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First Virtual Communications Releases Click to Meet 4.0 with Improved Integration for Voice, Video and Data Communications

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--06/07/2004-- The simultaneous release of Click to Meet(TM) 4.0, Conference Server 7.3 and a new SDK provides an integrated and scalable platform for deploying a real-time, rich media communications infrastructure

First Virtual Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: FVCXE), a premier provider of infrastructure software solutions for real-time, rich media communications, today announced the new version of its award-winning Click to Meet(TM) rich media communications solution. Click to Meet now offers an increased level of customization and integration capabilities, while delivering an infrastructure software solution that may improve the return on investment and lower the total cost of ownership over the long term.

Click to Meet 4.0 improves on the performance of previous versions, while delivering additional enhancements including improvements in security, scalability by now supporting 500 concurrent users and integration with desktop applications, such as Microsoft Outlook and Active Directory. Conference Server, the engine that powers Click to Meet, has also been upgraded to help enterprises, government agencies and educational institutions gain greater control over their voice, video and data network costs, bandwidth and deployments. Click to Meet 4.0 also includes a Software Development Kit (SDK), which provides additional flexibility and integration capabilities to developers who want to add new functionality to existing products or create entirely new products to serve vertical markets.

"Integration is the major thrust behind Click to Meet 4.0," commented Jonathan Morgan, president and CEO of First Virtual Communications. "We`ve integrated with the environments our customers already have deployed through our support for standards-based systems. We`ve integrated more of the common desktop applications for improved workflow efficiencies, but most importantly, we`ve provided an SDK so that others can integrate the more than 10 years of experience we bring to this technology into the products of tomorrow."

Click to Meet provides a rich media communications platform that allows multiple users to communicate in an online meeting with voice, video, data and text chat all integrated into a single application and single-window environment. As a software solution, Click to Meet offers more affordable, more flexible deployment options, easier upgrades and lower cost processing power than hardware-based solutions.

NJEDge.Net, a non-profit corporation of the New Jersey Presidents` Council, is a broadband statewide network designed to enhance the teaching, research and public service missions of New Jersey`s colleges and universities. It is planning a network-wide rollout of Click to Meet 4.0 this summer.

"A major charge of NJEDge.Net`s mission is to promote new forms of inter-institutional collaboration," said Charlie McMickle, director of technical services for NJEDge.Net. "We have chosen Click to Meet 4.0 to be a key means of meeting this charge. After evaluating the pre-release version, our staff is very excited about Click to Meet`s power and simplicity. We particularly like its ability to transparently overcome the network obstacles that plague other applications we use, particularly video."

Click to Meet 4.0 provides a number of enhanced features for real-time communications:

-- Integration - provides improved integration in a Microsoft environment, including the option of using Outlook for scheduling, Windows Messenger and Live Communications Server for presence and call setup, as well as Active Directory. Integrated iCal calendaring support for meeting notifications extends invitation functionality to other calendar systems, such as Lotus Notes

-- Improved Security - display secure web sites to other conference participants without divulging passwords using web snapshot functionality and control

-- Enhanced Functionality - includes a new personal document repository, conference scheduler, audio transcoding, voice-activated switching and contact list

-- Complete SDK - offers three levels of customization and integration of Click to Meet for 1) customizing the conference room or in-conference experience, 2) adding functionality into Click to Meet from other applications, and 3) bypassing Click to Meet`s conference entry pages for direct control of Click to Meet from another application

-- Open & Standards-Based - supports industry-recognized standards, such as H.323, T.120 and H.320, extending not only investments in existing videoconferencing and VoIP infrastructure, but also implementing the groundwork for new and updated connection protocols as they evolve, such as Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) and others

-- Scalability - allows 500 concurrent users in conferences, 10,000 users in directory database and 1,000 users logged in checking calendars and availability in the Click to Meet system

Further, Click to Meet`s scalability is enhanced by its Intelligent Linking(TM) technology where a decentralized conferencing model with distributed server linking takes into consideration the major factors that affect bandwidth use and network performance in the IP environment. Through Intelligent Linking, multiple, distributed media servers (Click to Meet Conference Servers) balance the conferencing load on a network, routing audio, video and data streams from distributed endpoints through appropriate local paths.

David Alexander, industry manager for Frost & Sullivan`s Multimedia/Conferencing and Collaboration Group commented, "Industry research has found that enterprises are continually looking for new ways to implement presentation/application/desktop-sharing applications into their communications framework in an attempt to streamline business processes. Click to Meet 4.0 turns commonly used applications into an integrated communications solution that allows organizations to work together more quickly and efficiently."

Pricing and Availability

Click to Meet 4.0 is expected to ship worldwide this month with pricing starting in the US at $1,850 per concurrent user. All inquiries, including additional pricing, can be obtained from First Virtual Communications and its authorized reseller channel by sending email to [e-mail].

Click to Meet 4.0 will be demonstrated at InfoComm 04 in Atlanta, Ga., June 9-11, 2004 in First Virtual Communications` booth, #5039.

About First Virtual Communications

First Virtual Communications is a premier provider of infrastructure and solutions for real-time, rich media communications. The Company`s award-winning Click to Meet(TM) product line is enterprise-class software that enables corporate, education, healthcare and government customers worldwide to present, share, sell, train and collaborate. Click to Meet integrates the user`s choice of data, audio and multipoint interactive video into existing work environments and into everyday communication tools, such as instant messaging, web browsing and e-mail. Click to Meet software solutions are widely deployed in more than 1,500 customer locations and excel in challenging environments, such as military intelligence, emergency response, disaster recovery, corporate training and geographically dispersed tele-working locations, among others. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, First Virtual Communications has operations in France, United Kingdom, Japan and China. More information about First Virtual Communications can be found at www.fvc.com or by calling 1-800-728-6337 or [phone] outside North America.

Cautionary Statement

Except for the historical information contained herein, this news release contains forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements containing the words, "believes," "anticipates," "expects" and words of similar import. Such forward-looking statements have known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of first virtual communications, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among others: the aggregate value of and impact on the company of the investigation described in the company`s press release dated April 30, 2004, including any possible expansion of the investigation and any possible restatement of previously announced financial results; any adverse impact arising from the delay in filing required periodic reports; any delisting from the Nasdaq smallcap market; the risk that sales of the company`s click to meet(tm) and conference server products will not increase or that new versions will not be released on a timely basis; the company`s variability of operating results; market acceptance of web conferencing technology; potential inability to maintain business relationships with integrators, distributors and suppliers; rapid technological changes; competition and consolidation in the web conferencing industry; the importance of attracting and retaining personnel; and other risk factors referenced in first virtual communications` public filings with the securities and exchange commission, including the company`s report on form 10-k for the year ended December 31, 2003.

All trademarks are recognized.

CONTACT:BroadPR Tracy Wemett, 617-868-5031 [e-mail]

SOURCE: First Virtual Communications, Inc.

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[prof19]

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bist du drin?

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Anfang Mai habe ich mir eine erste Position reingelegt. Das Produkt hat Charme und bestimmt ein grosses Marktpotential. Die Frage ist ob sie sich durchsetzen.

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[JackLev]

eine erste Position, interessant

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Die wichtigsten Zahlen:

as of 12/31/02 (FVCX financials only)
Fiscal Year End: December 31
Average Shares Outstanding: 40.5 million
Total Assets: $19.8 million
Long-Term Debt: --

Year End Net Sales Gross Profit Net Income Net Loss/Share

12/31/02.....$24.4m......$16.0m.......$(24.3m)......$0.64
12/31/01.....$27.7m.......$7.1m.......$(31.6m)......$1.26
12/31/00.....$40.0m......$17.2m.......$(18.8m)......$1.09

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Der 12-Monats Chart:



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Meldung vom 30.April 2004. Es gab einige Ungereimtheiten im China Business. Köpfe rollen und ein separates Auditing wird eingesetzt.


First Virtual Communications Announces Audit Committee Investigation

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 30, 2004--First Virtual Communications, Inc.(NASDAQ-SMALL:FVCX) (NASDAQ:FVCX) today announced that its Audit Committee is in the process of reviewing certain irregular sales transactions. Most of the transactions currently under review involve its sales operations in China. The Company has made personnel changes in China as a result of these transactions.

This investigation was initiated as a result of the Company becoming aware of several of these transactions, and subsequently notifying its Audit Committee and its independent auditors. The Audit Committee has engaged independent counsel to conduct the investigation which is in its early stages.

The Company`s auditors will not be able to complete their review of the financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2004 until the investigation is completed and the Company will not be able to release its first quarter financial results on May 4, as previously scheduled. The effect of the irregular sales transactions on the unaudited interim results for the quarter ended March 31, 2004 and on previously issued annual and quarterly financial statements, if any, has not been determined, and it is not known whether the Company will be required to restate prior period financial statements. Since the investigation will not be completed by the May 17, 2004 deadline for the filing of the Company`s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the Company will not be able to file this Form 10-Q on a timely basis.

Source: First Virtual Communications

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[prof19]

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ich verfolge die Firma bzw die Vorgängerfirmen seit 1999. Es gab ja eine Reihe von Fusionen un Namensumbenennungen. Hatte damals die WPNE = WHITE PINE, die dann in CUSM = SEE U SEE ME umgetauft wurde.

Habe WPNE bei 3$ entdeckt und erst ein paar Mal getradet. der Haupt-Move war von 7$ bis 49$. Die Firma bot extrem viel Fantasie, sie hatten mehrfach Preise bekommen, auch von NASA und ESA. Von 16 verschiedenen Systemen kamen sie auf Platz 1 in der Bewertung. Im Vorfeld der US-Wahlen hat ein Präsidentschaftskandidat in einer Schule eine Videokonferenz mit Schülern geschaltet.

Dann war es lange Zeit still um die Firma. In jüngster Zeit kam das Modethema Homeland Security auf. Für mich wurde sie wieder interessant, nachdem sie einen Vertrag abgeschlossen hatten mit der US Air Force. Die Bush-Administration ist ja sehr wohl bereit, eine Menge Geld auszugeben für moderne Spielzeuge. Hier muss man einfach mal sehen, was passiert.

Ansonsten eignet sich die Aktie auch gut zum Trading. Die momentanen Kurse halte ich für interessant, weil da schon jede Menge negative Fantasie drin steckt. Das E ist ja in aller Regel nicht ganz so schädlich wie alle tun. Der Deal in China kann gar nicht so schlimm sein, weil FVCXE ohnehin momentan keine großen Deals macht. Zum damaligen Zeitpunkt war die Aktie (im Gefolge der Zockereien in Homeland Security, siehe IPIX) völlig überzockt worden und auf dem Weg nach unten waren sicherlich etliche Marktteilnehmer short. Als dann noch die negative Meldung kam, ging es nochmals mit Gap Down nach unten, und das waren definitiv (Nach)kaufkurse. Die Aktie hat sich überraschend schnell erholt und dann aber durch das E nochmals kräftig Federn gelassen. Auch da war der Absturz ein guter Zeitpunkt zum (Nach)kaufen. Inzwischen liegt der Kurs in der unteren Normalzone. Sobald das E wegkommt und womöglich auch gute Meldungen reinkommen, wird sie wohl auch wieder steigen. Die wichtigste Meldung war kürzlich, dass 3 Veteranen aus großen Firmen bei FVCXE eingestiegen sind. Man kann also noch so manches erwarten.

Der Charakter als Lotterielos ist unverkennbar, aber man kann auch immer wieder ein paar nette Trostpunkte einheimsen, und ab und zu gibt es einen Brummbär oder eine Papier-Rose zu gewinnen ...

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First Virtual Communications Expands Its Commitment to Educators; Click to Meet 4.0 Enriches Learning With Real-Time, Rich Media Communications

NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--06/21/2004--First Virtual Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: FVCXE), a premier provider of infrastructure software solutions for real-time, rich media communications, today announced it is expanding its commitment to its education customers and the educational technology consortia that serve them. Drawing on 10 years of experience in the market, the Company is delivering greater customization options for its Click to Meet(TM) integrated communications platform, implementing new programs for educators and actively participating in industry-leading educational technology associations that foster partnership among academia, industry and government. The Company believes that through this new initiative, educators will be better able to integrate real-time online interaction into their learning blends to create classrooms without boundaries.

With the growing adoption of blended learning, where instructional material is delivered using a combination of technologies and media to create a better or more widely available learning experience, programs are being enriched with a combination of online and traditional classroom components. Click to Meet combines high-quality multipoint voice and video with web collaboration tools within a single web browser interface to allow educators to enhance their offline learning modules with real-time communications. This provides a range of delivery vehicles appropriate to the lesson, instructor and students and interoperable with the existing network infrastructure. Using Click to Meet, educational institutions at the primary, secondary and university levels are offering direct instruction, participating in electronic field trips, interacting with remote guest lecturers and conducting instructor, faculty and researcher meetings.

At St. Petersburg College in Florida, professors are using Click to Meet to conduct public speaking and project management classes over the Web. These courses are part of the school`s online-only associate`s and bachelor`s degree programs. Dr. James Olliver, Seminole/eCampus Provost at the College, said, "Click to Meet is essential in helping us meet and exceed our tough standards for quality online educational programs. It provides us with multi-person, real-time, interactive conferencing capabilities that mimic the actual classroom experience. With Click to Meet, we can remain a leader at integrating technology into education while our students gain the flexible learning solutions they want and need."

First Virtual Communications recently introduced Click to Meet 4.0 with improved functionality, scalability and integration capabilities. Once it is installed on a campus network, Click to Meet offers educators:

-- Ease of use - easy for instructors and students to create, join and participate in online classrooms

-- Security and privacy - premised-based software and encryption give control to administrators

-- Flexibility - any institution can customize Click to Meet to add specific functionality to its learning blend

-- Scalability - grow deployments to up to 500 concurrent users in conferences worldwide, statewide or regionally, or simply extend the reach of currently deployed videoconferencing systems

-- Cost control - A software-based server and freely distributed desktop client provide low total cost of ownership metrics, and a concurrent user license model means no individual usage fees

-- Interoperability - Click to Meet supports industry-wide standards, allowing it to work with and enhance existing investments in telephones, videoconferencing and directory systems

-- Integration - Click to Meet`s Software Development Kit enables integration with educational technology applications, as well as the ability to create new applications on an open communications platform

"Educators have long been an integral part of First Virtual`s installed base and have been leaders in the adoption of rich media technologies. This new initiative will help us serve these customers better, so they may continue to drive the delivery of innovative blended learning models," said Gary Dietz, education marketing manager, First Virtual Communications. "By participating in leading industry groups and offering more education-focused options for Click to Meet, we believe we are helping educational institutions reach more students, increase access to remote faculty, meet government requirements to provide equal education opportunities and encourage communication and collaboration across geographic regions."

First Virtual will be demonstrating Click to Meet 4.0 in New Orleans, La., June 21-23 at the National Educational Computing Conference (NECC) 2004 in Booth #2256.

Source: First Virtual Communications

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[prof19]

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vielleicht machen sie auf der Exhibition noch einen schönen Deal. Die Börse kriegt sowas in der Regel mit

Grüße, Prof19

[Ebro]

@prof19

Ales ruhig im Moment. Vielleicht bekommen wir ein schönes W.



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[prof19]

die könnten ja auch mal filen!

[prof19]

sieht auch nicht schön aus, haben wohl kein Geschäft asbgeschlossen in New Orleans?