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Dear SUNNYDAY:
I wish you well.
Joe.
The information on the cds protected is nothing new to this board. It has been discussed on a number of occasions over the last few months.
Please note that as mentioned, there appears to be 3 million additional suncomm Cd's that were sold from April to August of this year. I can only assume that Velvet Revolver accounted for a large portion of that number. I am not sure whether the Avril Legine (sp?) cd was actually protected by sunncomm (as compared to the promo version).
Hopefully the number will be much higher as new artists realize the benefits of the software.
Joe.
ps. someone who has time needs to keep a running alphabetical list so that we can figure out what cd is added to the list. When a cd is added, we can check to see who the artist is and check the store to make sure the protection is infact included. I volunteer myself for counting the cds and letting the board know if the number increases... any takers? Joe.
No, I did not. I think that with all the questions that I have, if I call, I will keep someone on the phone for a prolonged period of time and either upset them or myself. Joe.
On the sunncomm site. Go to the support tab and click on the link that says "click to ask sunncomm tech team. Then go to the box that says "the Cd in question". It is a little hard to manipulate the screen, I cant cut and paste it to make my own list (and am too lazy to retype it).
Please note that as I mentioned before, there were in excess of 160 cds (some appeared to be duplicative) on the list two or three weeks ago. Then the list got chopped down to 91. Now it is at 94. I do not know if that means that new Cds are added or if the ones that chopped down are being put back on the list. I am hoping it the former and not the latter.
Joe.
I count 94 cds today.
I have been keeping track of the number of cds that are listed on the support page (please dont poke fun, I just count them, I have not been compiling a list or anything like that) When I first started counting there were in excess of 160 cds named on the list. Approximately two weeks ago, they cleaned up the list (I think) and the number fell to 91. Well, today the number is 93. Dont know if this means that they added two new cds or if they brought back two of the deleted ones. Any one compiling a list? Anyone know who was added?
Joe.
Stehvestor and Phoenix Newbie:
Getting a little off topic? Would it not be best for you to exchange emails and continue your political discussion in a private manner? Just a thought.
Joe.
The following are a few articles that discuss Sunncomm. They are all fairly recent, do not state much (any?) new information; some contain negative comments. They do show however that Sunncomm is on the map and being discussed and noticed. I think that we have come a long way, but have a long way to go. Have heart, I think that we will get there.
http://www.eventdv.net/Articles/ReadArticle.aspx?CategoryID=57&ArticleID=8654
http://digital-lifestyles.info/display_page.asp?section=distribution&id=1455
http://www.cdfreaks.com/news/10229
http://www.rojisan.com/blog/2004/06/bmgrca_sunncomm_and_velvet_revolver_on_contraband.html
http://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/2004/Jul/1054361.htm
http://www.audiolunchbox.com/community/discussion?d=243
Joe.
Here is the latest from ask the prez:
Q: Hey Peter,
I have noticed the latest cd releases with Sarah McLachlan and found out it contains our (shareholders) technology. I did also conclude that there wasn´t any hype with the release. I am wondering why is that? It makes sense that nobody will mention it to see if the popularity of the technology helped sales on the Anthony Hamilton cd. Is this reasoning behind the lack of disclosure. I guess it is sort of ironic to be asking you for a reply if it is the case. I would also like to know if Pink is using this technology. I look forward to hearing the results of the latest trial run. Thank you for your time. (8/9/2004 3:01:35 PM)
A: Hi Matt,
Publicizing specific artist´s releases that contain MediaMax is up to our record company customers - not SunnComm. Although one might feel that MediaMax´d CD releases are worth mentioning, the real stars of the show are the artists and we respect that as our Prime Directive at SunnComm.
In 2003, we DID provide copy management and enhancement for Pink´s pre-release Album entitled "Try This," but not the general release CD. (I got a chance to preview that album long before release and really liked it).
Studies on previously released MediaMax CDs have shown a significant increase in sales over certain periods early in the CD sales cycle. We feel so strongly about our positive impact that we guarantee to newly signed labels that using MediaMax will improve sales.
There´s more to come. Thanks for writing.
pj
Q: Is Sunncomm working on converting software from windows format WMA to Apples format for Ipod. Hopefully it will be available thru Sunncomm´s website. (8/9/2004 11:14:53 AM)
A: Yes. SunnComm is currently working to provide MediaMax CD buyers with the authorized ability to convert tunes to protected iPod format. The process can´t go quick enough for us at SunnComm. It´s a very high priority for us.
Q: I own a signficant amount of Sunncomm stock. I received a call from a company in Vancouver, BC asking if I was interested in selling some of my block to them. But here´s the kicker. They wanted to pay me MORE than the going price. I told them that I was not interested in selling at their price because I thought it could be worth more in the future. Why was I singled out and how did they know to call me?
Thanks.
HW (8/5/2004 3:43:56 PM)
A: Dear HW,
I´ve heard this over and over. People have been contacting large shareholders and offering to buy blocks of stock - sometimes for more than the "Ask" but not always. I have asked around and the general consensus is that these people might be "short" SunnComm stock and they are trying to find ways to make up their deficiencies in light of the recent passing of Regulation SHO by the SEC making it (for the first time) a federal crime to carry short balances longer than 13 days. The law is scheduled to take effect on Jan 1, 2005, but every short position longer than 13 days has to have made up their deficiencies by then, so they might be starting now.
NOTICE:
If anyone out there is contacted by these people, do your best to get their names and phone numbers. Then, please contact Kimberly Faulkner at SunnComm with the information. Without going into detail, it would be very valuable for SunnComm (and all long SunnComm shareholders) to know this information.
Thank you for taking the time to let us know.
Regards,
Peter
I think that secure burn is up and running. The web site in the product section mentions secure burn and indicates that it is a part of the copy management offered by sunncomm.
The dividend is great news. Please note that if there are to be 4 equall installments, then 96 million and not 86 million shares will be distributed, silencing some speculation that 10 million shares were going to be unaccounted for.
The options issue by itself does not concern me. It is not insider trading. The paragraph simply states that some of our good customers will be granted options so that they can become owners of the company. Now, if they are to be granted options allowing them to purchase shares at $.01, then we could have a problem. I would think however that management is using options as a means of allowing major record labels on board with an advantage over others. Please note that this may also be an attempt to alleviate some concern on the part of labels that "own" thier own copy management technologies (such as Sony). The most important thing to remember is that no matter how you look at it, no options will be issued to you unless you are spending lots of money using our tech.
I think that everything is going according to the less than detailed plan outlined by management. The fact that the share price is going down is a function of too many shares outstanding a lack of reporting and revenue on the part of the company. Please note that even if SCMI's goal of 25 mil CD's in 3rd quarter is met, assuming a $.05 take per CD, revenue will be 1.25mil in 3rd quarter, hardly enough to justify the current share price.
The potential is there, the risks are great (BMG contract runs out here in a few months)only time will tell if we have made a wise investment (bet??)
Let me know your thoughts.
Joe.
can some one provide me an update on secureburn. Is it working? The way I understand it, sunncomm tells ipod users that they can burn a copy of the cd and use the burned copy to transfer songs to their ipod. (back door that was purposefully left open) Does this mean that secure burn was intentionally left off? Any information that would help me better understand the process would be appreciated. Joe.
I may be mistaken, but I recall that earlier you had indicated that while the authorized share count was 450mil, the float was approximatley 320mil. I am correct in my recollection? Have you received new information indicating that the float has increased and if so by how much? Any information you can provide will be appreciated.
Also, I recently requested a copy of a chart from SharonB. I have not received it to date. I undertand that you were forwarded the chart also. Could you please forward it to me? Thanks. Joe.
SharonB:
While I read other boards on SCMI, I do not participate and do not have an account for them. I recently noted that you were forwarded a chart on SCMI. If it is not too much trouble, would you forward the same to me? My email address is jrahimi1@hotmail.com Thank you. Joe.
I also thank you for the series of informative posts.
Joe.
Dear Mr. Bubbles:
I dont think that it is a matter of politeness. If you are in fact a person who bashes this stock (I define as Basher as someone who hangs around a board and constantly attempts to negatively affect a stock. After all why would someone waste so much time trying to beat up a stock if they have no monetary interest in it?) on other boards, then I do not welcome you to this board. I would imagine that most of the posters on this board would feel the same way.
If you want to engage in lively debate or are simply attempting to obtain additional information, I would imagine that most of the people on this board will share information with you (please note the various posts by Howdy... which provide excellent information on this stock).
Having said this, I suggest that you refrain from re-posting inaccurate, twisted, untruthful, and incorrect information about SCMI posted by bashers on other boards.
Sincerely, Joe.
Have perused the detailed version of the rules. Do not know why you pointed me to them. Joe.
There have been several posts that have been deleted recently. The posts were posted by persons who appear to be new to this board. These posts asked some tough questions; some of the questions were based on inaccurate information posted on the RB board.
In my opinion, deleting these posts is not correct. Rather, the longs on this board should, without being rude or confrontational, answer the questions and provide a means for the new posters to obtain additional information on the stock. After all, some of these new posters may actually be investors who are doing some research to ascertain whether or not to buy shares.
I am not suggesting that we allow this board to turn into the RB board. I simply think that if we provide information responsive to the new posts, other investors who are reaserching SCMI may obtain informaiton that will allow them to become ivestors.
If we do not do so, a person who is trying to do research on SCMI may well be left simply with the nonsense (at least most of it) that is available on RB and may not even get enough information to get past the claims of some bashers on RB claiming that this SCMI is a scam.
Let me know if you disagree and why.
Thanks. Joe.
I was hoping that someone could clear something up for me. The sunncomm site which by now lists more than 100 (I didnt actually count) copy protected cd's lists Avril Lavigne, Under My Skin in its list. Are we providing copy management for this CD or did we just provide management for the promotional version? Hope someone has an answer. Thanks. Joe.
I am sure that many of the people attending the meeting made a weekend trip out of it (in light of the fact that most government offices and exchanges are closed today). I am sure that some of the longs will post additional information regarding the meeting on Monday when everything cranks up again. I too am awaiting information from people who attended the meeting though. Joe.
I will be unable to attend the meeting tomorrow but would appreciate it if someone who attends would post a synopsis of the meeting.
Your post marks the 2nd time that a concern (or opinion) on the authorization of additional shares has been responded to inappropriatly. I personally feel that ii2 raises very valid concerns.
Particularly on the subject of authorization of additional shares, why would we need additional shares to be authorized if we are just about to break loose with our protection program? My understanding is that we have used up either 100 mil or 150 mil shares of STEH over the last year. I also understand that we have used up some QTIG shares. Some of which are to be paid to us in dividends and some of which were used to acquire Darknoise.
Does managment have plans to use shares to aquire other businesses? What were the shares authorized last year used towards? Retirement of debt? Options to management? Have any efforts to curtail costs been undertaken?
Many questions have to be answered before shareholders vote yay or nay on the issue. Discussions on the issue should be welcome, not responded to inappropriatly. Joe.
I dont like the request to increase of authorized shares at all. To me that signals that anticipated revenue will not cover expenses for the next year and assuming an average price of .08, it would mean that management is looking for 8 mil in funding which I can only assume they cannot borrow.
I invite discussion from the longs on this issue. Much thought has to be given to whether or not we should allow the increase. I can only hope that the management's share percentage has diluted in line with ours over the last year (mangement could have sold some of the shares authorized last year and granted some of the shares authorized to themselves as bonuses, etc.)
At this time and given the information available to me, I personally feel that a request for additional shares should be voted down. If we have a viable product, which I believe we do, key employees should stick around and work hard to make the company grow and earn revenue. If there isnt enough money to pay the expenses, well managment should reduce expenses.
I do invite comment from those who disagree with the above. Again, comments from the longs only please. Joe.
I have not received mine yet. Will you provide a synopsis? Thanks. Joe.
Looking back at the various PR's it appears that QTIG received revenue for only the second half of the first Quarter. SCMI must have recognized some revenue for the first half of the Quarter which would not have been reported through QTIG.(QTIG "expects to begin marketing MediaMax on February 16, 2004, once it has completed all requisite regulatory filings"). Regardless the number is low. It is however in line with PR information from SCMI stating that 1 mil CD's were shipped in March '04. If additional PR discussing releases in the second quarter is accurate and holds true, the numbers for the second quarter WILL BE substantially higher. We still have a long way to go though. Keep the faith. Joe.
Does anyone recall whether the agreement between STEH and QTIG allowed QTIG to receive revenue from deals already struck by STEH (such as BMG)? Par442k, if you are to provide a response, please refrain from making inappropriate comments. Thanks. Joe.
Hello everyone, especially the longs. I am a long shareholder who has been following this board for the last year or so. I am waiting for additional information to surface regarding the current status of the company. I know that the shareholder meeting has been moved up and do believe it to be a good indication. I do have one concern. Could we be running out of money and have to hold the meeting early to allow a vote for authorization of additional shares?
While I do not have evidence to support it, I can only assume that STEH's sale of the newly authorized 100+ million shares over the last year, after the approval of the same at the last meeting is partly, if not mostly, to blame for the decrease in the stock price. After all, it is about supply and demand.
Anyone have information on whether or not management will be asking for authorization for issuance of additional shares? Any thoughts from the longs on how we should deal with any such request.
Thoughts on this from the longs will be appreciated.
Joe.