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htm, I believe AMEX requires a 3 dollar share price and the NASDAQ requires a 4 dollar share price. I don't know how many trading days a company needs to maintain that price to be listed on AMEX or NASDAQ. My guess would be we would apply for AMEX first to get off the OTC and then maybe cross over to the NASDAQ later on.
Nasdaq listing requirements:
http://www.nasdaq.com/about/scm.stm
Amex listing requirements:
http://www.amex.com/about/amex_listus.stm
Greg
Kelly was on Taxin Show today talking about the company.
Highlights from the Interview:
1. The Red Barron project will take a few months to do and involve filming of the Red Baron Stearman Squadron. GAMZ will be allowed to keep the film and develop a film library of all the Photo realistic pictures. This will speed up the development process on future projects with similar themes.
2. Some of the other projects in the works that were mentioned.
A Major Skiing company is looking to use Ferris’ virtual reality Photo-realism technology in a project that will be used in the Olympics.
There is a project in the testing phase for the Police Department to be used in their excessive force training. This project will allow the training to be staged anywhere such as a back alley, basement, house etc.
3. Nobody does what Ferris’ does in the 360-degree Photo realistic virtual reality market. Nobody does what Netgamelink does in the Interactive computer gaming market.
4. The company’s goal is to get off the OTCBB exchange as soon as possible to get away from all the manipulation and MM games.
5. Some growth projections:
a. Ferris will make 5.1 million this year.
b. Ferris will make 8 to 11 million next year.
c. GAMZ will finish the year on a major exchange.
d. GAMZ will have positive earnings per share end of the year.
e. GAMZ will eliminate corporate debt end of the year.
f. GAMZ will have a 10-fold growth increase in the next five years.
Greg
Letter from GAMZ CEO Kelly Jones:
Friends and shareholders:
Attached is this morning's press release announcing Ferris' contract with Red Baron Pizza.
This is a significant release for a couple of different reasons.
First, this is obviously a very nice piece of business for the new, combined company. Red Baron Pizza approached Ferris and desired an aviation version of Ferris' hugely successful virtual reality test drive created for Buick. Although it is a big project financially, the real opportunity presented is that it affords us another avenue to demonstrate the huge potential for the commercial exploitation of Ferris' unique photo-realistic virtual reality.
I can advise you that there are more of these types of projects currently in the advanced negotiation stage.
This release also is the first tangible evidence of the process of integrating the two companies. Please recall that the due diligence phase of our merger agreement has been successfully completed, and the only remaining hurdle to consummation of the merger is filing the proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission and the subsequent shareholders' approval.
With the merger accomplished from a practical standpoint, Bob Ferris and I are moving forward with integration of the companies. We are working toward standardizing employee compensation, policies, contracts, agreements, etc. As we have previously advised you, the corporate offices (and a satellite sales office) will remain here in Arlington, but we will run all the operations from Ferris' current Phoenix offices. We are proceeding with relocation plans in accord with this decision.
I will of course keep you advised as to our progress, and we hope to be able to forward the proxy statement to you by mid-month or so. I am obviously pleased and excited to be merging GameCom with a company with as much potential as Ferris, to say nothing of the established revenue stream the combined company will immediately have.
These are simply my personal comments, and should not be relied upon in your investment decisions. I strongly urge you to conduct your own due diligence with regard to an investment in GameCom. I respectfully refer you to GameCom's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
L. Kelly Jones, GameCom CEO
Arch - Picky Picky LOL
Muel - FYI I hear that FIXN will move this week took a 5000 position at .05 to see what happens. Current bid .045 ask .05.
Greg
Arch - FYI I am hearing that FIXN may be moving this week. The price is low enough .045 bid .05 ask for me to take a 5000 share position at .05. Wish me luck LOL.
Take Care,
Greg
Letter from GAMZ CEO Kelly Jones:
Friends and shareholders:
Attached is this morning's press release announcing Ferris' contract with Red Baron Pizza.
This is a significant release for a couple of different reasons.
First, this is obviously a very nice piece of business for the new, combined company. Red Baron Pizza approached Ferris and desired an aviation version of Ferris' hugely successful virtual reality test drive created for Buick. Although it is a big project financially, the real opportunity presented is that it affords us another avenue to demonstrate the huge potential for the commercial exploitation of Ferris' unique photo-realistic virtual reality.
I can advise you that there are more of these types of projects currently in the advanced negotiation stage.
This release also is the first tangible evidence of the process of integrating the two companies. Please recall that the due diligence phase of our merger agreement has been successfully completed, and the only remaining hurdle to consummation of the merger is filing the proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission and the subsequent shareholders' approval.
With the merger accomplished from a practical standpoint, Bob Ferris and I are moving forward with integration of the companies. We are working toward standardizing employee compensation, policies, contracts, agreements, etc. As we have previously advised you, the corporate offices (and a satellite sales office) will remain here in Arlington, but we will run all the operations from Ferris' current Phoenix offices. We are proceeding with relocation plans in accord with this decision.
I will of course keep you advised as to our progress, and we hope to be able to forward the proxy statement to you by mid-month or so. I am obviously pleased and excited to be merging GameCom with a company with as much potential as Ferris, to say nothing of the established revenue stream the combined company will immediately have.
These are simply my personal comments, and should not be relied upon in your investment decisions. I strongly urge you to conduct your own due diligence with regard to an investment in GameCom. I respectfully refer you to GameCom's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
L. Kelly Jones, GameCom CEO
Letter from GAMZ CEO Kelly Jones:
Friends and shareholders:
Attached is this morning's press release announcing Ferris' contract with Red Baron Pizza.
This is a significant release for a couple of different reasons.
First, this is obviously a very nice piece of business for the new, combined company. Red Baron Pizza approached Ferris and desired an aviation version of Ferris' hugely successful virtual reality test drive created for Buick. Although it is a big project financially, the real opportunity presented is that it affords us another avenue to demonstrate the huge potential for the commercial exploitation of Ferris' unique photo-realistic virtual reality.
I can advise you that there are more of these types of projects currently in the advanced negotiation stage.
This release also is the first tangible evidence of the process of integrating the two companies. Please recall that the due diligence phase of our merger agreement has been successfully completed, and the only remaining hurdle to consummation of the merger is filing the proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission and the subsequent shareholders' approval.
With the merger accomplished from a practical standpoint, Bob Ferris and I are moving forward with integration of the companies. We are working toward standardizing employee compensation, policies, contracts, agreements, etc. As we have previously advised you, the corporate offices (and a satellite sales office) will remain here in Arlington, but we will run all the operations from Ferris' current Phoenix offices. We are proceeding with relocation plans in accord with this decision.
I will of course keep you advised as to our progress, and we hope to be able to forward the proxy statement to you by mid-month or so. I am obviously pleased and excited to be merging GameCom with a company with as much potential as Ferris, to say nothing of the established revenue stream the combined company will immediately have.
These are simply my personal comments, and should not be relied upon in your investment decisions. I strongly urge you to conduct your own due diligence with regard to an investment in GameCom. I respectfully refer you to GameCom's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
L. Kelly Jones, GameCom CEO
GameCom/Ferris Announce Project for Red Baron Pizza
ARLINGTON, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 4, 2001--GameCom, Inc. (OTCBB:GAMZ - news), www.GameComInc.com, today announced that Ferris Productions, Inc., www.FerrisVR.com, has entered into a contract with Red Baron Pizza to create a customized virtual reality experience for the Red Baron Stearman Squadron on its cross-country tour.
Red Baron Pizza, www.RedBaron.com, a subsidiary of Schwan's -- the home delivery of fine products company -- requested Ferris' technical staff to create a virtual experience to place air show spectators in one of Red Baron's vintage Stearman open-cockpit biplanes while it performs its exciting stunt routine. Visitors will sit in the virtual cockpit, don a headset, and be able to view a 360 Degree experience, as if actually getting a first-hand view of the breathtaking biplane stunts.
GameCom announced its acquisition of Ferris on April 18, 2001. Last week, GameCom and Ferris jointly announced that the due diligence phase of the contract has been successfully completed, and GameCom's securities counsel is presently preparing the proxy statement to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and subsequently to be submitted for approval to both companies' shareholders. The transaction is expected to be finalized in late June.
Ferris' highly successful multi-sensory, photo-realistic virtual reality projects are the first of their kind in the promotional and advertising industry.
``We are excited to announce this virtual reality project for Red Baron Pizza,' said Bob Ferris, Ferris' president. ``Last year, we set a new milestone by producing the first photo-realistic virtual reality experience for the promotional and advertising industry when Ferris developed the highly successful virtual test drive for Buick. We will again 'raise the bar' by incorporating current-year technological advances into the Red Baron project.'
``This Red Baron project is an example of the industry presence and technological capability Ferris will be bringing to GameCom,' commented L. Kelly Jones, GameCom's chief executive officer.
About GameCom:
GameCom, based in Arlington, Texas, is a fully-reporting, publicly traded Texas corporation. GameCom designs, manufactures, and assembles 'Net GameLink(TM), an interactive Internet gaming concept featuring network-enabled gaming kiosks. GameCom recently completed the 'Net GameLink(TM) system, and is now engaged in the sales and marketing of this innovative concept.
About Ferris:
Ferris, based in Phoenix, designs, develops, and distributes technically-advanced products for the entertainment, simulation, promotion, and education industries. Ferris is the largest and fastest growing provider of integrated hardware and software technology to the immersive virtual reality industry.
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are generally preceded by the words such as ``plans,' ``expects,' ``believes,' ``anticipates,' or ``intends.' Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations. GameCom urges investors to review in detail the risks and uncertainties contained within its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Contact:
GameCom, Inc.
L. Kelly Jones, 817/261-GAMZ
kjones@GameComInc.com
or
Ferris Productions, Inc.
Bob Ferris, 602/470-1177
bob.ferris@ferrisvr.com
GameCom/Ferris Announce Project for Red Baron Pizza
ARLINGTON, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 4, 2001--GameCom, Inc. (OTCBB:GAMZ - news), www.GameComInc.com, today announced that Ferris Productions, Inc., www.FerrisVR.com, has entered into a contract with Red Baron Pizza to create a customized virtual reality experience for the Red Baron Stearman Squadron on its cross-country tour.
Red Baron Pizza, www.RedBaron.com, a subsidiary of Schwan's -- the home delivery of fine products company -- requested Ferris' technical staff to create a virtual experience to place air show spectators in one of Red Baron's vintage Stearman open-cockpit biplanes while it performs its exciting stunt routine. Visitors will sit in the virtual cockpit, don a headset, and be able to view a 360 Degree experience, as if actually getting a first-hand view of the breathtaking biplane stunts.
GameCom announced its acquisition of Ferris on April 18, 2001. Last week, GameCom and Ferris jointly announced that the due diligence phase of the contract has been successfully completed, and GameCom's securities counsel is presently preparing the proxy statement to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and subsequently to be submitted for approval to both companies' shareholders. The transaction is expected to be finalized in late June.
Ferris' highly successful multi-sensory, photo-realistic virtual reality projects are the first of their kind in the promotional and advertising industry.
``We are excited to announce this virtual reality project for Red Baron Pizza,' said Bob Ferris, Ferris' president. ``Last year, we set a new milestone by producing the first photo-realistic virtual reality experience for the promotional and advertising industry when Ferris developed the highly successful virtual test drive for Buick. We will again 'raise the bar' by incorporating current-year technological advances into the Red Baron project.'
``This Red Baron project is an example of the industry presence and technological capability Ferris will be bringing to GameCom,' commented L. Kelly Jones, GameCom's chief executive officer.
About GameCom:
GameCom, based in Arlington, Texas, is a fully-reporting, publicly traded Texas corporation. GameCom designs, manufactures, and assembles 'Net GameLink(TM), an interactive Internet gaming concept featuring network-enabled gaming kiosks. GameCom recently completed the 'Net GameLink(TM) system, and is now engaged in the sales and marketing of this innovative concept.
About Ferris:
Ferris, based in Phoenix, designs, develops, and distributes technically-advanced products for the entertainment, simulation, promotion, and education industries. Ferris is the largest and fastest growing provider of integrated hardware and software technology to the immersive virtual reality industry.
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are generally preceded by the words such as ``plans,' ``expects,' ``believes,' ``anticipates,' or ``intends.' Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations. GameCom urges investors to review in detail the risks and uncertainties contained within its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Contact:
GameCom, Inc.
L. Kelly Jones, 817/261-GAMZ
kjones@GameComInc.com
or
Ferris Productions, Inc.
Bob Ferris, 602/470-1177
bob.ferris@ferrisvr.com
Arch - Thanks for adding GAMZ to the Corner Favorite. When it moves I will let you know. I do hope it never reaches the low range you mentioned ever again though:)
GAMZ: (trading range: .25-.55/keeper)
Take Care,
Greg
Arch - Keep your eyes on GAMZ this week and next it better move and should be a hot pick.
Take Care,
Greg
Doug, Thanks I hope more investors will find GAMZ starting next week. These next 9 days may be the most important days in the companies existence! The bid needs to rise above .50 (this will insure a .50 bottom closing price) and the volume needs to increase badly. Each time the close price closes down a penny that is 800320 more restriced shares GAMZ has to issue to Ferris. GAMZ needs buyers badly and I hope they will start appearing next week.
Take Care,
Greg
Weekly UP: GAMZ and it better be (gemmerling)
Hi Paintermon thanks for coming over to this board and checking in. I am hoping these next two weeks will be great weeks for GAMZ. The higher the average close the next 9 trading days the less restricted shares issued in the merger.
Take Care,
Greg
Dennis - Yes, GAMZ filed a counter suit against ETPI a little over a week ago, so I think ETPI could be in big trouble:) I couldn't get much information about the suit. I tried to help an ETPI investor by answering his lawsuit question and also tried to convice him that he didn't know what he was talking about. Of course it was just a waste of bandwidth LOL. The abuse I took today LOL. I really don't know why I bother posting on the RB board I guess I feel there could still be lurkers there looking for GAMZ info.
This is the post that started it all that I felt I needed to respond to. Read it and you will see why:)
http://ragingbull.lycos.com/mboard/boards.cgi?board=ETPI&read=3623
Check out these links:
http://ragingbull.lycos.com/mboard/boards.cgi?board=ETPI
http://ragingbull.lycos.com/mboard/boards.cgi?board=GAMZ
Al - it will be interesting how the MM's react to news during this pricing period. It does seem like they will let the stock run with buying pressure.
Greg
Dennis - GAMZ just started the pricing period and it will be in the companies best interest for the stock price to go above .70 and stay there during the next two weeks. If they are successful doing that then they won't have to issue to many shares in the merger. This leads me to believe we will see some awesome news within the next few weeks that really should impact the price like MIGR's price got impacted yesterday. Thats why I want longs on standby to get real excited when great news is released LOL.
Take Care,
Greg
All GAMZ Troops it is time to Awaken....
It is long check in time!
The OTC market has started to come alive. The MM's are allowing some OTC stocks to move on great news and buying pressure like they are suppose to.
If GAMZ is allowed to move like MIGR was today we will all be pretty happy campers.
http://www.pinksheets.com/quote/quote.jsp?symbol=migr
When GAMZ news is released this board will probably become active again, it would be great if all longs came back to talk about this awesome investment.
Take Care,
Greg
Muel - thanks for the tip on ABRG I will take a look at it again. Energy plays have been hot recently.
Greg
Muel - Your welcome. The GAMZ/Merger pricing period starts Friday and will go for 10 trading days. IMO we should hear a lot of GAMZ/Ferris news during that time. Things could start to get interesting:)
Take Care,
Greg
New GAMZ Profile on Taxin Website....
http://www.taxin.com/ic10.htm
http://www.taxin.com/index.html
Take Care,
Greg
New GAMZ Profile on Taxin Website....
http://www.taxin.com/ic10.htm
http://www.taxin.com/index.html
Take Care,
Greg
New GAMZ Profile on Taxin Website....
http://www.taxin.com/ic10.htm
http://www.taxin.com/index.html
Take Care,
Greg
RY2K - No I can't post on RB either. That's why I tried to answer Irnin's post here in hopes that he would check this board and read it. I have been watching stocks like SSPC have massive runs and getting frustrated waiting our turn.
Greg
Irnin - The MM's appear to want to keep us at this level for awhile. Some possible reasons.
1. There were two trades today that appeared to be MM trades of $16 and $4. The MM's could be holding down the price to try to accumulate shares at the current level before more contract news is released that may cause more buying pressure. They could be holding the price down until the rest of the MM's come on board June 12th-13th to make a market. This should really be interesting when they are all trading the stock on the OTC again.
2. ICOA hasn't completed their Webcenter3000 site yet so they probably won't announce the website opening until that site is up. Once their website is officially announced they could announce an IR firm and more contracts that will refer to their website in the PR.
3. The most recent release about SCHLUMBERGER LTD should give ICOA exposure but that may take a little time. These are direct quotes from SCHLUMBERGER
"This new business relationship with WebCenter Technologies and the major U.S. airports involved in this project represents a tremendous opportunity for us to show powerful web-based applications to savvy consumers," stated Stephan Lepage, vice president, Schlumberger Public Telecom. "Our expertise in this area is perfectly matched to their needs and timing concerns."
"This feasibility study is the first step in the eployment of telweb phones and associated Network Infrastructure in major U.S. airports," said John Anderson, Northeast Technical Consulting Practice Manager, Schlumberger Network Solutions. "Schlumberger Network Solutions will help WebCenter Technologies advance to that next step by delivering superior support and high-availability network solutions."
They now have a business relationship with a NYSE company that is well known. They should gain great exposure from this relationship. I really don't know when all these great developments will impact ICOA's stock price. I am getting impatient/frustrated also and hope ICOA does move soon as well but IMO this stock can't stay at this low level forever with all the recent positive developments.
Take Care,
Greg
GAMZ was added to the Bull Sector Video Game Stock list.
http://www.bullsector.com/videogames.html
Take Care,
Greg
GAMZ was added to the Bull Sector Video Game Stock list.
http://www.bullsector.com/videogames.html
Take Care,
Greg
GAMZ was added to the Bull Sector Video Game Stock list.
http://www.bullsector.com/videogames.html
Take Care,
Greg
Arch, Thanks for Finding the news lets hope it will spread and start ICOA running:)
Take Care,
Greg
ICOA, Inc. (OTCBB:ICOA) - Investor Package!
http://www.icoacorp.com/investors.html
INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS
The Company initially obtained $1.0 million of funding through the issuance of shares and senior subordinate debt under Rule 504 of Regulation D and Section 3(b) of the Securities Act of 1933
ICOA obtained $10 million convertible equity line on August 28, 2000. To date, the company has utilized $560,000 of this funding. As of May 2001, the Company and its investors have mutually agreed to waive certain provisions of the agreement requiring specific puts, yearly minimums, finders fees, warrants, and associated events of default.
ICOA became a fully reporting company, and the Company’s SB-2A was declared effective by the SEC on April 5, 2001.
ICOA is re-listed to the OTCBB on May 15, 2001.
Engaged Schlumberger to conduct a Feasibility and Commercial Proposal relative to two international airports.
Reached agreement with STC, the designated vendor to Southwestern Bell Communications to supply, install, and operate 70 Internet pay fax terminals in San Francisco International Airport
Reached agreement with STC, the designated vendor to Southwestern Bell Communications to supply, install, and operate 50 Internet pay fax terminals in Los Angles International Airport
Completed a private placement, issued two-year convertible notes, and five year warrants at an exercise price of $.072 per share, and received gross proceeds of $400,000.
Entered into a $1.6 million master lease agreement to fund the cost of equipment for our Network Operations Center, and for the installation of 120 terminals in San Francisco and Los Angeles airports.
CORPORATE PROFILE
ICOA, Inc. (OTCBB: ICOA) is a development stage company in the process of developing an automated network of Internet pay phone terminals with video advertising displays, through its wholly owned subsidiary WebCenter Technologies, Inc. We have developed the plans for a managed network to provide telecommunications, business, and e-commerce services via these terminals. We provide communication services such as telephone, e-mail, and facsimile; and also business services such as copy and print; and e-commerce services, including advertising, shopping, and bill paying.
Our Products and Services
We place, own, operate, and manage terminals in strategic, high traffic areas, so we can reach consumers and earn revenue by offering services from the following three categories:
Telecommunications Services
Internet and e-mail access
Local and long distance phone calls
Laptop, palm and wireless connectivity (future)
Business Services
Fax - send and receive (real time or forward)
Print (from laptop or other enabled portable device, documents, Internet pages, or e-mail attachments) (laptop and other devices - future development)
e-Commerce Services
Passive advertising from attract mode
Sponsorships of portal and directory services
Banner and other strategically placed advertising
Click-through referrals
Affiliate transactions and other client services
ICOA sells both telecommunication and business services directly to the consumer. We are introducing a passive advertising medium from which we expect to derive advertising revenues based on exposures.
We are packaging content with support from strategic partners, sponsors, service affiliates and third party content providers. Pages that we develop will enable us to earn additional revenue from special relationships for referral, click-through, transactional, and fulfillment activities, as well as provide additional screen space for advertisement placements.
We are establishing referral and affiliate programs from which we expect to earn substantial commissions for both delivering customers and managing transactions: such as providing reservations (airline, hotel, car rental, and restaurant), printing maps, and issuing tickets.
MILESTONES & KEY DEVELOPMENTS
04/1999 to 06/2000 The Company obtained $1.0 million of initial funding through the issuance of shares and senior subordinate debt under Rule 504 of Regulation D and Section 3(b) of the Securities Act
08/2000 to 02/2001 Company issued convertible notes in the aggregate amount of $560,000 as part of a $10 million equity line. The notes were issued in reliance on the exemptions from registration provided by Regulation S of the Securities Act
04/2001 Company’s Registration Statement on Form SB-2 declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission
02/2001 Engaged Schlumberger to conduct a Feasibility and Commercial Proposal for two international airports
04/2001 Reached agreement with STC, the designated vendor for Internet pay fax terminals in San Francisco International Airport, to install and operate 70 terminals
04/2001 Reached agreement with STC, the designated vendor for Internet pay fax terminals in Los Angeles International Airport, to install and operate 50 terminals
05/2001 Issued two-year convertible notes, and five year warrants, and received gross proceeds of $400,000
05/2001 With regard to the previous equity line contract, which was signed on August 28, 2000, the Company and its investors have mutually agreed to waive certain provisions of the agreement requiring specific puts, yearly minimums, finders fees, warrants, and associated events of default.
05/2001 Entered into a $1.6 million equipment lease to fund the cost of equipment for our Network Operations Center, and the installation of 120 terminals in San Francisco and Los Angeles airports
05/2001 Company’s common stock begins trading on the OTC Bulletin Board
INDUSTRY OUTLOOK
Market demand for high-speed Internet access, laptop and palm connections, fax, copy, print, phone, prepaid calling and photo booth services is appreciating geometrically. These are mature services and widely used throughout the world.
Industry analysts have validated that packaging these services in a single device presents a formidable business opportunity. Currently, there is no dominant brand.
Once thought to be office technologies, the above services are now found in many homes and have proliferated as standalone services in airports, hotels, drugstores, supermarkets and local convenience stores in response to consumer demand.
International Data Corp. (IDC) reports that fax volume is still increasing, growing 14% annually from 86 million machines in 1997 to more than 168 million by 2002. IDC reported that fax transmission minutes are expected to grow from 255 billion in 1995 to 647 billion by 2002. Lastly, fax cost is estimated to be more than a third of the annual phone bills for large corporations. In the US alone, there are over 1.7 million pay phones. The Regional Bell Operating Companies (RBOCs), control most of them. Reacting to consumer needs, the RBOCs have issued mandates to upgrade phones to include Internet capabilities.
Explosive growth is forecasted in the public Internet access market. Research firm Frost & Sullivan expects double and triple digit rates of growth in both the number of units deployed and revenues over the next six years. This is supported by the explosive growth of home and office use of the Internet, and the increased mobility of the public at large. According to IDC there will be 500 million Internet users by 2003.
GROWTH STRATEGY
Our Strategy - Partnerships
Our deployment strategy is to capture the highest priority placements: airports. To that end, we are installing Los Angeles and San Francisco airports, currently ranked third and fifth in passenger traffic in the United States. Convention centers and hotels that surround the airports are also high on the list, as they are typically populated by our primary consumer - the business traveler. Later deployments will target major retail locations and their affinity programs.
We have finalized negotiations with a Strategic Partner on the West Coast, who will provide access to up to 1.2 million payphone locations. We have also engaged Qwest Communications to provide hosting facilities to implement our technology at the Network Operations Center level.
Beyond the basic services contemplated, we are also leveraging these locations by publishing and packaging both local and national information as well as transactional services deemed useful to their targeted audiences. These e-commerce services include affinity programs, pre-paid telephone service, travel arrangements (airline ticketing, hotel and rental car reservations, detailed maps, directories, etc.), shopping opportunities, bill paying, money transfer and other electronic banking activities, as well as universal messaging store and forward services.
Revenues and Marketing
We are executing a multi-faceted marketing plan to facilitate the following objectives:
acquire and retain strategic locations
forge synergy partnerships with suppliers and location hosts
attract and fulfill targeted users
stimulate repeat usage and loyalty
secure advertising and e-commerce sponsorship
promote specialized services and unique features
create industry awareness
Marketing to Locations
We are negotiating agreements with various airports, convention centers, and hotels to place our terminals in such locations.
Completion of this contract with SFO and LAX, is expected to result in follow on airport contracts. As additional airport contracts are secured, we will concentrate local marketing efforts on the surrounding hotels and convention centers. Concurrently, we have already initiated placement campaigns to retail drug and food chains, as well as malls, to provide hosting services for affinity programs and a complimentary e-commerce platform.
We offer location hosts the option to create customized content and targeted presentations to reach their customers and enhance relationship-marketing efforts.
Marketing to End-Users
Our approach to attracting new users and stimulating repeat business is to strategically locate the terminals in high traffic areas in front of captive audiences, and use the display screen to motivate usage by offering low-cost services and free incentives. Repeat users will be recognized and welcomed back, adding a personalized touch to stimulate loyalty. Rewards for continued usage, sweepstakes, give-aways, coupons, discounted merchandise, free maps and concierge services (ie. restaurant locations, reservations, etc.) are successful and commonly used techniques.
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT TEAM
George Strouthopoulos is our Chief Executive Officer and President. Mr. Strouthopoulos was appointed to our Board of Directors in 1991. He has served as our Chief Executive Officer and President since his appointment in 1991. From 1991 to 1997, Mr. Strouthopoulos was President of GoFax, Inc., our former subsidiary.
Erwin Vahlsing, Jr., is our Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary. Mr. Vahlsing was appointed to our Board of Directors in February of 1999. Mr. Vahlsing has served as our Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer since his appointment in April of 1999 and has served as our Secretary since his appointment in November of 2000. From January 2000 through February 2001, Mr. Vahlsing was a Senior Partner in the management-consulting firm of Carter and Vahlsing, CPA. From 1998 to January 2000, Mr. Vahlsing was General Manager of Connect Teleservices, LLC, a telemarketing company. From 1996 to 1998, Mr. Vahlsing served as Senior Financial Analyst for Monarch Industries, an architectural woodworking firm. During 1995, Mr. Vahlsing owned Ocean State Financial Consulting, a financial consulting business. Mr. Vahlsing received his degree in Accounting from the University of Connecticut, and a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Rhode Island.
William P. Lord is President of Webcenter Technologies, Inc., our wholly owned subsidiary. He has served as President since his appointment in June 1999. From September 1997 until April 1999, Mr. Lord served as Vice President of Strategic Marketing & Corporate Communications for U.S. Digital Communications, a distributor of mobile satellite telephony solutions such as Iridium, INMARSAT and MSAT. Prior to 1997, Mr. Lord held various top management positions at North American Communications Group, University Online, ADNET and Atari. From 1986 to present, Mr. Lord has maintained Lord Enterprises, Inc., a management and marketing consulting company that has completed projects for AT&T, Cincinnati Bell, Colony Communications (Providence Journal) and SilentRadio, among others.
Thomas Cannon is Vice President of Technology of WebCenter Technologies, Inc., our wholly owned subsidiary. Mr. Cannon was previously a consultant to the company on manufacturing and technology matters for 7 years. In this capacity, he was lead engineer in the development of a public access PayFax machine for British Telecom. From 1985 to 2000, Mr. Cannon held various engineering management and product development positions with GTECH Corp., successfully deploying 2 new major product lines consisting of over 260,000 lottery POS terminals worldwide. Responsibilities for development team included: scheduling, critical path diagnosis, budget development and reporting, resource assignment and allocation, system architecture and design, RFI/RFP/RFQ review and proposal generation, OEM negotiations and management, and management review and presentation. Mr. Cannon holds a Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Rhode Island.
ICOA, Inc. - Corporate Office
111 Airport Rd. - Suite 1
Warwick, RI 02889
Phone: 401-739-9205
Fax: 401-739-9215
This document does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to purchase securities. Readers should consult with their own independent tax, business and financial advisors with respect to any investment, including any contemplated investment in the Company. All information contained in this advertisement should be independently verified with the Company and by an independent financial analyst. Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: The statements which are not historical facts contained in this advertisement are forward-looking statements that involve certain risks and uncertainties including but not limited to risks associated with the uncertainty of future financial results, additional financing requirements, development of new products, governmental approval processes, the impact of competitive products or pricing, technological changes, the effect of economic conditions and other uncertainties detailed by the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission
ICOA, Inc. (OTCBB:ICOA) - Investor Package!
http://www.icoacorp.com/investors.html
INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS
The Company initially obtained $1.0 million of funding through the issuance of shares and senior subordinate debt under Rule 504 of Regulation D and Section 3(b) of the Securities Act of 1933
ICOA obtained $10 million convertible equity line on August 28, 2000. To date, the company has utilized $560,000 of this funding. As of May 2001, the Company and its investors have mutually agreed to waive certain provisions of the agreement requiring specific puts, yearly minimums, finders fees, warrants, and associated events of default.
ICOA became a fully reporting company, and the Company’s SB-2A was declared effective by the SEC on April 5, 2001.
ICOA is re-listed to the OTCBB on May 15, 2001.
Engaged Schlumberger to conduct a Feasibility and Commercial Proposal relative to two international airports.
Reached agreement with STC, the designated vendor to Southwestern Bell Communications to supply, install, and operate 70 Internet pay fax terminals in San Francisco International Airport
Reached agreement with STC, the designated vendor to Southwestern Bell Communications to supply, install, and operate 50 Internet pay fax terminals in Los Angles International Airport
Completed a private placement, issued two-year convertible notes, and five year warrants at an exercise price of $.072 per share, and received gross proceeds of $400,000.
Entered into a $1.6 million master lease agreement to fund the cost of equipment for our Network Operations Center, and for the installation of 120 terminals in San Francisco and Los Angeles airports.
CORPORATE PROFILE
ICOA, Inc. (OTCBB: ICOA) is a development stage company in the process of developing an automated network of Internet pay phone terminals with video advertising displays, through its wholly owned subsidiary WebCenter Technologies, Inc. We have developed the plans for a managed network to provide telecommunications, business, and e-commerce services via these terminals. We provide communication services such as telephone, e-mail, and facsimile; and also business services such as copy and print; and e-commerce services, including advertising, shopping, and bill paying.
Our Products and Services
We place, own, operate, and manage terminals in strategic, high traffic areas, so we can reach consumers and earn revenue by offering services from the following three categories:
Telecommunications Services
Internet and e-mail access
Local and long distance phone calls
Laptop, palm and wireless connectivity (future)
Business Services
Fax - send and receive (real time or forward)
Print (from laptop or other enabled portable device, documents, Internet pages, or e-mail attachments) (laptop and other devices - future development)
e-Commerce Services
Passive advertising from attract mode
Sponsorships of portal and directory services
Banner and other strategically placed advertising
Click-through referrals
Affiliate transactions and other client services
ICOA sells both telecommunication and business services directly to the consumer. We are introducing a passive advertising medium from which we expect to derive advertising revenues based on exposures.
We are packaging content with support from strategic partners, sponsors, service affiliates and third party content providers. Pages that we develop will enable us to earn additional revenue from special relationships for referral, click-through, transactional, and fulfillment activities, as well as provide additional screen space for advertisement placements.
We are establishing referral and affiliate programs from which we expect to earn substantial commissions for both delivering customers and managing transactions: such as providing reservations (airline, hotel, car rental, and restaurant), printing maps, and issuing tickets.
MILESTONES & KEY DEVELOPMENTS
04/1999 to 06/2000 The Company obtained $1.0 million of initial funding through the issuance of shares and senior subordinate debt under Rule 504 of Regulation D and Section 3(b) of the Securities Act
08/2000 to 02/2001 Company issued convertible notes in the aggregate amount of $560,000 as part of a $10 million equity line. The notes were issued in reliance on the exemptions from registration provided by Regulation S of the Securities Act
04/2001 Company’s Registration Statement on Form SB-2 declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission
02/2001 Engaged Schlumberger to conduct a Feasibility and Commercial Proposal for two international airports
04/2001 Reached agreement with STC, the designated vendor for Internet pay fax terminals in San Francisco International Airport, to install and operate 70 terminals
04/2001 Reached agreement with STC, the designated vendor for Internet pay fax terminals in Los Angeles International Airport, to install and operate 50 terminals
05/2001 Issued two-year convertible notes, and five year warrants, and received gross proceeds of $400,000
05/2001 With regard to the previous equity line contract, which was signed on August 28, 2000, the Company and its investors have mutually agreed to waive certain provisions of the agreement requiring specific puts, yearly minimums, finders fees, warrants, and associated events of default.
05/2001 Entered into a $1.6 million equipment lease to fund the cost of equipment for our Network Operations Center, and the installation of 120 terminals in San Francisco and Los Angeles airports
05/2001 Company’s common stock begins trading on the OTC Bulletin Board
INDUSTRY OUTLOOK
Market demand for high-speed Internet access, laptop and palm connections, fax, copy, print, phone, prepaid calling and photo booth services is appreciating geometrically. These are mature services and widely used throughout the world.
Industry analysts have validated that packaging these services in a single device presents a formidable business opportunity. Currently, there is no dominant brand.
Once thought to be office technologies, the above services are now found in many homes and have proliferated as standalone services in airports, hotels, drugstores, supermarkets and local convenience stores in response to consumer demand.
International Data Corp. (IDC) reports that fax volume is still increasing, growing 14% annually from 86 million machines in 1997 to more than 168 million by 2002. IDC reported that fax transmission minutes are expected to grow from 255 billion in 1995 to 647 billion by 2002. Lastly, fax cost is estimated to be more than a third of the annual phone bills for large corporations. In the US alone, there are over 1.7 million pay phones. The Regional Bell Operating Companies (RBOCs), control most of them. Reacting to consumer needs, the RBOCs have issued mandates to upgrade phones to include Internet capabilities.
Explosive growth is forecasted in the public Internet access market. Research firm Frost & Sullivan expects double and triple digit rates of growth in both the number of units deployed and revenues over the next six years. This is supported by the explosive growth of home and office use of the Internet, and the increased mobility of the public at large. According to IDC there will be 500 million Internet users by 2003.
GROWTH STRATEGY
Our Strategy - Partnerships
Our deployment strategy is to capture the highest priority placements: airports. To that end, we are installing Los Angeles and San Francisco airports, currently ranked third and fifth in passenger traffic in the United States. Convention centers and hotels that surround the airports are also high on the list, as they are typically populated by our primary consumer - the business traveler. Later deployments will target major retail locations and their affinity programs.
We have finalized negotiations with a Strategic Partner on the West Coast, who will provide access to up to 1.2 million payphone locations. We have also engaged Qwest Communications to provide hosting facilities to implement our technology at the Network Operations Center level.
Beyond the basic services contemplated, we are also leveraging these locations by publishing and packaging both local and national information as well as transactional services deemed useful to their targeted audiences. These e-commerce services include affinity programs, pre-paid telephone service, travel arrangements (airline ticketing, hotel and rental car reservations, detailed maps, directories, etc.), shopping opportunities, bill paying, money transfer and other electronic banking activities, as well as universal messaging store and forward services.
Revenues and Marketing
We are executing a multi-faceted marketing plan to facilitate the following objectives:
acquire and retain strategic locations
forge synergy partnerships with suppliers and location hosts
attract and fulfill targeted users
stimulate repeat usage and loyalty
secure advertising and e-commerce sponsorship
promote specialized services and unique features
create industry awareness
Marketing to Locations
We are negotiating agreements with various airports, convention centers, and hotels to place our terminals in such locations.
Completion of this contract with SFO and LAX, is expected to result in follow on airport contracts. As additional airport contracts are secured, we will concentrate local marketing efforts on the surrounding hotels and convention centers. Concurrently, we have already initiated placement campaigns to retail drug and food chains, as well as malls, to provide hosting services for affinity programs and a complimentary e-commerce platform.
We offer location hosts the option to create customized content and targeted presentations to reach their customers and enhance relationship-marketing efforts.
Marketing to End-Users
Our approach to attracting new users and stimulating repeat business is to strategically locate the terminals in high traffic areas in front of captive audiences, and use the display screen to motivate usage by offering low-cost services and free incentives. Repeat users will be recognized and welcomed back, adding a personalized touch to stimulate loyalty. Rewards for continued usage, sweepstakes, give-aways, coupons, discounted merchandise, free maps and concierge services (ie. restaurant locations, reservations, etc.) are successful and commonly used techniques.
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT TEAM
George Strouthopoulos is our Chief Executive Officer and President. Mr. Strouthopoulos was appointed to our Board of Directors in 1991. He has served as our Chief Executive Officer and President since his appointment in 1991. From 1991 to 1997, Mr. Strouthopoulos was President of GoFax, Inc., our former subsidiary.
Erwin Vahlsing, Jr., is our Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary. Mr. Vahlsing was appointed to our Board of Directors in February of 1999. Mr. Vahlsing has served as our Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer since his appointment in April of 1999 and has served as our Secretary since his appointment in November of 2000. From January 2000 through February 2001, Mr. Vahlsing was a Senior Partner in the management-consulting firm of Carter and Vahlsing, CPA. From 1998 to January 2000, Mr. Vahlsing was General Manager of Connect Teleservices, LLC, a telemarketing company. From 1996 to 1998, Mr. Vahlsing served as Senior Financial Analyst for Monarch Industries, an architectural woodworking firm. During 1995, Mr. Vahlsing owned Ocean State Financial Consulting, a financial consulting business. Mr. Vahlsing received his degree in Accounting from the University of Connecticut, and a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Rhode Island.
William P. Lord is President of Webcenter Technologies, Inc., our wholly owned subsidiary. He has served as President since his appointment in June 1999. From September 1997 until April 1999, Mr. Lord served as Vice President of Strategic Marketing & Corporate Communications for U.S. Digital Communications, a distributor of mobile satellite telephony solutions such as Iridium, INMARSAT and MSAT. Prior to 1997, Mr. Lord held various top management positions at North American Communications Group, University Online, ADNET and Atari. From 1986 to present, Mr. Lord has maintained Lord Enterprises, Inc., a management and marketing consulting company that has completed projects for AT&T, Cincinnati Bell, Colony Communications (Providence Journal) and SilentRadio, among others.
Thomas Cannon is Vice President of Technology of WebCenter Technologies, Inc., our wholly owned subsidiary. Mr. Cannon was previously a consultant to the company on manufacturing and technology matters for 7 years. In this capacity, he was lead engineer in the development of a public access PayFax machine for British Telecom. From 1985 to 2000, Mr. Cannon held various engineering management and product development positions with GTECH Corp., successfully deploying 2 new major product lines consisting of over 260,000 lottery POS terminals worldwide. Responsibilities for development team included: scheduling, critical path diagnosis, budget development and reporting, resource assignment and allocation, system architecture and design, RFI/RFP/RFQ review and proposal generation, OEM negotiations and management, and management review and presentation. Mr. Cannon holds a Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Rhode Island.
ICOA, Inc. - Corporate Office
111 Airport Rd. - Suite 1
Warwick, RI 02889
Phone: 401-739-9205
Fax: 401-739-9215
This document does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to purchase securities. Readers should consult with their own independent tax, business and financial advisors with respect to any investment, including any contemplated investment in the Company. All information contained in this advertisement should be independently verified with the Company and by an independent financial analyst. Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: The statements which are not historical facts contained in this advertisement are forward-looking statements that involve certain risks and uncertainties including but not limited to risks associated with the uncertainty of future financial results, additional financing requirements, development of new products, governmental approval processes, the impact of competitive products or pricing, technological changes, the effect of economic conditions and other uncertainties detailed by the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Interview with Angel Munoz - We recently had a little email interview with Angel Munoz,
president and founder of the CPL. Our questions are blue, and his responses are in white.
http://gamersclick.com/articles/interviews/munoz.shtml
Gamersclick
First off, could you just give us a little background on yourself?
Munoz
I am the founder and president of the Cyberathlete Professional League (CPL) and the
spokesperson for the league. I founded the league on June 26, 1997 and this summer we
are celebrating our 4-Year Anniversary.
Gamersclick
Where do you see professional gaming in 5 years?
Munoz
Well if we take the rate of growth in the last 4 years and project that for another 5, I
would venture to say that some of our tournaments will have cash prizes of $600,000 or
more for a single game and the worldwide audience for the events will be counted in the
millions.
Gamersclick
What influenced the decision to switch from Quake III Arena to Counter-Strike for CPL
events?
Munoz
I think the question reveals the perception problem that has persisted for months now. CPL
is still holding Quake III events, we did in Australia, in Europe and will do in Latin America
and Asia. Only in the United States have we moved this year completely to Counter-Strike
but still we are holding a QuakeWorld tournament in a month. The reasons have to do with
our perceptions of the market place, demographics and basically where do we want to see
the league in the next few years.
The person spearheading this transition at the CPL is our League Commissioner, Mike
Wardwell, and I invite you to pose this question to him.
Gamersclick
How has the response to that choice been?
Munoz
Our decision inadvertently split the community. This was not the intended result, is
essence we wanted the CPL to be more of a Gamers League not just a Quake League.
Gamersclick
How long do you plan on sticking with CS?
Munoz
Well next year's December $150,000 event will most likely be Counter-Strike again, but we
are not sure what the first large event will be just yet. We are meeting with the managing
partners of each of the CPL divisions at the June CPL event and will come up with a final
decision.
Gamersclick
How is the response you've gotten from the CPL's overseas divisions?
Munoz
Very positive overall. We've had a few difficulties with our event in Latin America but
overall things seem to be progressing at a faster pace than anyone anticipated. Expected
major CPL events for the rest of the year are:
August - CPL Europe - London
September - CPL LA - Rio de Janeiro
September - CPL Asia - Singapore
November - CPL Pacific - Sydney
November - CPL Europe - Cologne
December - CPL World - Dallas
Gamersclick
Can you give us some details on the recent problems with Razer's sponsorship?
Munoz
Our attorneys are in conversations with kärna the parent company of Razer and have asked
me not to comment publicly on this matter at this time.
Gamersclick
Can you envision gaming becoming a full-fledged spectator sport?
Munoz
That's why I launched the league to begin with. Hopefully things will continue to progress in
that direction.
Gamersclick
What are some of the games you've been impressed with recently (upcoming or recently
released)?
Munoz
Clive Barker's Undying scared the hell out of me. I was very impressed with the strong
sense of ambiance that the game provided. The Duke Nukem Forever clip looked very
impressive too.
Gamersclick
Do you think console gaming could ever become a factor in the CPL, with the Internet
capabilities of some of the new consoles?
Munoz
Not really. Younger audience, different demographics.
Gamersclick
What's coming up for the CPL? Any specific plans to expand the organization?
Munoz
Well I guess the buzz in the worldwide gaming community is the massive CPL World
Championship in December. The registration for the event will open Friday, June 1 at 8PM
Central. We already have 35 qualifiers signed up for it and will have to cut some back as
we have only 32 auto-berths to offer. We are all curious how quickly the registration for
the tournament will take to fill up. Also the event will support a 1,000 person BYOC and we
will have 28 companies with exhibitions at the event.
Gamersclick
We just wanted to thank Angel for taking the time to get his answers back to us. You can
check out the CPL's webpage for more info, and stay tuned to GC for more CPL coverage.
- Tom "Vandal" Ohle
Dennis - I have spent a lot of time keeping up with GAMZ happenings:) Now that GAMZ has major Analyst support IMO the message boards won't play much into the movement of the stock. The inital setup of the website took time but now I just check all my video gaming news sources I have on the website to see if there is any recent GAMZ news. It doesn't take to long. What I see is GAMZ hopefully attaining a bigger board status this year probably the AMEX first because the requirements are less they need a 3 dollar stock price for AMEX and a 4 dollar stock price for NASDAQ. Five years down the road GAMZ could be bought out by a bigger company like Microsoft. Conservatively the stock could be in double digits in 5 years. I will probably always have a position in this company as long as Kelly is involved in it and maybe longer. I have never gotten this involved in a company before and may never again:) I am glad my DD has helped many investors keep the faith that GAMZ has great potential to be a major player in their industry. I do get frustrated sometimes when I see stocks take off from GAMZ's level and go into the dollar range with half the potential that this stock has. Hope this answers your question.
Take Care,
Greg
Take Care,
Greg
GameCom and Ferris Ratify Acquisition
http://www.kioskmarketplace.com/news_story.htm?i=10221
• May 24, 2001
ARLINGTON, Texas & PHOENIX - GameCom Inc. (OTCBB:GAMZ), designer of Net-GameLink interactive Internet gaming kiosks, and Ferris Productions Inc., a virtual reality entertainment company, jointly announced that the due diligence period contained within GameCom's contract to acquire Ferris has been successfully concluded by both companies.
GameCom has instructed its securities counsel to prepare the proxy statement to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and subsequently to be submitted for approval to both companies' shareholders. The transaction will be completed as soon as shareholder approval has been obtained.
L. Kelly Jones, GameCom's chief executive officer, said he expected to complete the Ferris acquisition in June. Projected revenue for 2001 should exceed $5 million, he said, with the possibility of positive per-share earnings by the end of 2001.
The companies will combine their operations and base them in Ferris' current Phoenix office. Corporate and sales functions will be based out of GameCom's Arlington offices.
Last April, Entertainment Technologies & Programs Inc. (ETPI) filed a lawsuit against GameCom, contending Ferris and ETPI had a previous letter of intent. ETPI alleged breach of contract and interference, among other things.
ETPI’s letter of intent, executed in March, was for the purchase of all of Ferris' assets. According to a previous GameCom release, though Ferris contended that it terminated the letter of intent on April 17, 2001, ETPI contended that the letter bound Ferris to conduct good faith negotiations with ETPI until at least June 30, 2001.
No information was available at press time on the status of ETPI’s suit.
GameCom is now engaged in the sales and marketing of Net-GameLink.
Ferris designs products for the entertainment, simulation, promotion and education industries It’s products include virtual reality technology.
ICOA Unit Selects Schlumberger Telweb Solution and Schlumberger Network Solutions
WARWICK, R.I., May 25 /PRNewswire/ -- WebCenter Technologies, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of ICOA, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: ICOA - news), announced today that it has engaged Schlumberger Public Telecom and Schlumberger Network Solutions to conduct a feasibility study and generate a commercial proposal to deploy webpayphones in major U.S. airports. Schlumberger Network Solutions will provide the design and implementation services for the Network Infrastructure to support the webpayphones.
``We have spent the last two years evaluating product offerings from the leading public Internet access terminal manufacturers and have determined that the Schlumberger equipment represents the most durable and reliable technology available today,' noted George Strouthopoulos, CEO, ICOA. ``We are very confident that Schlumberger Public Telecom and Schlumberger Network Solutions will leverage their core competencies to produce a 'best-of-breed' solution to satisfy the requirements for airport installations,' added Strouthopoulos.
``This new business relationship with WebCenter Technologies and the major U.S. airports involved in this project represents a tremendous opportunity for us to show powerful web-based applications to savvy consumers,' stated Stephan Lepage, vice president, Schlumberger Public Telecom. ``Our expertise in this area is perfectly matched to their needs and timing concerns.'
``This feasibility study is the first step in the deployment of telweb phones and associated Network Infrastructure in major U.S. airports,' said John Anderson, Northeast Technical Consulting Practice Manager, Schlumberger Network Solutions. ``Schlumberger Network Solutions will help WebCenter Technologies advance to that next step by delivering superior support and high-availability network solutions.'
About ICOA
ICOA, Inc., is a development stage company in the process of developing an automated network of Internet pay phone terminals with video advertising displays, through our wholly owned subsidiary WebCenter Technologies, Inc. We have developed the plans for a managed network to provide telecommunications, business, and e-commerce services via these terminals. The services we intend to provide include communication services such as telephone, e-mail, and facsimile; and business services such as copy and print; and e-commerce services, including advertising, shopping and bill paying.
About Schlumberger
Schlumberger Public Telecom is the world leader in the development, production and installation of advanced webpayphone networks, combining standard telephony with powerful web-based applications. Schlumberger Network Solutions combines fit-for-purpose technologies, secure network infrastructure and technical expertise to enable the digital enterprise. Leveraging state-of-the-art technical consulting capabilities, Schlumberger Network Solutions provides integrated information security solutions, wireless and remote network connectivity, secure global IP infrastructure, and complete network managed services. Schlumberger Limited (NYSE: SLB - news) is a global leader in technical services with 2000 revenue of $9.61 billion. Additional information is available from Realtime http://www.slb.com/.
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements concerning ICOA, which are subject to a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, performance and achievements to differ materially from those described or implied in the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the risks and uncertainties discussed in the Company's Registration Statement on Form SB-2 on file with the SEC and other filings made with the SEC from time to time.
For additional information, please call us at (401) 739-9205.
SOURCE: ICOA, Inc.
http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=SLB&d=t
ICOA Unit Selects Schlumberger Telweb Solution and Schlumberger Network Solutions
WARWICK, R.I., May 25 /PRNewswire/ -- WebCenter Technologies, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of ICOA, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: ICOA - news), announced today that it has engaged Schlumberger Public Telecom and Schlumberger Network Solutions to conduct a feasibility study and generate a commercial proposal to deploy webpayphones in major U.S. airports. Schlumberger Network Solutions will provide the design and implementation services for the Network Infrastructure to support the webpayphones.
``We have spent the last two years evaluating product offerings from the leading public Internet access terminal manufacturers and have determined that the Schlumberger equipment represents the most durable and reliable technology available today,' noted George Strouthopoulos, CEO, ICOA. ``We are very confident that Schlumberger Public Telecom and Schlumberger Network Solutions will leverage their core competencies to produce a 'best-of-breed' solution to satisfy the requirements for airport installations,' added Strouthopoulos.
``This new business relationship with WebCenter Technologies and the major U.S. airports involved in this project represents a tremendous opportunity for us to show powerful web-based applications to savvy consumers,' stated Stephan Lepage, vice president, Schlumberger Public Telecom. ``Our expertise in this area is perfectly matched to their needs and timing concerns.'
``This feasibility study is the first step in the deployment of telweb phones and associated Network Infrastructure in major U.S. airports,' said John Anderson, Northeast Technical Consulting Practice Manager, Schlumberger Network Solutions. ``Schlumberger Network Solutions will help WebCenter Technologies advance to that next step by delivering superior support and high-availability network solutions.'
About ICOA
ICOA, Inc., is a development stage company in the process of developing an automated network of Internet pay phone terminals with video advertising displays, through our wholly owned subsidiary WebCenter Technologies, Inc. We have developed the plans for a managed network to provide telecommunications, business, and e-commerce services via these terminals. The services we intend to provide include communication services such as telephone, e-mail, and facsimile; and business services such as copy and print; and e-commerce services, including advertising, shopping and bill paying.
About Schlumberger
Schlumberger Public Telecom is the world leader in the development, production and installation of advanced webpayphone networks, combining standard telephony with powerful web-based applications. Schlumberger Network Solutions combines fit-for-purpose technologies, secure network infrastructure and technical expertise to enable the digital enterprise. Leveraging state-of-the-art technical consulting capabilities, Schlumberger Network Solutions provides integrated information security solutions, wireless and remote network connectivity, secure global IP infrastructure, and complete network managed services. Schlumberger Limited (NYSE: SLB - news) is a global leader in technical services with 2000 revenue of $9.61 billion. Additional information is available from Realtime http://www.slb.com/.
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements concerning ICOA, which are subject to a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, performance and achievements to differ materially from those described or implied in the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the risks and uncertainties discussed in the Company's Registration Statement on Form SB-2 on file with the SEC and other filings made with the SEC from time to time.
For additional information, please call us at (401) 739-9205.
SOURCE: ICOA, Inc.
http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=SLB&d=t
ICOA's New Website is UP....
http://www.icoacorp.com/
Check it out! The webcenter3000 site isn't up yet so I guess a PR won't be released until both sites are up.
Take Care,
Greg
ICOA's New Website is UP....
http://www.icoacorp.com/
Check it out! The webcenter3000 site isn't up yet so I guess a PR won't be released until both sites are up.
Take Care,
Greg
GAMZ got a new MM on board GVRC....
http://www.otcbb.com/asp/mp_quotes.asp?Sort=4&Quotes=gamz&Board.x=21&Board.y=10
He wasn't on the monthly list of MM's buying recently...
http://www.otcbb.com/asp/tradeact_mv.asp?searchby=i&sortby=v&Issue=GAMZ
Take Care,
Greg