Frost & Sullivan Honors Gaiacomm International with 2004 Wi-Max Technology Innovation of the Year Award Date Published: 22 Sep 2004 Las Vegas, Nev – September 22, 2004 – Frost & Sullivan will recognize Gaiacomm International Corporation, a front-runner in the development of fourth generation (4G) wireless delivery platform, as the recipient of 2004 Wi-Max Technology Innovation of the Year Award at tonight’s Excellence in Mobile Communications Awards Banquet. Gaiacomm receives the Award for its determined efforts toward developing the innovative Global Wireless Communications (GWC) Technology for advanced wireless applications. The inability of third generation (3G) networks to live up to expectations in providing full-fledged broadband services has hampered the progress of sophisticated wireless applications that require speed and reliability. The absence of a robust delivery platform is compelling users to make a leap to 4G networks and this is exactly why Gaiacomm’s GWC venture assumes immense significance. Gaiacomm’s 4G GWC technology, with its ability to provide increased signal speed and accessibility from literally anywhere on the planet, is expected to fill the void. It promises to deliver high quality, low-cost Internet protocol-based services, fiber-optic wireless connections, and thereby power a highly versatile global wireless communications system that could operate in the terahertz frequency regime. Potential applications of Gaiacomm’s GWC are enormous and include business-to-business transmission as a ‘private’ network; service to metropolitan areas where fiber rings are located; and the enabling of access points that provide ultra-high-speed wireless access from the ring to neighboring buildings and businesses located within a radius of 15 miles. With such tremendous capabilities, it finds extensive use in military communications, homeland security, and a host of other mission-critical applications. "Gaiacomm is one of the few survivors of the telecommunications business meltdown, and it is amongst a handful of companies that can boast of a breakthrough technology in its true sense," says Frost & Sullivan research analyst, Sivakumar. "With adequate funding and proprietary technology, Gaiacomm is well poised to expand the accessibility of the GWC technology space and become a major force in this sector." For being a visionary in wireless communications technology and achieving technical excellence in its chosen field, Gaiacomm is the worthy recipient of Frost & Sullivan’s 2004 Technology Innovation of the Year Award. The award not only underlines the quality and depth of Gaiacomm’s R&D program, but also its ability to take calculated risks in pursuit of a path-breaking endeavor. Frost & Sullivan’s Technology Innovation of the Year Award is presented annually to a company that has carried out new research, leading to pioneering innovation that already have or are expected to provide significant changes in the industry in terms of market adoption and competitive landscape. Held in Las Vegas, Frost & Sullivan’s 2004 Excellence in Mobile Communications Awards Banquet honors world-class companies for outstanding performance and achievements in wireless and mobile strategy, technology, platforms, and services. An annual event, the banquet recognizes the quality and merit of distinguished individuals and companies. When notified of their selection as the winner of this year’s award, Gaiacomm International Corporation President and CEO David H. Horne, Jr. expressed his gratitude and appreciation by saying, "Thanks so much. You have changed our lives forever and given us the credibility we have been seeking and altered our future in a way that simply could not be purchased or achieved otherwise. Dr. Ben-Hur, the physicist and genius behind this technological innovation will be thrilled." About Gaiacomm International Corporation Gaiacomm International Corporation was formed to secure contracts with all agencies and entities, private and public sector concerns, for the use of a special venture of high technological significance, the "Global Wireless Communications" Technology. This "GWC" technology primarily deals with a global network of land-based communications systems that use the magnetic field of the earth as a means to carry, reflect, and redistribute the signal, a modulated helix protocol, and a dedicated continuous power output, which will allow the use of newly designed wireless devices that are built around the new wireless protocol. Military communications will be greatly enhanced with a secure band exclusively dedicated for the entire gamut of military operations under water, on land, and in the air, at a reasonable cost. For detailed information, visit www.gaiacomminternational.com. About Frost & Sullivan Founded in 1961, Frost & Sullivan is recognized as a global leader in growth consulting. Frost & Sullivan Awards are presented to companies that demonstrate excellence in their industry, commending the diligence, commitment, and innovative business strategies required to advance in the global marketplace. Frost & Sullivan rigorously analyzes specific criteria to determine award recipients in a vast variety of industries. For further information, visit www.frost.com. Contact: Stacie Jones 210.247.2450 stacie.jones@frost.com
Congratulations! T-Mobile also won an award from Frost and Sullivan. __________________________________________________________ T-Mobile Recognized by Frost & Sullivan for U.S. Communications Services Market Penetration Leadership LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 23, 2004--At tonight's Excellence in Mobile Communications Awards Banquet, Frost & Sullivan will present its 2004 U.S. Communications Services Market Penetration Leadership Award to T-Mobile USA Inc. for its industry-leading penetration of the U.S. wireless market. Each year, Frost & Sullivan recognizes a company that has demonstrated excellence in capturing market share within its industry. T-Mobile has shown superior product innovation, marketing, and sales strategies that have resulted in its large and rapid gain of the market in recent years, all of which are contributing factors to the company's selection for Frost & Sullivan's Market Penetration Leadership award. The company has more than doubled in subscriber size from seven million U.S. subscribers in 2001 to more than 15 million at present, causing competitors to lose market share. The Frost & Sullivan Market Penetration Leadership award is determined with a heavy emphasis placed on rapid growth and market share gain. "In a little over three years, T-Mobile has developed into the fastest-growing wireless service provider in the country," says Frost & Sullivan research analyst Daniel Longfield. T-Mobile has aggressively and successfully penetrated the market due to its enhanced services and roaming agreements. A key driver for T-Mobile is that it operates on the GSM standard allowing its world phones to roam in not just the United States, but also in 30 European countries and in over 120 nations worldwide. "Their interoperability in Europe and other nations is a great differentiator for the company in the U.S. market," notes Longfield. T-Mobile's advanced data service, including its nationwide 2.5G GPRS technology, is another selling point that has led to significant growth and considerable gain in market share. The company is also a leader in the SMS technology since every subscriber, regardless of plan or phone, has SMS capability. "We are delighted that Frost & Sullivan has selected T-Mobile USA for this award," said Mike Butler, chief marketing officer for T-Mobile. "T-Mobile's rapid growth, a key component for this award, can be attributed to our more than 20,000 employees' relentless focus on our Get More(R) Commitment to provide customers with more minutes, more features and more service. We continue to focus on network quality, product innovation, and sales distribution, which in combination with our Get More(R) philosophy, make T-Mobile not only the fastest growing, but also the highest ranked in customer satisfaction in the industry." Held in Las Vegas, Frost & Sullivan's 2004 Excellence in Mobile Communications Awards Banquet honors world-class companies for outstanding performance and achievements in wireless and mobile strategy, technology, platforms, and services. An annual event, the banquet recognizes the quality and merit of distinguished individuals and companies. About T-Mobile USA Inc. Based in Bellevue, Wash., T-Mobile USA Inc. is a member of the T-Mobile International Group, the mobile telecommunications subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom AG (NYSET). T-Mobile operates the largest GSM/GPRS 1900 voice and data network in the country, reaching over 253 million people through roaming and other agreements. In addition, T-Mobile controls the largest carrier owned Wi-Fi wireless broadband network in the country, available in more than 4,700 public access locations including Starbucks coffeehouses, Borders Books and Music, FedEx Kinko's Office and Print Centers, Hyatt Hotels and Resorts, airports and selected American Airlines Admirals Clubs, Delta Air Lines Crown Rooms, United Airlines Red Carpet Clubs, and US Airways Clubs. Through its Get More(R) promise, T-Mobile provides customers with more minutes, more features, and more service. For more information, visit http://www.t-mobile.com/. About Frost & Sullivan Frost & Sullivan, a global growth consulting company founded in 1961, partners with clients to create value through innovative growth strategies. The foundation of this partnership approach is our Growth Partnership Services platform, whereby we provide industry research, marketing strategies, consulting and training to our clients to help grow their business. A key benefit that Frost & Sullivan brings to its clients is a global perspective on a broad range of industries, markets, technologies, econometrics, and demographics. With a client list that includes Global 1000 companies, emerging companies, as well as the investment community, Frost & Sullivan has evolved into one of the premier growth consulting companies in the world. For more information, visit www.frost.com. Contacts Frost & Sullivan, San Antonio Stacie Jones, 210-247-2450 Stacie.Jones@frost.com
CORRECTING and REPLACING Frost & Sullivan Honors Gaiacomm International with 2004 Wi-Max Technology Innovation of the Year Award LAS VEGAS --(Business Wire)-- Sept. 27, 2004 -- Fourth graph, first sentence of release dated Sept. 22, 2004 should read xxx located within a radius of 5,000 to 5 million sq surface miles., sted xxx located within a radius of 15 miles. The corrected release reads: Frost & Sullivan Honors Gaiacomm International with 2004 Wi-Max Technology Innovation of the Year Award Date Published: 22 Sep 2004 Las Vegas, Nev – September 22, 2004 – Frost & Sullivan will recognize Gaiacomm International Corporation, a front-runner in the development of fourth generation (4G) wireless delivery platform, as the recipient of 2004 Wi-Max Technology Innovation of the Year Award at tonight’s Excellence in Mobile Communications Awards Banquet. Gaiacomm receives the Award for its determined efforts toward developing the innovative Global Wireless Communications (GWC) Technology for advanced wireless applications. The inability of third generation (3G) networks to live up to expectations in providing full-fledged broadband services has hampered the progress of sophisticated wireless applications that require speed and reliability. The absence of a robust delivery platform is compelling users to make a leap to 4G networks and this is exactly why Gaiacomm’s GWC venture assumes immense significance. Gaiacomm’s 4G GWC technology, with its ability to provide increased signal speed and accessibility from literally anywhere on the planet, is expected to fill the void. It promises to deliver high quality, low-cost Internet protocol-based services, fiber-optic wireless connections, and thereby power a highly versatile global wireless communications system that could operate in the terahertz frequency regime. Potential applications of Gaiacomm’s GWC are enormous and include business-to-business transmission as a ‘private’ network; service to metropolitan areas where fiber rings are located; and the enabling of access points that provide ultra-high-speed wireless access from the ring to neighboring buildings and businesses located within a radius of 5,000 to 5 million sq surface miles. With such tremendous capabilities, it finds extensive use in military communications, homeland security, and a host of other mission-critical applications. "Gaiacomm is one of the few survivors of the telecommunications business meltdown, and it is amongst a handful of companies that can boast of a breakthrough technology in its true sense," says Frost & Sullivan research analyst, Sivakumar. "With adequate funding and proprietary technology, Gaiacomm is well poised to expand the accessibility of the GWC technology space and become a major force in this sector." For being a visionary in wireless communications technology and achieving technical excellence in its chosen field, Gaiacomm is the worthy recipient of Frost & Sullivan’s 2004 Technology Innovation of the Year Award. The Award not only underlines the quality and depth of Gaiacomm’s R&D program, but also its ability to take calculated risks in pursuit of a path-breaking endeavor. Frost & Sullivan’s Technology Innovation of the Year Award is presented annually to a company that has carried out new research, leading to pioneering innovation that already have or are expected to provide significant changes in the industry in terms of market adoption and competitive landscape. Held in Las Vegas, Frost & Sullivan’s 2004 Excellence in Mobile Communications Awards Banquet honors world-class companies for outstanding performance and achievements in wireless and mobile strategy, technology, platforms, and services. An annual event, the banquet recognizes the quality and merit of distinguished individuals and companies. When notified of their selection as the recipient of this year’s Award, Gaiacomm International Corporation President and CEO David H. Horne, Jr. expressed his gratitude and appreciation by saying, "Thanks so much. You have changed our lives forever and given us the credibility we have been seeking and altered our future in a way that simply could not be purchased or achieved otherwise. Dr. Ben-Hur, the physicist and genius behind this technological innovation will be thrilled." About Gaiacomm International Corporation Gaiacomm International Corporation was formed to secure contracts with all agencies and entities, private and public sector concerns, for the use of a special venture of high technological significance, the "Global Wireless Communications" Technology. This "GWC" technology primarily deals with a global network of land-based communications systems that use the magnetic field of the earth as a means to carry, reflect, and redistribute the signal, a modulated helix protocol, and a dedicated continuous power output, which will allow the use of newly designed wireless devices that are built around the new wireless protocol. Military communications will be greatly enhanced with a secure band exclusively dedicated for the entire gamut of military operations under water, on land, and in the air, at a reasonable cost. For detailed information, visit www.gaiacomminternational.com. About Frost & Sullivan Founded in 1961, Frost & Sullivan is recognized as a global leader in growth consulting. Frost & Sullivan Awards are presented to companies that demonstrate excellence in their industry, commending the diligence, commitment, and innovative business strategies required to advance in the global marketplace. Frost & Sullivan rigorously analyzes specific criteria to determine award recipients in a vast variety of industries. For further information, visit www.frost.com. Contact: Stacie Jones 210.247.2450 stacie.jones@frost.com
CORRECTING and REPLACING Frost & Sullivan Honors Gaiacomm International with 2004 Wi-Max Technology Innovation of the Year Award LAS VEGAS --(Business Wire)-- Sept. 27, 2004 -- Fourth graph, first sentence of release dated Sept. 22, 2004 should read xxx located within a radius of 5,000 to 5 million sq surface miles., sted xxx located within a radius of 15 miles. The corrected release reads: Frost & Sullivan Honors Gaiacomm International with 2004 Wi-Max Technology Innovation of the Year Award Date Published: 22 Sep 2004 Las Vegas, Nev – September 22, 2004 – Frost & Sullivan will recognize Gaiacomm International Corporation, a front-runner in the development of fourth generation (4G) wireless delivery platform, as the recipient of 2004 Wi-Max Technology Innovation of the Year Award at tonight’s Excellence in Mobile Communications Awards Banquet. Gaiacomm receives the Award for its determined efforts toward developing the innovative Global Wireless Communications (GWC) Technology for advanced wireless applications. The inability of third generation (3G) networks to live up to expectations in providing full-fledged broadband services has hampered the progress of sophisticated wireless applications that require speed and reliability. The absence of a robust delivery platform is compelling users to make a leap to 4G networks and this is exactly why Gaiacomm’s GWC venture assumes immense significance. Gaiacomm’s 4G GWC technology, with its ability to provide increased signal speed and accessibility from literally anywhere on the planet, is expected to fill the void. It promises to deliver high quality, low-cost Internet protocol-based services, fiber-optic wireless connections, and thereby power a highly versatile global wireless communications system that could operate in the terahertz frequency regime. Potential applications of Gaiacomm’s GWC are enormous and include business-to-business transmission as a ‘private’ network; service to metropolitan areas where fiber rings are located; and the enabling of access points that provide ultra-high-speed wireless access from the ring to neighboring buildings and businesses located within a radius of 5,000 to 5 million sq surface miles. With such tremendous capabilities, it finds extensive use in military communications, homeland security, and a host of other mission-critical applications. "Gaiacomm is one of the few survivors of the telecommunications business meltdown, and it is amongst a handful of companies that can boast of a breakthrough technology in its true sense," says Frost & Sullivan research analyst, Sivakumar. "With adequate funding and proprietary technology, Gaiacomm is well poised to expand the accessibility of the GWC technology space and become a major force in this sector." For being a visionary in wireless communications technology and achieving technical excellence in its chosen field, Gaiacomm is the worthy recipient of Frost & Sullivan’s 2004 Technology Innovation of the Year Award. The Award not only underlines the quality and depth of Gaiacomm’s R&D program, but also its ability to take calculated risks in pursuit of a path-breaking endeavor. Frost & Sullivan’s Technology Innovation of the Year Award is presented annually to a company that has carried out new research, leading to pioneering innovation that already have or are expected to provide significant changes in the industry in terms of market adoption and competitive landscape. Held in Las Vegas, Frost & Sullivan’s 2004 Excellence in Mobile Communications Awards Banquet honors world-class companies for outstanding performance and achievements in wireless and mobile strategy, technology, platforms, and services. An annual event, the banquet recognizes the quality and merit of distinguished individuals and companies. When notified of their selection as the recipient of this year’s Award, Gaiacomm International Corporation President and CEO David H. Horne, Jr. expressed his gratitude and appreciation by saying, "Thanks so much. You have changed our lives forever and given us the credibility we have been seeking and altered our future in a way that simply could not be purchased or achieved otherwise. Dr. Ben-Hur, the physicist and genius behind this technological innovation will be thrilled." About Gaiacomm International Corporation Gaiacomm International Corporation was formed to secure contracts with all agencies and entities, private and public sector concerns, for the use of a special venture of high technological significance, the "Global Wireless Communications" Technology. This "GWC" technology primarily deals with a global network of land-based communications systems that use the magnetic field of the earth as a means to carry, reflect, and redistribute the signal, a modulated helix protocol, and a dedicated continuous power output, which will allow the use of newly designed wireless devices that are built around the new wireless protocol. Military communications will be greatly enhanced with a secure band exclusively dedicated for the entire gamut of military operations under water, on land, and in the air, at a reasonable cost. For detailed information, visit www.gaiacomminternational.com. About Frost & Sullivan Founded in 1961, Frost & Sullivan is recognized as a global leader in growth consulting. Frost & Sullivan Awards are presented to companies that demonstrate excellence in their industry, commending the diligence, commitment, and innovative business strategies required to advance in the global marketplace. Frost & Sullivan rigorously analyzes specific criteria to determine award recipients in a vast variety of industries. For further information, visit www.frost.com. Contact: Stacie Jones 210.247.2450 stacie.jones@frost.com
Frost @ Sullivan Movers and Shakers Interview with Gaiacomm International 4G Technology David H. Horne, Jr. (President and Chief Executive) David Horne’s friends and associates thought he had spent too much time in the hot Florida sun when he announced he was leaving a position with one of Florida’s most powerful and prestigious legislative lobbying firms, and a highly lucrative career, to take the helm of a start-up company with some “radical new technology”. But Horne felt otherwise and accepted the job as President and CEO of Gaiacomm International Corporation because he recognized: 1) the validity of the technical claims GIC was making and 2) the infinite possibilities for the technology’s future. While serving as a navigator/bombardier for the USAF Tactical Air Command during the Viet Nam War era, he dealt daily with LORAN, a technology fundamentally similar in many respects to Gaiacomm’s 4th Generation Global Wireless Communications (GWC4) technology. He decided the risk was worth “the chance of a lifetime”. Horne brings three decades of top-level business management and legislative consulting experience to the executive team. As a highly successful political campaign manager, Horne directed numerous ‘dark horse’ candidates to astonishing victories, including State Senators, members of the House of Representatives and the Commissioner of Education for the state of Florida. Naturally, he maintains a close relationship with many highly placed elected government officials who still seek his counsel and sound business acumen. Over 30 years of executive-level experience in Banking, Finance, Investments, Lobbying and Information Technology helped him construct the blueprint for the corporation’s business plans and steer its direction and growth. 1. Companies developing an innovative technology in the wireless communications sector. From the vantage this provides, what do you see as the hottest growth markets and technologies for this sector? How long is this article going to be? Okay, here goes --- the future according to Gaiacomm. Numerous business markets, both vertical and peripheral, will flourish because Gaiacomm exists. Which is to say, that because of the power that Gaiacomm’s terahertz technology will provide, and the inadequacy of 3rd Generation wireless technology to meet the needs of the marketplace, a move from 3G developments to 4G will occur rapidly once the opportunities for new applications, and new features for old applications, becomes evident. Now there has been heavy investment in 3G, and many will resist at first, but soon even the most obstinate of these businesses will come to accept that trying to build on the backbone of 3G wireless symbolizes a pointless tussle with the obsolete. 2. How does Gaiacomm approach product development? Is there a set philosophy as to which product areas will be focused upon, or in how product areas will be chosen? The product areas we will focus on, quite simply and frankly, will center on profitability first. Those that are likely to produce the largest return on investment will get priority treatment. As the company becomes more established, more financially sound; we will branch into areas that we feel are needed and worthy of our efforts --- provided our B2B partners are not already operating there successfully and competitively. That is not to imply that we would be afraid of existing market competition. Rather, we believe we will be most successful by establishing business partnerships with other companies -- large and small -- and helping them prosper through our association and utilization of our base technology. 3. What is unique about Gaiacomm’s value proposition for the wireless communication sector? Our Antennae/Amplifiers cover a broadcast range of five million square surface miles, using the magnetic fields of the earth. Our name, in fact, Gaiacomm, is the combination of telescoping two words --- “Gaia”, the Greek word for earth or earth-friendly, and “comm”, short for communications --- to derive its message of using the natural properties of the planet to enable telecommunications. With nine of these Antenna/Amplifier towers and 27 attendant CRITERIA towers (3 per A/A tower) to handle billions of calls and data transmissions, there will not be a place on the earth, or below it, that cannot be served. And due to the strength of its near infrared spectrum wavelength, no natural impediments or physical barriers will disrupt the signal in any measurable form. Some day in the not-too-distant future, those born today will view old Verizon commercials --- the ones with the catchphrase, “Can you hear me now?” --- and they will ask incredulously, “What was that all about?” 4. What do you envision for the future of the wireless communications industry? What role should we expect Gaiacomm to play in shaping the future of this market? The greatest dilemma I face as President is resisting the temptation to open up too many lines of business at once. Apart from providing wireless telecommunications service, I could launch nine distinctively separate applications tomorrow if I had the resources and the experienced manpower to fund and staff them. I can think of three examples in the field of imaging alone, just off the top of my head. I would say that we could provide consulting services for subsurface exploration of oil, precious metals and minerals, both on land and at sea, using the unmatched imaging capabilities that our new technology gives us. Why use calculated risk scenarios to determine where you drill? Scientific? Yes. Infallible? No. Costly? You betcha! We’ll tell you exactly where it is, how far down it is and what you’ll likely encounter on the way down. Sunken ships, same thing. You want to dive on old shipwrecks looking for treasure; determine if your cargo vessel went down where you suspect and whether the cargo is salvageable. We’ll tell you where to find the ship and what’s on board without even getting our feet wet. All you would have to provide is the general location you wanted searched … and a modest fee for our services, of course. And speaking of cargo, security checks have become the major concern for airports and seaports today. The extraordinary problem they face is how to validate the contents of a shipment that passes through their authority without opening each package or container; and doing it expeditiously when there are thousands of parcels to inspect and certify for the public’s safety. We could install our imaging technology at any port where cargo shipments from terrorists could be a problem, combine it with fail-safe detection software and within 90 seconds, scan over ten thousand parcels in an area the size of a football field and identify every weapon of mass destruction, terrorist device and pathogen known to the software. Our company’s arrival on the business scene seems to me to be one born of kismet because there are suddenly a lot more of these "extraordinary" problems facing the world today that didn’t exist a decade ago; and not to put too fine a point on it, we have a technological answer for the majority of them. This is an exciting time for all of us, and a bit scary, and I consider myself privileged to be helping Dr. Ben-Hur introduce this emergent technology of his with all of its magnificent benefits. 5. Finally, any thoughts on Gaiacomm International Corporation receiving Frost & Sullivan’s 2004 award for excellence in technology of the year in the field of Wireless Communications? I would like to express, on behalf of all us at GIC, our gratitude and appreciation by saying, Thanks so much. You have changed our lives forever and given us the credibility we have been seeking and altered our future in a way that simply could not be purchased or achieved otherwise in the same timeframe. We still can’t believe that it has happened; that we’ve been so fortunate. To win the Frost & Sullivan award for excellence in technology should be the highlight for any company’s year and it is certainly so with us. This is a high we never want to come down from. And we will never forget what you have done for us. And thanks for this interview; it was great talking with you. To read the entire article go to www.gaiacomminternational.com
