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      schrieb am 23.03.04 15:17:36
      Beitrag Nr. 1 ()
      Swiss Financial Report sieht für Quiet Tiger 200% kurzfristiges Kurspotential
      Die Musikindustrie steck weltweit tief in der Krise: Nach 20 Jahren kontinuierlichem Wachstum und steigenden Gewinnen leidet die Branche unter stark sinkenden Absatzzahlen von Musik-CD´s. Grund dafür waren das Internet mit Musiktauschbörsen und illegale Raubkopien. Um dem Treiben ein Ende zu machen und das Überleben zu sichern sind die Musikkonzerne auch technologische Unterstützung angewiesen. QuietTiger (WKN: A0B896) ist die Vertriebsgesellschaft für die Kopierschutz-Technologie „MediaMax“ von SunnComm Inc. SunnComm ist kein geringerer als der Marktführer im Bereich AUDIO-CD-Kopierschutz. Die MediaMax-Technologie wird derzeit bereits von den weltweit führenden Musikkonzernen wie z.B. Bertelsmann Music Group (BMG), EMI und Sony eingesetzt. Dies zeigt die hohe Qualität der Technologie. Anfang des Jahres konnte sich Quiet Tiger -durch den Abschluss eines Alleinvertriebsvertrags mit SunnComm- den exklusiven Vertrieb für diese Spitzentechnologie sichern. Doch das ist noch nicht alles: Quiet Tiger soll kurz vor einer Fusion stehen.

      Das 6-Monatskursziel liegt bei 0,25 US-Dollar. Derzeit notiert die Aktie bei 0,09 US-Dollar.
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      schrieb am 23.03.04 15:38:53
      Beitrag Nr. 2 ()
      Zur Info:

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      schrieb am 23.03.04 17:01:44
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      0,15!!!!
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      schrieb am 25.03.04 13:58:19
      Beitrag Nr. 4 ()
      Unter den Berliner Hotstocks waren heute zwar keine IPOs, aber internationale Unternehmen, bei denen besondere Aufmerksamkeit erwartet wurde. Angeführt wurde die Liste von InvestNet (WKN: 801 479), die zwar wieder rege nachgefragt waren, allerdings nicht so stark wie gestern.

      Quiet Tiger (WKN: A0B896), heute wieder ein HotStock, legten gemessen am Kursfortschritt eine gute Performance hin. Nach gestern 0,114 Euro stieg der Preis auf 0,13 Euro nach 16 Geschäften. Im Community-Bereich des Wall Street Online-Portals war zu Quiet Tiger u. a. zu lesen: „Nach 20 Jahren kontinuierlichem Wachstum und steigenden Gewinnen leidet die Musikindustrie unter stark sinkenden Absatzzahlen von Musik-CD´s. Grund dafür waren das Internet mit Musiktauschbörsen und illegale Raubkopien. Die Musikkonzerne sind auf technologische Unterstützung angewiesen. QuietTiger (WKN: A0B896) ist die Vertriebsgesellschaft für die Kopierschutz- Technologie „MediaMax“ von SunnComm Inc.. Anfang des Jahres konnte sich Quiet Tiger durch den Abschluss eines Alleinvertriebsvertrags mit SunnComm- den exklusiven Vertrieb für diese Spitzentechnologie sichern. „


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      schrieb am 25.03.04 15:22:50
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      schrieb am 26.03.04 15:15:57
      Beitrag Nr. 6 ()
      QuietTiger Signs Licensing Deals with MCOM Inc. and Six Degrees Records to use SunnComm`s MediaMax M4 Technology
      Mar 26, 2004 (Hugin via COMTEX) --
      PHOENIX-March 26, 2004-QuietTiger Inc. (OTCBB:QTIG) (QTIB.BE), an international marketer of digital content security and enhancement products for the music and entertainment industry, announced today that it has signed separate licensing agreements to use MediaMax Music Management System with Tennessee-based CD replicator, Music City Optical Media (MCOMINC) and independent record label Six Degrees Records based in San Francisco. QuietTiger Inc. has the world-wide exclusive sales and marketing rights to represent SunnComm Technologies` MediaMax product line.

      SunnComm`s MediaMax suite of products delivers security for digital audio along with an enhanced consumer experience providing additional bonus content and value-added features available in a user-friendly multi-media session that is mastered on the audio CD and accessible using a personal computer. Bonus features include artist-related promotions, videos, song lyrics, artist bio page, photo gallery, web links and tune sharing capability through the MusicMail(tm) functionality.

      The MusicMail technology platform allows consumers to share music with friends by providing the recipient with a song that can be downloaded and listened to for a limited number of days, a limited number of plays or until a specific expiration date arrives. This allows consumers to share music with friends in the spirit of sharing as it was intended while respecting the copyrights of the artists by sending legal and licensed music tracks instead of unauthorized copies.

      QuietTiger`s president, Bill Whitmore says, "We`re really excited about adding Music City Optical Media and Six Degrees Records to our growing roster of quality companies utilizing SunnComm`s MediaMax technology. Our goal is to make the MediaMax CDs the most popular copy management and enhancement technology in the world. We will continue to build our customer base one company at a time and we are looking forward to working with Music City and the team at Six Degrees records."

      MCOMINC is a full-service facility specializing in the manufacturing and packaging of compact discs, CD-ROMs and DVDs and, by the signing of this agreement, establishes itself as an authorized service provider for the replication and manufacture of MediaMax M4 enhanced CDs.

      MCOMINC has already successfully completed replication of its first MediaMax enhanced CD project for Concord Records, an independent label based in California and is preparing to include MediaMax on an additional project with another independent label.

      Six Degrees Records joins the growing line up of major and independent labels implementing SunnComm`s copy management and enhancement technology on their artists` CDs. The first project is currently in production. "We have been searching for an elegant solution to protecting our intellectual property; SunnComm is the answer," states Bob Appel, Vice President A&R and Creative Services for Six Degrees Records.

      SunnComm`s MediaMax offers the most effective solution available for dealing with the issue of "casual CD piracy" within the music industry. The MediaMax solution helps protect the rights of artists, composers, publishers and labels, and provide consumers with an enhanced audio and visual experience. MediaMax provides complete cross-platform playability and compatibility with existing consumer electronic devices including all CD and DVD players and car stereos.

      MediaMax M4 is a collection of patent pending technologies that provides copy control for CDs, while simultaneously enhancing and expanding the consumer`s entertainment experience. MediaMax is tightly integrated with Microsoft`s (Nasdaq: MSFT) Windows Media Platform and the Digital Rights Management capabilities associated with the latest Windows Media Platforms. SunnComm licenses and uses Windows Media Audio DRM capabilities from Microsoft as the security feature for these multi-media files.

      ABOUT MCOMINC

      Music City Optical Media (MCOM) is a privately owned and operated company that has been serving the music, publishing, educational, technology and communications industries since 1974. MCOM is a full service facility, specializing in the manufacturing and packaging of Compact Discs, CD-ROMs and DVDs, as well as audio and video cassettes.

      The company also offers support services including warehousing, distribution and order fulfillment for the products they manufacture.

      ABOUT CONCORD RECORDS

      Concord Records is widely regarded as one of the preeminent record companies in the industry today, committed to offering the adult music audience inspiring, innovative and high quality recordings of jazz and popular music. With a family of labels that now includes several key partnerships and imprints, Concord has amassed a catalog of over 1,000 discrete albums by an ever-expanding roster of world-class vocal and instrumental artists, consisting of more than 10,000 recordings of individual songs. Concord has garnered numerous awards and accolades, including 88 Grammy(r) Award nominations and 14 Grammy(r) Awards.

      ABOUT SIX DEGREES RECORDS

      Six Degrees is an eclectic, independent music label that produces and markets genre-bending, accessible recordings that explore world music, ambient, folk, contemporary classical and intelligent pop music. Through consistency of quality, distinctive visual presentation and creative and aggressive marketing, we strive to create releases that stand out from the pack and offer a real alternative to consumers who are looking to discover new sounds from around the world. ABOUT QUIETTIGER

      QuietTiger, Inc., a fully reporting public company that currently trades on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol "QTIG", is an international sales and marketing group representing the implementation and delivery of digital content security products for the music and entertainment industry. The team of sales and marketing professionals, has over 50 years of experience in the music, movie and entertainment industry, and has established relationships around the world that will enable the penetration of our product lines into each targeted market segment.

      ABOUT SUNNCOMM

      SunnComm Technologies, Inc. became the first company to commercially release a content-protected audio CD utilizing an early version of the Windows Media Data Session Toolkit. SunnComm`s copy-management technology was commercially released by Music City records in 2001 which became America`s first copy-protected audio CD. It has become a leader in digital content enhancement and security technology for optical media with its MediaMax M4 suite of products.

      SunnComm`s MediaMax M4 Suite of Digital Content Enhancement technologies are built using Microsoft (Nasdaq:MSFT) Windows Media 9 Series but operate on both Apple (Nasdaq:AAPL) and Windows-based systems. For more detailed information about the company, its vision or philosophy, personnel, partners, and customers, please visit the company`s Web site at www.sunncomm.com, or call the company directly at (602) 267-7500, and ask for shareholder relations.

      MediaMax Digital Content Cloaking Technology, DC2, PromoPlay, TuneShare, MusicMail, Secure-Burn and SunnComm are registered and/or trademarks of SunnComm Technologies, Inc., in the United States and/or other countries. The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

      NOTES ABOUT FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

      Statements contained in this release, which are not historical facts, may be considered "forward-looking statements" under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and the current economic environment.

      We caution the reader that such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. Unknown risk, uncertainties as well as other uncontrollable or unknown factors could cause actual results to materially differ from the results, performance or expectations expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.

      CONTACT: QuietTiger Inc. William H. Whitmore, Jr. (602) 267-3800 bill@quiettiger.com Investor contact: Kimberly Faulkner (602) 267-3800 kfaulkner@quiettiger.com Media contact: George Medici (646) 295-8218 gmedici@quiettiger.com


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      schrieb am 30.03.04 09:30:51
      Beitrag Nr. 7 ()
      SunnComm Technologies Becomes SunnComm International, Inc.
      Monday March 29, 5:41 pm ET
      Future Share Exchanges and Dividend Distributions Revamped As SunnComm Amends Company By-Laws


      PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 29, 2004--SunnComm Technologies, Inc. (OTC: STEH - News), a leader in digital content security and enhancement for optical media, announced today that it will be changing its name to SunnComm International, Inc. in order to reflect the company`s growing presence throughout the world. Because the name change will require a new stock symbol and CUSIP number, shares of SunnComm Technologies will need to be exchanged for shares of the new SunnComm International. Subsequent press releases will detail the share exchange process.
      The company also announced that it is revising its corporate by-laws in order to best benefit bona fide shareholders by utilizing the required share exchange process under Nevada law as outlined in Nevada Revised Statutes 78.235 (http://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-078.html#NRS078Sec235) and 78-250 (http://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-078.html#NRS078Sec250).

      "SunnComm intends to execute any forthcoming stock certificate exchanges in accordance with both federal and state regulations and guidelines," stated SunnComm president, Peter H. Jacobs. "I believe that through the strict use of these laws, SunnComm can be more certain that only bona fide shareholders will receive the company`s share exchanges and dividends when they occur."

      ABOUT SUNNCOMM:

      SunnComm Technologies, Inc. (OTC:STEH - News) became the first company to commercially release a content-protected audio CD utilizing an early version of the Windows Media Data Session Toolkit. It is a leader in digital content enhancement and security technology for optical media with its MediaMax M4 suite of products. SunnComm`s music-management technology was commercially released by Music City records in 2001. The album, Charley Pride - A Tribute to Jim Reeves, became America`s first copy-protected audio CD.

      SunnComm`s MediaMax M4 suite of Digital Content Enhancement technologies are built using Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT - News) Windows Media 9 Series but operates on both Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL - News) and Microsoft Windows-based systems (NASDAQ:MSFT - News). For more detailed information about the company, its vision or philosophy, personnel, partners, and customers, please visit the Company`s Web site at http://www.sunncomm.com, or call the Company directly at (602) 267-7500.

      MediaMax, Digital Content Cloaking Technology, DC2, PromoPlay and SunnComm are registered and/or trademarks of SunnComm Technologies Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

      NOTES ABOUT FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

      Statements contained in this release, which are not historical facts, may be considered "forward-looking statements" under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and the current economic environment.

      We caution the reader that such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. Unknown risk, uncertainties as well as other uncontrollable or unknown factors could cause actual results to materially differ from the results, performance or expectations expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.



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      Contact:
      SunnComm Technologies, Inc.
      Peter H. Jacobs, 602-267-7500
      peter@sunncomm.com
      or:
      Investor:
      Kimberly Faulkner, 602-267-3800
      kimf@sunncomm.com
      or:
      Media:
      George Medici, 646-295-8218
      gmedici@att.net
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      schrieb am 30.03.04 20:25:01
      Beitrag Nr. 8 ()
      Kann mir mal einer sagen wo das Problem mit Quiete Tiger liegt. Warum fällt die Aktie auf 0.11$
      Und wer oder was ist "Swiss Financial ".
      War das mal wieder ein Pushversuch oder warum fällt das Papier von 0,15$ auf 0,111$ in weniger als drei Tagen???
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      schrieb am 31.03.04 09:07:38
      Beitrag Nr. 9 ()
      Quiet Tiger gestern in den USA -15% auf 0,11 USD. Umrechnungskurs 0,076 EURO.

      Aber trotzdem kauft jemand 20.000 stk für 0,114 EURO in Berlin.

      da kann man nur sein Kopf schütteln.
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      schrieb am 31.03.04 09:39:50
      Beitrag Nr. 10 ()
      PART III

      NARRATIVE
      State below in reasonable detail the reasons why Forms 10-K, 10-KSB, 11-K, 20-F, 10-Q, 10-QSB, N-SAR or the transition report portion thereof could * not be filed within the prescribed time period. (Attach extra sheets if needed.)

      The Registrant`s annual report on Form 10-KSB could not be filed within the prescribed time period because the financial statements required to be prepared by the Registrant`s independent auditor were not completed and made available to the Registrant in time for the annual report to be filed in a timely manner.



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      schrieb am 31.03.04 09:40:56
      Beitrag Nr. 11 ()
      [X] (b) The subject annual report, semi-annual report, transition report of Forms 10-K, 10- KSB, 20-F, 11-K or Form N-SAR, or portion thereof will be filed on or before the 15th calendar day following the prescribed due date; or the subject quarterly report or transition report on Form 10-Q, */10- QSB, or portion thereof will be filed on or before the fifth calendar day following the prescribed due date
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      schrieb am 05.04.04 12:43:04
      Beitrag Nr. 12 ()
      Ist schon älter, habe ich aber hier noch nicht gefunden.
      Das sollte mal in Amiland als News rauskommen.
      Vom 30.03.2004

      http://www.cortalconsors.de/research/magazin/archive/200403/…
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      schrieb am 05.04.04 13:38:34
      Beitrag Nr. 13 ()
      Contrivancer,

      vielen Dank, dieses Interview kannte ich noch nicht. Es ist sehr informativ und zeigt klar die Möglichkeiten der Technologie auf.

      Bis zum 15.04.2004 kommen ja die Quiet Tiger Zahlen. Von diesen erhoffe ich mir einen weiteren positiven Impuls für Quiet Tiger selbst, aber auch für die Muttergesellschaft Sunncomm.
      Ich glaube wir werden 2 spannende Wochen erleben.

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      schrieb am 05.04.04 20:48:28
      Beitrag Nr. 14 ()
      SunnComm Ships More than One Million MediaMax CDs in U.S. for March 2004
      PHOENIX, Apr 5, 2004 (BUSINESS WIRE) --
      SunnComm Technologies, Inc. (OTC: STEH), a leader in the development of digital content security and enhancement for optical media, announced today that it has shipped over a million MediaMaxed(TM) audio compact discs (CDs) in March and expects to beat those numbers in April. Peter H. Jacobs, SunnComm`s CEO, said, "As our MediaMax technology becomes more sophisticated and feature-rich, we are finding increasing acceptance among record company executives and consumers in the marketplace."

      QuietTiger (OTCBB:QTIG and QTIG.BE) is the international sales and marketing arm for SunnComm`s MediaMax technologies. According to its president, Bill Whitmore, "The implementation and acceptance of the MediaMax product has been nothing less than outstanding. Each day uncovers another opportunity to expand on our existing relationships in the entertainment industry. While one million units in a single month is an important milestone for SunnComm and QuietTiger, we expect continuing acceptance of our copy management products and will remain focused on maintaining this positive trend."

      SunnComm`s MediaMax suite of products delivers security for digital audio along with an enhanced consumer experience providing additional bonus content and value-added features available in a user-friendly multi-media session that is mastered on the audio CD and accessible using a personal computer. Bonus features include artist-related promotions, videos, song lyrics, artist bio page, photo gallery, web links and music sharing capability through the MusicMail(TM) and TuneShare(TM) functionality.

      SunnComm`s legal and licensed music sharing platform allows consumers to share music with friends by providing the recipient with a song that can be downloaded and listened to for a limited number of days, a limited number of plays or until a specific expiration date arrives. This allows consumers to share music with friends in the spirit of sharing as it was intended while respecting the copyrights of the artists by sending legal and licensed music tracks instead of unauthorized copies.

      ABOUT SUNNCOMM:

      SunnComm Technologies, Inc. (OTC:STEH) became the first company to commercially release a content-protected audio CD utilizing an early version of the Windows Media Data Session Toolkit. It is a leader in digital content enhancement and security technology for optical media with its MediaMax M4 suite of products. SunnComm`s music-management technology was commercially released by Music City records in 2001. The album, Charley Pride - A Tribute to Jim Reeves, became America`s first copy-protected audio CD.

      SunnComm`s MediaMax M4 suite of Digital Content Enhancement technologies are built using Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) Windows Media 9 Series but operates on both Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Microsoft Windows-based systems (NASDAQ:MSFT). For more detailed information about the company, its vision or philosophy, personnel, partners, and customers, please visit the company`s Web site at http://www.sunncomm.com, or call the Company directly at (602) 267-7500.

      For additional information or investor relations please contact:

      Company contact: Investor contact: Media contact:
      Peter H. Jacobs Kimberly Faulkner George Medici
      602-267-7500 602-267-7500 646-295-8218
      peter@sunncomm.com kimf@sunncomm.com gmedici@att.net

      ABOUT QUIETTIGER

      QuietTiger, Inc., (OTCBB:QTIG and QTIG.BE), is an international sales and marketing group representing the implementation and delivery of digital content security products for the music and entertainment industry. The team of sales and marketing professionals, has over 50 years of experience in the music, movie and entertainment industry, and has established relationships around the world that will enable the penetration of our product lines into each targeted market segment. MediaMax, Digital Content Cloaking Technology, DC2, PromoPlay and SunnComm are registered and/or trademarks of SunnComm Technologies Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

      Company contact: Investor contact: Media contact:
      Bill Whitmore Kimberly Faulkner George Medici
      602-267-3800 602-267-3800 646-295-8218
      bill@quiettiger.com kimf@quiettiger.com gmedici@att.net

      NOTES ABOUT FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

      Statements contained in this release, which are not historical facts, may be considered "forward-looking statements" under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and the current economic environment.

      We caution the reader that such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. Unknown risk, uncertainties as well as other uncontrollable or unknown factors could cause actual results to materially differ from the results, performance or expectations expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.

      SOURCE: SunnComm Technologies

      SunnComm Technologies
      Peter H. Jacobs, 602-267-7500
      peter@sunncomm.com
      or (Investor contact)
      Kimberly Faulkner, 602-267-7500
      kimf@sunncomm.com
      or
      QuietTiger
      Bill Whitmore, 602-267-3800
      bill@quiettiger.com
      or (Investor contact)
      Kimberly Faulkner, 602-267-3800
      kimf@quiettiger.com
      or
      (Media contact)
      George Medici, 646-295-8218
      gmedici@att.net
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      schrieb am 05.04.04 20:49:50
      Beitrag Nr. 15 ()
      SunnComm Ships More than One Million MediaMax CDs in U.S. for March 2004
      PHOENIX, Apr 5, 2004 (BUSINESS WIRE) --
      SunnComm Technologies, Inc. (OTC: STEH), a leader in the development of digital content security and enhancement for optical media, announced today that it has shipped over a million MediaMaxed(TM) audio compact discs (CDs) in March and expects to beat those numbers in April. Peter H. Jacobs, SunnComm`s CEO, said, "As our MediaMax technology becomes more sophisticated and feature-rich, we are finding increasing acceptance among record company executives and consumers in the marketplace."

      QuietTiger (OTCBB:QTIG and QTIG.BE) is the international sales and marketing arm for SunnComm`s MediaMax technologies. According to its president, Bill Whitmore, "The implementation and acceptance of the MediaMax product has been nothing less than outstanding. Each day uncovers another opportunity to expand on our existing relationships in the entertainment industry. While one million units in a single month is an important milestone for SunnComm and QuietTiger, we expect continuing acceptance of our copy management products and will remain focused on maintaining this positive trend."

      SunnComm`s MediaMax suite of products delivers security for digital audio along with an enhanced consumer experience providing additional bonus content and value-added features available in a user-friendly multi-media session that is mastered on the audio CD and accessible using a personal computer. Bonus features include artist-related promotions, videos, song lyrics, artist bio page, photo gallery, web links and music sharing capability through the MusicMail(TM) and TuneShare(TM) functionality.

      SunnComm`s legal and licensed music sharing platform allows consumers to share music with friends by providing the recipient with a song that can be downloaded and listened to for a limited number of days, a limited number of plays or until a specific expiration date arrives. This allows consumers to share music with friends in the spirit of sharing as it was intended while respecting the copyrights of the artists by sending legal and licensed music tracks instead of unauthorized copies.

      ABOUT SUNNCOMM:

      SunnComm Technologies, Inc. (OTC:STEH) became the first company to commercially release a content-protected audio CD utilizing an early version of the Windows Media Data Session Toolkit. It is a leader in digital content enhancement and security technology for optical media with its MediaMax M4 suite of products. SunnComm`s music-management technology was commercially released by Music City records in 2001. The album, Charley Pride - A Tribute to Jim Reeves, became America`s first copy-protected audio CD.

      SunnComm`s MediaMax M4 suite of Digital Content Enhancement technologies are built using Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) Windows Media 9 Series but operates on both Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Microsoft Windows-based systems (NASDAQ:MSFT). For more detailed information about the company, its vision or philosophy, personnel, partners, and customers, please visit the company`s Web site at http://www.sunncomm.com, or call the Company directly at (602) 267-7500.

      For additional information or investor relations please contact:

      Company contact: Investor contact: Media contact:
      Peter H. Jacobs Kimberly Faulkner George Medici
      602-267-7500 602-267-7500 646-295-8218
      peter@sunncomm.com kimf@sunncomm.com gmedici@att.net

      ABOUT QUIETTIGER

      QuietTiger, Inc., (OTCBB:QTIG and QTIG.BE), is an international sales and marketing group representing the implementation and delivery of digital content security products for the music and entertainment industry. The team of sales and marketing professionals, has over 50 years of experience in the music, movie and entertainment industry, and has established relationships around the world that will enable the penetration of our product lines into each targeted market segment. MediaMax, Digital Content Cloaking Technology, DC2, PromoPlay and SunnComm are registered and/or trademarks of SunnComm Technologies Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

      Company contact: Investor contact: Media contact:
      Bill Whitmore Kimberly Faulkner George Medici
      602-267-3800 602-267-3800 646-295-8218
      bill@quiettiger.com kimf@quiettiger.com gmedici@att.net

      NOTES ABOUT FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

      Statements contained in this release, which are not historical facts, may be considered "forward-looking statements" under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and the current economic environment.

      We caution the reader that such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. Unknown risk, uncertainties as well as other uncontrollable or unknown factors could cause actual results to materially differ from the results, performance or expectations expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.

      SOURCE: SunnComm Technologies

      SunnComm Technologies
      Peter H. Jacobs, 602-267-7500
      peter@sunncomm.com
      or (Investor contact)
      Kimberly Faulkner, 602-267-7500
      kimf@sunncomm.com
      or
      QuietTiger
      Bill Whitmore, 602-267-3800
      bill@quiettiger.com
      or (Investor contact)
      Kimberly Faulkner, 602-267-3800
      kimf@quiettiger.com
      or
      (Media contact)
      George Medici, 646-295-8218
      gmedici@att.net
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      schrieb am 05.04.04 21:14:06
      Beitrag Nr. 16 ()
      tjo,
      wollte ich auch gerade posten :kiss:
      aber so richtig passiert wieder nichts.
      3 ticks, wow. ich fall um.
      ich hoffe mal das sich langsam was regt. :laugh:
      sieht ja langsam echt sehr gut für qtig aus :p
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      schrieb am 06.04.04 08:59:04
      Beitrag Nr. 17 ()
      Bevor QTIG/STEH nicht Zahlen veröffentlicht wird nicht viel passieren, da können noch so positive Meldungen kommen. Ich gehe aber davon aus, dass wir die Zahlen in dieser Woche sehen werden. Dann wissen die Investoren auch wo sie dran sind und können eine fundierte Entscheidung treffen.

      Aber 1 Mio CDs in einem Monat ist schon ein Wort. Und wir befinden uns ja gerade erst am Anfang und wir reden hier nur vom US-Markt. Und dann kommt ja auch noch der DVD-Markt.

      Wenn es QTIG/STEH tatsächlich schafft einen Standard für das CD-/DVD-Kopiermanagement zu generieren, dann werden wir noch viel Freude an diesen Aktien haben.

      Aber: Warten wir mal ab was die nächsten Wochen bringen und dann werden wir ein besseres Bild haben.

      escapado
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      schrieb am 08.04.04 09:17:19
      Beitrag Nr. 18 ()
      Heimlich, still und leise hat STEH in den letzten 2 Tagen 40 % zugelegt, bei massiv steigenden Umsätzen.

      Das ist ja mal ein schönes Ostergeschenk, welches hofftlich in den nächsten 2 Tagen noch ein wenig größer ausfällt.

      Viele Grüße und schöne Ostertage

      escapado
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      schrieb am 08.04.04 16:15:10
      Beitrag Nr. 19 ()
      ... und hier die gründe. Leider habe ich nur die stillen Tiger. Aber die Firma verdient ja an STEH mit.

      SunnComm`s MediaMax CDs Surpass 2 Million in North American Commercial Sales
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      8 April 2004, 09:58am ET

      PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 8, 2004--SunnComm Technologies, Inc. (OTC:STEH), a leader in the development of digital content security and enhancement for optical media, announced today that record companies holding MediaMax(TM) licensing agreements have, so far, utilized the SunnComm audio CD copy management technology on more than 2 million commercial CDs in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. At least two of the latest commercial releases are expected to earn their artists "Gold" or "Platinum" status indicating sales of over 500,000 and 1,000,000 copies respectively during the 2nd quarter.

      "Reporting SunnComm`s cumulative licensing, use and sales progress is important because MediaMax use and sales on major and independent label CD releases are increasing every quarter," says SunnComm`s president Peter Jacobs. "I believe the licensing and sales increase reflects the growing acceptance of MediaMax CD copy management technology within the North American marketplace and we expect meaningful growth in other territories around the world during this year.

      SunnComm is planning to expand its North American technology roll out while it gears up to become Europe`s and Asia`s first choice for record distributors as well. QuietTiger (OTCBB:QTIG and QTIG.BE) is the international sales and marketing arm for SunnComm`s MediaMax technologies. According to QuietTiger`s VP of Sales and Marketing, Scott Stoegbauer, "MediaMax works to control casual copying while it incorporates incredible new features on the CDs that empower CD buyers to copy and share music in a licensed and ethical manner."

      According to Michal Avniel, SunnComm`s VP of MediaMax Operations, "The technology works to increase revenues from CD sales. Increased sales benefit both artists and copyright holders." She continues, "Every record company utilizing SunnComm`s MediaMax technology and, along with it, the copy management technology`s incorporated features, will experience an overall increase in sales well beyond its cost for MediaMax. The technology creates a licensed and legal way for consumers to copy and share music while helping to increase sales by inhibiting casual copying."

      MediaMax is the only commercially available and thoroughly tested copy management technology which, when added to an audio CD, will still play on virtually every device that plays CDs, including DVD players, PC`s, boom boxes and game consoles.
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      SunnComm`s MediaMax suite of products delivers security for digital audio along with an enhanced consumer experience providing additional bonus content and value-added features available in a user-friendly multimedia session. MediaMax is mastered on the audio CD and accessible using a personal computer. Bonus features (with a totally controllable print capability) can include artist tour info and related promotions, music or product videos, lyrics, artist bio page, photo gallery, CD artwork, web links, special coupon offers, and favorite song sharing capability utilizing SunnComm`s proprietary MusicMail(TM) functionality which provides password controlled use reports to the labels promotion and marketing departments on a 24/7/365 basis.

      The MusicMail technology platform allows legal CD buyers to share their favorite music with friends from a CD via the Internet by providing the recipient with a secure link to a song that can be downloaded and listened to for a limited number of days, plays or until a specific expiration date arrives. This allows consumers to share new artists and favorite music with friends in the spirit of legal sharing while respecting the copyrights of the artist, composer, label and publisher.

      ABOUT SUNNCOMM:

      SunnComm Technologies Inc. (OTC:STEH) music-management technology was commercially released by Nashville`s Music City records in 2001. The album, "Charley Pride - A Tribute to Jim Reeves," became the first commercial copy-managed CD in America. SunnComm also became the first company to commercially release a content-protected audio CD utilizing an early version of the Windows Media Data Session Toolkit. It is a leader in digital content enhancement and security technology for optical media with its MediaMax suite of products, and is today the most popular choice for copy management on audio CDs in America. www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2003/jan03/01-20SessionToolkitPR.asp

      SunnComm`s MediaMax M4 suite of Digital Content Enhancement technologies are built using Microsoft (Nasdaq:MSFT) Windows Media 9 Series but operates on both Apple (Nasdaq:AAPL) and Microsoft Windows-based systems (Nasdaq:MSFT). For more detailed information about the company, its vision or philosophy, personnel, partners, and customers, please visit the company`s Web site at http://www.sunncomm.com , or call the Company directly at 602-267-7500.

      NOTES ABOUT FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

      Statements contained in this release, which are not historical facts, may be considered "forward-looking statements" under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and the current economic environment.

      We caution the reader that such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. Unknown risk, uncertainties as well as other uncontrollable or unknown factors could cause actual results to materially differ from the results, performance or expectations expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.
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      schrieb am 14.04.04 11:26:58
      Beitrag Nr. 20 ()
      2 Angestellte, 2002 bis 2003 keine Einnahmen. Ab 31.04.2004 wird Geld verdient, 2,2 Millionen werden benötigt, Quiete Tiger geht in die Offensive.


      13-Apr-2004

      Annual Report


      ITEM 6. MANAGEMENT`S PLAN OF OPERATION
      In the following discussion we are providing an analysis of our financial condition and the Plan of Operation during the next quarter and the balance of the fiscal year. This discussion should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and the notes thereto. Certain matters discussed below are based on potential future circumstances and developments, which we anticipate or expect, but which cannot be assured. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, our plans to acquire additional copy protection technology systems from SunnComm and establish a marketing team and customer support center for those products. We also have decided to sell the floppy disk production equipment but do not have a specific plan of liquidation as of the date of this report. We also will continue to search for potential acquisitions that are revenue generating that we believe could enhance their profitability if we were involved in the management of their operation. The actual results which we achieve in our operations could differ materially from the matters discussed in the forward-looking statements.

      a. Overview

      The Company did not generate any revenues during the years ended 2002 and 2003.

      During January 2004, the directors of the Company received a proposal from SunnComm to purchase an exclusive marketing agreement for all of its copy protection technology and future upgrades and revisions. The directors of the Company reviewed the sales projections for Media Max M4 along with their proposal and believed that the acquisition price of the Exclusive Marketing Agreement was fair.

      The directors provided the projections and the proposed deal from SunnComm to a majority of disinterested shareholders for their approval instead of seeking an independent third party valuation on the proposal. On February 4, 2004, the Company received the written consent from a majority of disinterested outstanding common shares and filed a Form 14C with the Securities and Exchange Commission to disclose the arrangement.


      On March 4, 2004 the written consent, of a majority of disinterested outstanding common shares of record at February 4, 2004 of Quiet Tiger, became effective to approve the issuance of 10,152,704 restricted common shares valued by the Company at $.03 per share to SunnComm Technologies, Inc., "SunnComm", for $304,581 of debt incurred for cash advances and administrative and overhead expenses charged to the Company and to approve the issuance of 64,000,000 restricted common shares valued by the Company at $.03 per share for a total consideration of $1,920,000 to SunnComm and the assumption of a $110,000 outstanding debt due to a consultant for an Exclusive Marketing Agreement with its commercial copy protection technology on CD`s and all of its continuing upgrades. The Agreement provides the Company with 50% of the revenues derived from all existing licensing agreements held by SunnComm for the technology and requires Quiet Tiger to advance $138,000 a month against future royalties and an additional $12,000 for services being provided by SunnComm. The first such payment shall be made on March 31, 2004. The Exclusive Marketing Agreement gives the Company the exclusive marketing rights for SunnComm`s optical media enhancement and control technologies. Under the terms of the Exclusive Marketing Agreement, the Company must pay for all of its sales and marketing costs and SunnComm must pay for all of its development and upgrade costs. SunnComm also agreed to indemnify the Company against consumer complaints and product related litigation.

      On January 28, 2004 the Company entered into a binding Memorandum of Understanding, "MOU", with DarkNoise Technologies Limited, a United Kingdom company, "DarkNoise". Under the terms of the MOU, Quiet Tiger will acquire all of DarkNoise and its technologies for $150,000 US in cash and a minimum of 10,000,000 restricted common shares of Quiet Tiger, Inc. In accordance with the MOU, the Company paid a non-refundable deposit of $50,000 and will pay the remaining $100,000 and issue the restricted common shares upon the completion of the Definitive Agreement.

      When the acquisition is completed, the Company plans to have DarkNoise continue to operate out of their West London office acting as its European sales and R&D satellite branch. All key employees of DarkNoise have agreed to continue with Quiet Tiger.

      Media Max M4 technology enables record labels, artists, CD replicators and duplicators as well as online music providers to protect, enhance and manage their music assets. This is achieved by adding layers of copy management and enhancement technologies to the CD or electronically delivered files. This results in limiting the unauthorized uploading and copying of original music while, at the same time, allowing those purchasing SunnComm protected media to legally play, move and share the music using MusicMail functionality. The overall functionality of MediaMax M4 allows CD buyers to make authorized copies of music on their computer or make a copy of the original CD for their own personal use. They are also able to listen to the music on their PCs or transport the content to portable listening devices. All of these features are available through SunnComm`s secure proprietary multimedia user interface.

      DarkNoise`s technology inserts data into digital audio files that is inaudible as long as the file is played as is. But the nature of the inserted data is such that most types of conversion or compression, as happens when ripping a song to MP3 or other unsecured file sharing formats, will cause it to produce very audible distortion in the resulting output. It`s analogous to certain ink techniques for printed documents that are nearly invisible but become highly visible on photocopies of the document, thereby making it clear that the document is not an original. The data that DarkNoise inserts also acts as a watermark that stores a unique content ID and is very difficult to remove from the file.


      These two technologies are extremely compatible and can be seamlessly integrated because Darknoise is an underlying security layer that can further strengthen and secure the existing Media Max M4 systems.

      At December 31, 2003, the Company impaired all of its MediaCloQ technology for $674,629 due to the determination that it could not be sold due to its inability to work on all DVD players. It also impaired its floppy disk burnishing equipment $900,000; thus reducing its value to $100,000 which it estimates is the market value of the equipment.


      b. Marketing Strategy and Employees

      The Company`s plan of operation for the year 2004 is to market Media Max M4 and acquire compatible copy protection technology that could enhance the marketability of Media Max M4. The Company currently has two full time employees, William H. Whitmore, Jr. as its Chief Executive Officer and Scott Stoegbauer as its Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Additional employees may be hired as needed during 2004. Administrative assistance is provided by SunnComm in addition to the services of Albert Golusin who serves as a part-time Chief Financial Officer.

      On January 28, 2004 the Company entered into an agreement to acquire all of DarkNoise and its technologies. DarkNoise`s technology inserts data into digital audio files that is inaudible as long as the file is played as is but will produce very audible distortion in the resulting output of an MP3 or other unsecured file sharing format.

      The marketing strategy is identical with or without DarkNoise. QuietTiger is in the technology business and will always be vetting new and innovative approaches to enhance and strengthen its position in the industry. Technologies similar to DarkNoise will constantly be explored and integrated into the product line if they have merit and make sense.

      The strategy will capitalize on all marketing channels ranging from print ads to leading edge interactive, online campaigns. Specific marketing & sales programs allowing the company to quickly expand beyond its core audience are being established and implemented through key industry contacts as well as industry known, reputable vendors and service providers. This marketing strategy coupled with the support of the SunnComm team of professionals is the key formula to fuel these programs.


      Quiet Tiger is dedicated to becoming the world-leading supplier of anti-piracy and media enhancement technologies to the audio, video, and digital media markets by leveraging their long term contacts throughout the world and by expanding the inroads that SunnComm has developed throughout the U.S. music industry. The two employees of the Company with key consultants are pursuing client relationships around the world that will enable the content protection of both manufactured CD products as well as electronic media distributed via the Internet.


      c. Research and Development

      The Company does not currently conduct research and development activities. In the event the Company acquires DarkNoise Technologies, it may need to incur expenditures for integrating the technology of Darknoise with Media Max M4 . Should the acquisition occur, the Company anticipates working closely with SunnComm to integrate the two technologies.



      d. Commitments for Capital Expenditures

      In order to meet the current commitments of the Company during the next twelve months, it will need approximately $2.2 million in cash to meet its obligations to its employees, office space lease, and SunnComm. Additional cash of approximately $500,000 will be required if the Company executes a definitive agreement with DarkNoise Technologies.

      In the event that the sale of the floppy disk manufacturing equipment and operating revenues are insufficient to fund the Company`s continuing obligations, it will need to raise cash through the sale of its securities through additional private financings as well as borrowings and other resources. To the extent that additional capital is raised through the sale of equity or equity-related securities, the issuance of such securities could result in dilution of our stockholders. There can be no assurance that additional funding will be available on favorable terms, if at all. If adequate funds are not available when we need them, we may be required to curtail our operations. No assurance can be given, however, that we will have access to the capital markets in the future, or that financing will be available on acceptable terms to satisfy our cash requirements needed to implement our business strategies. Our inability to access the capital markets or obtain acceptable financing could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition and could severely threaten our ability as a going concern.


      e. Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements


      The Company does not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.
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      schrieb am 20.04.04 12:53:47
      Beitrag Nr. 21 ()
      Na schaun wir mal was darauf passiert:


      SunnComm’s MediaMax™ Music Management (M4) Reduces Sales Drop-Off and thus Produces a Significant Increase in Unit Sales for New CD Releases

      PHOENIX, AZ, April 20, 2004 — SunnComm Technologies, Inc. (OTC: STEH), a leader in the development of digital content security and enhancement for optical media, announced today that after 6 months and millions of commercial CDs distributed in the North American marketplace, the MediaMax Music Management (M4) system, when added to newly released audio CDs, can significantly reduce a new album’s week to week sales drop-off; thereby increasing unit sales during the critical weeks following an album’s release.

      “Data from releases utilizing the MediaMax Music Management (M4) system shows a dramatic decrease in the normal week-to-week drop-off in sales. Lower drop-off rates mean increased unit sales,” says SunnComm’s president, Peter Jacobs. “For instance, if a newly released album can lower its rate of sales drop off in the first month, it means that more albums will be sold during that same period. MediaMax provides the framework for the consumer to share the music with friends and to make personal copies for themselves while respecting copyrights. At the same time, the technology discourages casual copying which is seen as a major contributor to the acceleration of week to week sales drop-off.”

      QuietTiger, Inc. (OTCBB:QTIG) and (QTIG.BE) is the international sales and marketing arm for the SunnComm MediaMax technology platform. According to QuietTiger’s president, William H. Whitmore Jr., “We are really ecstatic to finally be in a position to validate MediaMax’s effectiveness as well as its positive impact on the fundamental sales cycle. MediaMax increases CD sales during the critical weeks that follow an album’s release. We’ve monitored and known that MediaMax has had a positive impact on record sales for months…now we have the data to prove it. While the concept of decreasing the rate of sales drop-off and, thus, increasing incremental sales may be a difficult concept for industry outsiders to understand, it is of significant importance to the music industry.”

      Similar to the theatrical debut of a movie, music CDs historically experience a week to week drop-off in sales following the album’s commercial release. Using the MediaMax Music Management (M4) system on audio CDs creates a legal and licensed structure for consumers to copy and share the music they buy, while still honoring and respecting the copyrights of their favorite artists. The MediaMax technology was developed to create a positive consumer experience while underscoring to the consumer that there are acceptable and appropriate limits to copying and sharing digital music. According to Jacobs, “To date, the consumer feedback regarding MediaMax has been overwhelmingly positive due, in part, to the fact that SunnComm engineers designed MediaMax CDs to be playable on all consumer electronic devices including home stereos, car stereos, boom boxes, walkmans and all types of DVD players.”

      MediaMax is currently the only thoroughly tested and commercially utilized CD copy management and enhancement technology used by record labels in the United States market - the largest marketplace for CD sales in the world. SunnComm recently announced that is has put the MediaMax product solution on more than two million commercial CDs in North America, and is currently implementing and activating a worldwide deployment of the MediaMax technology.

      The MediaMax technology is applied to the audio CD during the authoring process prior to shipping the content to the manufacturing plant. The manufacturing plant will be able to create a glass master for this content without requiring any special equipment or upgrades to the existing production line. This will accelerate the company’s goal to deploy the product worldwide and to become the industry’s standard and first choice for enhancement, copy management and protection of audio CDs.

      Bonus features found on MediaMax CDs can include artist tour info, related promotions, music or product videos, lyrics, artist bio, photo gallery, CD artwork, web links, special coupon offers, and music sharing capability utilizing SunnComm’s proprietary MusicMail™ or TuneShare™ functionality.

      The MusicMail™ or TuneShare™ technology platforms allow the legal CD buyer to share a favorite music track with friends. A song is selected from a special control page located within the multimedia user interface on the CD. The song is then sent to a friend via the Internet by providing the recipient with a secure link to the song. Recipients can then downloaded and listen to the song for a limited number of days, a limited number of plays or until a specific expiration date. MusicMail™ or TuneShare™ empowers consumers to share new artists and favorite music with friends in the spirit of legal sharing while respecting the copyrights of the artist, composer, label and publisher. MediaMax creates a legal and licensed structure for consumers to share music while respecting the copyrights of their favorite artists.

      ABOUT SUNNCOMM

      SunnComm Technologies Inc. (OTC:STEH) copy management and protection technology was commercially released by Nashville’s Music City records in 2001. The album, “Charley Pride - A Tribute to Jim Reeves,” became the first commercial copy-managed CD in America. SunnComm also became the first company to commercially release a content-protected audio CD utilizing an early version of the Windows Media Data Session Toolkit. (http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2003/jan03/01-20Ses…

      It is a leader in digital content enhancement and security technology for optical media with its MediaMax suite of products, and today leads the US market in copy managed audio CDs.

      SunnComm’s MediaMax M4 suite of Digital Content Enhancement technologies are built using Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) Windows Media 9 Series but operates on both Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Microsoft Windows-based systems (NASDAQ:MSFT). For more detailed information about the company, its vision or philosophy, personnel, partners, and customers, please visit the company’s Web site at http://www.sunncomm.com, or call the Company directly at (602) 267-7500.

      For additional information or investor relations please contact:

      Company contact:
      Peter H. Jacobs
      602-267-7500
      peter@sunncomm.com

      Investor contact:
      Kimberly Faulkner
      602-267-7500
      kimf@sunncomm.com

      Media contact:
      George Medici
      646-295-8218
      gmedici@att.net

      ABOUT QUIETTIGER

      QuietTiger, Inc. with its international reach, implements the delivery of digital content security products for the music and entertainment industry. With established long term contacts throughout the world, QuietTiger understands the challenges surrounding digital content management and protection. Our team of professionals has spent more than 50 years in the music and movie industry.

      For additional information about the company, its vision, philosophy, partners, and customers, please visit the Company´s Web site at www.quiettiger.com or contact:


      NOTES ABOUT FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

      Statements contained in this release, which are not historical facts, may be considered "forward-looking statements" under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and the current economic environment.

      We caution the reader that such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. Unknown risk, uncertainties as well as other uncontrollable or unknown factors could cause actual results to materially differ from the results, performance or expectations expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.
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      schrieb am 20.04.04 14:29:56
      Beitrag Nr. 22 ()
      wahrscheinlich passiert hier erst etwas, wenn das die Musikindustrie bestätigt hat und mit höheren Absatzzahlen
      des MediaMax reagiert.
      Mich würde interessieren, bei vielen CD`s, gerade bei denen von Musikgrößen, der MediaMax zur Anwendung kommt.
      Vieviel mehr Verkäufe (in %) durch den "gemäßigteren" Verkaufszahlenrückgang zustande kommen
      Ob sich die Zugriffe auf die HP des Stars dadurch erhöht haben etc.
      Und natürlich wäre interessant zu wissen, wieviel CD`s bereits mit MM ausgestattet sind.
      Was verdient SunnComm/QuietTiger an einer CD.
      Wie hoch sind die Schätzungen aufgrund der bisher getroffenen Vereinbarungen!
      Wann kommt der DVD MediaMax?
      Wann das Audit? Wann der Report?
      Wann beginnen die Dividendenzahlungen?
      Wie ist das genaue Verhältnis zwischen gehaltenen und zu beziehenden Aktien?
      Bin ich etwa neugierig ??? :)
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      schrieb am 20.04.04 14:41:22
      Beitrag Nr. 23 ()
      Hallo Joe,

      auf diesem Wege danke für deine Mail. Sehr lustig.

      Ich kann dir zur Zeit nur eine deiner vielen Fragen beantworten: Pro CD verdient STEH/QTIG ca. 4 US-Cent.

      Die restlichen Antworten auf deine Fragen würden mich auch sehr interessieren, ich hoffe aber, dass wir bald viele Antworten erhalten werden.

      Vorbörslich sieht es im Level II ähnlich kurios aus wie gestern: Wir können demnach gut auf 7 Cent zurückfallen, aber ein Anstieg auf 12 Cent ist auch nicht unrealistisch. Gestern gab es einen echten Käuferdruck, von mir aus könnte dies so weiter gehen.

      escapado
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      schrieb am 20.04.04 15:24:00
      Beitrag Nr. 24 ()
      Ich möchte nur noch einmal auf einen mir wichtigen Teil der Meldung aufmerksam machen:

      "after 6 months and millions of commercial CDs distributed in the North American marketplace,..."

      Hinzu kommt noch Lateinamerika noch wesentlich besser laufen und in Europa tut sich wohl auch einiges. Der indische Markt sollte auch nicht unterschätzt werden.

      Ich denke wir können uns auf Mitte Mai freuen, denn dann werden die QTIG-Zahlen sehr viel aussagekräftiger sein, als die Letzten.

      escapado
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      schrieb am 20.04.04 16:10:17
      Beitrag Nr. 25 ()
      Die gleichen Fragen habe ich mir auch gestellt.
      Aber was ist nun Eure Meinung zu QTIG.
      Sehen wir noch Kurse von 9 US Cent? Ich finde die Nachricht nicht schlecht und verstehe nicht warum der Kurs etwas steigt, da es ja offensichtlich ist, das nun 4 Cent/CD verdient werden. Ist zwar bei 1Mio nicht viel aber auf den Weltmarkt gesehen können da ganz schnell viele Millionen draus werden.
      Habt ihr eigentlich STEH oder QTIG?
      Grüsse

      contri
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      schrieb am 20.04.04 21:10:13
      Beitrag Nr. 26 ()
      Hallo Contri,

      ich habe beide Aktien, mit einem größeren Anteil an STEH. Die Entscheidung beide zu kaufen war aber eine Bauchentscheidung, da ich eigentlich davon ausgehe, dass beide Aktien gleichermaßen steigen werden.
      Wenn du STEH hast, dann wirst du in nächster Zeit ohnehin QTIG als Dividende erhalten (Verhältnis ca. 4,5 zu 1).


      escapado
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      schrieb am 23.04.04 11:45:17
      Beitrag Nr. 27 ()
      es ist ein wenig schwierig (??) herauszubekommen, wieviel CD`s weltweit verkauft werden.
      Es würde mich interessieren, wie groß der Markt für Sunncomm sein könnte.

      Joe

      http://www.ifpi.de/

      http://www.ifpi.de/jb/2003/54-60.pdf

      http://www.uni-weimar.de/~zueger/01_ws00/vl_inetoek/HA_Inter…
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      schrieb am 26.04.04 10:01:05
      Beitrag Nr. 28 ()
      Phonoline scheint bereits die Luft auszugehen:

      Phonoline: Feilschen um Preise

      Neue Probleme bei Phonoline, dem Downloadportal der deutschen Musikbranche: Außer dem Konzerttickethändler CTS Eventim konnte Phonoline-Betreiber Phononet noch keine Vertriebspartner gewinnen.
      Ursache ist ein Streit ums Geld. Die Elektromarktkette Saturn feilscht laut Brancheninformationen mit der Musikindustrie um Marketingunterstützung in Millionenhöhe für den eigenen Online-Shop.

      Auch beim Elektronikhändler Conrad verhandelt man noch über Preise. „Wir wollen Songs für weniger als einen Euro verkaufen, dabei aber nicht draufzahlen“, so ein Conrad-Manager. Sogar die Verhandlungen mit dem Heinrich Bauer Verlag stocken: Wann Bravo.de über Phonoline Musik anbietet, ist offen.

      MICHAEL KROKER
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      schrieb am 28.04.04 21:59:53
      Beitrag Nr. 29 ()
      Nicht unbedingt wichtig, aber eine Nachricht. Kostet eigentlich nur Geld :confused:

      SunnComm`s Fifth Annual Shareholders` Meeting Slated for June 10, 2004; Name change to SunnComm International to become effective on May 3, 2004
      PHOENIX

      SunnComm Technologies, Inc. , a leader in the development of digital content security and enhancement for optical media, announced today it will hold its fifth annual shareholders` meeting on Thursday, June 10, 2004 at 11 a.m., instead of holding it in July as the company has done in previous years.

      "I feel we`ve made a tremendous amount of progress since our last annual meeting, and management feels that it needs to spend some `face-time` with our shareholders," states SunnComm President Peter H. Jacobs. "Last year`s meeting with over 200 attendees set an attendance record for our small company even though it was held the week of the July 4th holiday. I`m going to predict that our earlier June annual meeting will set a new attendance record. We also look forward to meeting and chatting with the attendees at the reception following the meeting."

      In other news, SunnComm Technologies` name change to SunnComm International is set to become effective May 3, 2004. Starting on this date, all current SunnComm Technologies share certificates must be exchanged for new SunnComm International certificates.

      SunnComm Technologies, Inc. is changing its name to SunnComm International, Inc. in order to reflect the company`s growing presence throughout the world. The name change will require a new stock symbol and CUSIP number. Shares of SunnComm Technologies will need to be exchanged for shares of the new SunnComm International within 60 days. After the 60 days period has elapsed, shareholders holding the old SunnComm Technologies certificates must first exchange these shares for newly issued ones before they will be able to trade them. Although there is no time limit for the old shares to be exchanged for new ones, only those holding new SunnComm International shares will be eligible for the anticipated QuietTiger dividend. Shareholders may accomplish this exchange through their brokers or affect the transfer on their own. Shareholders with questions may call Shareholder Relations at (602) 267-7500 should they have further questions.

      The company has completed the revision of its corporate by-laws and will adhere to the share exchange process under Nevada law as outlined in Nevada Revised Statutes 78.235 and 78-250 .

      According to Jacobs, "We will do anything and everything possible to assure that only bona fide SunnComm shareholders benefit from the anticipated future share distribution of QuietTiger ." SunnComm is currently holding over 86 million shares of QuietTiger, its publicly owned subsidiary, and plans to distribute these shares to SunnComm shareholders in accordance with federal and state laws following QuietTiger`s SB-2 SEC Registration Statement which is expected in Q3/04.

      SunnComm`s MediaMax suite of products delivers security for digital audio along with an enhanced consumer experience providing additional bonus content and value-added features available in a user-friendly multi-media session that is mastered on the audio CD and accessible using a personal computer. Bonus features include artist-related promotions, videos, song lyrics, artist bio page, photo gallery, web links and tune sharing capability through the MusicMail(TM) functionality.


      NOTES ABOUT FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

      Statements contained in this release, which are not historical facts, may be considered "forward-looking statements" under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and the current economic environment.

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      schrieb am 29.04.04 09:36:27
      Beitrag Nr. 30 ()
      Hallo Contri,

      ich muss dir leider widersprechen, die Meldung ist sehr wichtig:

      In other news, SunnComm Technologies` name change to SunnComm International is set to become effective May 3, 2004. Starting on this date, all current SunnComm Technologies share certificates must be exchanged for new SunnComm International certificates.

      SunnComm Technologies, Inc. is changing its name to SunnComm International, Inc. in order to reflect the company`s growing presence throughout the world. The name change will require a new stock symbol and CUSIP number. Shares of SunnComm Technologies will need to be exchanged for shares of the new SunnComm International within 60 days. After the 60 days period has elapsed, shareholders holding the old SunnComm Technologies certificates must first exchange these shares for newly issued ones before they will be able to trade them. Although there is no time limit for the old shares to be exchanged for new ones, only those holding new SunnComm International shares will be eligible for the anticipated QuietTiger dividend. Shareholders may accomplish this exchange through their brokers or affect the transfer on their own. Shareholders with questions may call Shareholder Relations at (602) 267-7500 should they have further questions.

      Die wichtige Bedeutung für uns ist:
      Die Short-Positionen MÜSSEN eingedeckt werden, da man nicht in etwas short sein darf, was es nicht mehr gibt.
      Ich erwarte keinen Short-Squeeze (dieser ist ohnehin eine Mär) aber die Karten werden neu gemischt und es gibt von dieser Seite her kein Interesse mehr, den Kurs niedrig zu halten.

      escapado
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      schrieb am 29.04.04 14:47:02
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      29.04.2004 - 14:07 Uhr
      RIAA: Weitere 477 Klagen gegen Tauschbörsianer
      (tecCHANNEL.de, 29.04.2004 13:38) Der US-Musikverband RIAA hat nach eigenen Angaben 477 weitere Computernutzer verklagt, die illegal Songs aus dem Internet heruntergeladen haben. 69 der Beklagten sollen dazu Universitätsleitungen benutzt haben.Nach Angaben der Recording Industry Association of America sind Studenten aus 14 US-Universitäten von den Klagen betroffen, darunter die renomierte Princeton University. Die RIAA will künftig mit den Universitäten kooperieren, um diesen "Trend" zu stoppen.Seit Januar 2004 hat die RIAA nach eigenen Angaben insgesamt 1500 User angezeigt. Dabei musste der Verband in zahlreichen Fällen Klage gegen Unbekannte erheben. Der Grund: Laut einem im Dezember 2003 von einem US-Gericht gefällten Urteil können Provider nicht mehr gezwungen werden, Benutzerdaten herauszugeben. So bleiben der RIAA bei Klagen teils nur die IP-Adressen der Verdächtigen. (bsc)


      Meldung drucken
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      schrieb am 29.04.04 22:42:33
      Beitrag Nr. 32 ()
      Ok,
      so wie ich das verstehe hat dies aber nichts mit QTIG zu tun. Der Kurs heute (0 Ticks) zeigt mir eigentlich, dass ich besser in SunnComm investiert hätte. Ich glaube nun das sich bis Mitte Mai bei QTIG nichts tut, außer eine Nachricht beflügelt den Kurs. Was ich aber positiv finde, ist der Kurs um 0,10 bei Sunn. Wird es eine Fusion geben? Ist das eigentlich nicht das Beste. Ich glaube ich verstehe langsam den Sinn nicht mehr ganz.
      Ich warte mal bis Montag.
      Danke für deine Info´s.
      Immer sehr wichtig wenn 2 Leute gegenlesen.
      n8
      Contri
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      schrieb am 04.05.04 12:24:05
      Beitrag Nr. 33 ()
      na toll. Nicht schlecht meine Investition...
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      schrieb am 10.05.04 11:28:39
      Beitrag Nr. 34 ()
      Was machen eigentlich die anderen so?

      Macrovision - Audio part of CC

      Revenue from the Company’s music technology products was $1,174,000, reflecting a 54% increase over Q1 2003. We continue to see most of our business coming from Japan and Western Europe.

      .....

      In the audio market, we generated $1.2M in revenues in Q1, all of which came from Europe and Asia. This was an impressive 54% growth over Q1 of 2003. We introduced our CDS-300™ product in January of 2004 and the U.S. record labels continue to conduct extensive playability and effectiveness testing on the product. While we wait for the major record labels to complete their evaluations, we have received commitments from some smaller independent labels to release CDS-300 copy protected albums in the U.S. in the coming months. In Japan, AVEX, our largest customer, has already introduced CDS-300 releases.

      In another part of our audio business, we completed beta tests of our SafeWeb peer-to-peer file sharing control service and our customers reported that its performance exceeded their expectations. We have decided to use the name Hawkeye™, instead of SafeWeb, for our commercial offering. We are confident that we have a proprietary technology that works to both track and control illicit music files on various peer-to-peer networks. We are expecting several record labels to begin using our Hawkeye technology in the 2nd quarter and we are expecting to complete our first video beta tests also in Q2.

      ..........

      In our last conference call we discussed five strategic investments for 2004. These investments are aimed at our single most important strategic goal which is to expand our business in our primary business lines, and successfully transition from being the leader in packaged media copy protection to being the leader in all forms of copy protection and rights management for Internet delivered content – whether that be video, music or software. Let me update you on progress in each area:

      ....

      (2) Second, in the music CD copy protection space, our development of the proprietary controlled burning solution continued on track, and we expect to have the solution available for the record labels in the beginning of Q3. We have been advised by several of the labels that they are holding up introducing CD copy protection into the U.S. until they have controlled burning.

      (3) Third, in the peer-to-peer file sharing space, I spoke earlier about the success we have had to date with our new P2P file sharing tracking and control technology. We are excited about the prospects for this technology across all of our customer base in music, video, and software. We expect several U.S. record labels will be using our first commercial release of this product in the second quarter.
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      schrieb am 13.05.04 10:44:42
      Beitrag Nr. 35 ()
      Na, wie weit geht es noch gen Süden?? Gibt es da Meinungen?

      Lohnt der Einstieg nun?
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      schrieb am 13.05.04 11:16:34
      Beitrag Nr. 36 ()
      wwelche Fa. meinst Du ?
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      schrieb am 13.05.04 18:48:07
      Beitrag Nr. 37 ()
      Hallo joeup,

      ich meine quiet tiger. Es ist ja ziemlich ruhig geworden um den Wert. Bei den Amis ist der Handel gen null. Aber evtl. könnte ja eine Meldung zu einem Kurssprung verhelfen, oder?

      Grüße

      ll.
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      schrieb am 13.05.04 22:35:21
      Beitrag Nr. 38 ()
      Servus,

      also ich denke der Einstieg lohnt auf alle Fälle. Ich habe eindeutig zu früh gekauft. In Deutschland versuche ich nun Verluste durch Nachkaufen etwas auszugleichen. Aber auch hier ist das Volumen niedrig.
      Wenn eine entsprechende Nachricht kommt, explodiert das Ding. Selbst die Aktien einfach mal liegen zu lassen wird kein Fehler sein. Die Nachrichten die bis jetzt gemeldet wurden, hier stehen ja sehr viele im Forum, zeigen ja deutlich was mit Quiet Tiger los ist. Eine Technologie die sich der Markt wünscht. Geld gibt es für QTIG ja auch erst seit 31.03.04.
      Wenn ich nun neu wäre, würde ich auf diesem Niveau kaufen und die Zahlen abwarten. Ich persönlich spekuliere ja auf eine Fusion und natürlich auf eine große, namenhafte Musikfirma, die eine Neuheit vorstellen möchte. Wenn da Quiet Tiger als Technologiepartner fällt sind die Pferde im Stall.
      Der heutige Tag hat ja Interesse in Amerika gezeigt. Vielleicht hat sich ja einer eingedeckt und weiss mehr. Aber reine Spekulation.
      Das schnelle Geld konnte ich leider nicht machen, aber damit muss ich mich nun abfinden. Bin aber optimistisch. Angst habe ich nur über die Größe der Firma und deren Durchsetzungsvermögen. Ein starker Partner wäre nicht schlecht.
      Leider gibt es auch nicht viele Informationsquellen.
      Schönen Abend,

      contrivancer
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      schrieb am 27.05.04 21:26:57
      Beitrag Nr. 39 ()
      Hi,

      bei Sunncomm ist ja ein richtiges Kursfeuerwerk ausgebrochen. Hat da einer Infos bis auf die kleine Meldung von Wallstreet News Alert ???
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      schrieb am 28.05.04 19:41:32
      Beitrag Nr. 40 ()
      Ja, da tut sich richtig was bei Sunncomm.

      Nur bei quiet tiger, da tut sich gar nichts.

      Sollte die Aktie die Entwicklung von Sunn nicht irgendwann ansatzweise nachholen?????
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      schrieb am 28.05.04 22:40:19
      Beitrag Nr. 41 ()
      Americ Disc becomes first Macrovision All Product Reseller

      Americ Disc has finalized agreements with Macrovision to become an official reseller of CDS, SafeDisc and DVD copy protection solutions. With these agreements, Americ Disc becomes the first independent replicator to have “All Product Reseller” status.

      Americ Disc is the first independent replicator to offer the new Macrovision CDS300 solution for music CDs in the U.S. The CDS technology enables consumers to access and play music on their PCs while protecting that music against ripping, burning, and unauthorized file trading.

      CDS-300 includes a unique component – CDS Protection Studio. This is a software “authoring” utility used by record labels to tailor the user experience when consumers use the Macrovision CDS-300 player to play a protected CD. From a single interface you can:
      • Enter the title of an album and set the playlist
      • Attach artwork to customize the background of the player
      • Set the compression rates for second session audio tracks
      • Set DRM rights:
      • Specify the number of exports allowed
      • Specify the number of CD burns allowed


      Die Luft geht den anderen Firmen wohl doch nicht aus. Wenn QTIG langsam keine Nachricht nachschiebt, könnte es schwierig werden. Aber wer sich nun mit Sunncomm befasst hat, weiss auch etwas über Quiet Tiger. ;)
      Das Volumen war nicht gerade gering!
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      schrieb am 01.06.04 15:58:19
      Beitrag Nr. 42 ()
      SunnComm`s exclusive marketing subsidiary, QuietTiger, delivers the KOCH Records deal via its strategic alliance with Sonopress, LLC

      QuietTiger Inc. (OTCBB:QTIG), the worldwide sales and marketing subsidiary of SunnComm International (OTC:SCMI), announced today that its largest reseller of copy management technology, Sonopress, LLC., (www.sonopress.com/us) has assisted in landing this licensing agreement with independent music giant KOCH Records (www.kochrecords.com).

      The teams from Quiet Tiger and Sonopress have worked diligently to finalize the deal with New York-based KOCH Records for use of the MediaMax Music Management System on its distributed releases. KOCH Records is the fastest-growing independent record company in the U.S. and Canada, and has had more Billboard charting albums than any other independent record company in 2002 and 2003. KOCH Records has been referred to as the sixth major label within the music industry.

      The contract with KOCH Records is one of many revenue deals to come as a result of the strategic alliance between QuietTiger and Sonopress. QuietTiger has the exclusive rights to represent the SunnComm International`s MediaMax product line of digital content security and enhancement products for the music and entertainment industry. Sonopress, LLC is an established authorized service provider and a reseller for the MediaMax technology platform to all independent labels. Sonopress is one of the largest and most successful optical disc replicators with manufacturing capabilities throughout the world.

      "We are proud to be representing the SunnComm MediaMax solution to our customers worldwide," said Scott Wilker, Sonopress` VP of Business Development. "The product`s performance has exceeded all expectations in every aspect of the production process. Our international sales effort and representation of MediaMax will help establish this product as an industry standard that can be embraced by the artists, record labels, manufacturers, and most importantly, consumers."

      "CD piracy is an issue that the music industry can`t ignore. We won`t apologize for protecting our artists` music," declared Bob Frank, president of KOCH Records. Mr. Frank continued, "We were looking for a proven technology which deters piracy and we have found that in the MediaMax product. It was a paramount goal for our organization to provide a reliable copy management and enhancement product for digital audio CDs that works on all consumer electronic devices and PC systems around the world. We were looking for a product solution that provided the consumer with enhanced features on their PC`s thereby improving the value proposition of the audio CD."

      David Nives, the Senior Director of Production and Catalog Development for KOCH Records stated, "The decision for KOCH Records to utilize MediaMax on our distributed releases was reinforced by the successful utilization of this product in the marketplace. We were impressed with the SunnComm development team and their extraordinary emphasis on delivering a positive consumer experience. One of our distributed labels, DIC Entertainment, utilized MediaMax for the recently completed Strawberry Shortcake project. We were provided with some very impressive empirical data collected by industry contacts on MediaMax commercial releases. We believe the MediaMax technology can help us achieve the balance and results we are looking for with content management and enhancement. We are looking forward to working with the QuietTiger, SunnComm and Sonopress teams for years to come."

      QuietTiger`s president, Bill Whitmore commented, "The joint sales and marketing effort between Sonopress and QuietTiger has really paid off. We as a team are well positioned to offer all clients a total solution for content management, manufacturing, packaging and distribution. It is an honor to work with KOCH Records and its growing family of distributed labels. Our goal is to make MediaMax enhanced CDs the most popular copy management and enhancement product in the world."

      SunnComm`s MediaMax suite of products delivers security for digital audio along with an enhanced consumer experience. It provides additional bonus content and value-added features available in a user-friendly multi-media session that is mastered on the audio CD and accessible using a personal computer. Bonus features include artist-related promotions, videos, song lyrics, artist bio pages, photo galleries, web links and tune sharing capability through the MusicMail(TM) functionality.

      The MusicMail technology platform allows consumers to legally share music with friends in an authorized manner. MusicMail provides the recipient with a song that can be downloaded and listened to for a limited number of days, a limited number of plays or until a specific expiration date arrives. This allows consumers to share music while respecting the copyrights of the artists by sending legal and licensed music tracks instead of unauthorized copies.

      ABOUT KOCH RECORDS

      KOCH Records is a division of KOCH Entertainment, the fastest-growing music company and the market leader among independents in North America. The KOCH Entertainment corporate umbrella encompasses the KOCH Records label, KOCH Vision home video, KOCH Music Publishing and KOCH Entertainment Distribution (KED) with operations in both the U.S. and Canada. KOCH Records proudly claims the largest number of Billboard charting albums among independents for each of the last three years (2001-2003). For additional info on the KOCH Records label and its roster of artists, please visit www.kochrecords.com
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      schrieb am 07.06.04 17:14:52
      Beitrag Nr. 43 ()
      SunnComm Technologies, Inc. (OTC:SCMI), a leader in the development of digital content security and enhancement for audio CDs, announced today that BMG Canada Inc. will begin releasing commercial audio CDs utilizing SunnComm`s MediaMax M4(TM) Music Management technology.

      MediaMax M4 is a collection of technologies that, when added to a CD, empowers consumers to copy and share an artist`s music within a licensed and legal framework without running the risk of violating copyright law. SunnComm`s MediaMax technology has been successfully implemented by over a dozen record companies in North America including BMG Music, the parent of BMG Canada Inc.

      Norman Miller, Vice President New Media at BMG Canada Inc. states, "We have been testing MediaMax for several months and are extremely pleased with SunnComm`s focus on producing a technology that protects the rights of content owners while allowing the consumer to enjoy the flexibility of the digital space."

      "Having BMG Canada move into commercial release with MediaMax marks a new and exciting phase in our relationship," said Peter Jacobs, president of SunnComm. "Our team has successfully completed the implementation of the MediaMax technology on several Canadian advances over the past year. SunnComm and its exclusive MediaMax sales subsidiary, QuietTiger (OTCBB:QTIG) look forward to a long and successful relationship with BMG Canada and their customers."

      SunnComm`s MediaMax M4 technology offers consumers a legal, easy to use, interactive licensed framework that is controlled by the copyright owner. Consumers who purchase this MediaMax CD will be able to burn a pre-determined number of copies of each track from the album using the original disc as well as send songs to friends using SunnComm`s TuneShare(TM) functionality. TuneShare technology allows consumers to share music with friends by providing the recipient with a song that can be downloaded and listened to for a limited number of days, a limited number of plays or until a specific expiration date arrives. The bonus content and enhancements are accessible via a multi-media user interface which is added as a special session mastered on the disc and integrated as part of the MediaMax product.

      MediaMax M4 is a collection of technologies that provides copy management for CDs and DVDs while simultaneously enhancing and expanding the consumer`s experience. MediaMax M4 is tightly integrated with Microsoft`s (Nasdaq:MSFT) Windows Media Platform and the Digital Rights Management capabilities associated with the latest Windows Media Platforms. The company licenses and uses Windows Media Audio DRM capabilities from Microsoft Corporation as the security feature for music files which end up residing on the consumer`s computer.

      ABOUT BMG CANADA INC.

      BMG Canada Inc. produces recordings of Canadian artists under the ViK.recordings label and is the Canadian recording company of BMG. BMG is the global music division of Bertelsmann AG, one of the world`s leading media companies. BMG owns more than 200 record labels in 41 countries including Ariola, Arista Records, J Records, Jive Records, RCA Records and RCA Label Group -- Nashville. In addition, BMG`s music publishing operations are the third largest in the world.
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      schrieb am 09.06.04 17:14:00
      Beitrag Nr. 44 ()
      SunnComm International (OTC:SCMI) announced today that it has signed a revenue deal to license its CD copy management technology called MediaMax(TM) to London-based Sonic Arts, Ltd.

      SunnComm`s MediaMax is the only audio CD content management technology currently used in the United States and available in the US and throughout the world from QuietTiger (OTCBB:QTIG) -- SunnComm`s exclusive worldwide marketing agent.

      Sonic Arts is one of the pioneers in the protection of musical content in its crucial pre-release stage. Their technology enables record labels and content owners to distribute pre-release compact discs (to management, press, radio stations etc.) accompanied by a written request and agreement that the recipient not copy it. Should the recipient of the protected material not comply, Sonic Arts is then able to trace any subsequent copies (or leaks on the Internet) back to the offending party. During the duplication process, Sonic Arts weaves an inaudible code throughout the pre-release material. The result is that each processed CD contains its own, unique identifying code.

      Avi Landenberg, Sonic Arts Owner and director stated, "Anti-piracy technology can be likened to an arms race where we are constantly working to provide effective solutions. The integration of SunnComm`s MediaMax technology at Sonic Arts will enable us to apply the most robust protection to our record company clients` material at the very critical pre-release stages, thus allowing the labels to freely develop, promote, and market their artists effectively and securely."

      SunnComm`s MediaMax M4(TM) copy management technology will be integrated into Sonic Arts current coding options to provide what the industry refers to as "Double Protection" for these very sensitive pre-release CDs. "The combination of SunnComm`s and Sonic Arts` technologies will provide a more secure platform for record labels to distribute their most sensitive copies of reference and pre-release CDs. We believe that SunnComm`s technology is well positioned to offer a growing list of labels and other content owners a total solution for the protection of extremely sensitive, limited-release materials on CDs," observed SunnComm`s president, Peter H. Jacobs. "We are proud that a security driven organization like Sonic Arts has chosen the SunnComm suite of products to further strengthen their current offerings. This is yet another sector of the entertainment industry that is crying out for effective security options that don`t violate our `prime directive` -- universal playability."

      SunnComm`s MediaMax suite of products delivers security for digital audio along with an enhanced consumer experience providing additional bonus content and value-added features available in a user-friendly multi-media session that is mastered on the audio CD and accessible using a personal computer. Bonus features include on-board press kits, artist-related promotions, videos, song lyrics, artist bio page, photo gallery, web links and tune sharing capability through SunnComm`s MusicMail(TM) functionality.

      ABOUT SUNNCOMM

      SunnComm International Inc. (OTC:SCMI) copy management and protection technology was first commercially released by Nashville`s Music City records in 2001. The album, "Charley Pride -- A Tribute to Jim Reeves," became the first commercial copy-managed CD in America. SunnComm also became the first company to commercially release a content-protected audio CD utilizing an early version of the Windows Media Data Session Toolkit. (Due to the length of this URL, it may be necessary to copy and paste it into your Internet browser`s URL address field. You may also need to remove an extra space in the URL if one exists.) In just four years, it has become the leader in digital content enhancement and security technology for optical media with its MediaMax suite of products, and today provides record labels with the only audio CD copy management the US.

      SunnComm`s MediaMax M4 suite of Digital Content Enhancement technologies are built by integrating its proprietary technology with the Microsoft (Nasdaq:MSFT) Windows Media 9 Series media player, but operates on both Apple (Nasdaq:AAPL) and Microsoft Windows-based systems (Nasdaq:MSFT). For more detailed information about the company, its vision or philosophy, personnel, partners, and customers, please visit the company`s Web site at http://www.sunncomm.com , or call the Company directly at (602) 267-7500. For additional information or investor relations please contact:
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      schrieb am 11.06.04 05:58:56
      Beitrag Nr. 45 ()
      Leeza Gibbons Selects SunnComm International?s Innovative MediaMax M4? Technology to Deliver Her Memory Foundation?s Message in a Dynamic Way

      PHOENIX?June 10, 2004?SunnComm International (OTC:SCMI) along with its worldwide sales and marketing subsidiary, QuietTiger Inc. (OTCBB:QTIG), announced today that The Leeza Gibbons Memory Foundation has tapped SunnComm International (www.sunncomm.com) to provide and sponsor the enhanced CD features and copy management on an album titled Reflections, which will raise funds and heighten awareness for her nonprofit organization, The Leeza Gibbons Memory Foundation (www.leezasplace.org) which serves caregivers and those recently diagnosed with Alzheimer?s and other memory disorders.

      The Reflections CD will feature incredible songs donated by name artists, such as Barry Manilow, Sarah McLachlan, Enya, Celine Dion, Aretha Franklin, Josh Groban, Madonna, Rod Stewart, Carole King, Gloria Estefan, Reba McEntire, Leann Rimes and more.

      Leeza Gibbons, television news journalist, radio personality, producer, mother and wife, knows firsthand of the devastation that Alzheimer´s disease can cause a family. After the loss of her grandmother and the diagnosis of her mother, Leeza and her family created The Leeza Gibbons Memory Foundation to meet the growing needs of those impacted by memory disorders.

      QuietTiger (www.quiettiger.com) will donate 100% of its technology, labor and materials to Leeza?s Reflections CD project to benefit The Leeza Gibbons Memory Foundation and the Alzheimer?s Foundation of America (www.alzfdn.org). ?We are proud to be part of such a worthy effort, one that hits so close to home for so many people and, most recently, even the nation with the death of former President, Ronald Reagan,? declared QuietTiger?s president, Bill Whitmore. ?The MediaMax enhanced CD technology is providing a unique opportunity to show the CD buyers, through video clips and other multimedia formats, the valiant cause their purchase supports.?

      ?It?s great when we can use new technologies to get our important message out to the community,? stated Leeza Gibbons, Founder/Board Chair, The Leeza Gibbons Memory Foundation. ?The amount of information, including videos and photographs, that we are able to include along with the songs on this Reflections CD is truly amazing. We are very excited about doing something truly innovative and meaningful here and we are grateful to the team at SunnComm for showing us the way.?

      SunnComm´s MediaMax suite of products delivers security for digital audio along with an enhanced consumer experience. It provides The Leeza Gibbons Memory Foundation with the ability to present additional content and features available in a secure, user-friendly multi-media session that is mastered directly on the audio CD and accessible using a personal computer. The features included on the Reflections CD include a song list allowing the tracks to be saved on a personal computer, a personal letter from Leeza Gibbons, an introduction to The Leeza Gibbons Memory Foundation and Leeza?s Place. It also provides access to photo galleries, several videos featuring Leeza speaking about her own story as well as the foundation, web links to the Leeza?s Place website, tune-sharing capability through the MusicMail? functionality and many, many more features.

      ABOUT THE MEMORY FOUNDATION

      Founded in 2002, The Leeza Gibbons Memory Foundation is the manifestation of Leeza´s vision for a better standard of care for patients and caregivers affected by Alzheimer´s disease and related memory disorders. The Leeza Gibbons Memory Foundation, through its signature program Leeza´s Place seeks to educate, empower and energize caregivers and those recently diagnosed. Leeza´s Place integrates educational approaches, connective social activities, emotional support, and intergenerational programming. The Memory Foundation is dedicated to supporting the day-to-day needs of caregivers and the diagnosed, and is committed to a realistic, coordinated national strategy for finding a cure. The Foundation is a 501(c)(3); donations to the Foundation are tax-deductible. To learn about The Leeza Gibbons Memory Foundation and its affiliated programs, visit www.leezasplace.org or call 1-888-?OK?-LEEZA.


      ABOUT QUIETTIGER

      QuietTiger, Inc. with its international reach, implements the delivery of digital content security products for the music and entertainment industry. With established long-term contacts throughout the world, QuietTiger understands the challenges surrounding digital content management and protection. Our team of professionals has spent more than 50 years in the music and movie industry.
      For additional information about the company, its vision, philosophy, partners, and customers, please visit the Company?s Web site at www.quiettiger.com or contact:

      Company Contact:
      William H. Whitmore, Jr.
      602-267-3800
      Bill@quiettiger.com

      Investor Contact:
      Kimberly Faulkner
      602-267-3800
      Kimberly@quiettiger.com

      ABOUT SUNNCOMM

      SunnComm International Inc. (OTC:SCMI) copy management and protection technology was commercially released by Nashville?s Music City records in 2001. The album, ?Charley Pride - A Tribute to Jim Reeves,? became the first commercial copy-managed CD in America. SunnComm also became the first company to commercially release a content-protected audio CD utilizing an early version of the Windows Media Data Session Toolkit. (http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2003/jan03/01-20Ses… ). It is a leader in digital content enhancement and security technology for optical media with its MediaMax suite of products, and today leads the US market in copy managed audio CDs.

      SunnComm?s MediaMax M4 suite of Digital Content Enhancement technologies are built using Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) Windows Media 9 Series but operates on both Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Microsoft Windows-based systems (NASDAQ:MSFT). For more detailed information about the company, its vision or philosophy, personnel, partners, and customers, please visit the company?s Web site at http://www.sunncomm.com, or call the Company directly at (602) 267-7500.

      For additional information or investor relations please contact:

      Company contact:
      Kimberly Faulkner
      602-267-7500
      kimf@sunncomm.com

      Investor contact:
      Investor Comm. Consulting
      602-231-0681
      SCMIinvestor@investorcc.com

      NOTES ABOUT FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

      Statements contained in this release, which are not historical facts, may be considered "forward-looking statements" under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and the current economic environment.

      We caution the reader that such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. Unknown risk, uncertainties as well as other uncontrollable or unknown factors could cause actual results to materially differ from the results, performance or expectations expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.
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      schrieb am 11.06.04 06:11:11
      Beitrag Nr. 46 ()
      http://news.google.de/news?q=sunncomm%20&num=20&hl=de&lr=&i…
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      http://www.urheberrecht.org/news/?id=1897&w=&p=1

      03.06.2004; 16:51 Uhr
      SunnComm und Macrovision haben neuen Kopierschutz für Audio-CDs entwickelt
      Technik ermöglicht beschränkte Anzahl von Kopien lediglich von Original-CD

      Die Softwareunternehmen SunnComm und Macrovision haben unabhängig voneinander eine neue Kopierschutztechnik für Audio-CDs entwickelt. Die so genannte »Secure- Burning«-Technik soll die unbeschränkte Vervielfältigung eines Musikdatenträgers ver-hindern. Möglich ist lediglich die Anfertigung von maximal drei Kopien und das nur von der Original-CD. Bereits kopierte CDs können nicht vervielfältigt werden. Im Gegensatz zu Problemen der bereits bestehenden Kopierschutz-Mechanismen, soll sich das neue DRM-System auf das Abspielen in herkömmlichen CD-Playern, Stereoanlagen in Autos oder mobilen Geräten nicht ein-schränkend auswirken. Laut eines Berichts von Cnet vom 3.6.2004 testen die großen Musik-Labels bereits den neuen Kopierschutz.

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      http://www.musikmarkt.de/content/news/news_2.php3?bid=9176&t…

      BMG testet SunnComm Kopierschutz

      27.05.2004

      N.Y. - BMG werden auf drei ihrer in kürze erscheinenden Alben erneut das von SunnComm entwickelte Kopierschutzsystem testen. Sowohl die neuen Werke von Velvet Revolver, Angie Stone als auch von Yung Wun werden mit diesem speziellen Raubschutz ausgestattet sein.

      Wie BMG VP/GM Jordan Katz mitteilte, würden immer mehr Kunden darauf Wert legen, ihre CDs auf allen Standardgeräten ab-spielen und davon Kopien anfertigen zu können. Die Technologie von SunnComm ermöglicht es, von den Discs drei Kopien anzu-fertigen und per e-mail einzelne Songs durch Links auszutauschen.

      BMG hatte dieses System bereits im September 2003 mit dem Anthony Hamilton Album "Comin` from Where I`m From" auspro-biert.

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      http://www.mp3-world.net/news/66313-secure-burning-zwei-mal-…

      Secure Burning: Zwei Mal Brennen ist genug!
      Sonntag, 06. Juni 2004
      von Sascha Hottes

      Kopierschutz ist wichtiger als Kundengewinnung. Zumindest für die Musikindustrie. Und deshalb verwundert es sicher auch nie-manden, dass es ständig neue technische Hürden gibt, die Musikpiraten das Leben schwer machen sollen und gleichzeitig die zah-lende Kundschaft vergrault. Diesmal kündigt SunnComm einen neuen "Kompromiss" zwischen Kopierschutz und freier Nutzung an.

      Die neue Technologie, marketingfreundlich auf den Namen "Secure Burning" getauft, verhindert ein unkontrolliertes Vervielfälti-gen von Audio-CDs. Eine CD mit dem neuen Kopierschutz lässt sich nur noch zwei Mal kopieren, eine kopierte CD gar nicht mehr.

      Das Majorlabel BMG testet die neue Technik bereits bei seinen Produkten. Und auch Online-Dienste könnten die Technik von SunnComm bald nutzen. Online-Musikdienste erlauben eine Kopie (meist beschränkt auf drei Kopien) der gekauften WMA-Files und nutzen zur Kontrolle das DRM Rechtemanagement der Dateien. Mit Hilfe von Secure Burning


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      http://www.zdnet.de/news/tkomm/0,39023151,39122916,00.htm

      Neuer CD-Kopierschutz mit weiteren Einschränkungen

      Von John Borland und Joachim Kaufmann
      CNET News.com
      03. Juni 2004, 12:05 Uhr

      Der Ehrliche soll künftig noch mehr der Dumme sein

      Die großen Musik-Labels testen derzeit einen neuen Kopierschutz für Audio-CDs, der die Nutzungsmöglichkeiten von legalem Content deutlich einschränken könnte. Im Vergleich zu bereits bestehenden Kopierschutz-Mechanismen, die das Abspielen von CDs auf Computern verhinden sollen, geht es bei der neuen Variante darum, die Zahl der Kopien von Datenträgern zu begrenzen und das erneute Vervielfältigen bereits kopierter CDs zu verhindern.

      Sunncomm, Hersteller von "Secure Burn", teilte mit, dass BMG die Technik bereits teste. In den nächsten Monaten soll diese dann einsatzbereit sein. Sollte es zu einem großflächigen Einsatz kommen, hätte dies deutliche Auswirkungen auf den Umgang mit legal erworbenen CDs. Die Einführung der Technik birgt für die Labels aber einige noch nicht kalkulierbare Risiken.

      "Wenn jemand 25 Kopien für Gott und die Welt machen will und merkt, dass dies nicht mehr möglich ist, wird er sich wohl kaum beschweren. Findet allerdings jemand heraus, dass er keine CD für seine Kinder zum Abspielen im Auto brennen kann, wird er die CD wohl zurückbringen", so Mike McGuire von Gartner.

      Derzeit können Audio-CDs beliebig oft kopiert werden. Dies habe nach Ansicht der Musikindustrie negative Auswirkungen auf die Verkäufe und soll daher eingeschränkt werden.

      Audio-CDs sind bislang das fehlende Glied in der DRM-Kette. Denn auch die Restriktionen von Diensten wie Napster 2.0 werden in dem Moment zur Makulatur, wenn die Songs auf CD gebrannt werden. Sunncomm hat bereits angekündigt, dass "Secure Burn" auch auf Musik aus kommerziellen Angeboten anwendbar sei.
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      http://www.golem.de/0406/31546.html

      Neuer Kopierschutz begrenzt das Brennen von CDs
      Maximal drei Kopien des Originals möglich

      Mit immer neuen Kopierschutz- und DRM-Maßnahmen versucht die Musikindustrie, das Problem beständig steigender Downloads und Raubkopien von Musik in den Griff zu bekommen. Die BMG glaubt jetzt, mit einer neuen Technik von SunnComm einen fai-ren Kompromiss aus Kopierschutz und freier Nutzung gefunden zu haben.

      Laut Angaben von Cnet setzt die BMG die so genannte "Secure Burning"-Technik von SunnComm bereits in der Praxis ein. Dabei handelt es sich um einen Kopierschutz, der das unbegrenzte Kopieren von Original-Audio-CDs verhindert; stattdessen dürfen ma-ximal drei private Kopien angefertigt werden, die dann etwa zur Nutzung im Autoradio oder Ähnlichem verwendet werden können. Das unbegrenzte Kopieren von einer Original-Vorlage wird so unterbunden. Kopien der gebrannten CDs können angeblich über-haupt nicht mehr angefertigt werden.

      Auch Macrovision arbeitet an einem ähnlichen Kopierschutz, der ebenfalls die Zahl der Kopien einer Audio-CD beschränkt. Die neuen Verfahren sollen sich aber auch für Online-Musikdienste eignen: Da einige der Online-Shops es ermöglichen, die dort erwor-benen Musikstücke auf CD zu brennen, könnte mit der neuen Technik sichergestellt werden, dass die so gebrannten CDs nicht wei-ter kopiert werden können. Ein Umstand, der bei Nutzern dieser Online-Shops sicherlich auf wenig Gegenliebe stoßen würde. (tw)
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      schrieb am 14.06.04 11:55:15
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      schrieb am 14.06.04 11:57:22
      Beitrag Nr. 48 ()
      WAS ist jetzt eigentlich am 10. Juni bei der Aktionärsversammlung besprochen worden ?
      Der Veröffentlichung im Vorfeld zur Einstimmung waren ja einige ;--))

      Joe
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      schrieb am 15.06.04 18:08:32
      Beitrag Nr. 49 ()
      SunnComm International (OTC:SCMI), a leader in the development of digital content security and enhancement for optical media and the only current supplier of enhanced copy-managed and commercially available CDs in America, announced today that it will begin forecasting the number of audio CDs it expects will contain its MediaMax(TM) technology for upcoming quarters. Forecasts will be made public during the month prior to the beginning of the quarter being forecasted. Actual production results for each quarter will be reviewed and reported through its sales and marketing arm, Quiet Tiger Inc. (OTCBB:QTIG) within 45 days after the historic quarterly results are tabulated.

      SunnComm plans to see its new MediaMax Version 4 Copy Management technology incorporated in over 10 million audio CDs during Q3/04 representing more than 75 new album releases. If achieved, these production forecasts would be a five-fold increase over the previous quarter (Q2/04). Most of Q3/04`s production of MediaMax-enhanced CDs will wind up in North American record stores. "We`re making the transition from a development company to a development/production company as quickly and responsibly as we can," said SunnComm`s prez, Peter H. Jacobs. "We`re very proud that our MediaMax technology has been the only CD copy management and enhancement technology found good enough by major record companies to be used commercially on millions of CDs in the US and throughout North America. The goal at our Phoenix, Arizona production facility will be to integrate MediaMax on CD album releases representing approximately 25 million units for the year-end holiday season; however, our fourth quarter forecasts will not be due out until some time in September."

      QuietTiger Inc. exclusively represents SunnComm as its sales and marketing arm. (www.quiettiger.com) According to Bill Whitmore, QuietTiger`s CEO, "We are throttling up our sales and marketing effort internationally as well. This effort is being augmented by QuietTiger`s MediaMax reseller, Sonopress, (www.sonopress.com) one of the world`s largest replicators of CDs and DVDs. Each month, more record companies are sampling, then using MediaMax on their commercial audio CD releases. There`s not a week that goes by the development team at SunnComm doesn`t make MediaMax a better product for both consumers and rights holders."

      In other SunnComm news, the company held its fourth annual shareholders` meeting on June 10, 2004 in Phoenix at the Airport Hilton Hotel. The event was attended by over 120 SunnComm shareholders. A two hour breakfast-Q&A reception held prior to the meeting gave all attending shareholders the opportunity to speak one-on-one with every member of SunnComm`s staff. During the meeting, all participants were shown the newest versions of MediaMax by the company`s chief technology officer, Eric Vandewater. Company-related business was also discussed by SunnComm`s president, Peter Jacobs and QuietTiger CEO, Bill Whitmore. Five SunnComm shareholders asked to speak directly to the group, and the company`s principal consultant, Mr. Artie Ripp, made comments as well. With a quorum of over 300 million voting shares cast, all five measures on the ballot passed by more than 99%. The company currently has over 6,300 shareholders.

      SunnComm`s MediaMax suite of products delivers security for digital audio along with an enhanced consumer experience providing additional bonus content and value-added features available in a user-friendly multi-media session that is mastered on the audio CD and accessible using a personal computer. Bonus features include on-board press kits, artist-related promotions, videos, song lyrics, artist bio page, photo gallery, web links and tune sharing capability through SunnComm`s MusicMail(TM) functionality.

      Von dem 10. Juni wusste ich nichts. Keine Ahnung was da ist. Langsam wirds aber mal Zeit für ein Kurssprung bei QTIG
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      schrieb am 15.06.04 22:47:09
      Beitrag Nr. 50 ()
      Ach verdammt. Wer lesen kann ist...
      Unten stehts ja was am 10. war. Die 35% von heute waren mal wichtig. :cool:
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      schrieb am 16.06.04 08:46:39
      Beitrag Nr. 51 ()
      http://www.heise.de/newsticker/meldung/48257
      15.06.2004 14:37
      US-Musikindustrie fordert Kopierschutzmechanismen für Digitalradio

      Der Verband der US-Musikindustrie Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA ) will Kopierschutzmechanismen in digital ausgestrahlte Radiosendungen einbauen. Entsprechende Vorschläge will der Verband nach US-Medienberichten am morgigen Mittwoch bei der US Regulierungsbehörde FCC einreichen. Da der Übertragungsstandard Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB ) Übertragungen in CD-Qualität ermöglicht, will der Verband verhindern, dass digitales Radio zu einem neuen Verbreitungsmedium für illegale Musikkopien wird.

      Technische Einzelheiten zu den Vorschlägen sind bislang nicht bekannt. Dem Verband soll aber beispielsweise vorschweben, dass zwar komplette Sendungen mitgeschnitten werden können, aber die Aufteilung in einzelne Tracks verhindert wird. Die Verpflichtungen für den Einbau von Kopierschutzmechanismen sollen dabei auch für Webradios gelten, die angesichts zunehmender Bandbreite, über die die Nutzer verfügen, ihre Audiostreams verstärkt nahezu in CD-Qualität verbreiten. (wst/c`t)
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      schrieb am 17.06.04 19:44:02
      Beitrag Nr. 52 ()
      UND AB DIE POST....

      SunnComm International Inc. (OTC:SCMI) today announced that its exclusive marketing arm, QuietTiger Inc. (OTCBB:QTIG), has signed an agreement with EMI Music, in which EMI will test the SunnComm MediaMax M4(TM) content management technology for select promotional products on a worldwide basis.

      Under the agreement, EMI, the world`s leading independent music company, will work with SunnComm to include the MediaMax technology on a limited number of promotional CDs during the pre-release period later this summer.

      EMI distributes albums through record labels including Angel, Blue Note, Capitol, Capitol Nashville, Virgin, Parlophone, EMI Classics, EMI Latin, and EMI Christian Music Group in 50 countries. EMI`s roster of artists includes The Beastie Boys, The Beatles, Coldplay, Janet Jackson, Norah Jones, Lenny Kravitz, Kylie Minogue, Radiohead, The Rolling Stones and Robbie Williams.

      "We`ve been working collaboratively with the SunnComm team and have found them to be very responsive to our needs and have been encouraged by the success that SunnComm`s MediaMax product has enjoyed," said Richard Cottrell, global head of anti-piracy for EMI Music. "We are pleased that SunnComm is developing a product that improves our ability to protect our artists` works, especially during the pre-release phase."

      "EMI has been a leader in combating piracy in all forms around the world. Both EMI and SunnComm are committed to further developing the MediaMax suite of content and copy management products in order to strengthen EMI`s ability to protect what its artists create," commented Bill Whitmore, QuietTiger`s president. "We are excited to take this all-important next step in furthering our relationship with one of the world`s most established record companies."

      ABOUT SUNNCOMM

      SunnComm International Inc. (OTC:SCMI) copy management and protection technology was commercially released by Nashville`s Music City records in 2001. The album, "Charley Pride - A Tribute to Jim Reeves," became the first commercial copy-managed CD in America. SunnComm also became the first company to commercially release a content-protected audio CD utilizing an early version of the Windows Media Data Session Toolkit. . (Due to the length of this URL, it may be necessary to copy and paste this hyperlink into your Internet browser`s URL address field.) It is a leader in digital content enhancement and security technology for optical media with its MediaMax suite of products, and today leads the U.S. market in copy-managed audio CDs.

      SunnComm`s MediaMax M4 suite of Digital Content Enhancement technologies are built using Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) Windows Media 9 Series but operates on both Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Microsoft Windows-based systems (NASDAQ:MSFT). For more detailed information about the company, its vision or philosophy, personnel, partners, and customers, please visit the company`s Web site at http://www.sunncomm.com, or call the company directly at 602-267-7500.
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      schrieb am 18.06.04 10:19:00
      Beitrag Nr. 53 ()
      http://www.heise.de/newsticker/meldung/48356

      Monti will Fusion von Sony und BMG zulassen

      Die Europäische Kommission will die geplante Fusion der Musikkonzerne Sony Music und BMG genehmigen. Die Argumente gegen den Zusammenschluss seien zu schwach, meldet die Financial Times Deutschland unter Berufung auf EU-Kreise in Brüssel. Die Kommission hatte argumentiert, dass sich durch den Zusammenschluss der Musiksparten von Sony und Bertelsmann "stillschweigende Absprachen" vor allem bei CD-Preisen verschärfen könnten. Solche Praktiken sind allerdings schwer nachzuweisen.

      Mehrere andere Unternehmen hatten zuvor die Befürchtung geäußert , dass Bertelsmann in seinen Sendern wie RTL Musik von SonyBMG bevorzugen und den gleichberechtigten Zugang konkurrierender Tonträgerunternehmen zu den Rundfunkmärkten in einigen Mitgliedstaaten beeinträchtigen könnte. Auch die US-amerikanische Computerfirma Apple hat Einwände gegen die Fusion, insbesondere wegen der möglichen bevorzugten Stellung des geplanten Online-Dienstes Sony Connect.

      Sony und Bertelsmann hatten am 9. Januar für die Fusion ihrer Musiksparten in einem Gemeinschaftsunternehmen namens SonyBMG eine Genehmigung nach der Fusionskontrollverordnung beantragt. Die Unternehmensbereiche Musikverlag und Herstellung und Vertrieb von Tonträgern sollen weiterhin getrennt geführt werden. (tol/c`t)
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      schrieb am 21.06.04 09:01:50
      Beitrag Nr. 54 ()
      #1 Selling CD in Country is MediaMax Protected




      Copy-blocked CD tops U.S. charts

      By John Borland
      Staff Writer, CNET News.com
      http://news.com.com/2100-1027-5238208.html

      For the first time, the No. 1 album in the United States is loaded with anticopying protections, marking a clear step into the mainstream for the controversial technology.



      According to figures released by Nielsen SoundScan, Velvet Revolver´s "Contraband" was the top-selling album in America last week, despite being prominently labeled on its cover as being "protected against unauthorized duplication."

      The success of the album is likely to prompt more experiments from BMG, the band´s label, and other record companies, industry watchers said.

      "It´s too soon to tell whether the rest of the industry is going to be heartened by this," said Mike McGuire, an analyst at GartnerG2. "But clearly, there are going to be a lot of people who are very encouraged by the fact it is out on the marketplace."

      The step forward is part of a slow increase in the flow of copy-protected compact discs into the American market, after several years of stalled progress. If the pace increases without substantial consumer backlash, the technology could become as commonplace as the antipiracy technology on DVDs, ultimately changing the way that consumers use their purchased music.

      For several years, the big record labels have experimented with various versions of the technology, worried by the explosive popularity of CD burners and online file trading.

      However, they have been wary of releasing the technology in the U.S. market on a wide scale. Early versions of copy-protected CDs had problems playing in some CD players and computers, prompting customer complaints and even recalls.

      A vocal segment of the online population has been intensely critical of the copy protection plans, leading record label executives to worry about potential consumer reaction. Some artists, such as Virgin Records singer Ben Harper, have been bitterly angry at their labels´ decision to include the technology without their approval.

      The test with Velvet Revolver, a group made of alumni from Stone Temple Pilots, Guns N´ Roses and others, was the largest yet for BMG. The test uses MediaMax copy protection from BMG partner SunnComm International. The label says it does plan a growing number of protected releases over the course of this year, but is still choosing which CDs will include the technology on a case-by-case basis.

      "We´re thrilled with the results we´ve seen and the apparent consumer acceptance," said Jordan Katz, an executive vice president in BMG´s distribution arm. The company has released a total of 12 "copy managed" discs, with more than 2.5 million units now in the market, he said.

      iPods still a problem
      Like other recent copy-protected albums, the Velvet Revolver disc includes technology that blocks direct copying or ripping of the CD tracks to MP3 format. It also comes preloaded with songs in Microsoft´s Windows Media Audio (WMA) format, which can be transferred to a computer or to many portable digital music players.

      As in earlier tests by BMG and SunnComm, the copy protection on the Velvet Revolver disc can be simply disabled by pushing the "Shift" key on a computer while the CD is loading, which blocks the SunnComm software from being installed. The companies say they have long been aware of the work-around but that they were not trying to create an unhackable protection.

      According to SunnComm, few purchasers have complained about the anticopying tools, although angry postings on sites such as Amazon.com are common. The sticker on the front of the Velvet Revolver CD and a link inside the software that loads automatically on a computer, once a user has given permission, points to SunnComm´s Web site.

      "We hear from less than half of one percent of people who have the Velvet Revolver disc," SunnComm CEO Peter Jacobs said. "Most of those questions are related to getting the songs onto an iPod."

      However, the inability to move songs to Apple´s popular digital music player, as well as to other devices that don´t support Microsoft´s Windows Media digital rights management services, is a serious shortcoming. Jacobs says SunnComm recognizes that--and that the company´s next version will go beyond the Microsoft files and be able to create multiple kinds of digital files that will be compatible with the iPod.

      But for now, iPod-owning Velvet Revolver fans don´t have a direct alternative.

      "We are actively working with Apple to provide a long-term solution to this issue," a posting on SunnComm´s Web site reads. "We encourage you to provide feedback to Apple, requesting they implement a solution that will enable the iPod to support other secure music formats."

      Also on Thursday, SunnComm announced that EMI Music would begin using its technology on advance and promotional releases. That marks the second major label, following BMG, to adopt SunnComm´s tools officially, although others are also testing them.

      EMI Music has "been encouraged by the success that SunnComm´s MediaMax product has enjoyed," Richard Cottrell, global head of antipiracy for the record label, said in a statement. "We are pleased that SunnComm is developing a product that improves our ability to protect our artists´ works, especially during the prerelease phase."




      ABOUT SUNNCOMM:

      SunnComm International’s (OTC:SCMI) copy-management technology was commercially released by Music City records in 2001 and became the first copy managed commercial CD in America. Following that landmark even, it has become a leader in digital content enhancement and security technology for optical media with its MediaMax M4 suite of products and became the first company to commercially release a content-protected audio CD utilizing an early version of the Windows Media Data Session Toolkit..

      SunnComm’s MediaMax M4 Suite of Digital Content Enhancement technologies are built using Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) Windows Media 9 Series but operate on both Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Windows-based systems. For more detailed information about the company, its vision or philosophy, personnel, partners, and customers, please visit the company’s Web site at http://www.sunncomm.com, or call the Company directly at (602) 267-7500, and ask for shareholder relations.

      For additional information or investor relations please contact:
      Company contact:
      Kimberly Faulkner
      602.267.7500
      kimf@sunncomm.com Investor contact:
      Investor Comm. Consulting
      602-231-0681
      scmi@investorcc.com
      MediaMax Digital Content Cloaking Technology, DC2, PromoPlay, TuneShare, MusicMail, Secure-Burn and SunnComm are registered and/or trademarks of SunnComm International, Inc., in the United States and/or other countries. The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
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      schrieb am 21.06.04 11:13:31
      Beitrag Nr. 55 ()
      Sunncomm habe ich auf Empfehlung von obb-online.de bereits im November zu 0,07 USD gekauft. damals wa ich etwas skeptisch, aber jetzt bin ich mir sicher, das Ding erreicht das Kursziel von 0,20. Heute im neuen OBB übrigens schon auf 0,25 USD angehoben...:look::look::look:
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      schrieb am 29.06.04 05:40:16
      Beitrag Nr. 56 ()
      DVDINSIDER: SunnComm Achieves Breakthrough in DVD Protection

      Jun 28, 2004 (DVD NEWS via COMTEX) -- SunnComm International, Inc. has
      completed its "proof of concept" in the development of its anticipated DVD copy
      inhibiting technology. According to Eric Vandewater, SunnComm`s chief technology
      officer, "We expect to begin the internal beta testing of our DVD copy
      management technology as early as next quarter (Q3/04), and we expect to deliver
      MediaMaxDVD technology to a leading major motion picture distributor for testing
      in the `real` world later this year."

      The SunnComm MediaMaxDVD technology will include features and enhancements never
      before found on a commercial DVD in addition to the security components designed
      to inhibit casual copying. The company will announce these additional features
      following the completion of Phase I of its patent application process intended
      to secure the intellectual property rights related to these unique additional
      features. These enhancements have been designed to create greater entertainment
      value for the consumer while boosting incremental sales and contributing to
      higher price points on catalog DVD releases.

      SunnComm`s president, Peter H. Jacobs adds, "The SunnComm development team,
      which now spans two continents, is confident that its MediaMaxDVD technology
      will not only help to protect commercial DVDs from rampant casual copying, but
      will empower DVD consumers in ways never before conceived by the movie industry
      - one of most lucrative segments in the entertainment industry. Utilizing
      MediaMaxDVD, both movie and television content distributors will have a choice
      in DVD copy management that not only offers a level of security, but also
      provides consumer-friendly and unique value-added functions and features.

      SunnComm International, Inc. currently provides 100% of all copy managed CDs in
      North America and is currently providing its proprietary MediaMax CD3 technology
      on some of today`s best selling music CDs including a hit album this month that
      was ranked #1 on Billboard`s Top 200. Another major step for SunnComm involves
      its recent announcement that the EMI Record Group has begun testing MediaMax on
      specially selected promotional CDs slated for worldwide release. The company has
      previously announced its forecast to copy manage and enhance an estimated ten
      million commercial and promo CDs in Q3/04 and twenty-five million commercial and
      promo releases in Q4/04. SunnComm receives a royalty for each CD that utilizes
      its technology.

      DVD to DVD piracy has become a major concern for content providers in the movie
      industry. Now, most commercial technology available prevents users from making
      illegal copies of DVDs when they attempt to convert the DVD content to the VHS
      tape format. Demand for content protection to fight DVD to DVD piracy is
      accelerating as DVD players and DVD burners become increasingly available and
      affordable.

      The DVD player market is one of the fastest growing in the world. According to
      Cahners In-Stat/MDR, worldwide DVD player sales will grow from 29 million units
      in 2002 to an anticipated 69 million units 2005. This is a clear driver of
      demand for DVD content. The (MPAA) Motion Picture Assn. of America`s annual
      all-media report, which is circulated only to members reported - DVD sales for
      U.S. companies jumped by 43% to $14.9 billion in 2003. Internationally, DVD
      sales tallied $5.5 billion (a 53% bounce over the previous year). The MPAA and
      its international counterpart, the Motion Picture Association (MPA), estimate
      that the U.S. motion picture industry loses in excess of $3 billion annually in
      potential worldwide revenue due to piracy.
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      schrieb am 29.06.04 12:34:41
      Beitrag Nr. 57 ()
      Das verstehe wer will. Da kommen lauter gute Nachrichten und der Kurs will einfach nicht steigen (hat zwar schon mächtig angezogen, aber da war auch Nachholbedarf). Im Gegenteil, nach der gestrigen Meldung hätte ich auf alle Fälle mit Kurssteigerungen gerechnet und was passiert, das Ding fällt.
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      schrieb am 29.06.04 14:46:10
      Beitrag Nr. 58 ()
      Ist wirklich schade, aber SCMI ist doch wirklich gut gelaufen.
      Die letzten Meldungen würden sicher einen höheren Kurs rechtfertigen, aber leider wird in gute Meldungen hinein immer verkauft. Sch.... Shorties.
      Aber langfristig kann man nichts verkehrt machen, wenn man beide Aktien hält, denn nach den letzten PRs ist eins klar: Den Erfolg des Produktes und des Unternehmens kann nun niemand mehr aufhalten.

      escapado
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      schrieb am 06.07.04 15:25:35
      Beitrag Nr. 59 ()
      MediaMax`s new "On-the-Fly" Technology(TM) empowers music CD buyers to make licensed copies of their favorite music compatible with a growing list of secure formats and media players.

      SunnComm International, Inc. (OTC: SCMI), the creator and provider of MediaMax, North America`s most widely used and accepted copy management and enhancement technology for audio CDs, announced today that its upcoming version of MediaMax, Version 5, will include "on-the-fly" DRM (digital rights management) encoding. SunnComm`s proprietary new technology will enable songs to be moved from a protected MediaMax audio CD to a consumer`s computer and further enable the consumer to select a secure format that will be compatible for play on the music player of the consumer`s choice.

      Until MediaMax (Version 5), CD copy management applications that involve DRM-protected songs require the content to be previously encoded on the CD itself in what is referred to as a "second session." Alternatively, the protected content is made available for download from a remote music server. According to SunnComm`s president, Peter H. Jacobs, "The MediaMax Version 5 platform creates an environment where digital information can now be encoded with the required DRM security information and instantaneously delivered to the consumer`s computer in real time, or `on-the-fly.` Because this newest version of MediaMax has rendered obsolete the need to place additional `pre-protected` copies of each music track on the CD, there will be more room for music and other bonus features. Also important is the fact that the labels will eliminate any potential publisher royalty liability they might incur when a second, protected copy of every track is placed on the CD as was the case for older copy management methodologies.

      SunnComm`s principal consultant, Artie Ripp said, "Based on millions and millions of commercial MediaMax CDs in the North American marketplace, it is extremely gratifying to see that our breakthrough technology has been overwhelmingly accepted by consumers who gave us extremely high grades for playback reliability and customer friendliness. MediaMax has proven that its use reduces the unauthorized practice of `casual copying` (which occurs when consumers make illegal additional copies of a CD for friends), and contributes to a reduction in the week-to-week album sales drop-off rates expected when new music is initially released. MediaMax is the only CD copy management and enhancement technology found good enough to be used on current hit records in the US including recent releases that have made it all the way to #1 on Billboard`s Top 200. SunnComm and MediaMax were also proud to be part of recent gold and platinum releases as well."

      SunnComm`s chief technology officer, Eric Vandewater, adds, "Our development team has extensively tested and evaluated the "on-the-fly" encoding technology and I am pleased to report that Version 5 has performed beyond our expectations in every tested environment to date. We plan to include our new technology on advances and promotional CDs this quarter (Q3/04) and are preparing to make it available for commercial release worldwide in time for the winter holiday season."

      SunnComm`s MediaMax suite of products delivers security for digital CD audio along with an enhanced consumer experience that provides additional bonus content and value-added features available in a user-friendly multi-media session that is mastered directly on the audio CD and accessible using a personal computer. Bonus features include on-board press kits, artist-related promotions, videos, song lyrics, artist bio page, photo gallery, web links and tune-sharing capability through SunnComm`s MusicMail(TM) functionality.
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      schrieb am 14.07.04 06:58:39
      Beitrag Nr. 60 ()
      quo vadis sunncomm !

      Werden wir bis zur Präsentation der Umsätze im Herbst noch die alten Kurse um die 6 Cent wiedersehen?
      Sieht so aus !

      Joe
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      schrieb am 14.07.04 14:46:33
      Beitrag Nr. 61 ()
      :mad:
      so wie es in den letzten Tag nach Süden ging sieht es wirklich so aus. Sind denn die ganzen Nachrichten nichts mehr Wert? Ich bin mal gespannt was effektiv an Geld im Q2 bei QTIG rauskommt. Sie verkaufen ja erst seit einem Quartal. Die Spannung steigt, der Kurs rutscht!
      :cry:
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      schrieb am 19.07.04 09:51:57
      Beitrag Nr. 62 ()
      http://www.heise.de/newsticker/meldung/49164

      Elefantenhochzeit BMG und Sony: Jawort aus Brüssel erwartet

      Wenige Tage vor dem erwarteten grünen Licht von der EU-Kommission für die Fusion der Musikgiganten Sony und BMG herrscht gespannte Ruhe. Beide Konzerne halten sich mit Stellungnahmen zu dem Thema zurück. Schon befürchten Kritiker, dass nach einer monatelangen kartellrechtlichen Prüfung und dem voraussichtlichen Jawort der Brüsseler Wettbewerbshüter bei den Arbeitsplätzen kräftig gestrichen wird. 2000 Stellen -- das wäre ein Viertel der Belegschaft -- bei beiden Partnern seien betroffen, heißt es in einem Bericht der Financial Times vom Freitag. Von den Fusionspartnern bestätigte das niemand. Tatsache ist: 250 bis 300 Millionen Euro wollen Sony und BMG mit der Fusion pro Jahr sparen.

      BMG hat in den eigenen Reihen bereits mit dem eisernen Besen gekehrt. Nach einer Neuaufteilung der Geschäftsbereiche und der Entlassung einst gefeierter Manager wie Deutschland-Chef Thomas Stein und Arista-Boss Antonio "L.A." Reid gab die Plattenfirma auch manch erfolglosen Stars und Sternchen den Laufpass .In Deutschland etwa sind schnell vergängliche Pop-Eintagsfliegen betroffen. Aber auch musikalisches Urgestein, darunter "Panik"-Rocker Udo Lindenberg. "Wir mussten unsere Kartei bereinigen", sagt Steins Nachfolger Maarten Steinkamp.

      Die Brüsseler Wettbewerbshüter machen es sich nicht leicht, grünes Licht für die in der Branche umstrittene Elefantenhochzeit zu geben. Mit der Ehe Sony/BMG würde zumindest das zweitgrößte Plattenunternehmen der Welt entstehen, je nach Marktverlauf könnte sogar Universal Music von der Spitze verdrängt werden. Der Weltmarktanteil pendelt um 25 Prozent. Vor allem die im Verband Impala zusammengeschlossenen unabhängigen Musikverlage schäumen ob der sich abzeichnenden rasanten Marktkonzentration.

      So hatten die Kartellwächter in einem 60 Seiten starken Papier Einwände formuliert, die vor allem die Preispolitik der dann künftig nur noch großen Vier betrafen -- neben Sony/BMG und Universal sind dies EMI und Warner Music. Stillschweigende Preisabsprachen würden leichter, die Interessen der Verbraucher seien nicht mehr gewahrt.

      PROMPT ÜBERRASCHTE BMG NOCH VOR DER FÜR KOMMENDEN DIENSTAG ERWARTETEN BEKANNTGABE DER BRÜSSELER ENTSCHEIDUNG MIT EINER NEUEN BILLIG-CD . FÜR 9,99 EURO KÖNNEN KUNDEN KÜNFTIG EINE ABGESPECKTE CD-VERSION KAUFEN, OHNE FOLDER UND MIT DEM TITEL DIREKT AUF DIE PLEXIGLAS-HÜLLE GEDRUCKT.

      Mit dem Coup hatten die Strategen um BMG-Chef Rolf Schmidt-Holtz im Bertelsmann-Hochhaus am New Yorker Time Square nicht nur die Wettbewerbshüter im Visier. Brennen von Musikaufnahmen, illegales Kopieren und Downloads aus dem Internet meint die Musikindustrie bereits seit Jahren als größten Feind ausgemacht zu haben. Allein im vergangenen Jahr sind die Gesamtumsätze nochmals um 7,6 Prozent auf 32 Milliarden US-Dollar zurückgegangen -- die Branche macht nicht etwa die eigene Strategie bei Künstlern und Vertrieb, sondern vor allem CD-Brenner und Internet-Tauschbörsen dafür verantwortlich. "In Deutschland wird mehr Musik kopiert und heruntergeladen als verkauft", beklagt Schmidt-Holtz seit längerer Zeit. Apple feiert derweil seinen eigenen Online-Musikshop iTunes Music Store als rauschenden Erfolg -- eigentlich eine Blamage für die Musikindustrie, die das Geschäft aus Angst vor den Tauschbörsen verpennt hat. (Michael Donhauser, dpa) / (jk/c`t)
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      schrieb am 20.07.04 06:49:11
      Beitrag Nr. 63 ()
      SPIEGEL ONLINE - 19. Juli 2004, 21:38
      URL: http://www.spiegel.de/wirtschaft/0,1518,309411,00.html

      Musikindustrie

      EU-Kommission genehmigt Fusion von BMG und Sony Music

      Die EU-Kommission hat die geplante Fusion der Musiksparten von Bertelsmann und Sony genehmigt. Wenn demnächst noch die US-Kartellbehörde zustimmt, werden vier Konkurrenten 80 Prozent des europäischen Marktes unter sich aufteilen.

      [BMG-Produkt Britney Spears singt künftig für Sony BMG]
      [Großbildansicht]
      AP
      BMG-Produkt Britney Spears singt künftig für "Sony BMG"
      Gütersloh - "Für den Zusammenschluss gibt es keine Auflagen", sagte Bertelsmann-Sprecher Oliver Herrgesell am Montagabend der Nachrichtenagentur AP. Die Brüsseler Wettbewerbshüter wollen ihre Entscheidung darüber offiziell am Donnerstag bekannt geben. Als nächstes muss nun die US-Kartellbehörde die Fusion von BMG und Sony Music gutheißen. Beobachter rechnen mit einer raschen Entscheidung.

      Sony und Bertelsmann hatten die Elefantenhochzeit bereits im Dezember vergangenen Jahres angekündigt. Das neue Unternehmen mit Hauptsitz in New York soll Sony BMG heißen und zu je 50 Prozent im Besitz beider Konzerne sein. Mit einem Umsatz von rund vier Milliarden Euro wäre Sony BMG die Nummer zwei auf dem Weltmarkt hinter Marktführer Universal Music. Bei Sony sind Künstler wie Anastacia und David Bowie unter Vertrag, bei BMG unter anderem Dido und Britney Spears.

      Nach Angaben des BMG-Vorstandsvorsitzenden Rolf Schmidt-Holtz soll der Zusammenschluss so schnell wie möglich abgeschlossen werden. "Schneller als ein Jahr geht nicht", sagte er der Nachrichtenagentur dpa. Trotz seit Jahren sinkender Umsätze berge die Musikbranche erhebliche Wachstumschancen. Als Beispiele nannte Schmidt-Holtz Musik-Videos auf DVD, Musikangebote im Internet und über Handy.

      Die EU-Kommission hatte zunächst befürchtet, dass die dadurch entstehende Konzentration den Verbrauchern schaden könnte, weil eine kollektive Dominanz entstehen oder verstärkt werden könnte.
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      schrieb am 22.07.04 14:35:40
      Beitrag Nr. 64 ()
      By August 2, 2004, SunnComm Will Announce the First Phase of Its Plan to Distribute QuietTiger Common Shares to SunnComm Shareholders

      SunnComm International, Inc. (OTC: SCMI), the developer of MediaMax(TM), North America`s most widely used and accepted audio CD copy management and enhancement technology, announced today that it has received notice that QuietTiger, Inc. (OTCBB:QTIG) has successfully registered, through Form SB-2 (www.secinfo.com/d14JMk.19a.htm), 96,290,414 common shares of QuietTiger currently owned by SunnComm. The registration became effective July 20, 2004 at noon EDT.

      "The registration of our QuietTiger common shares now enables SunnComm to begin issuing dividends of QuietTiger common shares to our company`s shareholders without any restriction. On or before August 2, 2004, SunnComm will announce the methodology by which the dividend of QuietTiger common shares shall be distributed to its shareholders," states Jacobs.

      SunnComm`s MediaMax suite of products delivers security for digital CD audio along with an enhanced consumer experience that provides additional bonus content and value-added features available in a user-friendly multi-media session. It is mastered directly on the audio CD and accessible using a personal computer. Bonus features include artist-related promotions, videos, song lyrics, artist bio page, photo gallery, web links, on-board press kits, and tune-sharing capability through SunnComm`s MusicMail(TM) functionality.

      ABOUT SUNNCOMM

      SunnComm International Inc. (OTC:SCMI) copy management and protection technology was first commercially released by Nashville`s Music City records in 2001. The album, "Charley Pride - A Tribute to Jim Reeves," became the first commercial copy-managed CD in America. SunnComm also became the first company to commercially release a content-protected audio CD utilizing an early version of the Windows Media Data Session Toolkit. (Due to the length of this URL, it may be necessary to copy and paste this hyperlink into your Internet browser`s URL address field. You may also need to remove an extra space in the URL if one exists.)

      In just four years, SunnComm has become the leader in digital content enhancement and security technology for audio compact disc media with its MediaMax suite of products, which have been successfully implemented on some of today`s best selling music including Velvet Revolver, which reached the #1 spot on Billboard`s Top 200 Album Chart.

      SunnComm`s MediaMax suite of digital content enhancement technologies are built by integrating its own proprietary technology with the Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) Windows Media 9 Series media player, but still operates on both Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Microsoft Windows-based systems (NASDAQ:MSFT). For more detailed information about the company, its vision or philosophy, personnel, partners, and customers, please visit the company`s Web site at http://www.sunncomm.com, or call the Company directly at (602) 267-7500.

      NOTES ABOUT FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

      Statements contained in this release, which are not historical facts, may be considered "forward-looking statements" under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and the current economic environment.

      We caution the reader that such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. Unknown risk, uncertainties as well as other uncontrollable or unknown factors could cause actual results to materially differ from the results, performance or expectations expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.
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      schrieb am 27.07.04 15:24:10
      Beitrag Nr. 65 ()
      SunnComm shareholders of record on September 30, 2004 will receive the first Quiet Tiger non-taxable share dividend

      SunnComm International, Inc. (OTC: SCMI), the developer of MediaMax(TM), the most widely used and accepted audio CD copy management and enhancement technology in the United States, announced today that its Board of Directors has voted to distribute more than 24 million shares of Quiet Tiger, Inc. (OTCBB:QTIG) to SunnComm shareholders of record as of September 30, 2004. Quiet Tiger is the international sales and marketing arm for SunnComm`s MediaMax technologies.

      The dividend distribution to all bona fide SunnComm shareholders as of the record date will be administrated in accordance with all applicable federal and state statutes. The payment date for the first dividend is set to be October 22, 2004. The dates for subsequent dividends of Quiet Tiger shares as well as the precise dividend ratio due each bona fide SunnComm shareholder will be announced after September 30. Questions concerning the dividend may be directed to the company`s investor relations department whose email address and phone are listed at the end of this release.

      In other SunnComm news, the Board of Directors has authorized management to issue options to purchase SunnComm common stock for certain technology license agreements it signs with high volume customers. Should such options be issued, they will be accounted for and expensed in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

      The Board of Directors has also invited the Company`s Chief Technology Officer, Eric Vandewater, to serve as a director of the Company beginning November 15, 2004 and will nominate him as a director at the next annual shareholder meeting. Peter Jacobs, SunnComm`s president states, "Mr. Vandewater has played an indispensable part in making our company a uniquely capable, and creative environment since he joined SunnComm`s staff in 2001. It will be a pleasure to serve with him on SunnComm`s board."

      SunnComm`s MediaMax suite of products delivers security for digital CD audio along with an enhanced consumer experience that provides additional bonus content and value-added features. MediaMax is wrapped in a user-friendly multi-media session environment, mastered directly on the audio CD, and accessible using a personal computer. Bonus features include artist-related promotions, videos, song lyrics, artist bio page, photo gallery, web links, on-board press kits, and tune-sharing capability through SunnComm`s MusicMail(TM) functionality.
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      schrieb am 01.08.04 11:29:59
      Beitrag Nr. 66 ()
      ;)

      Press Release Source: SunnComm International, Inc.


      SunnComm International Announces Major Breakthrough in CD Copy Management Technology
      Friday July 30, 12:56 pm ET


      PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 30, 2004--SunnComm International, Inc. (OTC: SCMI - News), the developer of MediaMax(TM), the most widely used and accepted audio CD copy management and enhancement technology in the United States, announced today that it has achieved a major breakthrough in CD content protection technology. As part of SunnComm`s ongoing commitment to raise the bar for copy management solutions, it has developed new technology that will significantly enhance the security for MediaMax protected discs while remaining 100% playable in consumer CD/ DVD players. Protection components embedded on the optical medium will now make it impossible for the user to play the disc without installing the MediaMax software. As with all MediaMax products, once installed the user will not only be able to play the disc but will have access to numerous features and bonus content not found on conventional audio CD`s. The beta release containing the new technology is to be tested by a select group of international record labels by the end of Q3/04.
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      This leap forward in technology provides a very strong answer to some critics who believed that holding the infamous shift-key offered an acceptable work-around for MediaMax protected discs. It provides the necessary support to ensure that the CD buyer will be given the option to use the music they have purchased in a legal, responsible way while protecting the artists and content owners` rights. SunnComm`s president, Peter H. Jacobs, stated, "Everyone at SunnComm believes that the best digital security technology should be ever mindful of the consumer experience. We now have the tools to build on a very effective and well-received CD security platform, making it the most widespread and strongest CD security solution available anywhere."

      Bill Whitmore, QuietTiger`s president, adds, "SunnComm has had the leading CD copy management solution for a couple of years and this exciting breakthrough brings us to a new level of security." SunnComm`s Chief Technology Officer, Eric Vandewater, affirmed, "We designed this new technology to integrate directly and seamlessly into SunnComm`s current suite of MediaMax products and to ensure the copyrighted content is protected as soon as the disc is inserted in the drive of a computer regardless of subsequent user actions."

      SunnComm`s MediaMax suite of products delivers security for digital CD audio along with an enhanced consumer experience that provides additional bonus content and value-added features. MediaMax is wrapped in a user-friendly multi-media session environment, mastered directly on the audio CD, and accessible using a personal computer. Bonus features include artist-related promotions, videos, song lyrics, artist bio page, photo gallery, web links, on-board press kits, and tune-sharing capability through SunnComm`s MusicMail(TM) functionality.

      ABOUT SUNNCOMM

      SunnComm International Inc. (OTC:SCMI - News) copy management and protection technology was first commercially released by Nashville`s Music City records in 2001. The album, "Charley Pride - A Tribute to Jim Reeves," became the first commercial dual-session, copy-managed CD in America. SunnComm also became the first company to commercially release a content-protected audio CD utilizing an early version of the Windows Media Data Session Toolkit. (http://www.microsoft.com/ presspass/press/2003/jan03/01-20SessionToolkitPR.asp) (Due to the length of this URL, it may be necessary to copy and paste it into your Internet browser`s URL address field. You may also need to remove an extra space in the URL if one exists.)

      In just four years, SunnComm has become the leader in digital content enhancement and security technology for audio compact disc media with its MediaMax suite of products. MediaMax has been successfully implemented on some of today`s best selling music including Velvet Revolver, which reached the #1 spot on Billboard`s Top 200 Album Chart in addition to other gold and platinum best-selling releases.

      SunnComm`s MediaMax suite of digital content enhancement technologies are created by integrating the Company`s own proprietary technology with the Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT - News) Windows Media 9 Series media player, but still operates on both Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL - News) and Microsoft Windows-based systems. For more detailed information about the company, its vision or philosophy, personnel, partners, and customers, please visit the company`s Web site at http://www.sunncomm.com, or call the Company directly at (602) 267-7500.

      NOTES ABOUT FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

      Statements contained in this release, which are not historical facts, may be considered "forward-looking statements" under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and the current economic environment.

      We caution the reader that such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. Unknown risk, uncertainties as well as other uncontrollable or unknown factors could cause actual results to materially differ from the results, performance or expectations expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.



      --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
      Contact:
      SunnComm International, Inc.
      Peter H. Jacobs, 602-267-7500
      peter@sunncomm.com
      or
      Investor contact:
      Investor Communications Consulting
      602-231-0681
      SCMI@investorcc.com



      --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
      Source: SunnComm International, Inc.


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      schrieb am 17.08.04 07:43:58
      Beitrag Nr. 67 ()
      http://www.telepolis.de/deutsch/inhalt/musik/18113/1.html

      Alte Musik in neuen Schachteln

      Alfred Krüger 17.08.2004

      Kundenfang per Doppelpack: Die Musikindustrie will mit so genannten Dual-Discs verlorenes Terrain zurückgewinnen

      Statt CDs mit Abspielschutz [1] werden immer mehr Musik-DVDs gekauft. Diese laufen allerdings nicht in CD-Laufwerken beispielsweise im Auto. Die Idee der Wende-DVD mit einer zweiten CD-Seite, "Flip-Disc" genannt, soll nun als "Dual-Disc" wieder auf den Markt kommen.

      Die deutsche Musikindustrie will ihr Negativimage ablegen und sieht nun ein Licht am Ende des Tunnels. Die düsteren Zeiten voller Negativbilanzen seien vorbei, verkündet verhalten optimistisch Gerd Gebhardt, Vorsitzender des Deutschen Phonoverbandes [2]. Den Absatzrückgang sieht er erst einmal gebremst: Er belaufe sich im ersten Halbjahr 2004 nur noch auf 2,9 Prozent und liege damit erheblich unter den Negativbilanzen der vergangenen Jahre. Die "attraktivere Repertoirepolitik" der Plattenfirmen, die neuen Online-Strategien und das "konsequente Vorgehen gegen illegale Musikanbieter in so genannten Tauschbörsen" ? und auch gegen private Verkäufer gebrauchter CDs und alter Video-Kopierschutzdekoder bei Ebay ? trügen endlich erste Früchte [3].

      Klingelt?s?

      In der ersten Jahreshälfte 2004 setzte die deutsche Musikindustrie 73,7 Millionen Tonträger um: 55,1 Millionen Alben und 12,1 Millionen CD-Singles. Gebhardts Optimismus speist sich kaum aus diesen Zahlen. Denn im Vergleich zum Vorjahreszeitraum stagnierte der CD-Albenmarkt und die Zahl der verkauften CD-Singles sank sogar um neun Prozent. Was Gebhardt und Co. besonders freut, sind zwei besondere Verkaufserfolge: erstens "ein rasant startendes Geschäft mit Klingeltönen" [4], ein Marktsegment, das im letzten Jahr weltweit immerhin schon 2,4 Milliarden Euro in die Kassen der Klingeltonverkäufer spülte [5] und zweitens das kräftige Wachstum im Marktsegment der Musikvideo-DVDs. Vier Millionen DVDs wurden im letzten Halbjahr abgesetzt. Die Buchhalter von der Musikindustrie ermittelten ein Umsatzplus von satten 60 Prozent [6] .

      Erfolg im Doppelpack

      Gute Prognosen kennzeichnen auch den US-Musikmarkt. Bereits im letzten Jahr hatten sich die Umsätze stabilisiert. Die Musikindustrie und ihr Interessenverband RIAA [7] führen diese positive Entwicklung unter anderem auf ihren konsequenten juristischen und politischen Kampf gegen Musiktauschbörsen und ihre Nutzer zurück. Auch der Erfolg von Online-Musikläden wie Itunes oder Napster, die Preissenkungen für normale CDs, der Erfolg von Musik- und Video-DVDs sowie die guten Verkäufe von CDs und DVDs im Doppelpack haben zu der im Ganzen positiven Bilanz geführt [8].



      Golden glänzende DVD-Seite der 1999 erstmals hergestellten und ab 2001 auch in Deutschland verkauften Flip-Disc "Emerson Lake & Palmer ? Pictures at an exhibition"

      Gerade die Doppelpackstrategie hat es der US-amerikanischen Musikindustrie derzeit besonders angetan. Und schon träumen die Musikindustriellen von einem neuen Format als Kassenschlager einer goldenen Zukunft. Dual-Disc ist der Name des neuen potenziellen Umsatzbringers [9] .

      Die Dual-Disc ist ein alter Hut

      Die Dual-Disc ist eine doppelseitig beschichtete Hybrid-CD/DVD und von der Idee her eigentlich ein alter Hut. Als Flip-Disc gibt es sie bereits seit gut vier Jahren im guten Einzelhandel. Bislang sahen die musikindustriellen Marktstrategen in dieser Kombischeibe kein großes wirtschaftliches Potenzial. Die Flip-Disc fristete ein unbeachtetes Dasein als Nischenprodukt für Sammler und Musikfreaks. Erst die hohen Verkaufszahlen der Doppelpacks aus CD und DVD brachten die US-amerikanischen Musikindustriellen auf den Hybrid-Geschmack.

      Mit Bonusmaterial auf Kundenfang

      Ähnlich wie das erfolgreiche CD-DVD-Duo im Doppelpack soll auch die Kombischeibe mit Bonusmaterial auf Kundenfang gehen. Während die CD-Seite das reguläre Album eines Künstlers in gängiger CD-Qualität präsentiert, sollen auf der DVD-Seite die gleichen Musiktitel z. B. in einem hochauflösenden 5.1-Kanal-Surround-Mix angeboten werden. Man könnte die DVD aber auch mit Musikvideos und zusätzlichem Informationsmaterial über die Künstler anfüllen sowie Bildergalerien, Songtexte und Weblinks dazupacken, heißt es in Branchenkreisen. Angedacht werden offenbar auch Karaoke-Versionen der einzelnen Albentitel: Wer die DVD mit der Karaoke-Version abspielt, kann sich die Songtexte auf seinem heimischen Fernseher zum Mitsingen einblenden lassen [10].

      Testverkäufe in Boston und Seattle

      Im Frühjahr dieses Jahres testeten die (damals noch) fünf Branchenriesen Sony, BMG, EMI, Warner Music Group und Universal das neue Format in Plattenläden der US-amerikanischen Großstädte Boston und Seattle. Dreizehn Dual-Disc-Produktionen von Top-Acts wie R.E.M., Barenaked Ladies, Usher, AC/DC, David Bowie oder Linkin Park warteten dort auf ihre Käufer. Preislich lagen die neuen Zwitterscheiben zwischen normalen Musik-CDs und Audio-DVDs. Wer eine Dual-Disc mit nach Hause nehmen wollte, musste 18,95 Dollar auf den Tisch der Plattenläden legen. Nach der offiziellen Markteinführung rechnen Experten allerdings mit höheren Preisen irgendwo zwischen 20 und 30 Dollar [11].

      Dual-Discs statt Retalin?

      Die Musikindustrie ist mit den Ergebnissen der Testverkäufe offenbar zufrieden. Man habe mit den Hybrid-Scheiben insbesondere Musikliebhaber erreichen können, die an die Klangqualität ihrer Lieblingsscheiben hohe Ansprüche stellen. Das große Geld ist mit der vergleichsweise kleinen Käuferschicht der Soundfreaks jedoch nicht zu machen. Man müsse die breite Käufermasse animieren, für die Dual-Disc tief ins Portmonee zu greifen. Deshalb sei es erstens nötig, einen umfangreichen Katalog populärer Musikrichtungen im Dual-Disc-Angebot zu haben, sagen Branchenkenner [12]. Zweitens müsse bei der offiziellen Markteinführung ein verkaufsträchtiger Top-Künstler mit einem neuen Hit-Album auch per Dual-Disc ins Rennen geschickt werden. Drittens schließlich müsse man auf den DVD-Seiten der Zwitterscheiben mehr Unterhaltungsmaterial beispielsweise in Form von Computer- oder Videospielen anbieten, meint etwa Elliot Mazer [13], ehemaliger Mitarbeiter von Warner Music und als Produzent Spezialist auf dem Gebiet der Audio-DVD.




      Bild mit Ton ? und allen Logos: Flip-Disc "Emerson Lake & Palmer ? Pictures at an exhibition" ? in 2001 auch nicht viel teurer als eine normale DVD

      Mit solchen Unterhaltungselementen könne die Musikindustrie dann insbesondere auch die computerspielgestresste, hyperaktive "Generation mit Aufmerksamkeitsdefizitstörung" (ADHS) wieder zu Käufern machen [14]. Dual-Discs zur Beruhigung statt Retalin?

      Markteinführung ungewiss

      Die Musikindustrie würde die Zwitterdisks lieber heute als morgen auf den Markt werfen. Denn die technischen Hürden sind offenbar genommen. Das für Standardisierungsfragen zuständige DVD-Forum [15] hat die Doppelscheibe im Juni dieses Jahres abgesegnet und die ersten DualDiscs sollten bereits zur besonders umsatzträchtigen Weihnachtszeit in die Läden kommen.



      Die Idee der Wende-DVD war nicht nur schon einmal da, sie ist auch noch patentiert. Und auch wenn die Musikindustrie so viel auf Urheberrechte gibt, zahlt sie für diese doch ungern an andere.

      Daraus wird vermutlich nichts. Patentrechtsfragen verhindern derzeit die Markteinführung der Dual-Discs. Das deutsche Unternehmen DVD Plus hält nämlich das europäische Patent auf ein Produkt gleichen Namens, das ebenso wie die Dual-Disc DVD und CD auf einer Silberscheibe kombiniert [16] . DVD Plus hat auch für die USA ein Patent angemeldet. Das dortige Verfahren ist derzeit noch nicht abgeschlossen [17].

      Auch Philips hat ein Wörtchen mitzureden

      Auch der niederländische Philips-Konzern hat sich zu Wort gemeldet. Die Dual-Discs seien dicker, als Audio-CDs laut "RedBook-Standard" normalerweise sein dürften. Außerdem habe man festgestellt, dass die Hybrid-CDs in einigen Geräten wie z. B. Autoradios nicht abspielbar seien. Philips will den Zwitterscheiben deshalb das "Compact Disc Digital Audio"-Logo verweigern [18], das eine Audio-CD als auf allen Playern abspielbar kennzeichnet. Bei den Flip-Discs von DVD Plus gab es dieses Problem dagegen noch nicht. Es ist nicht das erste Mal, dass Philips das begehrte Logo verweigert. Auch kopiergeschützte Un-CDs [19] dürfen sich mit diesem Logo eigentlich nicht schmücken [20].

      Links

      [1] http://www.cd-register.de
      [2] http://www.phono.de
      [3] http://www.pressetext.de/pte.mc?pte=040812016
      [4] http://www.musikmarkt.de/content/news/news_2.php3?bid=9887&t…
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      [13] http://www.rcsworks.com/company/bios/mazer.htm
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      Telepolis Artikel-URL: http://www.telepolis.de/deutsch/inhalt/musik/18113/1.html
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      schrieb am 30.08.04 16:08:29
      Beitrag Nr. 68 ()
      :kiss:
      Sieht gut aus. Hat einer News. 75% am Freitag. Heute mit Umsätzen. Willkommen zurück. Hoffentlich gibts einen Durchmarsch.
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      schrieb am 15.09.04 15:26:17
      Beitrag Nr. 69 ()
      Innovative Customer Support Strategy Rejects Out-Sourcing in Favor of Distributing the Fulfillment of Select Customer Support Inquiries to Its Technical Staff

      SunnComm International (OTC: SCMI), a leader in digital content security and enhancement for optical media, announced today that it has initiated an aggressive plan to support the many millions of purchasers of audio CDs containing SunnComm`s MediaMax copy management and enhancement technologies. The customer service initiative for MediaMax to date has yielded a tremendous amount of industry support for the product.

      Peter Jacobs, president of SunnComm, said, "It is clear that SunnComm needs to be available on a global basis to answer questions such as `how can I make a licensed copy of the music` or `how can I use MediaMax to send a copy of a song to a friend` which are typical inquiries from consumers using a totally new product. We recognize satisfied consumers are paramount to the success of MediaMax in the US marketplace and equally important for every region around the world."

      The company is expanding its current in-house technical staff to support the anticipated 2004/2005 worldwide release schedule containing its proprietary MediaMax copy management and content enhancement technology. "We believe that SunnComm`s own technical staff best understands MediaMax, and that our team can best relate to the consumer experience and deliver the best customer support experience," said Michal Avniel, SunnComm`s MediaMax division V.P. "By keeping our customer support in-house, we are assured of consistent, concise, prompt and courteous responses to music fans that purchase MediaMax CDs."

      SunnComm`s staff is currently fluent in 11 languages and has begun phasing in multi-lingual and regionalized support according to a prioritized plan and release schedule by its licensed record label and CD replicator customers. English, German, Spanish, French, Dutch, Polish, Mandarin Chinese, Hebrew, Bosnian, Croatian, and Serbian are some of the first support languages to go online. By the close of Q2/05, SunnComm expects to provide customer support to more than 40 countries across Europe, Australia, and North and South America.

      "Linking our MediaMax customers to a helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly customer support staff highlights the kind of hands-on attention SunnComm is committed to deliver in order to provide the highest quality of service through a responsive and empathetic group willing to do whatever it takes to create a positive customer contact," commented Peter Jacobs. "There can be no better insurance of delivering high quality service than to have our technical staff and customer support personnel working together as a team. For us, saving money by out-sourcing our customer support domestically or offshore would be a false economy. SunnComm has earned high praise from our record labels, distributors, and retailers by delivering useful, friendly, and empathetic after-support to those purchasing MediaMax audio CDs. Our ability to identify and relate to the audio CD buyer/music fan drives our entire development process and is one of the significant distinctions that keep SunnComm far ahead of our competition. That`s why we are America`s largest supplier of copy managed and enhanced CDs," concludes Jacobs.

      ABOUT SUNNCOMM

      SunnComm International Inc. (OTC: SCMI) copy management and protection technology was first commercially released by Nashville`s Music City records in 2001. The album, "Charley Pride - A Tribute to Jim Reeves," became the first commercial dual-session, copy-managed CD in America. SunnComm also became the first company to commercially release a content-protected audio CD utilizing an early version of the Windows Media Data Session Toolkit. (Due to its length, this URL may need to be copied/pasted into your Internet browser`s address field. Remove the extra space if one exists.)

      In just four years, SunnComm has become the leader in digital content enhancement and security technology for audio compact disc media with its MediaMax suite of products. MediaMax has been successfully implemented on some of today`s best selling music including Velvet Revolver, which reached the #1 spot on Billboard`s Top 200 Album Chart in addition to other gold and platinum best-selling releases.

      SunnComm`s MediaMax suite of digital content enhancement technologies are created by integrating the Company`s own proprietary technology with the Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) Windows Media 9 Series media player, but still operates on both Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Microsoft Windows-based systems (NASDAQ:MSFT). For more detailed information about the company, its vision or philosophy, personnel, partners, and customers, please visit the company`s Web site at http://www.sunncomm.com, or call the Company directly at (602) 267-7500. For additional information or investor relations

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      schrieb am 22.09.04 21:03:23
      Beitrag Nr. 70 ()
      SunnComm International (OTC: SCMI) announced today that independent music giant, KOCH Records, has released Boyz II Men`s newest album, Throwback. It is the first of many KOCH CDs to come that will contain SunnComm MediaMax copy management and enhancement technology. One of the most successful music groups of all time, Boyz II Men, released the new album, Throwback, on MSM Music Group/KOCH Records on August 24, 2004. After a brief sojourn from recording and the retirement of member Michael "Bass" McCary, Nathan Morris, Shawn Stockman and Wanya Morris are back and as strong as ever.

      The MediaMax technology from SunnComm will provide CD buyers with the ability to easily and legally copy songs individually or as a group to their personal computer so they can be enjoyed without the CD. MediaMax also provides an interface to create multiple legal backup copies of the CD as determined by the label. Additionally, music fans can email select music tracks to friends and family who can preview these songs from the new album. "This latter feature (MusicMail) is a great form of viral marketing," stated David Nives, the Senior Vice President of New Media for KOCH Records. "It is a great way to spread the word about the newest effort from Boyz II Men, a great music group with a very loyal following." There are many other enhanced features on the CD ranging from the group bio to a photo gallery.

      Bob Frank, President of KOCH Records remarked, "We are pleased to have identified a proven technology solution in the MediaMax product. The decision for KOCH Records to use MediaMax on the Boyz II Men album has been reinforced by SunnComm`s repeated success with high-profile commercial CD releases. We continue to receive very impressive feedback from industry contacts on the MediaMax products."

      Throwback, the first release from a partnership between their new label, MSM Music Group and KOCH Records, features Boyz` innovative interpretations of classic pop and R&B hits including Michael Jackson`s "Human Nature," Hall & Oates` "Sara Smile" and Al Green`s "Let`s Stay Together." The album`s first single, their take on Bobby Caldwell`s "What You Won`t Do for Love," keeps with the old school theme with a contribution from veteran rapper, MC Lyte. About Throwback, group member Nate Morris explains, "This is our chance for creative expression, considering we`ve been tied to major record labels for our first twelve years in the business. The labels would think that an album like this wouldn`t be financially viable for them. But we decided that our first album back would be something that we wanted to do."

      Often referred to as the sixth major label within the global record industry, KOCH Records had more of Billboard`s charting albums in 2002 and 2003 than any other independent record company.

      SunnComm`s MediaMax suite of products delivers security for digital CD audio along with an enhanced consumer experience that provides additional bonus content and value-added features. MediaMax is wrapped in a user-friendly multi-media environment, mastered directly on the audio CD, and accessible using a personal computer. Bonus features include artist or label-related promotions, music videos, promo movie trailers, song lyrics, artist bio page, photo gallery, label and artist web links, on-board press kits, CD art, posters, print functionality, and tune-sharing capability through SunnComm`s MusicMail(TM) with 24/7 activity reporting providing record labels with the ability to track and analyze fan reaction to each song on the CD.

      ABOUT KOCH RECORDS

      KOCH Records is a division of KOCH Entertainment, the fastest-growing music company and the market leader among independents in North America. The KOCH Entertainment corporate umbrella encompasses the KOCH Records label, KOCH Vision home video, KOCH Music Publishing and KOCH Entertainment Distribution with operations in both the U.S. and Canada. KOCH Records proudly claims the largest number of Billboard charting albums among independents for each of the last three years (2001-2003). For additional info on the KOCH Records label and its roster of artists, please visit www.kochrecords.com


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      schrieb am 23.09.04 15:17:25
      Beitrag Nr. 71 ()
      23 September 2004, 09:00am ET

      PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 23, 2004--SunnComm International (OTC: SCMI) announced today that after a successful trial period, Kinkysweet Recordings ( www.kinkysweet.com ), part of the Overamerica Media Group, has made the decision to roll out MediaMax(TM) technology. The actual licensing agreement with California-based Kinkysweet Recordings was finalized several months ago.

      After more than six commercial CD releases incorporating SunnComm`s MediaMax ( www.sunncomm.com ) technology, Kinkysweet now intends to roll out the use of enhanced copy managed CDs across their Kinkysweet and Kinkybeat labels. "We needed a solution that would limit the ability of users to make unauthorized copies of our CDs, without limiting playability, and without adding long delays in our production schedule," says Jon Levy, CEO of Kinkysweet Recordings. "MediaMax addresses our issues and also provides us with an enhanced user experience."

      SunnComm`s CEO, Peter H Jacobs, commented, "Strong independent record companies like the Kinkysweet and Kinkybeat labels are every bit as important to the long-term acceptance and success of MediaMax as the major labels. The Kinkysweet executives have made it clear that their overriding priority is an enjoyable and user-friendly environment for their customers and SunnComm is the only organization that can currently deliver that experience. We look forward to a long and profitable relationship with Jon and the team at Kinkysweet Recordings."

      "Kinkysweet`s production team has been working in tandem with ours for several months, with the label uploading their assets and approving each project through SunnComm`s web-based MediaMax builder tool. The process has been extremely productive and has directly contributed to this rollout," stated Michal Avniel, MediaMax Division V.P. "The builder tool, known as `Sunny`, allows the label to develop, review and approve projects in real-time according to their own schedule from home or office computers. Once the project is approved, it is only a matter of hours before the authored file set is generated and tested by our in-house quality control group and on its way to the manufacturing facility."

      "In an industry worth $32 billion, where piracy is running rampant, SunnComm has consistently proven, release after release, that it can substantially reduce the sales drop-off with MediaMax," stated Scott Stoegbauer, QuietTiger`s VP of Sales and Marketing (OTCBB:QTIG) ( www.quiettiger.com ) who helped establish the strategic partnership. "One in three music CDs purchased last year were pirated products, according to IFPI ( www.ifpi.org ). This is a huge number considering that there were well over 2.4 billion audio CDs sold worldwide in 2003. Meanwhile, recordable CDs outsold prerecorded music CDs by more than 2 to 1. Huge song-swapping services which trade in pirated music, such as KaZaa, have reported as many as 218 million users. There is no question that SunnComm and its record label customers believe that the use of MediaMax will help stem the casual and illegal copying of recorded CD music."
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      SunnComm`s MediaMax suite of products delivers security for digital CD audio along with an enhanced consumer experience that provides additional bonus content and value-added features. MediaMax is wrapped in a user-friendly multi-media environment, mastered directly on the audio CD, and accessible using a personal computer. The newest security features include On-the-Fly Encoding(TM) and Secure Burn(TM). Bonus features include artist-related promotions, videos, song lyrics, artist bio page, photo gallery, web links, on-board press kits, and tune-sharing capability through SunnComm`s MusicMail(TM) functionality.

      ABOUT KINKYSWEET RECORDINGS

      Launched by a group dance music industry veterans, Kinkysweet Recordings provides music for those who still have a passion for dance music, but whose lives do not necessarily include late night clubbing, those that have grown up on dance music but whose taste has changed a bit. Soulful, sexy house music has replaced hard trance. Funky eclectic beats have replaced banging techno. The team at Kinkysweet believes that we all evolve, and the music has evolved with us. Kinkysweet keeps the listener in touch with their dance music roots. Never intrusive, but always there - this is a more grown-up sound for the next chapter of one`s life, artfully packaged and beautifully presented. Kinkysweet Recordings ( www.kinkysweet.com ) is part of the Overamerica Media Group which, in addition to DVD distribution and live event planning, also publishes two successful music lifestyle magazines in the dance music and hip-hop genres (BPM and Vapors), and operates one of the most highly trafficked websites serving the electronic music community ( www.djmixed.com ).
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      schrieb am 27.09.04 21:27:03
      Beitrag Nr. 72 ()
      SunnComm shares must be purchased 3 days prior to September 30, 2004 in order to be a shareholder of record on September 30, 2004

      SunnComm International, Inc. (OTC: SCMI), the developer of MediaMax(TM), North America`s most widely used and accepted audio CD copy management and enhancement technology, announced today that it will move ahead with the distribution of its declared QuietTiger dividend to SunnComm shareholders of record as of September 30, 2004. Shareholders contemplating the purchase of additional shares must keep in mind that they are subject to NASD`s "Trade plus 3 day" settlement rule, meaning new SunnComm shares must be purchased 3 days prior to September 30, 2004 in order to be a shareholder of record on September 30, 2004.

      SunnComm`s MediaMax suite of products delivers security for digital CD audio along with an enhanced consumer experience that provides additional bonus content and value-added features available in a user-friendly multi-media session that is mastered directly on the audio CD and accessible using a personal computer. Bonus features include artist-related promotions, videos, song lyrics, artist bio page, photo gallery, web links, on-board press kits, and tune-sharing capability through SunnComm`s MusicMail(TM) functionality.

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      schrieb am 29.09.04 06:23:07
      Beitrag Nr. 73 ()
      SPIEGEL ONLINE - 28. September 2004, 15:59
      URL: http://www.spiegel.de/kultur/musik/0,1518,320427,00.html

      Musikmanager Tim Renner

      "Ich agierte fremdgesteuert"

      Im Januar trat Tim Renner, 39, spektakulär als Präsident des Musikgiganten Universal ab. Zur nun in Berlin beginnenden Popkomm kehrt er mit einem Buch und einem Radiosender zurück. Mit SPIEGEL ONLINE sprach er über das eigene Scheitern und Sofortmaßnahmen für die kriselnde Branche.

      [Labelmanager Renner: Beschäftige dich damit, wie du Konsum generieren kannst!]
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      AP
      Labelmanager Renner: "Beschäftige dich damit, wie du Konsum generieren kannst!"
      SPIEGEL ONLINE: Herr Renner, Ihr Buch "Kinder, der Tod ist gar nicht so schlimm" beginnt mit den Worten: Das ist eine Geschichte des Scheiterns. Wann begann Ihr berufliches Scheitern?

      Tim Renner: Als die Techno-Welle ihren Höhepunkt erreichte, habe ich die eine oder andere Sache gemacht, auf die ich im Nachhinein nicht wirklich stolz bin. Ich war wie alle bei Motor vom ungeheueren Erfolg angefixt, man taumelte von Goldverleihung zu Goldverleihung und ließ inhaltlich auch banale Platten zu. Im Rückblick ist da einiges peinlich, aber bitter wurde das alles erst im Rahmen der Fusion von Universal und Polygram.

      SPIEGEL ONLINE: Als die beiden Musik-Giganten fusionierten, wurde Ihnen klar, dass Sie Ihre Ziele verfehlen würden?

      Renner: Das Ziel der Firmenintegration, auf Teufel komm raus einzusparen, um den Aufkauf der Polygram zu finanzieren, hatte mit eigenen Zielen rein gar nichts zu tun. Ich konnte mich damals kaum durchsetzen. Das war sehr frustrierend. Man mag Titel wie "Computerliebe" von Das Modul als Kulturverbrechen sehen, aber wenigstens habe ich das freiwillig begangen. Bei der Fusion blieb mir nur übrig, umzusetzen, was auf anderen Schreibtischen ausbaldowert wurde. Ich agierte fremdgesteuert.

      SPIEGEL ONLINE: Haben Sie damals überlegt, Universal zu verlassen?

      Renner: Ich war gerade auf den Posten des Musikpräsidenten gerutscht, plötzlich für alle Universal-Musikfirmen zuständig und trotz des anfänglichen Entsetzens natürlich geschmeichelt und gespannt auf das, was kommen würde.

      Tim Renner

      Tim Renner, 39, fing Anfang der neunziger Jahre als jüngster Musikmanager bei der Hamburger Plattenfirma Polygram an. Mit seinem eigenen Label Motor Music entdeckte er deutsche Acts wie Element Of Crime und Phillipp Boa, holte aber auch den Techno-Boom zu dem Major-Konzern, um ihn am Ende zu kommerzialisieren.

      Im Januar trat Renner als Deutschland-Chef des inzwischen mit Polygram fusionierten Plattenkonzerns Universal Music zurück, weil er den Sparkurs der amerikanischen Zentrale nicht mittragen wollte. In seinem Buch "Kinder, der Tod ist gar nicht so schlimm" (Campus Verlag) erzählt er die Geschichte des Scheiterns der Musikindustrie und entwirft eine Perspektive für die Zukunft der kriselnden Branche.

      Renner ist Eigentümer der Marke Motor und plant derzeit, gemeinsam mit Viva-Chef Dieter Gorny, den Berliner Radiosender Motor FM zu starten. Derzeit bemüht er sich um die letzte verbliebene UKW-Frequenz der Hauptstadt.
      SPIEGEL ONLINE: Ihr Image als Lichtgestalt der Branche hat nach dem schmerzhaften Zusammenschluss der beiden Konzerne ziemlich gelitten. Viele Künstler haben den Glauben an Ihre Person verloren.

      Renner: Es ist ein ähnliches Dilemma wie in der Bundesregierung zu sein. Wenn man an der Macht sitzt, ist das Drama, dass man viele Sachen anschieben muss, die handlungsgebunden sind. Die Regierung muss vielleicht eine Maßnahme der Europäischen Union durchsetzen, gegen die sie gestimmt hat - wo man sich aber der Mehrheit beugen muss. Mir ging das genauso. Vermeiden kann man das nur, wenn man keine Verantwortung übernimmt.

      SPIEGEL ONLINE: 1993, in einer Zukunftswerkstatt Ihrer Firma haben Sie bereits heutige Standards wie Internet und File-Download vorhergesagt. Warum hat niemand auf Sie gehört - weder bei Polygram noch später bei Universal?

      Renner: Die Entscheidung für Zukunftsstrategien werden fatalerweise außerhalb der Landesgesellschaften gefällt. In den Zentralen haben die Manager keine Berührung mit dem realen Markt. Sie orientieren sich wie eine Gänsemutter am langsamsten Küken, um einen Gleichstand der Territorien zu gewährleisten. Der Markt lief dank des CD-Booms hervorragend, keiner hatte Interesse an Veränderungen. Als kleiner Geschäftsführer war meine Stimme zu schwach, um dort gehört zu werden.

      SPIEGEL ONLINE: Was empfehlen Sie der Musikindustrie heute als Sofortmaßnahme?

      Renner: Ich rate der Industrie: Beschäftige dich damit, wie du Konsum generieren kannst! Je besser deine illegale Konkurrenz im Netz, desto besser musst du sein! Kurzfristig muss sie sich auf non-physische Tonträger wie MP3 stürzen. Ich habe mir ein Loch in den Bauch gefreut, als ich gelesen habe, dass selbst mein Ex-Chef jetzt denkt, das sei der Weg zur Rettung.

      [Populärer MP3-Player iPod: Wenn ich etwas richtig mag, wünsche ich mir viel mehr Fläche]
      [Großbildansicht]
      Apple
      Populärer MP3-Player iPod: "Wenn ich etwas richtig mag, wünsche ich mir viel mehr Fläche"
      SPIEGEL ONLINE: Sie selbst sind mit Musikformaten wie Schallplatte, Musik-Kassette und CD aufgewachsen. Können Sie überhaupt eine emotionale Bindung zu einem MP3-File knüpfen?

      Renner: Natürlich, ich besitze viele Lieder nur auf meinem i-Pod als File.

      SPIEGEL ONLINE: Dennoch mahnen Sie in Ihrem Buch an, das haptische Erlebnis von Musik wieder zu verbessern. Ist das kein Widerspruch für Sie?

      Renner: Wenn ich etwas richtig mag, wünsche ich mir viel mehr Fläche, auf der die Musik dargestellt wird - in einem aufwändigen Booklet zum Beispiel. Es gibt aber auch viele Sachen, die ich ganz interessant finde, bei denen mich aber die herumfliegenden Plastikscheiben nur nerven. Da reicht mir ein reduziertes File.

      SPIEGEL ONLINE: Es muss also weiterhin alle Formate geben?

      Renner: Ja, aber die Kette ist heute anders. Wenn ich einen Download toll finde, werde ich mich im schlimmsten Fall durch einen Saturn- oder Makromarkt kämpfen, bis ich das Ding als CD in der Hand habe. Die Herstellung von Deluxe-Versionen stellt ein Kostenrisiko dar, aber Sie müssen sicherstellen, dass ich losmarschiere, weil ich panische Angst habe, so eine limitierte Edition nicht mehr zu bekommen.

      SPIEGEL ONLINE: Die BMG versucht das gerade mit der CD in drei Kostenstufen. Ist das der richtige Weg?

      Renner: Es ist sehr erfreulich, dass hier begonnen wird, mit Preisen zu spielen. Ich finde das Produkt, das als Billigvariante herauskommt, allerdings grenzwertig. Mir als Konsument ist es schwer verständlich, wieso eine CD knapp 10 Euro kostet, die aussieht wie eine selbstgebrannte.

      SPIEGEL ONLINE: Sehen Sie die Musikindustrie in Zukunft gespalten? Einerseits Billigprodukte aus dem TV-Marketing, andererseits glaubwürdige Bands?

      Renner: Beides wird es geben. Aber die Fernsehsender werden selbst stärker in den Vordergrund treten. Es ergibt auf Dauer wenig Sinn, dass die Sender Schallplattenfirmen beteiligen - wenn sie doch selbst den Künstler generieren. Ich gehe davon aus, dass vor Ende des nächsten Jahres beide großen Fernsehkonzerne - RTL und ProSiebenSat.1 - Popmusik auf den Markt bringen.

      [Renner-Entdeckung Element Of Crime: Ich werde sicher keinen Künstler zum Vertragsbruch auffordern]
      [Großbildansicht]
      Renner-Entdeckung Element Of Crime: "Ich werde sicher keinen Künstler zum Vertragsbruch auffordern"
      SPIEGEL ONLINE: Wozu brauchen wir die großen Firmen überhaupt noch? Sie schreiben selbst, dass nun die Stunde der unabhängigen Labels geschlagen hat.

      Renner: Die großen globalen Konzerne haben noch eine Funktion: die Durchsetzung von internationalen Künstlern dank eines global aufeinander abgestimmten Netzwerkes. Madonna und Robbie Williams müssen auf einen Schlag stimmig vermarktet werden. Das kann ein Independent-Netzwerk nie bieten.

      SPIEGEL ONLINE: Wie steht es heute um die Marke Motor, die Sie aufgebaut haben?

      Renner: Die Verträge der Künstler sind mit Universal Music abgeschlossen. Der Name Motor gehört mir. Motor ist in diesem Moment eine Marke ohne Künstler - es existiert nur die Website, deren Logo aber weiterhin auf jeder Künstler-CD zu sehen ist.

      SPIEGEL ONLINE: Werden Sie Künstler unter Vertrag nehmen?

      Renner: Es reizt mich, zumal ich das in meinem bezahlten Selbstfindungsprozess, der mein Buch ist, avisiert habe. Aber ich habe keinen Zeitdruck. Zur Popkomm feiere ich erst einmal zehn Jahre Motor.

      SPIEGEL ONLINE: Stehen von Ihnen entdeckte und geförderte Universal-Künstler wie Rammstein oder Element Of Crime schon Schlange?

      Renner: Dort, wo sie nicht vertraglich gebunden sind, ist ein Engagement sicher denkbar. Ich werde aber ganz sicher keinen Künstler zum Vertragsbruch auffordern.

      SPIEGEL ONLINE: Warum versuchen Sie so verzweifelt, die letzte Berliner UKW-Frequenz für Ihren Radiosender Motor FM zu erhalten?

      Renner: Verzweifelt nicht. Ich habe einen Antrag gestellt. Wir befinden uns in einem Übergangszeitraum. Noch brauche ich die analoge Welt, um die digitale zu forcieren. Motor FM soll Neues vorstellen und alle gespielten Songs auch im Netz zum bezahlten Herunterladen anbieten. Der Sender wird wie ein traditioneller Plattenhändler sein, der dem Kunden vor die Nase hält, was er gerade wieder selbst entdeckt hat.

      SPIEGEL ONLINE: Werden die Plattenfirmen denn ihre Lieder an Sie lizenzieren?

      Renner: Da gibt es zwei Möglichkeiten. Entweder arbeiten wir mit denjenigen zusammen, die bereits lizenzierte Musik haben - Stichwort Apple. Oder man macht Firmen klar, dass es ungeheuer wichtig ist, auf der Playlist einer wunderbaren Station wie Motor FM zu sein.

      SPIEGEL ONLINE: Sie feiern zehn Jahre Motor. Werden Sie die Chefs von Universal zur Party einladen?

      Renner: Es wäre schlechter Stil, es nicht zu tun. Danke für die Anregung.

      Interview: Andreas Borcholte, Ulf Lippitz
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      schrieb am 01.10.04 10:57:24
      Beitrag Nr. 74 ()
      SPIEGEL ONLINE - 01. Oktober 2004, 09:41
      URL: http://www.spiegel.de/netzwelt/technologie/0,1518,320779,00.…

      Apples Musikchef

      "Wir werden alle großen Länder abdecken"

      Apples Musik-Musikmanager Eddy Cue glaubt, dass Musik aus dem Internet die Branche radikal umkrempeln wird. Mit SPIEGEL ONLINE sprach er über die Zukunft der klassischen Langspielplatte, iPod-Handys und neue Features im iTunes Music Store.

      [Eddie Cue: Den Massenmarkt über das Handy erobern]
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      Eddie Cue: Den Massenmarkt über das Handy erobern
      SPIEGEL ONLINE: Eddie Cue, wird es in Zukunft noch Singles und LPs geben?

      Eddy Cue: Vermutlich schon. Aber Downloadservices werden die Musikindustrie experimentierfreudiger machen, weil die Produktionskosten für digitale Inhalte so niedrig sind. Dass es von den meisten Künstlern bisher nur alle 24 Monate ein neues Album gibt, ist doch unbefriedigend, sowohl für die Fans als auch die die Musikindustrie.

      SPIEGEL ONLINE: Was für neue Produkttypen sind denn denkbar?

      Eddy Cue: Vielleicht gibt es demnächst mehr Mini-Alben mit nur vier Songs. Und mehr Live-Mitschnitte. Ich könnte mir außerdem vorstellen, dass man die Entstehung eines Songs oder Albums mit regelmäßigen Updates begleitet. Der Künstler könnte frühe Versionen seiner Arbeit veröffentlichen. Dann kann der Fan die Entwicklung verfolgen, das wäre doch spannend.

      Apple
      Apples iTunes Music Store

      Eddy Cue ist bei Apple für den Downloadservice iTunes Music Store verantwortlich. Mit dem Angebot hat der kalifornische Computerhersteller aus dem Stand gut 70 Prozent des weltweiten Marktes für legale Musikdownloads erobert. Das Unternehmen versucht mit dem Service vor allem den Absatz seines Abspielgerätes iPod anzufachen.

      In Europa betreibt Apple seinen Shop bisher in Deutschland, Frankreich und Großbritannien. In Relation zum Gesamtmarkt sind digitale Downloads allerdings nach wie vor ein Nischengeschäft. Apple hat in seinem deutschen Store nach eigenen Angaben bisher 800.000 Songs verkauft.
      SPIEGEL ONLINE: Bei Ihren iTunes-Downloads fehlen Booklet und Songtexte. Warum gibt?s die nicht dazu?

      Eddy Cue: Wir arbeiten daran. Das Feature hätten wir gerne schon früher angeboten, aber das erfordert viel Abstimmung mit den Plattenlabels.

      SPIEGEL ONLINE: Einige Ihrer Konkurrenten, zum Beispiel AOL, bieten gestaffelte Preise an, anstatt alle Stücke für 99 Cents zu verkaufen. Müssen Sie nicht auch gerade ältere Sachen billiger anbieten?

      [CD der Gruppe 2Raumwohnung in verschiedenen Preisvarianten: Wegen des Erfolgs der Downloadservices ist die Industrie unter Druck]
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      CD der Gruppe 2Raumwohnung in verschiedenen Preisvarianten: Wegen des Erfolgs der Downloadservices ist die Industrie unter Druck
      Eddy Cue : Bedenken Sie, dass wir bei ganzen Alben die Preise ebenfalls variieren. Und der Vorteil des 99-Cent-Modells ist seine Klarheit - gestaffelte Preise und auch Abo-Modelle sind aus Kundensicht einfach zu kompliziert und unübersichtlich.

      SPIEGEL ONLINE: Demnächst soll Ihre Musiksoftware auch auf dem Handy laufen. Geht das ohne schnelle UMTS-Verbindungen überhaupt?

      Eddy Cue: Es wäre natürlich Unsinn, wenn man eine Stunde warten müsste, bis ein Album auf das Handy heruntergeladen ist. Das ist Zukunftsmusik. Die Lösung, die wir zusammen mit Motorola entwickeln, sieht eine Synchronisation mit dem Computer vor, genau wie beim iPod.

      SPIEGEL ONLINE: Bisher kann man Ihren Downloadservice nur in Kombination mit dem iPod verwenden. Wenn man auch sein Handy benutzen kann, dann braucht man ja keinen iPod mehr.

      Eddy Cue: Theoretisch nicht, aber das sind zwei sehr unterschiedliche Geräte, insofern sehen wir da kein Problem.

      SPIEGEL ONLINE: Wird das iTunes-Handy preislich im oberen Segment angesiedelt sein wie der iPod?

      Eddy Cue: Der Software-Client, den wir entwickeln, soll nicht nur auf Topmodellen erhältlich sein. Im Gegenteil: Gerade die Geräte für den Massenmarkt sollen mit iTunes ausgestattet werden.

      SPIEGEL ONLINE: In den kommenden Tagen wollen Sie in Europa weitere Download-Stores eröffnen - wo denn?

      [iPod-Werbung: Demnächst auch fürs Handy]
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      iPod-Werbung: Demnächst auch fürs Handy
      Eddy Cue: Sagen wir mal: in etlichen Ländern

      SPIEGEL ONLINE: Norden, Süden, Osten, Westen?

      Eddy Cue: (lacht) Sie können davon ausgehen, dass wir in Kürze alle größeren Länder abdecken werden.
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      schrieb am 04.10.04 08:08:04
      Beitrag Nr. 75 ()
      WER hat denn schoin eine Nachricht von seiner Bank?

      ___________________________________________________

      SunnComm Estimates the QuietTiger Dividend for Each SunnComm Shareholder
      SunnComm Estimates the QuietTiger Dividend for Each SunnComm Shareholder

      BW5657 SEP 29,2004 10:42 PACIFIC 13:42 EASTERN

      ( BW)(AZ-SUNNCOMM)(SCMI)(QTIG) SunnComm Estimates the QuietTigerDividend for Each SunnComm Shareholder

      Business Editors

      PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 29, 2004--

      Approximately 56 Quiet Tiger Shares Will Be Received by Each SunnComm Shareholder for Every 1,000 Shares of SunnComm They Own During the First of Four Planned Distributions

      SunnComm International, Inc. (OTC: SCMI), the developer ofMediaMax(TM), North America´s most widely used and accepted audio CDcopy management and enhancement technology, announced today that itestimates that each SunnComm shareholder of record owning 1,000SunnComm shares on September 30, 2004 will receive approximately 56registered Quiet Tiger (OTCBB:QTIG) common shares. The exact number ofshares to be issued will be determined by the transfer agent of theCompany on the actual record date.
      All shareholders holding physical SunnComm stock certificates willreceive their Quiet Tiger common shares in a stock certificate form.All SunnComm shareholders that own their stock through a brokerageaccount will have the Quiet Tiger common shares electronicallytransferred to their account through their respective brokerage firms.The company intends to set a date each successive quarter for a totalof four distributions during the next three quarters. Shareholderswill qualify for subsequent distributions by owning SunnComm commonshares on future record dates which will be set by the company priorto each distribution.
      SunnComm´s MediaMax suite of products delivers security fordigital CD audio along with an enhanced consumer experience thatprovides additional bonus content and value-added features availablein a user-friendly multi-media session that is mastered directly onthe audio CD and accessible using a personal computer. Bonus featuresinclude artist-related promotions, videos, song lyrics, artist biopage, photo gallery, web links, on-board press kits, and tune-sharingcapability through SunnComm´s MusicMail(TM) functionality.

      ABOUT SUNNCOMM

      SunnComm International Inc. (OTC:SCMI) copy management andprotection technology was first commercially released by Nashville´sMusic City records in 2001. The album, "Charley Pride - A Tribute toJim Reeves," became the first commercial copy-managed CD in America.SunnComm also became the first company to commercially release acontent-protected audio CD utilizing an early version of the MicrosoftWindows Media Data Session Toolkit.http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2003/jan03/01-20Ses… ToolkitPR.asp (Due to its length, this URL may need to be copied/pasted into your Internet browser´s address field. Remove the extra space if one exists.)
      In just four years, SunnComm has become the leader in digitalcontent enhancement and security technology for audio compact discmedia with its MediaMax suite of products, which have beensuccessfully implemented on some of today´s best selling musicincluding Velvet Revolver, which reached the #1 spot on Billboard´sTop 200 Album Chart.
      SunnComm´s MediaMax suite of digital content enhancementtechnologies are built by integrating its own proprietary technologywith the Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) Windows Media 9 Series media player,but still operates on both Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and MicrosoftWindows-based systems (NASDAQ:MSFT). For more detailed informationabout the company, its vision or philosophy, personnel, partners, andcustomers, please visit the company´s Web site athttp://www.sunncomm.com, or call the Company directly at (602)267-7500.


      NOTES ABOUT FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

      Statements contained in this release, which are not historicalfacts, may be considered "forward-looking statements" under thePrivate Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-lookingstatements are based on current expectations and the current economicenvironment.
      We caution the reader that such forward-looking statements are notguarantees of future performance. Unknown risk, uncertainties as wellas other uncontrollable or unknown factors could cause actual resultsto materially differ from the results, performance or expectationsexpressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.

      --30--IS/ny* CONTACT: SunnComm International Inc. Peter H. Jacobs, 602-267-7500 peter@sunncomm.com or Investor Contact: Investor Communications Consulting, 602-231-0681 SCMI@investorcc.com KEYWORD: ARIZONA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: BANKING E-COMMERCE INTERNET SOFTWARE HARDWARE SOURCE: SunnComm International, Inc.

      (c) 2004 Business Wire. All reproduction, other than for an individual user`s reference, is prohibited without prior written permission.
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      schrieb am 05.10.04 06:38:44
      Beitrag Nr. 76 ()
      http://news.google.de/news?q=kopierschutz+sony&hl=de&lr=&ie=…


      http://www.musikmarkt.de/content/news/news_2.php3?bid=10943&…
      Sony Music Japan verabschiedet sich vom Kopierschutz

      04.10.2004

      London - Der Unterhaltungskonzern Sony Music stattet künftig seine CDs für Japan nicht mehr mit Copy-Protection aus. Die Technologie war im Januar 2003 eingeführt worden, um der Raubkopiererei entgegen zu treten. Ab 17. November sollen wieder CDs ohne Kopierschutz hergestellt werden, berichtet das Online-Portal "The Register".

      Der Grund für den Umschwung beim Unterhaltungskonzern seien japanische Konsumenten. Diese haben nach Angaben des Unternehmens eine größere Sensibilität rund um Copyright und Musikpiraterie entwickelt und Vergehen würden jetzt strenger bestraft.

      Der Trend in den westlichen Industrienationen entwickele sich hingegen in die andere Richtung, wo der Kopierschutz immer mehr Einzug halte. Sony Music Japan hat sich jedoch bei der Entscheidungsfindung die Eigenständigkeit bewahrt. Indiz dafür war auch die Absage an die Fusion mit BMG. (lh)





      SPIEGEL ONLINE - 04. Oktober 2004, 17:39
      URL: http://www.spiegel.de/netzwelt/politik/0,1518,321426,00.html

      Sony

      Abschied vom Kopierschutz

      Der Elektronikkonzern Sony gehörte zu den ersten Firmen, die einen Kopierschutz für CDs einsetzten, nun gehört er zu den ersten, die ihn wieder aufgeben. Die Technik, heißt es aus der Firmenleitung, sei nicht mehr nötig, denn "die Botschaft gegen illegale Kopien ist angekommen".

      Nur wenige Tag, nachdem Sony überraschend seine Abstinenz in Sachen MP3 aufgab, fällt nun der Kopierschutz für Musik-CDs. Sony hatte sich frei kopierbaren Dateiformaten bisher hartnäckig verweigert und beim Verkauf digitaler Abspielgeräte ausschließlich auf einen eigenen Standard gesetzt. Parallel dazu führte das Unternehmen als eines der ersten einen Kopierschutz für Musik-CDs ein - und verabschiedet sich nun auch als eines der ersten Unternehmen wieder davon.

      In Verruf geraten waren diverse Kopierschutzmechanismen, weil sie nicht nur die Schaffung unauthorisierter Kopien verhindern, sondern oftmals auch das Abspielen in PCs, Auto-CD-Playern und anderen Geräten. Sony gibt jedoch an, mit dem Entschluss, künftig wieder darauf zu verzichten, nicht der öffentlichen Kritik zu folgen: "Die Botschaft gegen illegale Kopien", die Sony mit den Kopierschutzmechanismen an den Kunden habe bringen wollen, sei vielmehr "inzwischen angekommen", hieß es aus der Konzernzentrale in Japan.


      http://www.vnunet.de/personal/article.asp?ArticleID=20041004…
      Sony Japan verwendet keinen Kopierschutz mehr
      Der Unterhaltungs- und Elektronikkonzern Sony wird im Mutterland Japan ab sofort nur noch Audio-CDs ohne Kopierschutz anbieten.

      04.10.2004 - Eine Kehrtwendung macht derzeit Sony in Japan: dort werden jetzt keine Sony-Musik-Cds mit Kopierschutz mehr angeboten. Als Grund für diesen unerwarteten Schritt nennt der Konzern nicht etwa die vielfachen Kundenbeschwerden über nicht abspielbare CDs, sondern ein angeblich verändertes Urheberrechtsbewusstsein der Konsumenten und eine verschärfte Gesetzeslage.

      Nachweisbar ist allerdings, dass die Einführung des Kopierschutzes bei Sony keineswegs eine Steigerung der CD-Absatzzahlen bewirkte, so dass die Kosten für Copy-Blocker das Gesamtergebnis drückten statt hoben. (fe)
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      schrieb am 05.10.04 16:28:23
      Beitrag Nr. 77 ()
      Pfui,
      genau das habe ich eben auch bei Spiegel.de gelesen.
      :cry:
      Das ist nicht gut!!!!!
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      schrieb am 15.10.04 18:41:11
      Beitrag Nr. 78 ()
      da hat aber einer zugeschlagen:

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      schrieb am 18.10.04 11:25:10
      Beitrag Nr. 79 ()
      es sollten doch Umätze Ende September bekanntgegeben werden, oder ????

      Was sagt uns der 5 Mio. Einzel-Trade am Freitag?

      Joe :confused:
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      schrieb am 19.10.04 21:37:41
      Beitrag Nr. 80 ()
      Ich raffe da nix mehr. Schaut euch den Kurs an. Ein Witz ist das!!!
      Ich hoffe nur das QTIG Ende Oktober mit guten Verkaufszahlen rauskommt. Bald ist die auch nix mehr Wert.
      Heute war die auf 0,04USD!!!!!!!
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      schrieb am 20.10.04 07:05:07
      Beitrag Nr. 81 ()
      da ist immer am BID gehandelt worden. Wenn BID 4 Cent war und ASK 6, so hätt ein Trade bei 5 Cent ausgehen müssen. Bei den kleinen Umsätzen hat dieser Handel kaum Aussagekraft!
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      schrieb am 20.10.04 11:52:50
      Beitrag Nr. 82 ()
      http://bigpicture.typepad.com/comments/music/

      und nach sunncomm suchen !!
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      schrieb am 20.10.04 13:07:31
      Beitrag Nr. 83 ()
      Ich raff das Ding net. Wo kann man denn da suchen???
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      schrieb am 20.10.04 13:13:43
      Beitrag Nr. 84 ()
      beim NETSCAPE Browser z.B.
      SUCHEN ........ auf dieser Seite suchen
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      schrieb am 20.10.04 13:29:35
      Beitrag Nr. 85 ()
      Also mein Browser kann das nicht oder ich weiss einfach nicht wie. Kannst du mal bitte den Text kopieren und hier einfügen. Vieln Dank
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      schrieb am 20.10.04 15:15:50
      Beitrag Nr. 86 ()
      Mein Gott.
      Der Bid ist schon auf 0,25 und der Ask auf 0,255
      Es könnte weiter nach Oben gehen.
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      schrieb am 20.10.04 18:29:24
      Beitrag Nr. 87 ()
      uups. das bezog sich nicht auf QTIG!!!
      Waren meine USGA :D
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      schrieb am 21.10.04 06:29:29
      Beitrag Nr. 88 ()
      wie wird die Technik von SCMI bei MP3 angewandt ???
      --------------------------------------------

      http://www.spiegel.de/netzwelt/netzkultur/0,1518,druck-32404…

      SPIEGEL ONLINE - 20. Oktober 2004, 13:19
      URL: http://www.spiegel.de/netzwelt/netzkultur/0,1518,324045,00.h…

      Musik-Marketing

      U2 auf iPod, Robbie auf Karte

      Seit dem Siegeszug der MP3-Datei ist Musik nicht mehr an ein bestimmtes Trägermedium gebunden. Die Industrie beginnt, darauf zu reagieren und veröffentlicht erste Alben auf "exotischen" Trägermedien wie Memory Cards oder iPods. Noch sind das Werbe-Stunts, die jedoch einen Trend einleiten könnten.

      Die irische Gruppe U2 ist noch immer eine der erfolgreichsten Bands der Welt. Ende Oktober erscheint mit "How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb" ihr erstes echtes neues Album seit vier Jahren - in der Zwischenzeit gab es nur Best-of-Veröffentlichungen. Universal, die Plattenfirma der Band, rührt die PR-Trommel entsprechend laut: die Industrie braucht große Seller.

      Einige Aufmerksamkeit bei den Fans dürfte da ein Merchandizing-Artikel der edleren Art ernten: die Veröffentlichung des Albums auf einem speziellen "U2-iPod".

      Branchenanalysten sehen darin ein "Signal". Gemeint ist die "Unterstützung" des Prinzips Download, trotz aller Apple-iTunes-Erfolge noch immer eine Mini-Nische im Musikmarkt. Immerhin können die Download-Charts für Einzelsongs mittlerweile zahlenmäßig mit dem Singleverkauf konkurrieren. Das aber sagt vielleicht mehr darüber aus, wie rückläufig deren Verkaufszahlen noch immer sind: In Deutschland reicht es seit langem, wenige Hundert Alben oder Singles pro Woche zu verkaufen, um sich in den Charts zu plazieren.

      Kein Wunder also, dass die Industrie nach immer neuen Vertriebswegen sucht. Naheliegend ist die Vermarktung von Musik auf diversen Speichermedien, denn auch die werden immer billiger.

      In Deutschland warb vor kurzem die schwäbische Punkband Wizo mit einer Albumveröffentlichung auf einem billigen USB-Stick. In einer Musik-Warenwelt, in der sich das Produkt auf eine stets lösch- und kopierbare Datei reduziert, ist das nahe liegend. In der Branche wird seit langem über das hausgemachte Problem geklagt, die eigene Ware so "entwertet" zu haben. Fieberhaft sucht die Industrie darum nach Wegen, der Ware Musik neuen Sexappeal zu verleihen - warum nicht, indem man sie an innovative Technik bindet?

      Auch U2 und Apple gehen so einen Weg, mit einem in diesem Fall weit höherwertigen Trägermedium. Apple will die Aktion noch nicht kommentieren, hatte dagegen augenscheinlich gehofft, den PR-Stunt bis zum 26. Oktober unter der Decke halten zu können. Am Dienstag nächster Woche will Apple-Chef Steve Jobs zusammen mit dem U2-Sänger Bono und Gitarist The Edge vor die Presse treten und die Sonderedition vorstellen.

      Musik für unterwegs

      Neue Wege geht auch EMI und hat sich dafür das neue Greatest-Hits-Album des Engländers Robbie Williams gewählt. Das wird nicht nur auf CD erscheinen, sondern als erstes Album weltweit auch auf einer Memory Card.

      Die lässt sich sowohl mit diversen Laptops und Computern lesen und abspielen, als auch mit einigen MP3-fähigen Handys und anderen mobilen Geräten. Danny Van Emden von EMI Media sieht darin den "nächsten logischen Schritt": "Das Handy ist das eine Gerät, von dem wir wissen, dass die Fans unseres Künstlers es immer dabei haben."

      Folglich sei die Memory-Card-Veröffentlichung auch mehr als nur ein Werbegag. Das glaubt auch Kevin Gillan vom britischen Carphone Warehouse, über das die Karten vermarktet werden sollen: "Wir halten mit Musik vorbespielte Memory Cards für den nächsten Schritt, den generellen Hunger der Konsumenten nach mobilem Content zu befriedigen." Zu deutsch: Es gäbe eine Nachfrage nach Musik auf kleinen, wiederbespielbaren Datenträgern.

      Das ist mit Sicherheit auch eine Frage des Preises. Im IT-Markt ist es längst so, dass Hardware über Dienstleistung oder Software verkauft wird: An das 0-Euro-Handy hat man sich längst gewöhnt, und PCs oder DVD-Player als Beigabe zu diversen Produkten sind auch keine Seltenheit. Im Extremfall gibt es zum Handy noch ein Mountainbike - oder nun bald Musik nach Wahl?

      Die Williams-Memory-Card geht im November für rund 30 englische Pfund in den Handel, was selbst gemessen an den überteuerten britischen CD-Preisen deutlich teurer ist als der Kauf eines Albums auf CD. Das aber mag sich mit weiter fallenden Preisen für Speichermedien ändern: In naher Zukunft mag es eine reine Frage des Blickwinkels sein, ob man gerade ein Pop-Album auf digitalem Trägermedium ersteht, oder sich ein von der Musikindustrie querfinanziertes billiges Speichermedium kauft, auf dem sich eben auch Musik befindet.

      Frank Patalong
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      schrieb am 01.11.04 16:09:13
      Beitrag Nr. 89 ()
      Quelle: Quote Media

      SunnComm International, Inc. (OTC:SCMI), the developer of MediaMax(TM), the most widely used and accepted audio CD copy management and enhancement technology in the United States, has finalized the newest version of its technology. MediaMax Version 5 now enables SunnComm to pursue additional lucrative revenue opportunities outside the core music business initiative of protecting commercial audio CDs. These new areas include protecting and enhancing CD+G formatted Karaoke CDs, On-demand audio and video downloading from the Internet, DVD protection for movies and stand-alone music kiosks that allow consumers to create legal compilation CDs from licensed reputable online music sources, to name just a few.

      Independent third party testing of MediaMax Version 5, in addition to the extensive testing and review by many of the large record labels, is complete. The final testing results are extremely positive which validates that SunnComm has a finished product that is ready for rollout in the US market and ready for deployment around the world. SunnComm`s chief technology officer, Eric Vandewater, confirms, "We are very pleased with the validation and confirmation of the extensive testing platform required to release MediaMax products into the market. I am instituting a MediaMax product code freeze at this point, so our sales and operation division can get this newest edition into production immediately. This Version 5.0 suite of products is far more than just an update to our current product being used today in the US market. It incorporates breakthrough technological advancements like On-the-Fly Technology(TM) that have never been accomplished before in a commercially released program. The technology has performed beyond our expectations in every tested environment and we are prepared to move forward quickly."

      Prior to MediaMax Version 5 (http://www.quiettiger.com/MediaMaxv5.0.html), CD copy management applications that involved DRM-protected songs required the content to be encoded and stored on the CD itself in what is referred to as a "second session or data session." The MediaMax Version 5 platform allows copyrighted digital music to be encoded with the required DRM security information and instantaneously delivered to the consumer`s computer in real time, or `on-the-fly` directly from the audio content on the CD. Utilizing this new product means there is no longer a need to store `pre-protected` copies of each music track on the disc and it also means there is more room for music and other enhanced bonus features on each new release. It is important to recognize the value proposition provided by the newest version of MediaMax in order to understand that this new platform reduces any potential publisher royalty liability the labels might incur when a second protected copy of every track is placed on the CD.

      In addition to SunnComm`s proprietary On-the-Fly Technology, MediaMax Version 5.0 features another component called Secure Burn(TM). SecureBurn allows the consumer to make personal backup copies of the CD, however these backup copies are protected and will inhibit the user`s ability to make a copy of the copy on their computer.

      SunnComm`s MediaMax Division VP, Michal Avniel, affirms, "Most of our independent record label customers have decided to begin integrating MediaMax Version 5 into their commercial releases immediately. Our major label clients will start to use Version 5 on a number of promo and prerelease CDs already scheduled and will be incorporating it in their commercial release schedule by year-end."

      SunnComm`s MediaMax suite of products delivers security for digital CD audio along with an enhanced consumer experience that provides additional bonus content and value-added features available in a user-friendly multi-media session that is mastered directly on the audio CD and accessible using a personal computer. Bonus features include on-board press kits, artist-related promotions, videos, song lyrics, artist bio page, photo gallery, web links and tune-sharing capability through SunnComm`s MusicMail(TM) functionality. MusicMail or TuneShare is an interface for the legal authorized sharing of selected song tracks with friends & family for a pre-determined number of days or plays. CD buyers can share music legitimately without illegal file sharing networks and without tying up their email system with huge files. This is a powerful word-of-mouth marketing tool for the record labels. Metrics associated with forwarded MusicMail files are available to SunnComm`s record label customers on a 24/7/365 basis.

      ABOUT SUNNCOMM

      SunnComm International Inc. (OTC:SCMI) copy management and protection technology was first commercially released by Nashville`s Music City records in 2001. The album, "Charley Pride - A Tribute to Jim Reeves," became the first commercial dual-session, copy-managed CD in America. SunnComm also became the first company to commercially release a content-protected audio CD utilizing an early version of the Windows Media Data Session Toolkit.

      (Due to the length of this URL, it may be necessary to copy and paste this hyperlink into your Internet browser`s URL address field.)

      In just four years, SunnComm has become the leader in digital content enhancement and security technology for audio compact disc media with its MediaMax suite of products. MediaMax has been successfully implemented on some of today`s best selling music including Velvet Revolver, which reached the #1 spot on Billboard`s Top 200 Album Chart in addition to other gold and platinum best-selling releases. MediaMax has been used by 25 record labels on more than 60 commercial releases generating over 6,000,000 copy managed CDs.

      SunnComm`s MediaMax suite of digital content enhancement technologies are created by integrating the Company`s own proprietary technology with the Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) Windows Media 9 Series media player, but still operates on both Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Microsoft Windows-based systems. For more detailed information about the company, its vision or philosophy, personnel, partners, and customers, please visit the company`s Web site at http://www.sunncomm.com, or call the Company directly at (602) 267-7500.

      NOTES ABOUT FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

      Statements contained in this release, which are not historical facts, may be considered "forward-looking statements" under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and the current economic environment.

      We caution the reader that such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. Unknown risk, uncertainties as well as other uncontrollable or unknown factors could cause actual results to materially differ from the results, performance or expectations expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.
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      schrieb am 02.11.04 17:07:01
      Beitrag Nr. 90 ()
      WANN sind die endlich mal mit dem Verschieben der Aktienblöcke fertig, damit der Kurs wieder steigen kann? :(

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      schrieb am 08.11.04 21:05:59
      Beitrag Nr. 91 ()
      Was ist denn mit QTIG los? Es ist nicht mehr weit und wir sind beim Ausgangskurs von 0,03 Cent. Umsätze sind ja nun ein paar da aber wenn man mal die Summen addiert sind das ein paar Dollar. In der KW 47 müssten ja die Q3 Zahlen rauskommen. Habt ihr euch mal die Q2 Zahlen durchgelesen. Das ist ja mehr als lächerlich. 2,7 Mio Dollar ist die Klitsche wert. Legt das mal auf die Aktien um. Von dem Gesichtspunkt aus ist die Aktie noch viel zu teuer.
      Wenn da nicht ein mega Deal kommt sind wir das Geld los.
      Hoffentlich verkaufen die bald zügig die Technologie
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      schrieb am 15.11.04 21:58:56
      Beitrag Nr. 92 ()
      Q3 Zahlen soeben rausgekommen.
      Es ist nichts passiert. Null nada nichts.
      Das wars dann fürs Erste. Wenn jetzt keine Hammer News kommen sind wir bald bei 0,01$
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      schrieb am 16.11.04 06:13:29
      Beitrag Nr. 93 ()
      Das sehen wohl andere auch so oder wie sind 16 Mio. Stück Umsatz zusammengekommen!
      Wo bleibt das letztes Jahr im Sept. angekündigte Audit?
      Wo bleiben die im Sommer angekündigten positiven Umsatzzahlen?
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      schrieb am 17.11.04 15:38:43
      Beitrag Nr. 94 ()
      Wo siehst du denn 16 Mio Aktien.
      Es waren vielleicht 5 oder 6 mio was extrem viel war :(
      Aber vielleicht war das nun der Boden und wir gehen langsam auf die 0,08 zu.
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      schrieb am 18.11.04 06:32:51
      Beitrag Nr. 95 ()
      Viastar Records Picks SunnComm`s MediaMax --Version 5-- for Peter Cetera`s New Release

      PHOENIX, Nov 17, 2004 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- SunnComm International, Inc. (OTC:
      SCMI) announced today that it has signed an agreement with Phoenix based Viastar
      Records, a division of Viastar Media Corporation (OTC-BB VISHE), for use of its
      MediaMax(TM) suite of copy management and enhancement technologies for Grammy
      Award winning recording artist Peter Cetera`s "You Just Gotta Love Christmas."
      Cetera`s holiday release will be the first commercial CD to benefit from the
      robust features available through SunnComm`s newest technology, MediaMax Version
      5.

      As a member of the legendary group Chicago, Peter Cetera made his mark on the
      Billboard Hot 100 chart with the worldwide #1 single "If You Leave Me Now" and
      "Hard To Say I`m Sorry" as well as chart-toppers "You`re The Inspiration,"
      "Feeling Stronger Everyday" and "Baby What A Big Surprise." He immediately
      attained #1 status as a solo artist with "Glory of Love" and "Next Time I Fall,"
      a duet with then up and coming singer/songwriter Amy Grant.

      "You Just Gotta Love Christmas" is the first holiday album in Cetera`s
      multifaceted recording career. Collaborating with both family and friends,
      Cetera created a deeply personal record that captures the timeless spirit of
      Christmas and touches on many of the emotions of the season: love
      thoughtfulness, memories, anticipation, surprise and even loneliness. Cetera
      refers to the album as "the ultimate Christmas gift for my daughters...one they
      can share with their families for years to come." The enhanced holiday CD
      features nine Christmas classics and three beautiful originals co-written by
      Cetera including "You Just Gotta Love Christmas," "Alone for the Holidays" and
      "Something Santa Claus Left Behind," which he will be performing at this year`s
      Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.

      "What really impressed us about the MediaMax suite was the ability to customize
      the use of bonus features such as music videos, picture gallery, artist bio,
      song sharing ability and artist web-links," says John Bergen, Head of Sales and
      Marketing for Viastar Records Group. "The goal is to create a full music
      experience that consumers appreciate, not only in terms of entertainment but
      also for the CD`s added value."

      "We are very excited to be working with Viastar Records and Peter Cetera" said
      Peter Jacobs president of SunnComm and longtime Cetera fan. "It is a humbling
      experience when a world class, award-winning artist such as Mr. Cetera
      recognizes the extraordinary value of adding MediaMax to a music fan`s CD
      listening experience."

      Viastar Records, located in Phoenix, Arizona, manages a diverse roster of
      recording artists that include legendary singer/songwriter Peter Cetera, Robbie
      Nevil, Canadian rock group Hadley and international star Peter Murphy, former
      lead singer of the trend setting UK group Bauhaus.

      SunnComm`s MediaMax suite of products delivers security for digital CD audio
      along with an enhanced consumer experience that provides additional bonus
      content and value-added features available in a user-friendly multi-media
      session that is mastered directly on the audio CD and accessible using a
      personal computer. Bonus features include on-board press kits, artist-related
      promotions, videos, song lyrics, artist bio page, photo gallery, web links and
      tune-sharing capability through SunnComm`s MusicMail(TM) functionality.
      MusicMail or TuneShare is an interface for the legal authorized sharing of
      selected song tracks with friends & family for a pre-determined number of days
      or plays. CD buyers can share music legitimately without illegal file sharing
      networks and without tying up their email system with huge files. This is a
      powerful word-of-mouth marketing tool for the record labels. Metrics associated
      with forwarded MusicMail files are available to SunnComm`s record label
      customers on a 24/7/365 basis.

      ABOUT VIASTAR

      Viastar Media Corporation (OTC BB: VISH) is engaged in the development,
      production and distribution of entertainment-related media for film, television,
      music and publishing interests. The Company`s portfolio currently includes
      ownership of Viastar Distribution Group, A.V.O. Studios, Moving Pictures
      International, Viastar Records, Quadra Records, Light of the Spirit Records,
      Viastar Classical, Viastar Artist Management group and Masterdisk Corporation.

      ABOUT SUNNCOMM

      SunnComm International Inc. (OTC: SCMI) copy management and protection
      technology was first commercially released by Nashville`s Music City records in
      2001. The album, "Charley Pride - A Tribute to Jim Reeves," became the first
      commercial dual-session, copy-managed CD in America. SunnComm also became the
      first company to commercially release a content-protected audio CD utilizing an
      early version of the Windows Media Data Session Toolkit.
      (http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2003/jan03/01-20 SessionToolkitPR.asp)
      (Due to the length of this URL, it may be necessary to copy and paste it into
      your Internet browser`s URL address field. You may also need to remove an extra
      space in the URL if one exists.)

      In just four years, SunnComm has become the leader in digital content
      enhancement and security technology for audio compact disc media with its
      MediaMax suite of products. MediaMax has been successfully implemented on some
      of today`s best selling music including Velvet Revolver, which reached the #1
      spot on Billboard`s Top 200 Album Chart in addition to other gold and platinum
      best-selling releases. MediaMax has been used by 25 record labels on more than
      60 commercial releases generating over 6,000,000 copy managed CDs.

      SunnComm`s MediaMax suite of digital content enhancement technologies are
      created by integrating the Company`s own proprietary technology with the
      Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT - News) Windows Media 9 Series media player, but still
      operates on both Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL - News) and Microsoft Windows-based
      systems. For more detailed information about the company, its vision or
      philosophy, personnel, partners, and customers, please visit the company`s Web
      site at http://www.sunncomm.com, or call the Company directly at (602) 267-7500 For additional information or investor relations please contact:
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      schrieb am 18.11.04 08:36:59
      Beitrag Nr. 96 ()
      contrivancer ,
      das war der Umsatz am 16.11.04 lt. freerealtime.com
      Es gibt auf irgendeiner Finanzseite (RB,Yahoo,onvista ?)
      eine Seite, die die Tagesumsätze auflistet.
      Vielleicht hast Du so etwas parat!
      Joe
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      schrieb am 18.11.04 15:08:50
      Beitrag Nr. 97 ()
      Ich habe das Java Tool von quotemedia. Da sieht man level2 usw. kostet 20$ ist aber wichtig.

      gab noch einen hot stock alert auf scmi!


      Aggressive investors and traders may want to watch SunnComm`s MediaMax (Pink Sheets:SCMI) this morning! Yesterday after the markets closed, the company issued a press release announcing that it has signed an agreement with Phoenix based Viastar Records, a division of Viastar Media Corporation, for use of its MediaMax(tm) suite of copy management and enhancement technologies, for Grammy Award winning recording artist Peter Cetera`s "You Just Gotta Love Christmas."

      This could be good news for investors! Cetera`s holiday release will be the first commercial CD to benefit from the robust features available through SunnComm`s newest technology, MediaMax Version 5.

      Investors will want to continue to watch this one! As a member of the legendary group Chicago, Peter Cetera made his mark on the Billboard Hot 100 chart with the worldwide #1 single "If You Leave Me Now" and "Hard To Say I`m Sorry" as well as chart-toppers "You`re The Inspiration," "Feeling Stronger Everyday" and "Baby What A Big Surprise." He immediately attained #1 status as a solo artist with "Glory of Love" and "Next Time I Fall," a duet with then up and coming singer/songwriter Amy Grant.

      "What really impressed us about the MediaMax suite was the ability to customize the use of bonus features such as music videos, picture gallery, artist bio, song sharing ability and artist web-links," says John Bergen, Head of Sales and Marketing for Viastar Records Group. "The goal is to create a full music experience that consumers appreciate, not only in terms of entertainment but also for the CD`s added value."

      "We are very excited to be working with Viastar Records and Peter Cetera," said Peter Jacobs president of SunnComm and longtime Cetera fan. "It is a humbling experience when a world class, award-winning artist such as Mr. Cetera recognizes the extraordinary value of adding MediaMax to a music fan`s CD listening experience."

      The stock closed yesterday at just under seven cents a share.
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      schrieb am 19.11.04 05:58:34
      Beitrag Nr. 98 ()
      SunnComm Delivers Technology that Protects and Enhances Music Delivered by Self-Service Kiosks

      PHOENIX, Nov 18, 2004 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- SunnComm International, Inc. (OTCBB:
      SCMI), advances its leadership position in digital content security and
      enhancement for optical media by announcing today that it has designed
      technology intended to limit the copying of CDs dispensed from self-service
      kiosks. Kiosks are taking the consumer market by storm. It is expected that the
      purchase of popular music mixed onto audio CDs could drive more retail customers
      to self-service kiosks than any other product sold by the self-service machines.
      Industry experts, IHL Consulting Group, reports that $128 billion was spent by
      North American consumers in 2003 on all consumer kiosk transactions. IHL
      Consulting further projects that continued growth from consumer demand will
      approach $1.3 trillion by 2007.

      "Self-service kiosks are popping up everywhere, and the deployment of these
      systems is expected to grow significantly over the next several years offering a
      whole new entertainment venue for consumers," says Bill Whitmore, president and
      chief executive officer of QuietTiger, Inc. (OTCBB: QTIG) QuietTiger is the
      exclusive sales and marketing arm for SunnComm`s technology. He continued, "The
      integration of the MediaMax technology within the kiosk systems is a significant
      advancement in preventing music from being copied again and again and again."

      Peter Jacobs, CEO of SunnComm International, commented, "The kiosk systems
      enable customers to access digital content on the spot and to create a custom
      audio CD just like the one found on store shelves." The MediaMax SecureBurn
      platform will be utilized to create the custom album and will inhibit the
      content from unauthorized duplication while providing substantial additional
      marketing opportunities."

      The Perfect Placement(TM) banner advertising feature created by SunnComm will
      allow retailers to promote themselves directly on the very CD-Rs they are
      sending home with music buyers. When inserted into a PC or MAC, interactive
      banners appear throughout the user interface. This sales component is an
      excellent vehicle for presenting in-store promotions as well as special offers
      or information. Since the banners are controlled remotely when an Internet
      connection is available, they can be easily changed from time to time.

      "With the introduction of On-the-Fly encoding(TM), SunnComm can shift the
      process of managing the content on music CDs from the mastering studio,
      authoring facilities and CD manufacturing plants right into a kiosk," declared
      SunnComm`s CTO, Eric Vandewater. "We are basically compressing many man-hours of
      mastering, second session authoring, manufacturing and quality control into a
      single transaction at a dedicated machine that is completed in minutes instead
      of days."

      SunnComm`s MediaMax suite of products delivers security for digital CD audio
      along with an enhanced consumer experience that provides additional bonus
      content and value-added features available in a user-friendly multi-media
      session that is mastered directly on the audio CD and accessible using a
      personal computer. Bonus features include on-board press kits, artist-related
      promotions, videos, song lyrics, artist bio page, photo gallery, web links and
      tune-sharing capability through SunnComm`s MusicMail(TM) functionality.
      MusicMail or TuneShare is an interface for the legal authorized sharing of
      selected song tracks with friends & family for a pre-determined number of days
      or plays. CD buyers can share music legitimately without illegal file sharing
      networks and without tying up their email system with huge files. This is a
      powerful word-of-mouth marketing tool for the record labels. Metrics associated
      with forwarded MusicMail files are available to SunnComm`s record label
      customers on a 24/7/365 basis.
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      schrieb am 23.11.04 19:39:42
      Beitrag Nr. 99 ()
      quelle: knobias

      QuietTiger Inc. (QTIG) announced that it has secured a $5M equity line of credit from Double U Master Fund L.P., an international investment fund. The funding can be drawn at any time during the 24-month period following the effectiveness of a registration statement and subject to certain conditions. The equity line allows for the sale by QuietTiger of up to $5M worth of common stock at 93% of the then current market price, but in no event at less than $0.25 per share.


      ---
      Heisst das nun das wir spätestens in 24 Monaten den Kurs von mind. 0,25 USD sehen. Oder ist das nur intern vereinbart
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      schrieb am 26.11.04 10:45:29
      Beitrag Nr. 100 ()
      Weston, FLA., Nov 24, 2004 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX)
      Aggressive investors and traders may want to watch SunnComm`s MediaMax (OTC:
      SCMI) this morning! Yesterday after the markets closed, the company issued a
      press release announcing that it has signed an agreement with ViaStar Music
      Group for use of its MediaMax suite of technologies!

      This could be more good news for investors! The ViaStar Music Group consists of
      several record labels that include, but not limited to, ViaStar Records, Quadra
      Records and Light of The Spirit Records. ViaStar Records, the music group`s
      flagship label, boasts a bevy of artists including music icon Peter Cetera,
      guitarist Robbie Nevil, Canadian rock group Hadley and international star Peter
      Murphy, former lead singer of the trend setting UK group, Bauhaus.

      Investors will want to continue to watch this one! "MediaMax`s proven success in
      the U.S. marketplace with both major and independent labels, is what prompted us
      to take a closer look at the product," said Richard Spector of Viastar. "We feel
      confident that the enhancement features offered by MediaMax will meet the
      varying needs of our labels and artists along with providing extra value to the
      consumer. In addition, SunnComm offers us the ability to develop, design and
      produce MediaMax enhanced CDs in real-time from our offices through the use of
      their proprietary web-based second-session builder tool. In our opinion,
      SunnComm offers us a one-stop all encompassing solution and this is invaluable."

      "From the beginning, SunnComm set out to develop a product that meets the
      multiple requirements of both the music industry and consumer markets," said
      Peter Jacobs, CEO & president of SunnComm. "We are thrilled to see that MediaMax
      is becoming the one solution that record labels and artists across the board are
      embracing. Our MediaMax suite of products provides superior music management and
      enhancement features that can be configured to meet the artist`s or label`s
      specifications on a per project basis."

      The stock closed yesterday at just under Nine cents a share.

      In case you are not familiar with the companies: SunnComm International Inc.
      (OTC: SCMI) copy management and protection technology was first commercially
      released by Nashville`s Music City records in 2001. The album, "Charley Pride -
      A Tribute to Jim Reeves," became the first commercial dual-session, copy-managed
      CD in America. SunnComm also became the first company to commercially release a
      content-protected audio CD utilizing an early version of the Windows Media Data
      Session Toolkit.

      In just four years, SunnComm has become the leader in digital content
      enhancement and security technology for audio compact disc media with its
      MediaMax suite of products. MediaMax has been successfully implemented on some
      of today`s best selling music including Velvet Revolver, which reached the #1
      spot on Billboard`s Top 200 Album Chart in addition to other gold and platinum
      best-selling releases. MediaMax has been used by 25 record labels on more than
      60 commercial releases generating over 6,000,000 copy managed CDs.

      ViaStar Media Corporation is engaged in development, production and distribution
      of entertainment related media for film, television, music and publishing
      interests. The Company`s portfolio currently includes ownership of ViaStar
      Distribution Group, A.V.O. Studios, Moving Pictures International, ViaStar
      Records, Quadra Records, Light of the Spirit Records, and ViaStar Classical,
      ViaStar Artist Management group and Masterdisk Corporation.
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      schrieb am 29.11.04 09:45:16
      Beitrag Nr. 101 ()
      #99
      derzeit hat QT ca. 175 Mio. Aktien lt. dem Profile von www.freerealtime.com. Um diese Krteditlinie zu sichern, müssten praktisch alle Aktien als Sicherheit abgetreten worden sein. Eher unwahrscheinlich.
      Was dient also sonst als Sicherheit? Einnahmen ???
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      QT profile:
      Market Cap(Th.)...... 8,073.506
      Common Shares Outst.... 175,511
      Average Daily Volume... 312,300
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      QT kann sich unter gewissen Bedingungen die nächsten 24 Mon. bei Double U Master Fund L.P. Geld borgen und je nach Bedarf abrufen. Außerdem darf QT Shares im Wert von bis zu 5 Mill. verkaufen (im Wert von 93% des Marktwertes), das alles aber nur, wenn der Kurs nicht unter 25 Cents liegt.
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      schrieb am 02.12.04 09:02:43
      Beitrag Nr. 102 ()
      SunnComm`s MediaMax CD Copy Protection Earns Microsoft`s `Designed for Windows` Logo Certification MediaMax(TM), America`s largest selling audio content protection technology, receives Microsoft`s "Designed for Windows" certification and logo.

      PHOENIX, Dec 1, 2004 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- SunnComm (OTC: SCMI), the U.S. leader
      in the protection and enhancement of digital content on audio CDs, announced
      today that its technology called MediaMax has been certified by Microsoft(R)
      Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) as a "Designed for Windows" approved product The
      software was submitted to the Windows Quality Online Services team and passed
      the (http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/winlogo/default.mspx) compatibility testing
      to earn the certification and listing on Microsoft`s Windows Catalog web site.

      "As America`s only commercially available copy protection and enhancement
      technology for audio compact discs, it`s only fitting that SunnComm becomes the
      first vendor in our market space to achieve the `Designed for Windows` logo
      approval," says Peter Jacobs, SunnComm`s president. "We moved through the
      rigorous certification process with the full support and direction of top
      executives from several of our current major record label partners. Microsoft
      certification was an essential component for several prospective record label
      customers. I believe this landmark achievement moves SunnComm, along with our
      MediaMax marketing partner, QuietTiger, Inc. (OTCBB: QTIG) closer to finalizing
      several significant opportunities."

      Microsoft offers the Windows certification and logo program to help customers
      identify software and components that have been tested and certified to meet the
      high standards required for the "Designed for Windows" logo. These standards
      ensure products will not interfere with other system components and offer
      stability and proper functionality in all Windows configurations worldwide, now
      and in the future. The "Designed for Windows" logo is the most effective way for
      customers to identify products that work well with Microsoft Windows operating
      systems. Eric Vandewater, chief technology officer at SunnComm commented, "We
      remain committed to maintaining tight integration with current and future
      Microsoft products. We will diligently continue to support industry
      certification initiatives as we believe that doing so will protect our strategic
      partners` investment in the MediaMax technology."

      SunnComm`s MediaMax suite of products delivers security for digital CD audio
      along with an enhanced consumer experience that provides additional bonus
      content and value-added features available in a user-friendly multi-media
      session. MediaMax is mastered directly on the audio CD and accessible using a
      personal computer. Bonus features can include on-board press kits,
      artist-related promotions, videos, song lyrics, artist bio page, photo gallery,
      web links and tune-sharing capability through SunnComm`s MusicMail(TM)
      functionality. MusicMail or TuneShare is an interface for the legal authorized
      sharing of selected song tracks with friends & family for a pre-determined
      number of days or plays. CD buyers can share music legitimately without illegal
      file sharing networks and without tying up their email system with huge files.
      This is a powerful word-of-mouth marketing tool for the record labels.
      Statistical reports associated with forwarded MusicMail files are available to
      SunnComm`s record label customers, for marketing purposes, on a 24/7/365 basis.

      One out of every three music CDs purchased last year were pirated products,
      according to the IFPI (http://www.ifpi.org/site-content/library/piracy2004.pdf). This is a huge number considering that there were well over 2.4 billion audio
      CDs sold worldwide in 2003 representing $32 billion in revenue. Meanwhile,
      recordable CDs outsold prerecorded music CDs by more than 2 to 1. Huge
      song-swapping services, which trade in pirated music such as KaZaa, have
      reported as many as 218 million users. SunnComm and its record label customers
      believe that the use of MediaMax helps stem the casual and illegal copying of
      recorded CD music. SunnComm receives a royalty every time a commercial CD uses
      its MediaMax technology.
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      schrieb am 02.12.04 12:40:52
      Beitrag Nr. 103 ()
      Also die ganzen Nachrichten die hier rauskommen bringen nichts. Die Firma ist laut Papieren fast 9 Mio$ wert und das ist 1/4 zu viel. Wenn hier keine News mit Verkäufen oder Lizenzen rauskommen wird sich da nichts tun.
      Der hohe Euro arbeitet auch noch kräftig gegen uns.
      Oh man.
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      schrieb am 02.12.04 13:06:53
      Beitrag Nr. 104 ()
      mich nervt das ganze Gespiele auch. 1 Cent hoch, 1 runter. Aber immer mit guten Umsätzen. Wird hier verkauft oder gekauft.
      Die Technik ist ok und läuft auch auf etlichen verkauften Scheiben. Also gibt es auch schon Einnahmen. Nur wieviel!
      Von welchem Geld lebt SCMI. Dilution?? (glaub ich nicht)
      Wenn gut verkauft werden würde, müsste eigentlich auch der Kurs des Verkaufsunternehmens QT höher stehen. Oder sind einfach zuviel Aktien untrwegs?
      Offene Fragen jede Menge. Weiterhin vor allem:
      Was ist mit dem Audit ?
      Was ist mit der AMEX ?
      Welche Umsätze können aufgrund bestehender Verträge generiert werden?

      Es sieht für ein PinkSheet Unternehmen nicht soooo schlecht aus!!

      Joe
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      schrieb am 20.12.04 06:38:49
      Beitrag Nr. 105 ()
      Ist das das AUS für Sunncomm ???

      http://www.heise.de/newsticker/meldung/54445

      19.12.2004 17:40
      Sony BMG und EMI Music kooperieren bei digitalen Musikformaten

      Die Musiklabels EMI Music und Sony BMG haben ein Abkommen geschlossen, das den Vertrieb ihrer digitalen Erzeugnisse in den USA und Kanada voranbringen soll. Es geht um die Kooperation bei einer Reihe von Formaten, Vertriebsplattformen und Dienst-leistungen in den beiden Ländern, heißt es in einer Mitteilung von EMI Music.

      Die Produkte, die im Rahmen der Zusammenarbeit angeboten werden sollen, sind unter anderem DualDiscs , Klingeltöne für Mo-biltelefone, Video-on-Demand und Video-Downloads sowie gesperrte Audioinhalte auf Festspeichern, die der Kunde nach der Bezahlung freischalten kann. Klingeltöne sind im Gegensatz zu Europa und Asien in den USA ein weiter entwicklungsfähiger Markt, heißt es in Medienberichten. Die Firmen hoffen, gleichzeitig nutzerfreundliche wie Piraterie-feindliche Produkte anbieten zu können. (anw/c`t)

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      http://www.heise.de/newsticker/meldung/54433

      18.12.2004 16:33
      Neuer Audio-CD-Kopierschutz für den USA-Markt

      Sony BMG Music Entertainment hat offenbar Pläne, Audio-CDs für den US-amerikanischen Markt mit einem neuartigen Kopier-schutz zu versehen. Der Mechanismus soll von der Britischen Firma First 4 Internet http:/www.first4internet.co.uk/stammen, berichtet der ameri… aber Mathew Gilliat-Smith von First 4 Internet bestätigte, dass man eine Consumer-Version des Kopierschutzes mit einem "großen Label in den USA" herausbringen wolle. Über den Namen des Labels schwieg sich Gilliat-Smith aber aus.

      Bislang verhielt sich Sony BMG auf dem amerikanischen Markt eher vorsichtig und verzichtete auf einen Kopierschutz, da man massive Verkaufsrückgänge befürchtete. Doch nachdem das jüngste Album von Velvet Revolver sich trotz Kopierschutz und deut-lichem Hinweis darauf als Nummer eins der Charts platzieren konnte, erkennt Sony offenbar eine Trendwende. Der Kopierschutz von First 4 Internet wurde nach Unternehmensangaben bereits erfolgreich bei Pre-Releases von Eminem und U2 eingesetzt. Laut CNET sollen schon Anfang 2005 derart kopiergeschützte CDs in den Regalen US-amerikanischer Läden zu finden sein. (pab/c`t)
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      schrieb am 05.01.05 11:44:27
      Beitrag Nr. 106 ()
      Ich bin damals beim Hoch ausgestiegen. Sowohl bei QTIG, wie auch bei SCMI.
      Mit schönem Gewinn.

      Diese Geschichten sind zu kurzlebig. Heute aktuell, morgen übeholt.

      Was mich besonders stutzig gemacht hat, waren diese ungeheuren Mengen an Dilution.

      Es gibt noch andere Aktien, wie zum Beispiel U...

      :cool:
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      schrieb am 11.01.05 13:32:08
      Beitrag Nr. 107 ()
      Gabs bei QTIG mal Gewinne?
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      schrieb am 11.01.05 17:01:45
      Beitrag Nr. 108 ()
      ja
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      schrieb am 11.01.05 17:21:54
      Beitrag Nr. 109 ()
      SunnComm Is Included on NASDAQ Threshold Security List of Companies Most Abused by Short Sellers According to This List, Fewer Than 3% of Listed Public Companies in the US Are Affected by Excessive Failed Delivery of Securities Associated with Naked

      PHOENIX, Jan 11, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- SunnComm International, Inc. (OTC:
      SCMI) announced today that based on a new Securities and Exchange Commission
      regulation governing short selling, known as Regulation SHO, it has been listed
      on the Threshold Security List published Friday, January 7, 2005. The list is
      updated daily and includes securities with excessive certificate delivery
      failures most commonly associated with the illegal practice of "Naked Short
      Selling." The current list can be viewed at www.nasdaqtrader.com/asp/regsho.asp.

      SunnComm`s management is extremely optimistic that Regulation SHO will have a
      positive impact on mitigating future potential abuse by short sellers who may
      have played a part in constraining the Company`s value despite significant
      progress in the areas of technology development, new record label business, and
      shareholder equity growth. Up until now, this short position data has been
      impossible to verify with any degree of certainty. However, from this point
      forward, such information should be a matter of public record. The regulation
      and associated list aims at modernizing rules on short selling by addressing a
      primary symptom of naked short selling which involves a brokerage firm`s failure
      to deliver stock on the settlement date
      (www.sec.gov/divisions/marketreg/mrfaqregsho1204.htm)
      SunnComm International`s president, Peter H. Jacobs, explains, "I feel that our
      company`s inclusion on this Threshold Security List supports our contention that
      there have been substantial naked short positions that may have caused failed
      deliveries of SunnComm shares resulting in a substantial dilutive effect on
      shareholder equity. It is unfortunate that a company like ours, with so many
      accomplishments and that has worked so hard to successfully penetrate the
      lucrative U.S. music business, has had its value negatively impacted by these
      activities. For years, SunnComm and many other small public companies have
      petitioned regulators to take steps to eliminate these value-draining practices.
      Prior to Regulation SHO taking effect, independent studies indicated that when
      left up to broker-dealers, only one-eighth of 1% of delivery failures was ever
      rectified" (http://finance.wharton.upenn.edu/~musto/papers/egmr.pdf). Jacobs
      continues, "SunnComm intends to monitor these developments as they pertain to
      our shareholders and we are hopeful that these new SEC regulations will reduce
      the eroding impact that illegal short selling has had on SunnComm`s value for
      many years."

      In practice, brokerage firms generally have to locate securities before
      accepting a short sale, a process known as "affirmative determination."
      Brokerage firms also have to borrow a security or be able to provide it for
      delivery on demand on the settlement date, three days after the transaction. If
      a firm cannot deliver the securities by settlement day, the trade is considered
      failed. Such failed trades are expected to be rectified promptly, but the
      industry has not been diligent in rectifying these failed trades or open short
      positions. Regulation SHO was born out of a need to enforce the settlement of
      failed trades by providing guidelines, updated reporting tools and potential
      brokerage trading penalties resulting is a more secure system of checks and
      balances.

      ABOUT REGULATION SHO

      Regulation SHO took effect January 3, 2005, and provides a new regulatory
      framework governing short selling of securities. It is designed with the
      objective of simplifying and modernizing short sale regulation and providing
      controls where they are most needed. At the conclusion of each settlement day,
      data is provided on securities that meet two criteria: 1) there are at least
      10,000 shares in aggregate failed deliveries for the security for five
      consecutive settlement days and, 2) these fails constitute at least 0.5% of the
      issuer`s total shares outstanding.

      ABOUT SUNNCOMM

      In just five years, SunnComm International Inc. (OTC: SCMI) has become the
      leader in digital content enhancement and security technology for audio compact
      disc media with its MediaMax suite of products. MediaMax is used on some of
      today`s best selling music including Velvet Revolver, which reached the #1 spot
      on Billboard`s Top 200 Album Chart in addition to other gold and platinum
      best-selling releases. MediaMax has been used by over 25 record labels on more
      than 75 commercial releases generating millions of copy-managed CDs worldwide.
      SunnComm earns royalties on every CD manufactured with its MediaMax Technology.

      MediaMax is state-of-the-art technology which features SunnComm`s proprietary
      On-the-Fly Technology(TM) - giving the consumer a legal method of making
      licensed duplicate copies of the CD music they purchase without the record label
      needing to include a 2nd set of songs on the CD in a protected format. MediaMax
      also includes SecureBurn(TM) - SunnComm`s extraordinary new technology that
      inhibits copying a copy of a MediaMax CD.

      MediaMax is mastered directly on the audio CD and is accessible using a personal
      computer. SunnComm was the first company to commercially release a
      content-protected audio CD utilizing an early version of the Microsoft Windows
      Media Data Session Toolkit, and was the first company in America to commercially
      release a copy-managed audio CD
      (www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2003/jan03/01-20SessionToolkitPR .asp) (Due
      to the length of this URL, it may be necessary to copy and paste this hyperlink
      into your Internet browser`s URL address field.) Bonus features
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      schrieb am 13.01.05 07:53:56
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      http://profiles.shaazamstocks.com/scmi/index.htm

      Welcome to our comprehensive Profile on
      SunnComm International, Inc.


      SunnComm International Inc. OTC: SCMI) copy management and protection technology was first commerci-ally released by Nashville`s Music City records in 2001. The album, "Charley Pride - A Tribute to Jim Ree-ves," became the first commercial dual-session, copy-managed CD in America. SunnComm also became the first company to commercially release a content-protected audio CD utilizing an early version of the Win-dows Media Data Session Toolkithttp://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2003/jan03/01-20Ses…

      For many years the entertainment industry has lost billions of dollars to unauthorized reproduction and distri-bution of its products. Specifically, music tapes and CDs and movies on tape or DVD. In fact, the hardware and software technology available today has allowed many of these pirates to illegally copy and distribute new songs before the album is actually released to the public.

      One out of every three music CDs purchased last year were pirated products, according to the IFPI
      http//www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2003/jan03/01-20Sess… . A huge number considering that there were well over 2.4 billion audio CDs sold worldwide in 2003 representing $32 billion in revenue. Meanwhile, recordable CDs outsold prerecorded music CDs by more than 2 to 1. Huge song-swapping services, which trade in pirated music such as KaZaa, have reported as many as 218 million users. SunnComm and its record label customers believe that the use of MediaMax helps stem the casual and illegal copying of recorded CD music. SunnComm receives a royalty every time a commercial CD uses its MediaMax technology.

      For many years the entertainment industry has been searching for a consumer-friendly solution to this prob-lem of piracy. Due to technology breakthroughs from SunnComm International, a definitive solution has been developed. This technology is called MediaMax. MediaMax has undergone extensive testing and has passed with flying colors. What it does is very simple. It prevents the unauthorized copying of a CD or DVD.

      The following pages will present to you, the details, history and projected future of SunnComm International who developed the technology and, with QuietTiger, is marketing and licensing rights to the technology. Af-ter your thorough review, you will agree that a tremendous opportunity to invest with the prospects of signifi-cant returns on your investment are at hand. These types of opportunities present themselves on those rare occasions when a significant technological breakthrough has occurred. For the entertainment industry, Medi-aMax qualifies as a significant breakthrough.

      Why SunnComm?
      In just four years, SunnComm has become the leader in digital content enhancement and security technology for audio compact disc media with its MediaMax suite of products. MediaMax has been successfully imple-mented on some of today`s best selling music including Velvet Revolver, which reached the #1 spot on Bill-board`s Top 200 Album Chart in addition to other gold and platinum best-selling releases. MediaMax has been used by over 25 record labels on more than 75 commercial releases generating over 10,000,000 copy managed CDs. By focusing QuietTiger, Inc. on all aspects of international sales and marketing, SunnComm maintains the flexibility to continue to develop and refine solutions and to benefit from the consolidation of the team`s focus on developing technology.

      SunnComm`s MediaMax suite of digital content enhancement technologies are created by integrating the Company`s own proprietary technology with the Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) Windows Media 9 and 10 Series media players, but the multiplatform solution still operates on both Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Microsoft Windows-based systems.
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      schrieb am 13.01.05 08:19:56
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      SunnComm Signs Agreement for Potential Use of Its MediaMax CD Content Management and Enhancement Technology by Universal Music Group

      PHOENIX, AZ — January 13, 2005 — SunnComm International, Inc. (OTC: SCMI), the developer of MediaMax™, the most widely used and commercially accepted audio CD copy management and enhancement technology in North America, announced today that is has entered into an agreement with Universal Music Group (UMG) (Paris Bourse: EX FP; NYSE:V), whereby the world`s largest music company may choose at some point to elect the use of its MediaMax technology. SunnComm will receive a royalty from UMG should the company decide to use the technology. MediaMax™ is one of several technologies currently under review by UMG.

      "We are delighted by our relationship with Universal. Today, MediaMax is the undisputed leader of CD copy management and enhancement technology in America. Our latest version of MediaMax, Version 5, puts us one step further ahead of our competition and another major step closer to becoming the world standard for audio CD copy management and enhancement," stated SunnComm president Peter H. Jacobs.

      One out of every three music CDs purchased last year were pirated products, according to IFPI (http://www.ifpi.org/site-content/library/piracy2004.pdf). This is a huge number considering that there were well over 2.4 billion audio CDs sold worldwide in 2003. Meanwhile, recordable CDs outsold prerecorded music CDs by more than 2 to 1. Huge song-swapping services which trade in pirated music such as KaZaa have reported as many as 218 million users. SunnComm and its record label customers believe that the use of MediaMax can help stem the casual and illegal copying of recorded CD music.

      The current Version 5.0 of MediaMax is state-of-the-art technology which features SunnComm`s proprietary and cutting edge On-the-Fly Technology™. This cutting edge new feature provides the consumer with a legal method of making licensed duplicate copies of the CD music they purchase without the record label needing to include a 2nd set of songs on the CD in a protected format. Whenever the consumer requests, the selected songs are encoded straight from the original CD Redbook audio to a protected DRM format that can be saved directly to the computer`s hard drive. MediaMax also includes SecureBurn™ - SunnComm`s extraordinary new technology which inhibits copying a copy of a MediaMax CD.

      SunnComm`s content authoring tool, "Sunny," provides an easy and inexpensive way for labels to add an extraordinary amount of bonus content to the audio CD for the music fan to enjoy while still retaining the ability to store the maximum audio content on the CD. Record labels can include such features as music videos, links promoting a label`s current and catalog releases, information detailing an artist`s personal appearances for the year, artist merchandise, and other artist endorsed products. Additionally, MediaMax provides music labels with the capability to display and print out approved bonus content such as CD art, posters, artist photos, lyrics, and press kits.

      Millions of SunnComm revenue-producing commercial MediaMax CDs have been produced and sold to date in the United States based on SunnComm`s licensing agreements with over 25 labels. SunnComm has been privileged to have its MediaMax technology integrated on Gold- and Platinum-Certified releases including a #1 selling CD on the Billboard Top 200. Although Universal is under no obligation to use MediaMax technology, this worldwide licensing agreement creates the framework and paves the way for the record giant to utilize MediaMax as they see fit.

      Artie Ripp, special entertainment industry consultant to SunnComm and to SunnComm`s exclusive marketing arm, QuietTiger, Inc. (OTC:QTIG) (www.quiettiger.com) was responsible for bringing SunnComm to UMG and for negotiating the agreement.


      ABOUT SUNNCOMM:

      In just five years, SunnComm International Inc. (OTC: SCMI) has become the leader in digital content enhancement and security technology for audio compact disc media with its MediaMax suite of products. MediaMax is used on some of today`s best selling music including Velvet Revolver, which reached the #1 spot on Billboard`s Top 200 Album Chart in addition to other gold and platinum best-selling releases. MediaMax has been used by over 25 record labels on more than 75 commercial releases generating millions of copy-managed CDs worldwide. SunnComm earns royalties on every CD manufactured with its MediaMax Technology.

      MediaMax is state-of-the-art technology which features SunnComm`s proprietary On-the-Fly Technology™ - giving the consumer a legal method of making licensed duplicate copies of the CD music they purchase without the record label needing to include a 2nd set of songs on the CD in a protected format. MediaMax also includes SecureBurn™ - SunnComm`s extraordinary new technology that inhibits copying a copy of a MediaMax CD.

      MediaMax is mastered directly on the audio CD and is accessible using a personal computer. SunnComm was the first company to commercially release a content-protected audio CD utilizing an early version of the Microsoft Windows Media Data Session Toolkit, and was the first company in America to commercially release a copy-managed audio CD (www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2003/jan03/01-20SessionToolkitPR.asp). Bonus features include on-board press kits, artist-related promotions, videos, song lyrics, artist bio page, photo gallery, web links and tune-sharing capability through SunnComm’s MusicMail™ functionality. For more detailed information about the company, its vision or philosophy, personnel, partners, and customers, please visit the company`s Web site at www.sunncomm.com, or call the Company directly at (602) 267-7500. For additional information or investor relations please contact:

      Company contact:
      Kimberly Faulkner
      602.267.7500
      kimf@sunncomm.com Investor contact:
      Investor Communications Consulting
      602-231-0681
      scmi@investorcc.com
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      schrieb am 18.01.05 12:15:26
      Beitrag Nr. 113 ()
      wobei interessant wäre, wieviel dabei eingenommen wird. Die Schätzungen liegen zwischen 1,5 Cent und 6 Cent (auf irgendeiner Aktionärsversammlung einmal erwähnt). D.h. zwischen 150.000 bis 600.000 Dollar Einnahme. Verteilt auf hunderte von Millionen Aktien gibt das nicht viel her!
      Wie hoch ist die Cash Burn Rate p.A. ???
      Warten wir mal auf den Quartalsbericht!
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      SunnComm?s MediaMax Copy Management Technology is Included On a Record 10 Million CDs in North America
      In 2004, MediaMax? was used almost every time a record company commercially released a copy managed audio CD in America


      PHOENIX, AZ ? January 18, 2005 ? SunnComm International, Inc. (OTC: SCMI), the U.S. leader in digital content security and enhancement for optical media, announced today that it has eclipsed 10 million CDs featuring its MediaMax copy management and enhancement suite of products. More than 25 record labels with 75 commercial releases throughout North America used SunnComm?s MediaMax technology last year. SunnComm?s president, Peter H. Jacobs, says, ?Our growth in sales in 2004 represents more than a 50-fold increase over our previous year. Record companies using our MediaMax technology get the CD content protection they need while consumers are treated to value-added MediaMax features they?ve never before experienced on a CD.? Jacobs concludes, ?SunnComm dominates our market space in North America by listening carefully to our record label partners and to the people who buy the music. SunnComm adapts, and adapts very quickly.? SunnComm earns royalties for every CD that integrates its MediaMax technology.

      The company has consistently been ?first to market? with digital security and enhancement solutions that work. SunnComm has signed agreements with 3 of the 4 major record labels, including Sony BMG, (www.sonybmg.com) EMI, (www.emigroup.com) and, most recently announced, the 5 year agreement with Universal Music Group (www.umusic.com). SunnComm also has reseller agreements or works closely with the world?s largest CD manufacturing facilities including Sonopress LLC (www.sonopress.com), Cinram (www.cinram.com) Sony DADC (www.sonydadc.com), and Music City Optical Media, Inc. (www.mcominc.com).

      Also today, SunnComm announces that 101 Distribution, LLC (www.101distribution.com) entered into a licensing and reseller agreement for the use of MediaMax CD content management and enhancement technology. Under the terms of the agreement, the music distribution and production company will use the newest version of MediaMax technology for many of the independent artists that it represents. As with all past SunnComm revenue agreements, there are no minimum usage requirements beyond those that determine per-disc manufacturing royalties.

      Scott Stoegbauer, VP Sales & Marketing at QuietTiger (OTCBB: QTIG), SunnComm?s exclusive marketing arm, points out, ?The licensing agreement we just signed with 101 Distribution is the same type of arrangement we?ve had with every independent and major record label to date. Even though no minimum usage is called for in the agreement, our customer experience proves that MediaMax technology works and has the potential of generating substantial incremental revenue by minimizing sales drop-off. Once our record label customer experiences that result first-hand, they enthusiastically embrace the technology.? He continued, ?The labels become more and more committed to the technology as sales increase and consumer acceptance is demonstrated by the minimal number of customer complaints.?

      SunnComm?s entertainment industry consultant, Artie Ripp points out, ?Of the 10,000,000 + MediaMax CDs produced, none were the result of any record label?s contractual obligation to a minimum use of MediaMax technology under the terms of their SunnComm license agreement. SunnComm further solidifies these strategic relationships by fulfilling each record label?s particular MediaMax design and production needs immediately after entering into a license agreement. In every instance where a record label and SunnComm have entered into a license agreement, SunnComm has consistently exceeded expectations related to design, production, quality assurance, and timely delivery of a finished product.?

      ABOUT 101 DISTRIBUTION

      Founded by musicians for musicians, 101 Distribution began shipping orders of independent music titles to major and independent music retail stores in November of 2001 providing a solution that nationally markets and physically distributes independent music. The national distribution of independent music is a fragmented market encumbered by major record label domination of conventional retail. 101 eliminates the administrative burden for record stores who seek to qualify independent music for shelf placement while providing every level of musician with an opportunity for national distribution.

      101 Distribution is a group that serves independent artists while fulfilling the needs of music retailers who want to increase foot traffic into their stores. 101 creates value for musicians by providing them with more sales profits and a flexible and fully integrated environment where they can start, develop and progress their careers and distribution potential. 101 Distribution is a global network that exists to empower independent artists and labels by providing a direct channel into major and independent music retail. 101 artists have access to a menu of retail promotion programs designed to compliment existing marketing efforts for local, regional, or national campaigns.
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      schrieb am 18.01.05 12:55:31
      Beitrag Nr. 114 ()
      Ich habe mal was von 4 Cent gehört.
      Das Ding ist Tot. In Deutschland werde ich meine Stücke nie mehr los in Ammiland hab ich sie zum Glück etwas früher verkauft. Schade. Hätte was werden können :(
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      schrieb am 18.01.05 14:45:45
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      SunnComm`s MediaMax Copy Management Technology is Included On a Record 10 Million CDs in North America
      PHOENIX

      SunnComm International Inc.
      Peter H. Jacobs, 602-267-7500
      peter@sunncomm.com
      or
      Investor Relations, 602-267-7500
      kimberlyf@sunncomm.com

      In 2004, MediaMax(TM) Was Used Almost Every Time a Record Company Commercially Released a Copy Managed Audio CD in America

      SunnComm International, Inc. (OTC: SCMI), the U.S. leader in digital content security and enhancement for optical media, announced today that it has eclipsed 10 million CDs featuring its MediaMax copy management and enhancement suite of products. More than 25 record labels with 75 commercial releases throughout North America used SunnComm`s MediaMax technology last year. SunnComm`s president, Peter H. Jacobs, says, "Our growth in sales in 2004 represents more than a 50-fold increase over our previous year. Record companies using our MediaMax technology get the CD content protection they need while consumers are treated to value-added MediaMax features they`ve never before experienced on a CD." Jacobs concludes, "SunnComm dominates our market space in North America by listening carefully to our record label partners and to the people who buy the music. SunnComm adapts, and adapts very quickly." SunnComm earns royalties for every CD that integrates its MediaMax technology.

      The company has consistently been "first to market" with digital security and enhancement solutions that work. SunnComm has signed agreements with 3 of the 4 major record labels, including Sony BMG, (www.sonybmg.com) EMI, (www.emigroup.com) and, most recently announced, the 5 year agreement with Universal Music Group (www.umusic.com). SunnComm also has reseller agreements or works closely with the world`s largest CD manufacturing facilities including Sonopress LLC (www.sonopress.com), Cinram (www.cinram.com) Sony DADC (www.sonydadc.com), and Music City Optical Media, Inc. (www.mcominc.com).

      Also today, SunnComm announces that 101 Distribution, LLC (www.101distribution.com) entered into a licensing and reseller agreement for the use of MediaMax CD content management and enhancement technology. Under the terms of the agreement, the music distribution and production company will use the newest version of MediaMax technology for many of the independent artists that it represents. As with all past SunnComm revenue agreements, there are no minimum usage requirements beyond those that determine per-disc manufacturing royalties.

      Scott Stoegbauer, VP Sales & Marketing at QuietTiger , SunnComm`s exclusive marketing arm, points out, "The licensing agreement we just signed with 101 Distribution is the same type of arrangement we`ve had with every independent and major record label to date. Even though no minimum usage is called for in the agreement, our customer experience proves that MediaMax technology works and has the potential of generating substantial incremental revenue by minimizing sales drop-off. Once our record label customer experiences that result first-hand, they enthusiastically embrace the technology." He continued, "The labels become more and more committed to the technology as sales increase and consumer acceptance is demonstrated by the minimal number of customer complaints."

      SunnComm`s entertainment industry consultant, Artie Ripp points out, "Of the 10,000,000 + MediaMax CDs produced, none were the result of any record label`s contractual obligation to a minimum use of MediaMax technology under the terms of their SunnComm license agreement. SunnComm further solidifies these strategic relationships by fulfilling each record label`s particular MediaMax design and production needs immediately after entering into a license agreement. In every instance where a record label and SunnComm have entered into a license agreement, SunnComm has consistently exceeded expectations related to design, production, quality assurance, and timely delivery of a finished product."

      ABOUT 101 DISTRIBUTION

      Founded by musicians for musicians, 101 Distribution began shipping orders of independent music titles to major and independent music retail stores in November of 2001 providing a solution that nationally markets and physically distributes independent music. The national distribution of independent music is a fragmented market encumbered by major record label domination of conventional retail. 101 eliminates the administrative burden for record stores who seek to qualify independent music for shelf placement while providing every level of musician with an opportunity for national distribution.

      101 Distribution is a group that serves independent artists while fulfilling the needs of music retailers who want to increase foot traffic into their stores. 101 creates value for musicians by providing them with more sales profits and a flexible and fully integrated environment where they can start, develop and progress their careers and distribution potential. 101 Distribution is a global network that exists to empower independent artists and labels by providing a direct channel into major and independent music retail. 101 artists have access to a menu of retail promotion programs designed to compliment existing marketing efforts for local, regional, or national campaigns.
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      schrieb am 01.02.05 16:03:38
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      SunnComm Forecasts That Its MediaMax CD Copy Management Technology Will Be Applied to More Than 145,000,000 Audio CDs This Year
      PHOENIX

      Company contact:
      Peter H. Jacobs, 602-267-7500
      peter@sunncomm.com
      or
      Investor contact:
      Investor Communications Consulting
      602-231-0681
      SCMI@investorcc.com

      The Company is Deriving These Minimum Projections from Currently Active Strategic Partners Only

      SunnComm International, Inc. (OTC:SCMI), the developer of MediaMax(TM), the most widely used and commercially accepted audio CD copy management and enhancement technology in the United States, has released what it considers to be a conservative forecast for this year. The projections are based on feedback received from more than 25 record labels throughout North America that have already implemented SunnComm`s MediaMax technology on hundreds of commercial, promotional and pre-released CD titles.

      "While these numbers represent more than a ten-fold increase over our 2004 production quantities, they only embody projections associated with SunnComm`s current active strategic partners," observes Scott Stoegbauer, VP of Sales & Marketing at SunnComm`s exclusive marketing arm, QuietTiger (OTCBB:QTIG). "Incremental sales could add to these figures should several of the recently-signed, newer record company licensing agreements become actualized. Production associated with the newest agreements will probably start as promotions and pre-releases, just as with past agreements, but I have no doubt that SunnComm will be adding MediaMax to many commercial releases originating from our newest major record label customers well before the end of this year."

      "When MediaMax is added to a new CD release," says Peter H. Jacobs, SunnComm`s President, "rampant casual copying is significantly reduced and more CDs are sold. Because MediaMax costs major record labels less then $0.05 per manufactured CD, its application onto audio CDs not only pays for itself, but creates additional profit for the record label as well. Consumers love MediaMax because of the expanded bonus/entertainment features found on the CD when buyers put their MediaMax disc into a PC or Mac."

      Adam Gervin, VP of Marketing for Macrovision, one of SunnComm`s competitors employing content protection mostly in Europe and other overseas markets (Nasdaq:MVSN), was recently quoted in The Register as saying, "...I can tell you that 2005 will be the year when the entire music industry in the US moves to CD copy protection. It will be a watershed year because there is just too much pressure to protect content." (http://www.theregister.co.uk/2005/01/13/macrovision_drm/) Jacobs, agrees, "Our technological priorities this year are to ensure that we have the production capabilities, customer service, and infrastructure in place to accommodate the tremendous growth that I feel is ahead. Another major goal will be to achieve fully authorized compatibility between Apple`s iPod and MediaMax, sooner as opposed to later this year." Jacobs continues, "Also, later this quarter, SunnComm plans to broaden its current MediaMax applications to DVD as well as downloaded audio and video content burned to a CD or DVD. New partnerships will be formed which we believe will accelerate the introduction of these new applications into the marketplace."

      Last year, SunnComm`s MediaMax technology was included on more than 10 million CDs comprising nearly 100% of all copy-managed CDs in the US. They have consistently been first to market with innovative security and enhancement solutions and have signed worldwide agreements with most of the major record labels. SunnComm earns royalties for every CD that contains its MediaMax technology.
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      schrieb am 04.02.05 07:08:18
      Beitrag Nr. 117 ()
      SunnComm International Rolls Out Additional MediaMax Copy Management Components; The Company Adds Passive CD Protection to Its MediaMax Technology While Maintaining 100% Playability and Compatibility

      PHOENIX, Feb 2, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- SunnComm International, Inc.
      (OTC:SCMI), the developer of MediaMax(TM), the most widely used and accepted
      audio CD copy management and enhancement technology in the United States,
      announced today that it is rolling out updated versions of the MediaMax suite of
      products containing additional copy management components. These passive
      protection elements represent a major breakthrough in CD content management
      because the added technology decreases a consumer`s ability to bypass the
      MediaMax copy management structure contained on the CD. With each new version
      release of MediaMax, SunnComm remains focused and committed to strengthening the
      technology`s level of content security while enhancing the CD`s
      consumer-friendly, feature-rich environment.

      The new technology, when embedded onto the optical medium, makes it even more
      difficult for the consumer to improperly use the CD without first installing the
      MediaMax software. Once SunnComm`s software has been installed on a computer,
      the user is able to play the disc and access numerous additional features and
      bonus content not found on conventional audio CDs. Throughout the latest series
      of tests, this newest version of the copy management technology has proven to
      significantly improve protection for MediaMax-enhanced discs while remaining
      100% playable in all consumer CD and DVD players.

      All copy control software companies have struggled for years dealing with those
      users wishing to make unlimited, unauthorized copies of the copyrighted material
      by bypassing a CD`s copy management software altogether (i.e. the so-called
      `shift key workaround`). "No companies have yet developed a bullet proof
      solution that continues to provide 100% playability on all consumer CD and DVD
      devices," commented Eric Vandewater, SunnComm`s Chief Technology Officer. "Our
      new version of MediaMax represents the best solution to date and surpasses
      anything commercially available for audio CDs. SunnComm`s plan has always been
      to incrementally increase the security provided by MediaMax without impacting
      compatibility and playability. Adherence to this plan ensures that CD buyers
      will continue to enjoy the music they have purchased in a legal, responsible way
      within an environment that protects the artists` and content owners` rights. We
      will never lose sight of the consumer experience as we continue to build on this
      very effective and well-received CD security platform, making it the most
      widespread and strongest CD security solution available."

      One out of every three music CDs purchased last year was pirated products,
      according to the IFPI (http://www.ifpi.org/site-content/library/piracy2004.pdf
      ). A huge number considering that there were well over 2.4 billion audio CDs
      sold worldwide in 2003 representing $32 billion in revenue. Meanwhile,
      recordable CDs outsold prerecorded music CDs by more than 2 to 1. Huge
      song-swapping services, which trade in pirated music such as KaZaa, have
      reported as many as 218 million users. SunnComm and its record label customers
      believe that the use of MediaMax helps stem the casual and illegal copying of
      recorded CD music. SunnComm receives a royalty every time a commercial CD uses
      its MediaMax technology.

      ABOUT SUNNCOMM

      In just five years, SunnComm International Inc. (OTC:SCMI) has become the leader
      in digital content enhancement and security technology for audio co
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      schrieb am 04.02.05 07:09:41
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      SunnComm`s New MediaMax -Version 5- Copy Management and Enhancement Technology Passes Independent Testing with Flying Colors

      PHOENIX, Feb 3, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- SunnComm International, Inc.
      (OTC:SCMI):


      -- Passing These Independent Tests Sets the Stage for SunnComm to Launch Its Newest Version of MediaMax Technology Throughout the World

      SunnComm International, Inc. (OTC:SCMI), the developer of MediaMax(TM) and the
      U.S. leader in digital content security and enhancement for audio compact discs,
      announced today that it has received exceptional test results from Belgium-based
      PMTC, an international multimedia test center, on its newest version of
      MediaMax. (http://www.pmtctest.com/new/home/home_home.html)

      This respected international organization provides independent third-party
      validation of multimedia software and hardware. "We are pleased to receive this
      expected positive feedback regarding the playability, compatibility,
      effectiveness, and stability of the newest suite of MediaMax products,"
      commented Peter H. Jacobs, SunnComm`s President. "Perfecting technology designed
      to be compatible with the myriad of consumer computer systems worldwide has been
      an incredible challenge for our development team. We were up to the challenge."

      In anticipation of a record breaking 2005 and continuing the Company`s strategy
      of looking ahead while meeting the ever-changing needs of the market, SunnComm
      has added a Systems and Application Development Manager and a Senior Customer
      Support Specialist to its Phoenix-based team of highly trained and dedicated
      professionals.

      Charles Moses, the new Systems and Application Development Manager, was born and
      reared in Ghana, West Africa. He came to the United States to study computer
      science at Mankato State University in Mankato, Minnesota. Charles has over 20
      years of extensive experience in a variety of software development fields.
      Before joining SunnComm, he worked at Lockheed Martin as a Project Director and
      was involved with many technical aspects of several advanced military projects.
      Charles will report to SunnComm`s Chief Technology Officer, Eric Vandewater, and
      will handle all documentation related to development projects as well as the
      coordination of the day-to-day activities of the growing software development
      team.

      Robert Nessler, the new Senior Customer Support Specialist, has spent the last
      five years developing and honing his technical background in areas ranging from
      in-house server side support to full ERP software implementation. As a
      technician for Conexant Semiconductor Systems, Rob worked as a lead for the
      technical helpdesk, and assisted the internal MIS group with multiple software
      rollouts and a corporate split. Rob moved to the Valley from San Diego three
      years ago, working as a technical consultant for a variety of corporations.
      Rob`s duties include the implementation of our new customized customer support
      software which was designed to meet the needs of our international labels and
      their CD buyer customers, as well as the training and oversight of SunnComm`s
      customer support team.

      "We are very pleased to welcome these new talented individuals to SunnComm,"
      remarked Jacobs. "We feel that Charles` and Robert`s respective backgrounds are
      an ideal addition to our team`s existing blend of competencies and augment the
      expertise required for the continued successful growth and development of the
      company. We stay ever-vigilant in our search for extremely talented and
      motivated professionals who are unafraid in meeting the challenges presented by
      an ever-changing market landscape."

      ABOUT SUNNCOMM

      In just five years, SunnComm International Inc. (OTC:SCMI) has become the leader
      in digital content enhancement and security technology for audio

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      schrieb am 11.02.05 06:33:36
      Beitrag Nr. 119 ()
      SunnComm Sets Date for Fifth Annual Shareholders` Meeting; SunnComm Moves Up its Annual Meeting to April 29 and Schedules an Open House for Its Shareholders on February 25

      PHOENIX, Feb 10, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- SunnComm International, Inc. (SCMI) , the developer of MediaMax(TM) and the U.S. leader in audio CD content security and enhancement, announced today that it is moving up the date of its fifth Annual Shareholders` Meeting to April 29, 2005. The Company is planning an informative and, hopefully, memorable event. Details on the meeting`s location will be released shortly so all those planning to attend will have time to make arrangements.

      SunnComm has also scheduled it`s first "open house" on February 25, 2005, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, in order to demonstrate its latest MediaMax technology to shareholders wishing to attend. Shareholders will be able to roam the halls and chat with employees. "2005 is shaping up to be a breakout year for our organization," stated Peter Jacobs, President of SunnComm. "2004 was the first time the world had seen a copy managed CD make it all the way to #1 on Billboard`s Top 200. That #1 selling CD was copy controlled and enhanced by SunnComm`s MediaMax. As SunnComm advances from that historic baseline, we feel that this year will be our best yet."

      Finally, SunnComm will begin regular shareholder teleconferences beginning in Q2/05 where qualified shareholders will listen to updates on the Company`s progress and ask questions following the discussion. The Company will send out SunnGramms to its shareholders with times and dates of these conferences. All SunnComm shareholders who don`t currently receive SunnGramms from the Company may send an email to SunnGramm@Sunncomm.com and ask to be placed on the list.

      ABOUT SUNNCOMM

      In just five years, SunnComm International Inc. (SCMI) has become the leader in digital content enhancement and security technology for audio compact disc media. 2004 was a year of milestones for SunnComm including Anthony Hamilton`s "MediaMax`d" CD "Comin` From Where I`m From" achieving platinum status. Last year, Velvet Revolver`s "Contraband" CD reached the #1 spot on Billboard`s Top 200 Album Chart becoming the world`s first number one CD to include content management. "Contraband" has achieved double-platinum status by selling more than 2 million units. Additionally, SunnComm`s technology has appeared on many other best-selling albums in 2004, some of which have gone gold. Last year ended with MediaMax implemented on more than 75 commercially released CD titles across 25 record labels generating over 10 million CDs, making it the U.S. market leader in copy control and enhancement technology.

      MediaMax is state-of-the-art technology which features SunnComm`s proprietary On-the-Fly Technology(TM) - giving the consumer a legal method of making licensed duplicate copies of the CD music they purchase without the record label needing to include a 2nd set of songs on the CD in a protected format. MediaMax also includes SecureBurn(TM) - SunnComm`s extraordinary new technology that inhibits copying a copy of a MediaMax CD.

      MediaMax is mastered directly on the audio CD and is accessible using a personal computer. SunnComm was the first company to commercially release a content-protected audio CD utilizing an early version of the Microsoft Windows Media Data Session Toolkit, and was the first company in America to commercially release a copy-managed audio CD (www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2003/jan03/ 01-20SessionToolkitPR.asp). (Due to its length, this URL may need to be copied/pasted into your Internet browser`s address field. Remove the extra space if one exists.) Bonus features include on-board press kits, artist-related promotions, videos, song lyrics, artist bio page, photo gallery, web links and tune-sharing capability through SunnComm`s MusicMail(TM) functionality. For more detailed information about the company, its vision or philosophy, personnel, partners, and customers, please visit the company`s Web site at www.sunncomm.com, or call the Company directly at (602) 267-7500. For additional information or investor relations please contact:

      Company contact: Investor contact:
      Peter H. Jacobs Investor Communications Consulting
      602-267-7500 602-231-0681
      peter@sunncomm.com Investor@sunncomm.com


      MediaMax CD3, MediaMax Technology, On-the-Fly Technology, PromoPlay, TuneShare, MusicMail, Secure Burn and SunnComm are registered and/or trademarks of SunnComm International, Inc., in the United States and/or other countries. The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

      This news release contains predictions, projections and other statements about the future that are intended to be "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of l995 (collectively, "forward-looking statements"). Forward-looking statements relate to various aspects of the Company`s operations and strategies, including but not limited to the effects of having experienced significant losses in the past and the risk that the Company may incur losses in the future; the Company`s limited liquidity and significant indebtedness; its sales forecasts for future periods not being attained and the risk that the Company will not conclude additional revenue-generating license agreements covering its content protection and enhancement technologies; the Company`s marketing, product development, acquisition investments, licensing and other strategies not being successful; possible future issuances of debt or equity securities; the possible incurrence of significant patent litigation expenses or adverse legal determinations that find our patents not to be valid; new business development and industry trends; the possible need to raise additional capital in order to meet the Company`s obligations and most other statements that are not historical in nature. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements are described in cautionary statements included in this news release. In assessing forward-looking statements, readers are urged to consider carefully these cautionary statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this news release, and the Company disclaims any obligations to update such statements.

      SOURCE: SunnComm International, Inc.

      SunnComm International, Inc.
      Peter H. Jacobs, 602-267-7500
      peter@sunncomm.com
      or
      Investor contact:
      Investor Communications Consulting
      602-231-0681
      Investor@sunncomm.com


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      schrieb am 21.02.05 08:13:11
      Beitrag Nr. 120 ()
      Quiet Tiger, Inc. Will Become MediaMax Technology Corporation
      FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2005 3:30 PM
      - PrimeZone

      PHOENIX, Feb 18, 2005 (PRIMEZONE via COMTEX) -- Quiet Tiger, Inc. (QTIG) announced today that it has received written consent from a majority of shareholders holding outstanding shares of common stock to change its name from Quiet Tiger, Inc. to MediaMax Technology Corporation. Shareholders are not required to take any action and there will not be any interruption in the trading of the Company`s stock. The Company anticipates receiving a new trading symbol on or about April 4, 2005.

      MediaMax Technology imparts a recognized and respected entertainment industry brand to the organization. The new name is derived from the MediaMax suite of products developed by SunnComm International, Inc. (Pink Sheets:SCMI), which is the most advanced commercially available copy management and enhancement technology in the world. The name change comes at a time when Quiet Tiger is expanding its operations worldwide.

      Quiet Tiger has electronically filed a Preliminary Information Statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which can be viewed at the following URL:

      http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1057024/0001199835050…

      About Quiet Tiger

      Quiet Tiger, Inc. (www.quiettiger.com ) with its international reach, implements the delivery of digital content security products for the music and entertainment industry. With established long-term industry contacts throughout the world, the Company understands the challenges surrounding digital content management and protection. The Quiet Tiger team of professionals has spent more than 50 years in the music and movie industry. Quiet Tiger is the exclusive sales and marketing arm for SunnComm International, Inc.`s (Pink Sheets:SCMI) MediaMax (www.sunncomm.com) suite of products.

      For additional information about the Company, its vision, philosophy, partners, and customers, please visit the Company`s Web site at www.quiettiger.com or contact:




      Company contact: Investor contact:
      Quiet Tiger, Inc. Investor Communications Consulting
      William H. Whitmore, Jr. (602) 231-0681
      (602) 267-3800 QTIG@investorcc.com
      bill@quiettiger.com
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      schrieb am 24.02.05 08:38:28
      Beitrag Nr. 121 ()
      QuietTiger Inks Deal with Top Hits and Mediaport to Place the MusicATMs in Nationwide Retail Locations WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2005 3:59 PM

      PHOENIX, Feb 23, 2005 (PRIMEZONE via COMTEX) -- QuietTiger, Inc. (QTIG) announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Top Hits Entertainment, and Mediaport Entertainment to include SunnComm`s (Pink Sheets:SCMI) MediaMax content protection and enhancement technology within specialized un-manned music vending machines. The MusicATM(tm)s are to be installed in retail locations throughout the U.S.

      Mediaport`s MusicATM will provide customers with an extensive content choice and unparalleled convenience via an unmanned, automated point-of-sale kiosk. The MusicATM provides the equivalent content of a 60,000 square foot music store within 6 square feet of retail floor space. The patent pending process allows a music buyer to purchase full-length music CDs, create their own labeled compilation CDs or download entire albums or specific tracks to a portable music player in as little as 30 seconds.

      Customers will be able to purchase their CDs with MediaMax content management and enhancement technolo-gy, which provides additional bonus content including advertising and marketing opportunities. A unique com-ponent of the technology allows identification and protection at the track level, respecting the individual content management requirements of various major and independent record labels on a track-by-track basis. The part-nership will benefit from Top Hits` (http://www.tophitsmusic.com) existing widespread retail network and Medi-aport`s (http://www.mediaport.com ) proven MusicATM hardware. The combined efforts of this enterprise will penetrate the lucrative mid level retail segment providing a great value to consumers while offering a viable alternative to handling physical media.

      Todd Rosenbaum, Executive VP / COO of Top Hits Entertainment, pointed out, "the partners are already in the final stages of approval for pilot programs with two major retail organizations. If all goes as planned, a rollout to thousands of stores is anticipated by Q4. I feel that we have the perfect partners and technology in place to bene-fit from several opportunities that Top Hits has worked for many years to develop."

      Top Hits Entertainment CEO, Carl Rosenbaum added, "We have been actively working the in-store kiosk plan for several years now. We have worked with and tested many different systems and finally found Mediaport, a company that has a complete turnkey solution. Along with QuietTiger, we have a complete product (including lyrics, photo albums, and many other value-added features.) We can now offer our customers a system that will meet all of their expectations, from burning music to advertising along with the potential of doing so much mo-re."

      "Never before has a music organization had the customers, technology, assets and partners to capitalize on the un-manned music kiosk business," declared Bill Whitmore, President/CEO of QuietTiger. "Placement, ease-of-use and advanced technologies are only a part of this equation. Music availability from the major and indepen-dent record labels and enthusiastic acceptance from high-profile retail locations are also key ingredients. The partners in this enterprise, along with QuietTiger`s (www.quiettiger.com ) extensive contacts across the music industry, will guarantee access to all of these necessary components to success. Our goal is offer a system that will consistently generate revenue while adding an unparalleled value proposition for consumers while respec-ting the wishes of the artists, labels and publishers."

      ABOUT TOP HITS ENTERTAINMENT

      The combination of 35 years of music retail experience and distribution provides the Top Hits management team with the expertise needed in creating the right music selections for their customers. From their first display unit in 1994 at an Amoco corner gas station in Chicago to adding major corporate accounts like Walgreens, CVS and Eckerd, Top Hits now has over 15,000 displays across the country and has been taking the non-traditional music market by storm.

      Top Hits Entertainment`s programs have been created to provide music selections based on each of their custo-mers location. Their demographic research allows them to put the right songs in the right places while they are at the peak of their demand. Knowing that most people love a good song, and at the same time understanding that only a small percentage of the population shops music as a destination, Top Hits found a way to make it easy for everyone to own that song they like so much.

      Their retail experience provides an in-depth understanding of their customers needs along with the ability to offer programs that will generate music sales.

      ABOUT MEDIAPORT

      Mediaport Entertainment, Inc. was founded in early 2002 with a vision, to be "The Music ATM" -- giving customers infinite content choice, easy technology solutions, and unparalleled convenience. As the first company to deploy unmanned point-of-sale music kiosks, Mediaport leads the industry by providing the content of a complete retail music store. Mediaport`s patent pending process allows a customer to purchase full-length music CDs, create their own compilation CDs, or download specific tracks to an MP3 player in minutes.

      About MusicATM(tm)

      MusicATM is the world`s first unmanned point of sale kiosk. It lets users build high quality compilation CDs or download to their MP3 player from convenient locations within minutes. The MusicATM gives the customer a full service music store at locations that meet their fast-paced lives. CDs have the artist name and song titles printed on the face, while MP3 users receive complete meta data with the song at the time of their download.

      About Mediaport`s Web Site

      Mediaport`s website, www.mediaport.com is playing an integral role in the Company`s rollout efforts and has the features that consumers expect from an online music store. By leveraging the versatility of the Internet, Media-port has been able to extend the boundaries of one-channel music marketing by creating a real-time link between our website and the MusicATM network. This allows them to market, monitor, and provide a "click and brick" solution that utilizes both channels` strengths in a way that addresses two industries needs - decreased theft and increased sales.

      ABOUT QUIETTIGER

      QuietTiger, Inc. (www.quiettiger.com ) with its international reach, implements the delivery of digital content security products for the music and entertainment industry. With established long-term industry contacts throug-hout the world, the company understands the challenges surrounding digital content management and protection. The QuietTiger team of professionals has spent more than 50 years in the music and movie industry. QuietTiger is the exclusive sales and marketing arm for SunnComm`s MediaMax suite of products.

      For additional information about the company, its vision, philosophy, partners, and customers, please visit the Company`s Web site at www.quiettiger.com or contact:
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      schrieb am 04.03.05 21:17:44
      Beitrag Nr. 122 ()
      Was ist denn jetzt kaputt?
      Zeitweise heute 0,11 USD jetzt grade 0,10

      ?:confused:
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      schrieb am 04.03.05 21:40:23
      Beitrag Nr. 123 ()
      aja, wird auch Zeit.
      Lese dir mal die ganzen Nachrichten durch. also die von den letzten 2 Monaten ;)
      QTIG ist heute in meinen Augen zu stark gestiegen.
      Anfang April ist interessant!!!!
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      schrieb am 01.04.05 21:31:24
      Beitrag Nr. 124 ()
      Haben die schon den neuen Namen? Heute null Handle mit Quiet tiger oder irr ich?
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      schrieb am 17.04.05 11:54:15
      Beitrag Nr. 125 ()
      Aus einer Mail an mich !!

      Also, am Montag soll die Kampagne mit Howard Stern (Radiosendungen) losgehen.

      Angeblich soll das die Kurse SCMI und MMTX beflügeln.
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      schrieb am 17.04.05 12:29:48
      Beitrag Nr. 126 ()
      Hallo JoeUp:

      Hier ist der komplette Text des Sunngramms, welches an die SCMI Shareholders per email gesendet wurde:

      :D
      MediaMax on Howard Stern!


      America’s most listened to on-air personality will be talking about America’s most used copy management and enhancement technology – MEDIAMAX.

      That’s right, the King of All Media, Howard Stern, will be sampling some of the great features found on the newest version of MediaMax and talking about his experiences on the air to his nationwide audience of millions starting this Monday and continuing for several weeks.

      As if that weren’t enough, Howard is expected to mention our company name and the fact that we’re publicly traded. Dare we dream for a stock symbol mention???

      So, if you’re a regular Howard Stern fan, or just want to tune in to hear about MediaMax, check your local radio listings for station and time.

      Have a GREAT weekend. We CAN get there from here!

      Peter


      ABOUT SUNNCOMM:

      In just five years, SunnComm International Inc. (OTC:SCMI) has become the leader in digital content enhancement and security technology for audio compact disc media. 2004 was a year of milestones for SunnComm including Anthony Hamilton’s “MediaMax’d” CD “Comin’ From Where I’m From” recently achieving platinum status. Last year, Velvet Revolver’s “Contraband” CD reached the #1 spot on Billboard`s Top 200 Album Chart becoming the world’s first number one CD to include content management. “Contraband” has achieved double-platinum status by selling more than 2 million units. Additionally, SunnComm’s technology has appeared on many other best-selling albums in 2004, some of which have gone gold. Last year ended with MediaMax implemented on more than 75 commercially released CD titles across 25 record labels generating over 10 million CDs, making it the U.S. market leader in copy control and enhancement technology.

      MediaMax is state-of-the-art technology which features SunnComm`s proprietary On-the-Fly Technology™ - giving the consumer a legal method of making licensed duplicate copies of the CD music they purchase without the record label needing to include a 2nd set of songs on the CD in a protected format. MediaMax also includes SecureBurn™ - SunnComm`s extraordinary new technology that inhibits copying a copy of a MediaMax CD.

      MediaMax is mastered directly on the audio CD and is accessible using a personal computer. SunnComm was the first company to commercially release a content-protected audio CD utilizing an early version of the Microsoft Windows Media Data Session Toolkit, and was the first company in America to commercially release a copy-managed audio CD (www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2003/jan03/01-20SessionToolkitPR.asp). Bonus features include on-board press kits, artist-related promotions, videos, song lyrics, artist bio page, photo gallery, web links and tune-sharing capability through SunnComm’s MusicMail™ functionality. For more detailed information about the company, its vision or philosophy, personnel, partners, and customers, please visit the company`s Web site at www.sunncomm.com, or call the Company directly at (602) 267-7500. For additional information or investor relations please contact:

      Company contact:
      Peter Jacobs
      602-267-7500
      peter@sunncomm.com Investor contact:
      Investor Relations
      602-231-0681
      press@sunncomm.com
      MediaMax CD3, On-the-Fly Technology, PromoPlay, TuneShare, MusicMail, Secure Burn and SunnComm are registered and/or trademarks of SunnComm International, Inc., in the United States and/or other countries. The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.



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      Ulli
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      schrieb am 01.05.05 14:03:19
      Beitrag Nr. 127 ()
      MediaMax Technology Partners with Child Safety Network to Create Dynamic Multimedia Safety Education CDs The Short Term Goal of the Child Safety Network Includes the Distribution of 60 Million MediaMax CDs Throughout North America

      PHOENIX, Apr 28, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- MediaMax Technology Corporation
      (OTCBB: MMXT), the seller of MediaMax(TM), developed by SunnComm (OTC:SCMI), the
      most universally accepted and best selling enhancement and copy management
      technology for CDs in the U.S., is pleased to announce that they are working
      with the Child Safety Network (CSN). The organizations will utilize the MediaMax
      enhanced multimedia platform for CSN`s audio CDs. MediaMax Technology brings
      extensive optical media skills to the partnership that will enable CSN to brand
      their CDs for specific organizations and projects. As an example, organizations
      like the National and State PTA`s, Boy and Girl Scouts and others can have a
      specific CD focusing on and being branded for their group. This will enable and
      generate interest throughout a wide range of corporate sponsors and charitable
      partners to participate and realize the goal of supporting this important
      community service.

      MediaMax will enable CSN (www.csn.org) to present and deliver their important
      safety messages in a fun, user-friendly, multi-dimensional setting. "We are
      excited to be working with MediaMax Technology in the area of optical media
      enhancement and content management," stated Ward Leber, Child Safety Network`s
      CEO. "Their team has been very quick to respond and is playing a significant
      role in our newest initiative to support the safety of children and youth in the
      areas of internet safety and security. We intend to work diligently with
      MediaMax Technology to custom design an environment that will best serve our
      organization and its many supporters and sponsors."

      MediaMax Technology Corporation has an exclusive marketing agreement with
      SunnComm International to sell MediaMax - America`s best selling audio CD copy
      management and enhancement technology. Both companies earn royalties for every
      disc manufactured containing its proprietary copy management and enhancement
      software. Additionally, with regard to this project, MediaMax Technology will
      provide project management, production and quality control services as well as
      management of manufacturing relationships to make this strategic partnership
      successful. The short-term goal is to distribute 60 million CDs in North America
      and a total of 600 million units world-wide over the next 3 years generating a
      royalty of 4 to 6 cents per unit depending on volume.

      "Using MediaMax, we are able to bring CSN`s extensive collection of safety
      education programs to life," added William Whitmore, MediaMax Technology`s
      President. "The biggest challenge when presenting any large amount of content is
      to keep it dynamic and interesting, especially when the target audience is
      families along with their young children. By incorporating our robust multimedia
      features with an excellent array of safety education material from the Child
      Safety Network, I know that we will overcome that challenge! This strategic
      partnership with the CSN organization is yet another example of MediaMax being
      recognized as the world standard in CD copy control and enhancement technology.
      By deploying our core technology across new platforms and uncovering incremental
      revenue opportunities such as this we are able to increase shareholder value
      within our company."

      CSN currently has many national corporate supporters and is continuing to add
      new companies to the program. All of the corporate sponsors can take advantage
      of the various built-in sponsorship and marketing components available through
      MediaMax including Perfect Placement(TM). In addition, SunnComm`s enhanced
      content authoring tools will provide a very efficient environment for rapidly
      re-branding Child Safety Network projects for various national organizations
      that have collaborated with CSN in the past or may be working with them in the
      future.

      ABOUT CHILD SAFETY NETWORK (CSN):


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