AlphaTrade.com Develops World's First Product Solution for IP Addresses for the Internet.

Business Editors/Technology Writers

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 21, 1999

AlphaTrade.com (OTCBB:EBNK) announced today that NetStream Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of AlphaTrade, has developed the world's first product solution enabling all Internet networks to upgrade from the antiquated 20 year-old IPv4 standard to the long anticipated release of the IPv6 standard, otherwise known as Internet Protocol Version 6.

Similar to the Y2K problem, the Internet Protocol (IP) v4 is limited to a small IP address space which 20 years ago the ARPA engineers did not predict would ever be an issue. However with thousands of new people connecting to the Internet on a daily basis the IPv4 is running out of IP addresses that can be issued. For example, phone numbers in the United States need to be 7 digits, if we relied on a 4-digit scheme, not everyone would be able to have a telephone number. This same problem lies with an IP address and without one you would not be able to access the Internet nor would E-Commerce be expandable. Now AlphaTrade's NetStreamV6 product solution solves this problem, which the old IPv4 could not.

"With the onset of IPv6 into our current network infrastructure, IPv6 will allow consumers to transmit data more quickly, efficiently and securely, something that VoIP (Voice Over IP), streaming video technology, and E-Commerce companies heavily rely on. IPv6 helps to eliminate the bandwidth bottlenecks IPv4 sets on Internet data transmission and can also more efficiently route data," says Eric Hines, Chief Executive Officer of NetStream.

Given the remarkable growth of the Internet, and business opportunity represented by the Internet, IPv6 is of major interest to businesses, enterprise internetworks, and the global Internet. IPv6 presents all networking interests with an opportunity for global improvements, which is now receiving the collective action that is needed to realize the benefits.

Andre Saes, Chief Technical Officer of NetStream, goes on to say, "Imagine if you will, one who is well versed in 2 languages, English and Portuguese. The wonderful thing about English is that it takes fewer words to get a point across then it does in Portuguese. IPv6 and IPv4 work similarly in that IPv4 utilizes less efficient routing methods, addressing assignments, protocols, and packet construction then it's counterpart IPv6, making routing information with IPv6 more quick and efficient. The migration from IPv4 to IPv6 is something unavoidable due to further Internet development."

NetStreamV6 has been designed to enable high performance, scalable inter-networks that will operate as needed for decades. NetStreamV6 offers a number of solutions and enhanced features, such as correcting the shortage of IP addresses, improved packet formats, and network security. Scalable networking requires careful utilization of human resources as well as network resources; so, a great deal of attention has been given to creating auto configuration protocols for NetStreamV6(TM), minimizing the need for human intervention when assigning IP addresses and relevant network parameters such as link MTU. Other benefits relate to the fresh start that NetStreamV6 gives to those who build and administer networks.

The services implemented by NetStream are specifically tailored for the network environments of today, meeting the demands of tomorrow. Our services allow companies secured remote access from anywhere in the world into their company's network through the integration of Virtual Private Networks, state of the art Intrusion Detection services, firewall integration, perimeter security services, and managed security solutions from our 24/7 NOC (Network Operations Center).

AlphaTrade.com(TM) is a true E-Commerce Internet-based company with "Web-to-desktop" convergence technologies, applications and Network solutions. Without ever having to purchase, lease, or download software the AlphaWare(TM) line of applications are designed to offer computer users secure endless business and personal program choices available anytime, anywhere through any modem or cable connection.

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