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RHUB Communications Web Conferencing Appliance Receives Listing as a Solid “Influencer and Contender”

February 5th, 2010

San Jose, CA,  February 04, 2010 — RHUB Communications, Inc. (RHUB), the provider of the TurboMeeting web conferencing and remote support appliance, today announced that it has been recognized as an industry ‘Influencer and Contender’ by Wainhouse Research (WR) in its 2009 Rich Media Conferencing: Audio and Web Conferencing Infrastructure Products report. This acknowledgement by WR recognizes RHUB’s ability to deliver a unique and viable collaboration solution to the market that is both recognizable and competitive within the enterprise conferencing area.

“We are excited to be recognized as a key contender in the WR report,” said Larry Dorie, CEO of RHUB. “We’ve worked really hard over the years to make our customers and influencers in the industry aware of our unique product offering which exists in a unique market segment that will continue to grow based on the ever changing business climate. We’ve tried to raise the bar in the industry by making our technology “own-able” and affordable, and by giving our customers four complete real-time collaboration technologies all in one appliance.”

In an executive summary, Wainhouse Research forecasts that the conferencing infrastructure product segments covered in their report will grow from $1.9B in 2009 to over $3.2B in 2014, resulting in a 5-year revenue CAGR of 11.2%. In addition, WR identifies drivers that are forcing corporate, government, and educational institutions to look at audio/web conferencing, unified communications, and team collaboration solutions with greater interest than ever before including, globalization, travel disruptions, and the emergence of the virtual business model.

Even given these growing challenges, RHUB has worked to address the demands of globalization and virtual work teams through its solution called TurboMeeting. TurboMeeting is the leading “Collaboration Quad Player” in the market as the solution delivers a 4-in-1 Web conferencing solution that’s fully loaded with four complete collaboration solutions – all in one box. The technology fully delivers Web conferencing that provides Web-based interactive meetings; Remote support which remotely supports PC and Mac users; Remote Access for remotely accessing computers at home or in the office from anywhere, anytime; and, Web Seminars which requires no downloads and delivers meeting access in seconds.

TurboMeeting also overcomes two key barriers found with WebEx and GotoMeeting – 1) the requirement of downloads, and, 2) ongoing monthly fees. Now, for the first time with TurboMeeting’s view only solution, there are No downloads, No Java, No Flash, No Nothing – just online meeting accessibility done fast.

For a full listing of TurboMeeting appliances and specifications or to learn more, visit www.rhubcom.com.

To download the executive summary for the WR report “RMC: Audio and Web Conferencing Infrastructure Products – 2009” visit www.wainhouse.com/reports .

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RHUB CEO Larry Dorie to Speak at TMC’s 2010 ITEXPO

January 5th, 2010

RHUB Communications today announced its participation in TMC’s ITEXPO East to be held January 20-22 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. During the conference, RHUB’s CEO Larry Dorie will serve as a panelist, delivering information on key trends and new outlooks that will impact the Web Conferencing and Collaboration industry for 2010 and beyond.

“ITEXPO is the #1 venue where service providers, enterprises, government agencies, resellers, and developers gather to learn from leading organizations, like RHUB Communications, about the benefits of IP Communications products and services,” said Rich Tehrani, TMC Chief Executive Officer. “The evolution in this industry has been monumental and it still continues to grow, outpacing other economic sectors. We are pleased to have RHUB as an innovative participant to share insights during this event.”

ITEXPO is the world’s largest and best-attended IP Communications trade show, drawing an average attendance of 7,000 buyers and sellers of IP Communications products and services. As part of the show, Larry Dorie will serve as a panelist on “The Future of Web Conferencing and Collaboration” Workshop, held on Jan. 20th at 11 am. The session will focus on the “new way” of doing Web Conferencing, including the ability to Web Cam while meeting, and the impact of presence, social networking, voice, video, email and even mobile devices on the conferencing area. In addition, the session will discuss innovative IP-enabled collaboration solutions.

RHUB’s expertise in the conferencing and collaboration arena stems from its solid background in producing a Web Conferencing and Remote Support appliance called TurboMeeting. TurboMeeting is the first solution to deliver four real-time collaboration technologies in one On Premise appliance – allowing customers to not only do Web Conferencing, but also conduct Webinars, deliver Remote Support to clients, and have Remote Access back to personal PCs- all with one box. In addition, TurboMeeting delivers key advantages to enterprises that have transitioned their work teams onto the Private Cloud Computing platform.

ABOUT TMC
Technology Marketing Corporation (TMC) is an integrated global media company helping our clients build communities in print, in-person and online. TMC publishes Customer Interaction Solutions, INTERNET TELEPHONY, Unified Communications, and NGN Magazines. For more information about TMC, visit www.tmcnet.com.

ABOUT RHUB
RHUB is a premier provider of on-premise Web conferencing, remote support and remote access appliances, based on the Company’s TurboMeeting software, that meet the needs of any organization. The Company’s end users total over 8,000 in a variety of market segments including services, manufacturing, and government. RHUB is privately-owned and headquartered in Silicon Valley, California. For more information, visit www.rhubcom.com.

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RHUB’s TurboMeeting 4.1 Web Conferencing Solution Now Supports Windows 7

November 17th, 2009

RHUB Communications, Inc. (RHUB), the provider of TurboMeeting Web conferencing solutions, announced the release of TurboMeeting Version 4.1. This new release includes support for Windows 7 and Mac Snow Leopard for RHUB’s award-winning TurboMeeting Web conferencing & Remote Support software. Moreover, with the inclusion of Windows 7 and enhanced Mac support in TurboMeeting 4.1, RHUB is further demonstrating its ongoing commitment to staying current with technology upgrades in the market, while improving the performance of its Web applications for users.

In addition to the updated OS support, TurboMeeting Version 4.1 also delivers some other unique remote support features including:

  • A remote “Run As Admin” feature for non-admin users
  • An “Unattended Support” capability for support sessions
  • Additional performance enhancements

With the new “Run as Admin” feature, the support technician can gain access to administrative privileges on the user’s computer, even if the user does not have admin level access. In addition, the “Unattended Support” feature allows technicians to gain access to the user’s computer without the user even needing to be present to join the meeting to facilitate updates or technical repairs to their system.

All TurboMeeting Web conferencing appliances on warranty or extended warranty will automatically be updated with the new release and no IT support is required. In addition, TurboMeeting users will be able to continue to enjoy the 4-in-1 value of the technology by having access to Webinars, Interactive Web meetings, Remote Support and Remote Access back to their personal PC’s – all in one appliance.

RHUB specializes in On-Premise Web conferencing appliances, giving users complete ownership and control of the hardware and software. On-premise appliances offer significant advantages over hosted solutions, including:

  • Lower Total Cost of Ownership
  • Enhanced Access Security
  • No IT support required
  • Integration features to enhance usability within customer environments
  • Customization opportunities

RHUB’s On-Premise Web conferencing appliances are available in capacities that serve SMBs to global enterprises, and come with a one-year warranty for hardware and software. For a full listing of TurboMeeting appliances and specifications, visit www.rhubcom.com.

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RHUB Signs Licensing Agreement With Huddle.net Delivering Enhanced Web Conferecing and Collaboration Capabilities

November 5th, 2009

RHUB’s Web Conferencing Technology Delivers Synchronous Collaboration Capabilities to Huddle.net Users Throughout Their Global Footprint

SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–RHUB Communications, Inc. (RHUB), a premier provider of Web conferencing solutions, today announced the signing of a partnership agreement with Huddle.net (www.huddle.net) a leading online collaboration provider. Under the new licensing agreement, Huddle will have the full rights to integrate RHUB’s award-winning TurboMeeting technology into their enterprise networking platform to deliver interactive, real-time, synchronous conferencing collaboration to their customers.

With Huddle, work teams are able to enjoy secure online workspaces that give them the ability to manage projects, share and store files online, schedule phone conferences and host online discussion groups. Now, with the integration of TurboMeeting, Huddle.net users will have the added benefit of enjoying synchronous conferencing that allows for real-time interaction and immediate feedback among group members while they engage in online collaboration.

“The ability to enjoy instantaneous feedback and interaction while managing projects delivers tremendous value to our customers,” said Alistair Mitchell, co-founder and CEO, Huddle. “The addition of TurboMeeting technologies to our platform strengthens Huddle’s position as a single place online that offers all the necessary tools to get stuff done, where teams can work effectively across all boundaries.”

“Virtual solutions, like conferencing and collaboration, are simply a part of the new way of doing business,” said Larry Dorie, CEO of RHUB. “Through our involvement with Huddle.net, we are giving customers the enhanced collaboration solutions that they need to effectively work across dispersed environments, as they continue to manage business in this growing and interactive Web solutions marketplace.”

Huddle.net is anticipated to rollout the new integration of TurboMeeting into its online workspaces for its users in the US and in Europe by end of October 2009. For a full listing of TurboMeeting appliances and specifications, visit www.rhubcom.com.

About RHUB Communications

RHUB is a premier provider of on-premise Web conferencing, remote support and remote access appliances, based on the Company’s TurboMeeting software, that meet the needs of any organization. The Company’s end users total over 8,000 in a variety of market segments including services, manufacturing, and government. RHUB is privately-owned and headquartered in Silicon Valley, California. For more information, visit www.rhubcom.com.

ABOUT HUDDLE.NET

Huddle.net (www.huddle.net) is a network of secure online workspaces where you can share files, collaborate on ideas, manage projects and organize virtual meetings. Huddle enables teams to work more effectively across boundaries, both inside and outside the enterprise. Its customers include P&G, Pearson, Panasonic and UNICEF and a number of UK and US government departments. Huddle is available in English, French, German, and Italian. In addition to www.huddle.net, it can be accessed via major social networks including LinkedIn, Ning, XING and Facebook.

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RHUB Joins the BusinessPoint Live Internet Business Center to Offer Web Conferencing to Thousands of Small Businesses in the US and Europe

October 22nd, 2009

RHUB Communications, Inc. (RHUB), the provider of TurboMeeting Web conferencing
solutions, today announced a partnership with IBC Technology Ltd, the worldwide
developer of BusinessPoint Live (BPL), to offer GoMeetNow, the hosted
implementation of TurboMeeting, integrated into the BPL Internet Business
Center. BusinessPoint Live services thousands of small businesses online in the
UK and US by helping firms to find and qualify advice on business issues from
professional suppliers who can turn advice into results. The platform includes
easy to use applications that help execute secure transactions using a range of
content management and structured collaborative services. The end-to-end “advice
to execution” process makes businesses more productive, able to seize
opportunities, and survive low business cycles, disruptions and risk.

Now, with the availability of GoMeetNow on the BPL Network, small businesses
across the globe will have access to a powerful collaboration tool that allows
them to manage a whole host of online business initiatives. Some of those
activities include conducting online meetings with partners and employees,
facilitating live product demos, or even managing sales presentations with new
prospects and customers. Moreover, GoMeetNow complements the rich set of tools
and solutions already provided on the BPL Network.

“GoMeetNow is an ideal platform for hosted partners such as BPL because of its
rich set of features including the ability to broadcast a Webcam of the
presenter and its unique `No Download` mode,” said Jodie Hughes, CEO for IBC
Technology Ltd. “We are pleased to welcome RHUB`s GoMeetNow to the BusinessPoint
Live catalogue of services.”

Users can activate the WebCam feature allowing them to get up close and personal
during their online meetings. GoMeetNow also delivers the first “Guaranteed
Attendance with No Download” Web Conferencing solution in the marketplace,
meaning everyone is guaranteed to be able to join a meeting even if they don`t
have Flash or Java downloaded on their computer.

To learn more about RHUB`s GoMeetNow hosted solution, visit www.gomeetnow.com.
To learn more about RHUB`s TurboMeeting On Premise solution visit
www.rhubcom.com.

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