DataCentric Broadband and Jarvis Entertainment Group Discuss Possible Acquisition to Develop New Homeland Security Products.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 14, 2003 DataCentric Broadband is pleased to announce today that discussions have been entered into with Jarvis Entertainment Group (Pink Sheets:JRVE) to evaluate the acquisition of DataCentric Broadband (DCB DCB Dichlorobenzene DCB David Crowder Band DCB Dictionary of Canadian Biography DCB Device Control Block DCB Double Cantilever Beam DCB Disk Coprocessor Board DCB Dependent Care Benefits DCB Data Control Block DCB Direct Copper Bonding ), a subsidiary of The Stillwater Group. "The combination of DCB and Jarvis will bring to market a full spectrum of products for government and businesses with an emphasis on Homeland Security Noun 1. Homeland Security - the federal department that administers all matters relating to homeland security Department of Homeland Security executive department - a federal department in the executive branch of the government of the United States solutions not currently available in the market. Government and business owners now have a one-stop vendor for a full range of solutions," says John Jarvis John Jarvis is a notable karateka from New Zealand. He is Shihan, 5th Dan. His first instructor was Steve Arneil in 1967. Later, John Jarvis was a personal representative of Masutatsu Oyama and Kyokushinkai chief instructor in New Zealand. , chairman and chief executive officer of The Jarvis Group. The Jarvis Group has developed a state-of-the-art underground bunker data center located outside Houston providing secure collocation and hosted data storage solutions. Key to the total solution are products that the acquisition of DCB would bring to the mix including: fixed wireless networks, voice over IP and a revolutionary video conferencing See videoconferencing. (communications) video conferencing - A discussion between two or more groups of people who are in different places but can see and hear each other using electronic communications. and collaboration platform An emerging category of computer software, collaboration platforms are unified electronic platforms that support synchronous and asynchronous communication through a variety of devices and channels. . According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. David Herr, president of DCB, these products empower customers with the ability to remotely monitor and control critical infrastructure or key assets in their communities, have enhanced communications and information sharing, provide networks that transport their data back to the Jarvis data center via national Tier 1 fiber carriers, and if required, have a secure intranet for internal communication. "We are excited about the potential uniting of our talents and the contribution we will make towards our local, regional and national security," Herr said. About Jarvis Entertainment Group Inc. Based in Houston, Texas, Jarvis Entertainment Group Inc. is an Internet technology and entertainment holding company engaged in the a variety of business segments including entertainment, virtual reality, network and information technology. Additional information on the progress of the bunker data center project can be found at http://lab1.jarvisgroup.net. About DataCentric Broadband DCB was originally created to address the need for high speed broadband Internet access Broadband Internet access, often shortened to just "broadband", is high speed Internet access—typically contrasted with dial-up access over modem. Dial-up modems are generally only capable of a maximum bitrate of 56 kbit/s (kilobits per second) and require the full use of a in underserved rural areas. By building wireless Internet systems directly attached to national fiber optic systems, DCB has been able to provide advanced data services and bypass telephone company local lines completely. Connectivity to buildings can be provided at speeds ranging from 256KBs to 800MBs over Ethernet and ATM protocols. DCB's partners include: Axxcelera, Level3, RAD Data Communications RAD Data Communications (also known as "RAD") is a privately held corporation, based in Tel Aviv, Israel, that designs and manufacturers specialized networking equipment. It was founded in 1981 by Zohar Zisapel and his brother, Yehuda. , Cisco and Ceragon networks. DataCentric's Web site is www.databb.net. Safe Harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. Provisions With the exception of the historical information contained in this release, the matters described herein contain forward-looking statements that involve risk and uncertainties that may individually or mutually impact the matters herein described, including but not limited to product acceptance, the ability to continually obtain increased orders of its products, the ability to meet installation goals, economic, competitive, governmental impacts, validity of intellectual property and patents, the ability to commercialize its developmental products, technological and/or other factors, which could cause actual results or revenues to differ materially from those contemplated by these statements. |
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