Applied Global Technologies Releases FATHOM Version 4.0; FATHOM Analyzers Upgraded with Ability to Make Multiple Simultaneous Test Calls.

BOSTON -- Applied Global Technologies, proven experts in IP collaboration technologies and solutions, announces the release of FATHOM v 4.0 today at the VON Conference in Boston. The new release adds MTU size settings for call patterns, alias configuration from console interface and ability for Analyzers to make multiple simultaneous test calls.

"FATHOM uniquely tests network performance utilizing actual H.323 calls as test traffic," commented Todd Jacobson, Vice President of Product Development, Applied Global Technologies. "The new support for multiple simultaneous calls from each FATHOM device enhances the ability to collect performance data simultaneously from multiple network paths."

The FATHOM collaboration Analyzer technology, originally released in February 2004, is an innovative AGT network analysis tool. It measures network capacity and capability to support H.323 audio and video traffic at the desired quality and quantity. Customers utilize FATHOM to pre-engineer their video networks, troubleshoot current networks, proactively monitor networks and endpoints as well as to verify they are received QoS guarantees from service providers.

In January, AGT released v3.0 which extended network monitoring beyond firewalls. By moving the monitoring to the distributed architecture, FATHOM began to measure network performance for different subnets, firewall systems and disparate networks. The localized monitoring added "Fault Isolation" - accurately determining if a failure resulted from an endpoint or the network. End point monitoring was a key feature of the 3.0 version.

"The FATHOM platform is based on diskless embedded processor technology, providing for reliability in the field and protecting against drive failure," stated Ben Atha, Chief Technical Officer, Applied Global Technology. "With new single port communication architecture, FATHOM provides a simple way to distribute network analysis and monitoring across a multilayered enterprise network."

FATHOM is used within AGT's Managed Services and is also available for sale as a stand-alone product package. It is available to end users, resellers and integrators. The FATHOM technology includes the FATHOM Commander and FATHOM Analyzer 1000 devices in addition to the FATHOM Control software.

The basic package, which monitors up to 30 end points and related network performance, includes: FATHOM COMMANDER Device, COMMANDER CONSOLE Software, User Manual, necessary cables and hard shell travel case. It lists for $54,500.

Additional monitoring is available through the purchase of the FATHOM ANALYZER 1000 at a cost of $19,500 per device. Each ANALYZER 1000 device adds the ability to test and monitor from an additional network location while also adding 30 additional end points to the monitoring capability.

"The FATHOM system's key differentiators are its distributed architecture, its ability to place test calls to existing H.323 endpoints, and its seamless integration with endpoint status monitoring," stated Mark Bearden, FATHOM Project Manager, Applied Global Technologies. "FATHOM is unique in providing a single tool that supports all stages of the video-over-IP management life cycle, starting with pre-engineering and performance baselining, extending to endpoint status monitoring and troubleshooting, and, finally, supporting future capacity planning."

For more information on the FATHOM product, please contact AGT at 321-638-2007 or [e-mail]

About Applied Global Technologies(R)

Applied Global Technologies(R) offers its customers proven expertise in IP collaboration with the mission to transform companies from buyers of technology into users of technology. As a dedicated collaboration managed service provider, AGT takes the enterprise vision of fully integrated IP networks and applies it as an effective, ROI-centered solution for today's progressive and agile businesses.

AGT also offers ON DEMAND video conferencing, presentation, recording and streaming services featuring VIDEO PRESENTER(TM) and VIDEO EVENTS (TM). Supplemental solutions include engineering and A/V integration, IP video migration and analysis using FATHOM(TM), and billing and utilization management software with NEXUS c/R(TM).

In addition to its work in the commercial marketplace, the eleven-year old private corporation provides conferencing solutions to the Pentagon, branches of the US Military and civilian agencies, as well as numerous federal and state government facilities. The Company's continued advancement in communications is being felt around the world. The company is listed among the fastest growing private companies in America (Inc 500).

AGT partners with those companies that bring value to its customers. Applied Global's current partners include: Anteon, AT Alliance, Bell South, EDS, Global Crossing, Glowpoint, Infonet, Lockheed, MiCTA, Polycom, Radvision, SAIC, Sony, Sprint, SRA and VCON.

Applied Global Technologies' international headquarters is located in Rockledge, FL with field support offices in Atlanta, Dallas, Durham (CT), Honolulu, Okinawa, Ottawa, Phoenix, Seattle, San Diego, Virginia Beach, and Washington, DC.

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