite similar to people who are part of a team and share a common direction get where they are going quicker and easier, because they are traveling on the trust of one another and lift each other up along the way.
Whenever a Goose falls out of formation, it suddenly feels the drag and resistance of trying to go through it alone and quickly gets back into formation to take advantage of the power of the flock.
If we have as much sense as a Goose, we will stay in formation and share information with those who are headed in the same way that we are going.
When the lead Goose gets tired, he rotates back in the wings and another Goose takes over.
It pays to share leadership and take turns doing hard jobs.
The Geese honk from behind to encourage those up front to keep their speed.
Words of support and inspiration help energize those on the front line, helping them to keep pace in spite of the day-to-day pressures and fatigue. It is important that our honking be encouraging. Otherwise it's just - well, honking!
Finally, when a Goose gets sick or is wounded and falls out, two Geese fall out of the formation and follow the injured one down to help and protect him. They stay with him until he is either able to fly or until he is dead, then they launch out with another formation to catch up with their group.
When one of us is down, it's up to the others to stand by us in our time of trouble. If we have the sense of a Goose, we will stand by each other when things get rough; we will stay in formation with those headed where we want to go.
The next time you see a formation of Geese, remember their message that: "It is indeed a reward, a challenge and a privilege to be a contributing member of a team."
Author Unknown
Disclaimer: All comments are just my opinion and should NOT be considered as factual.
(Voluntary Disclosure: Position- Long; ST Rating- Strong Buy; LT Rating- Strong Buy)
Thanks guys. Nothing wrong with dreaming Sludad. Just make sure you're dreaming about the right things.
Carp, I always say a special prayer for you because I know you struggle with your faith. Believe it or not, we all do. The important thing is that you KEEP struggling and don't give up. All of our prayers are heard and answered in due time.
Take care.
Closed at .38 on almost 100,000 shares. Not too bad. I'm hoping that we continue to trade between .36 and .45 until we get some good news to take us to the next level.
Ash Wednesday tomorrow. I'll be gone until Easter Sunday.
Stay positive and don't let the price swings get you all worked up. Airbee Wireless is MUCH MORE than anyone realizes.
Peace.
Seems there is some demand coming:
http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/google/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20070220005...
Welcome aboard Mississippi. Things should be very interesting over the next 3 - 6 months. I think you came aboard at the right time.
Good luck to you!!!
Thanks swayne. I like the next post even better!!!
Msg # 413 Posted By: abew4me
19 February 2007 02:44 EST
Gene, just to clarify our relationship with Texas Instruments...It is my understanding that our software was integrated into the chip so that the MSP430 microcontroller and radio could function together. Is this a correct analysis? Furthermore, is it also correct to presume that any and all OEMs, Integrators, and manufacturers ordering TIs new MSP430 chip for their ZigBee projects must first get a license agreement with us?
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Msg # 414 Posted By: Gene Sharer
19 February 2007 03:57 EST
This message is reply to msg # 413 by abew4me.
Post # 412 answered your first question but to respond, our software is the glue that allows the TI MSP controller and radio to operate together. It is the only glue doing so.
On the second point, at this juncture, to make the new MSP 430 chip work for a ZigBee mesh network application, one must come to Airbee or take a year and a significant dollar investment and grow their own.
Keeping things in perspective...
Funny how the bashers try to make something out of nothing...
Just got back from a little R&R and decided to read the comments on Raging Bull (RB); it is amazing at how the bashers will try to manipulate the facts to get investors to sell their shares.
Here are a few observations that I noticed:
1) As of last Thursday it appears that no one is selling ABEW's shares anymore and that the buyers will now have to pay a higher price. Common sense dictates that when the selling stops it means that the shares are being held in strong hands now and the price should move up from here.
2) Bashers don't like it when the selling stops because they want to buy their shares as cheap as possible, so they jump in and try to manipulate the facts in the hopes that you will sell your shares.
3) If you use a little common sense (and a little DD), you can put your mind at rest regarding the current situation.
Here are a few examples of the DD that I'm talking about:
On Saturday, Gene Sharer stated that he was "surprised and disappointed" that TI's press release regarding the new MSP430 chip didn't mention anything about Airbee Wireless. (Mind you this was on a Saturday and not a week day when he can easily correspond with the rest of Airbee's staff.)
Anyway, it didn't take long for the bashers to jump on his comments and claim that ABEW's relationship with Texas Instruments is now doomed. They posted that TI would drop ABEW as soon as they found another "solution" [software] to replace ABEW's software. Let's stop right here for a second and think this out...afterall, we're trying to keep things in perspective right?
First, ABEW's software is about two years ahead of everyone else's in my opinion so they would be hard-pressed to "find another solution to replace it". And even if they did find another "solution" to replace it, how would they service all of the OEMs and manufacturers that use their new software???
Remember, one of the biggest expences for a software company (besides creating the software) is servicing the customers AFTER they have purchased it. (Microsoft spends millions of dollars every year answering thousands of questions regarding their software). I can assure you, Texas Instruments does NOT want to get into that kind of a mess with their hardware customers. That's why they use third party vendors to handle all of the software needs for their products. TI is a hardware manufacturer and wants to concentrate on what they do best...which is building the best chips on the market.
Now, let's turn back to the actual Press Release put out by Texas Instruments. If you read it closely and notice the timing of the release, it is obvious that TI is trying to focus on the Medical Industry with this PR. Here is just a portion of it...
"Medical customers indicate that the FG461x MCU series meets the requirements of portable medical devices like digital pulse oximeters and wireless electrocardiograms that require highly integrated intelligent peripherals and larger memory options on a single chip."
Notice I included that "timing" was also a factor in TI's Press Release. If you go to TI's web site, you'll notice that they strategically released another PR regarding the Medical Industry the day before they released this one. Here is a portion of it...
"TI POWER CONVERTER BOOSTS BATTERY LIFE IN PORTABLE MEDICAL AND INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS
DALLAS (February 13, 2007) -- Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) introduced today a highly integrated boost converter that supports 27-V of output voltage and improves battery life in portable industrial and medical applications, such as portable diagnostic systems."
In my opinion (and keeping things in perspective), TI has yet to promote their new MSP430 chip for the ZigBee Industry. Texas Instruments is very methodical in their marketing and will wait until the appropriate time to strategically promote their new ZigBee chip as the best MCU for the ZigBee Industry.
That's my two cents for what it's worth.
BTW, don't get caught up in what the bashers tell you. They know that the selling is drying up and they are obviously after your shares. Mike1dan2 did his very best to convince you that "single digits were coming" and now itsacrisis is trying to convince you that TI is going to drop ABEW. Don't get caught up in their negativity. I believe that Richard is pulling the strings behind the scenes and will eventually go away. Best thing to do is put them on "ignore" and forget about them.
Our day in the sun is just starting to come to light. There's a lot more room on the upside in my opinion. Look for some positive PRs to come out soon. Financing and Marketing should be next on ABEW's list. Hold tight folks. The best is yet to come.
Cheers everyone!!!
Disclaimer: All comments are just my opinion and should NOT be considered as factual.
Some other thoughts...
The first week we came off the pinks and onto the OTCBB, we had a pretty good run. This is what our PPS has accomplished thus far:
Week-ending before the announcement......17
After the announcement:
Week-ending Friday 2/2/07................28
Week-ending Friday 2/9/07................35
Week-ending Friday 2/16/07...............40
Well, according to the last Company Newsletter (e-mail last month) they increased their staff in India to 55 employees. My understanding is that 50 of the 55 are software engineers.
Now, common sense dictates that you increase your staff based on the workload coming in. Therefore, I would say that we should indeed start seeing some "rewards" from ABEW in the next 10-Q.
BTW, we had a heck of a run after that major announcement.
Last time we had little or no volume we had a major announcement that we were approved by the NASD. Since Gene has indicated that they would be concentrating on acquiring their long term financing, I wonder if that announcement is now imminent as well?
Inquiry minds want to know...
Hmmmmmmm no more selling aye? Good. We should be moving up from here when the buying starts up again.
ZigBee to Find Traction in 2008 Commercial Building Automation
January 22, 2007 // Published as a news service by IHS
ZigBee sensor networking technology should start finding significant adoption in commercial building applications in 2008, according to a new study published by ABI Research.
Analysts said there are three major markets for sensor networking: residential homes, commercial buildings and industrial facilities.
While in the home market there are alternatives to ZigBee, and in industry there are some questions about its suitability, commercial building automation is a market where ZigBee is competitively positioned against other wireless sensor technologies, according to ABI Research senior analyst Sam Lucero.
"Commercial buildings represent a huge addressable market of field equipment currently using wired field buses to connect sensors and actuators with lighting, heating, ventilation, access control and safety systems," Lucero said.
"ZigBee's features and functionality are very well-suited to commercial building applications."
Of the five top vendors of building automation systems, which together control about 70% of the market, four - Johnson Controls, Siemens, TAC and Trane - have introduced wireless products based on ZigBee in the past year, and the fifth - Honeywell - is moving toward doing so, analysts said.
Over the next five years, up to 20% of commercial building automation system field equipment may go wireless, seeking the lower costs, better control and greater flexibility these systems deliver. Analysts said there are regional differences as well.
In North America and Europe, commercial building markets are largely mature, while greater "greenfield" opportunities can be found in Asia. Asian markets are fragmented, and there may be a rash of acquisitions as the "big five" push into the region.
"In North America and Europe, this is a tough and conservative market," said Lucero. "We are hearing that building owners and managers in Asia are more interested in using wireless than their counterparts in North America and Europe, where it is more a question of replacing existing wires."
According to ABI Research, a lot of the growth will come from new, application-specific deployments in selected vertical industries.
"The mainstream market is clearly moving ahead with ZigBee for automation, so smaller players that do not have a wireless strategy formulated (or are in the process of creating one) will be at a disadvantage," Lucero said.
Source: ABI Research.
http://aec.ihs.com/news/abi-zigbee-automation.htm
Closed at .40 on volume of 100,000+ shares. Also, looks like the selling has slowed considerably. If we can hold this level, I think we're in great shape to break into the .50's when the buying starts up again.
I'm lovin it.
Well, let's not forget that they've been in business for almost FIVE YEARS now so I think they've learned a thing or two. IMO, they are the TOP DOG in the ZigBee Alliance when it comes to software. No one even comes close.
Let the hardware manufacturers scramble to design all the different products for the masses around the world...it doesn't matter to us...we're positioned to make our royalties on just about everyone who produces.
Let the race begin!!!
Glad to see that you hung in there. It just shows that if you give management a chance they will come through...despite the delays that were out of their control.
Need to lock up financing and we should be well on our way.
Cheers.
Looks like things have slowed down. All the new investors have got their fill and the old investors are content on waiting for the next leg up.
If that's the case, we'll probably tread water here between .36 and .40 until we get news.
It's been a nice ride up to this level and I'm looking forward to the next 10-Q reporting our revenue for this quarter. Unfortunately, that won't be until April 15th. We first have to hold our collective noses for the upcoming 10-K (March 30th?)that reports the 4th quarter of last year. (Gosh, I wish we can put 2006 behind us and forget about it already.)
Anyway, I like our progress thus far!!! Nice ride. Nice ride.
Looks like things have slowed down. All the new investors have got their fill and the old investors are content on waiting for the next leg up.
If that's the case, we'll probably tread water here between .36 and .40 until we get news.
It's been a nice ride up to this level and I'm looking forward to the next 10-Q reporting our revenue for this quarter. Unfortunately, that won't be until April 15th. We first have to hold our collective noses for the upcoming 10-K (March 30th?)that reports the 4th quarter of last year. (Gosh, I wish we can put 2006 behind us and forget about it already.)
Anyway, I like our progress thus far!!! Nice ride. Nice ride.
Hey, whatever happen to "Gardenrose"?
Hydrogen Engine Center CEO to Present at the Wall Street Renewable Energy Analysts' Forum
Prime Newswire
ALGONA, Iowa, Feb. 9, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Hydrogen Engine Center, Inc. (HEC) (OTCBB:HYEG) announced today that the company's founder and CEO, Ted Hollinger, will be presenting at the Wall Street Renewable Energy Analysts' Forum to be held at The Princeton Club in New York City on Tuesday, February 13, 2007 at 1:20 p.m. Investors and Shareholders unable to attend Hollinger's in-person presentation will be able to view it live as a web cast by logging on to http://www.wsw.com/webcast/wsaf/hyeg.ob. Mr. Hollinger will be discussing the company's proven hydrogen engine/power generating solutions, and he will be reviewing with the analysts the company's technology, current market-based projects and strategy for growth.
Hydrogen Engine Center has delivered its Oxx Power(tm) gensets to an array of customers, including Xcel Energy in Colorado and to a demonstration site for Natural Resources Canada. These gensets are running as part of "wind-to-hydrogen" projects, demonstrating how wind power can be harnessed to create hydrogen fuel, converting previously stranded power into a reliable and sustainable mainstream power source. The company has also shipped alternative-fueled engines to power urban busses. Hollinger will discuss the company's technology, market-based proof points and its strategy for product leadership and sustainable growth.
Mr. Hollinger stated, "The ability to store energy from renewable sources such as wind and solar has been the barrier to the rapid, large-scale deployment of these much needed energy resources. Our hydrogen engines and gensets can be fueled by hydrogen that has been manufactured through electrolysis during favorable wind and sun conditions and used on either a continuous basis or for power generation during unfavorable wind and sun conditions."
Mr. Hollinger further stated, "HEC has put in place the development, engineering and manufacturing infrastructure necessary to deliver its non-polluting power solutions now. Our company is committed to be a positive contributor to a future where reliable, pollution free, sustainable energy is economically viable."
Upon the strength of its advanced technology, and its market-based proof points, HEC is ready to expand its manufacturing and sales. Hollinger will review these highlights, and also discuss the emerging use of ammonia as another reliable, strategic source of hydrogen to fuel the 21st century economy.
Hydrogen Engine Center, Inc. (HEC) designs, manufactures and distributes alternative-fueled internal combustion engines and power generation equipment for distributed power, agricultural, industrial, airport ground support, vehicular, business and home applications. All HEC engines and power generation equipment are capable of running on a multitude of fuels, including but not limited to, hydrogen, gasoline, propane, natural gas and ethanol. Development of an ammonia-fueled engine is underway. HEC trades on the Bulletin Board under the symbol "HYEG.OB." Principal offices are located at 2502 E Poplar St., Algona, Iowa 50511. Visit www.hydrogenenginecenter.com or in the U.S. dial 515-295-3178 for more information.
This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including without limitation, acceptance of the Company's products, increased levels of competition for the Company, new products and technological changes, the Company's dependence on third-party suppliers, and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
CONTACT: Vendely Communications, Inc.
Media Contact:
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Elizabeth Vendely
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Wow. Our volume is actually increasing as the days go on. We closed at .40 on strong volume of 206,000+ shares. Although there was a lot of selling pressure the price never got lower than .36 (briefly) and then someone purchased a block of 25,000 shares at .39+ cents immediately afterwards...closing at .40 at the end of the day.
I guess we're going to base here for the next week or so until we get a PR to carry us into the .50's. Seems like we always base in increments of 5 - 10 cents at a time per week. Heck, that's pretty good. I'll take that anytime!!!
Let's see what tomorrow will bring.
Cheers.
(Voluntary Disclosure: Position- Long; ST Rating- Strong Buy; LT Rating- Strong Buy)
"Analyst firm Yankee Group estimates that the service providers will spend hundreds of billions to convert their networks over the next 5 years. This conversion will create a new world network that will offer the consumers around the globe the ability to access broadband data and voice services independent of device or network connection. And Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) [NYSE:TXN] possesses the vision, technology and product portfolio today to make possible this new world network. For more information on TI's vision for the new world network, go to www ti com/civision."
I think Texas Instruments has a great vision for the future of a wireless infrastructure and I'm glad ABEW has hooked up with them!!!
Global Consumers to Access Voice and Data Services Independent of Device or Connection, Enabling Ubiquitous Connectivity and Mobility
DALLAS (Feb. 5, 2007) – As telecommunications service providers around the world convert their networks to support packet-based transmission, each will strive to deliver an infrastructure capable of deploying next generation services rapidly without compromising the high reliability and service quality. Analyst firm Yankee Group estimates that the service providers will spend hundreds of billions to convert their networks over the next 5 years. This conversion will create a new world network that will offer the consumers around the globe the ability to access broadband data and voice services independent of device or network connection. And Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) [NYSE:TXN] possesses the vision, technology and product portfolio today to make possible this new world network. For more information on TI's vision for the new world network, go to www.ti.com/civision.
The fundamental trends in the market and shifts in technology driving the new world network are happening now:
The next billion wireless subscribers – growth past 3 to 4 billion worldwide users
Broadband data goes mobile
Internet Protocol (IP) becomes the pervasive network transport technology
Convergence of fixed line and mobile services
Texas Instruments combines not only board-level but system-level and application-level expertise to guide manufacturers and service providers through these challenging network evolutions. The company's end-to-end technology spans the entire communications network, from the home VoIP phone or broadband modem to the cellular handset, media gateway, and cellular infrastructure. As the communications industry evolves toward network transformation, TI technology will drive the changes that support convergence quicker, faster and more effectively over wired, wireless and broadband networks.
"This conversion will ultimately create a new "anywhere" network that will offer consumers around the globe the ability to access broadband data and voice services independent of a device or network connection", said Berge Ayvazian, Chief Strategy Officer at Yankee Group. "The carriers' transition to an all-IP network is clearly the largest and most challenging undertaking in recent history. While its completion will be years ahead, the path chosen is critical. We believe that having a flexible, scalable solution such as TI's at the core will bode well for success."
Carriers Desire New Services Without Sacrificing Quality
While the new world network will enable carriers to deliver new, value-added services to customers, carriers must ensure quality of service is not compromised. Moreover, this network transformation must occur with a keen eye toward minimizing capital and operational expenses. From a carrier perspective, TI's programmable DSP-based solutions aid in reducing capital and operating expenses, increase the number of services offered while maintaining the "Five Nines" level of reliability required by service providers. Network equipment containing TI DSPs at the core can easily be monitored, maintained and updated, significantly improving the service quality they are able to deliver to customers. Equipment that lasts longer drastically reduces capital and operating expenditures, helping improve profitability for the operators. Deploying cost-effective network solutions enables service providers to offer more services, expand into new markets and increase their worldwide reach.
"TI strives to understand not only the requirements of our direct customers, the equipment manufacturers, but also the demands of our carrier customers, and the constantly changing market environment in which they must make large and expensive decisions," said Brian Glinsman, general manager of TI's communications infrastructure and voice group. "The promise of the new world network includes improved quality of service and deployment of new services coupled with tighter operational controls. TI technology fulfills that promise."
Supporting OEMs With End to End System Expertise
Equipment manufacturers are tasked with meeting carriers' needs as well as their own objectives of time to market and design re-use. Developing solutions with its customer demands in mind, TI's platforms allow OEMs to build efficient network equipment that can support and manage multiple real-time voice, video and data streams. At the core of any successful IP network are TI's high performance DSPs, able to deliver 3GHz performance today in critical communications infrastructure applications such as 2G and 3G base stations and media gateways. Key analog components operate with lightening speed, making the conversion from analog to digital and back appear seamless. Software and development tools not only speed time to market but enable manufacturers to customize and differentiate their products. The net result is a portfolio of silicon and software products from TI, built for network equipment manufacturers, that provides performance, flexibility, scalability and the ability to differentiate and get to market more quickly than alternatives.
A month ago this would've been an exciting day with 216,000+ shares traded. (lol)
Now it's just an average day for us...until the next leg up!!!
(Voluntary Disclosure: Position- Long; ST Rating- Strong Buy; LT Rating- Strong Buy)
It is a rough draft that I plan on using to attract new investors. I still have a lot of work to do. Just thought I'd share it with everyone to get their feedback.