1stWorks News

For Release: September 10, 2003
1stWorks Corporation adds remote access and control in hotComm Pro 3.2

Sudbury MA, September 10, 2003 - 1stWorks Corporation adds remote access and control in hotComm Pro 3.2. Connect to your PC from a remote location with either a standard browser or another hotComm client and use any of the multi media capabilities available in hotComm Pro 3.2.

Read and send emails, create and then send Word documents to prospects or clients, revise and then deliver a PowerPoint slide show from any Internet connected PC. hotComm Pro 3.2 supports remote desktop, webcam and VoIP access and control. Use this ultimate online capability for real time viewing of events as they occur. Preview or audit in-house training sessions, watch presentations or class lectures, check on your home and family when you're away on business.

"hotComm Pro 3.2 extends the reach and usability our desktop conferencing and collaboration technologies.", says Nigel Spicer, President of 1stWorks. "We recognized the need for a comprehensive solution for small business owners, helpdesk support staff, mobile sales professionals, and independent consultants and designed 3.2 around the needs of this user group".

Also included in this release is a new business graphics compression algorithm that greatly improves system throughput. "We have significantly improved the efficiency of HCC (hotComm Compression) for all business graphics and image objects, not just one type." says Ratko Tomic, CTO of 1stWorks. When tested against the leading compression tools, HCC exceeded the results of the current best of breed offering by an astounding 35%.

Now, a single copy of hotComm Pro 3.2 can support up to ten simultaneous users in a highly interactive online meeting. Deliver powerful sales presentations, hold high-quality video conferencing sessions, and provide hands-on training or customer support from a desktop computer.

hotComm Pro 3.2 includes 2-way VoIP, text messaging, web browsing, application sharing, whiteboard markup, collaboration tools, file sharing, full motion video, and content presentation. hotComm Pro 3.2 also includes a customizable Java based client called IM-Live that allows web based access to your PC by a simplify clicking on a web link. The 1stWorks Peer Network manages user authentication, authorization and security dynamically so; unwanted users are never a problem. Download a 14-day FREE copy and try it now!

For more information contact Joe Ferrazano, Director of Marketing, joe@1stworks.com

About 1stWorks Corporation

Founded in mid 2000, and based just outside Boston, MA, 1stWorks has created a scalable multimedia network capable of supporting secure global collaboration among hundreds and millions of simultaneous users. 1stWorks' powerful software connects users instantly, using secure connections, to provide a range of multimedia services including interactive messaging, voice over IP, full motion video and content delivery, group navigation, shared applications and dynamic remote desktop control.

For more information on 1stWorks Corporation or on hotComm, visit www.hotComm.com

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Nigel Spicer
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Voice: (508) 563-2025