TMX group

Policy Management Key to High-Quality Video Conferencing over Wireless

DES PLAINES, IL and VICTORIA, BC, Oct. 10 /CNW/ - CableMatrix
Technologies, a leading provider of Quality of Service (QoS) policy management
solutions, and VCom Inc. (TSX: VCM) (soon to be Vecima Networks), a leading
designer and manufacturer of WiMAX base stations and associated transmission
gear, will demonstrate the markets first Video Conferencing over WiMAX
solution employing enhanced QoS and policy management control for end-to-end
service quality. Targeting broadband service providers, Video Conferencing
over WiMAX offers a viable path for penetrating low density subscriber areas
and the commercial services market with high-quality voice and video
offerings. The demonstration will take place at WiMAX World USA Conference &
Exposition 2006 booth 109.
Powering the Video Conferencing over WiMAX demonstration are the
CableMatrix On-Demand Service Platform (ODSP(TM)) integrated with the VCom
VistaMAX 802.16-2004 based transmission gear. ODSP is an advanced,
standards-based policy management platform for seamlessly delivering
next-generation IP-based services such as SIP voice, streaming video,
multi-player online gaming and video conferencing with dynamic QoS, on a
per-session basis. The combined elements enable QoS-enhanced audio and video
sessions over the standards-based WiMAX air interface.
"Video conferencing has become a favorite application among consumers and
commercial enterprises; however, poor quality especially over wireless access
has plagued the user experience," said Jay Malin, vice president of business
development for CableMatrix. "By coupling our QoS and policy management
platform with VCom's WiMAX gear, providers can differentiate offerings by
guaranteeing a consistent level of service while providing a cost effective
path for reaching new subscribers through wireless broadband."
YourLink Inc., a Canadian based broadband service provider and a
subsidiary of VCom, is planning to incorporate QoS enhanced video conferencing
into its current WiMAX service repertoire.
"WiMAX allows us to offer high-speed broadband to both traditional and
untapped rural markets without having to deploy any terrestrial lines, a
tremendous cost savings advantage," stated Robert Forget, director of wireless
sales at VCom. "The CableMatrix policy management platform enhances offerings
such as video conferencing by allowing us to dynamically manage available
bandwidth resources guaranteeing our customers a level of unmatched service."

About VCom - soon to be Vecima Networks
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VCom Inc. (TSX: VCM), attending the Exposition under its new name Vecima
Networks, designs, manufactures and sells products that enable broadband
access to cable, wireless and telephony networks. VCom's hardware products
incorporate embedded software developed to meet the complex requirements of
next-generation, high-speed digital networks. Service providers use VCom's
solutions to deliver services to a converging worldwide broadband market,
including what are commonly known as "triple play" (voice, video and data) and
"quadruple play" (voice, video, data and wireless) services. The company also
develops products to address emerging markets such as fibre to the home and IP
video. VCom currently employs over 600 people in Western Canada.
www.vcom.com
www.vecimanetworks.com

About CableMatrix
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CableMatrix provides advanced, PCMM-based software solutions that enable
broadband operators to maximize their revenues while delivering advanced,
media-rich IP applications and services. Its standards-compliant ODSP Policy
Server, in conjunction with the XAM Application Manager, allows operators to
deliver dynamic, real-time QoS and bandwidth management on a per-customer,
per-application basis, giving broadband cable operators the ability to
directly link increased bandwidth usage with increased revenue. CableMatrix
was recently named to the "Red Herring 100/Europe," recognizing the top 100
private European and Israeli companies that play a leading role in innovation
and technology. For more information, visit www.cablematrix.com or call
847-294-0600.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements in this news release may constitute forward-looking
statements which involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other
factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the
Company, or industry results, to be materially different from any future
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achieved. A number of factors including, but not limited to, the factors
discussed under "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Information Form dated
September 27, 2006 available on SEDAR (www.sedar.com), could cause actual
results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking
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