Contact Information: For More Information BridgeView Marketing (For Single Digits): Jackie Abramian 617-584-2580 Jackie@bridgeviewmarketing.com Mike Emerton (978) 609 5539 mike@bridgeviewmarketing.com Steve Hartsuff VP/General Manager, International Operations Arkel International +1.901.754.6325 steve.hartsuff@arkel.com Bob Goldstein Single Digits Co-Founder and CEO (603) 703-2446 (603) 703-2446@vtext.com
Troops in Iraq E-Mail Loved Ones for Free on the 4th of July
Single Digits and Arkel International Serve Up Free Broadband Access From CamoCafé
| Source: Single Digits
MANCHESTER, NH--(Marketwire - July 3, 2008) - As a gesture to honor troops in Iraq for
protecting the liberties of individuals around the globe, U.S.-based Single
Digits and Arkel International will offer free Internet communications on
July 4th, via Arkel's CamoCafés located at U.S. military bases in Iraq. The
Internet cafés provide more than 80 desktop PCs and unlimited wireless
laptop connectivity to more than 15,000 U.S. troops.
Steve Hartsuff, VP and General Manager of International Operations for
Arkel International, initiated the Internet café idea as a form of
"entertainment" for the troops during their off-duty hours. For a low
hourly or monthly fee, service members may use the café's PCs or utilize
their personal laptops to access broadband services such as e-mails,
sending photos, Internet surfing, etc.
To honor the troops who carry on the tradition of protecting the United
States' independence, all broadband access fees at the cafés will be waived
on July 4th. Hartsuff underscores Arkel's decision, "More than ever,
today's troops remain the backbone of liberty and carry on the proud
tradition of freedom set forth by our forefathers. We are honored to
provide Internet connectivity to foster web-based communications between
our troops and their loved ones half way around the world."
Single Digits, located in Manchester, NH, is providing the cafés with
broadband networking equipment and 24/7 support. Via their turnkey
software, troops experience utility-like, broadband connectivity regardless
of access device. Bob Goldstein, Single Digits' Co-Founder and CEO,
elaborates on the café and free Internet services on July 4th, "We are
proud that our hotspot management and authentication solutions have been
selected to facilitate web-based communications from U.S. troops in Iraq.
It is our hope that this token of appreciation will entice every service
person stationed near a café to take advantage of this free offering and
reach out to loved ones -- around the world -- on July 4th."
Arkel underwrites the cost of each Internet café, billed at over half a
million dollars per café, with no U.S. government funds used.
"We decided on Single Digits' solution to deliver the Internet access after
reviewing a number of companies. We needed a company that could provide
Internet access and managed services in a combat zone, offer broadband
content management, online billing and reporting, and accounts processing
capabilities," added Hartsuff. "Single Digits offered the best solutions
with its next generation Business Access Portal hosted solution combined
with 24/7 live technical service and support -- it enabled a quick and
efficient rollout coupled with the unique responsiveness requirements we
have in a combat zone deployment."
About Single Digits, Inc.
Single Digits, Inc. is the preeminent provider of business-class wireless
hotspot management software and hosting solutions enabling full service,
customized Wi-Fi access for businesses of all sizes. Single Digits' hotspot
software enables companies to deliver their own brand of Wi-Fi service to
their customers, meeting the growing demand for mobile, high-speed Internet
access. Headquartered in Manchester, NH, Single Digits has operations in
North America, the Middle East and Africa. For more information, please
visit: www.singledigits.com.
About Arkel International
Arkel International (www.arkel.com) is a full service design, engineer,
construct, own-operate, and maintenance company that provides key services
needed to establish business in remote and hostile places offering 50 years
of international experience. Arkel International manages lean and delivers
strong employing a speed of process that allows the development and
delivery of responses.