TOKYO--(Business Wire)--Internet Initiative Japan Inc. (IIJ, NASDAQ: IIJI, TSE1: 3774),
one of Japan's leading Internet access and comprehensive network
solutions providers, and Net Care, Inc., the IIJ Group contact center
and network operation outsourcing company, today announced the
February 1, 2008, release of the Earthquake Early Warning Support
Package ("EqCare").
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TheEqCare package is a solution that includes the following services.
IIJ Earthquake Early Warning Distribution Service
This service receives Earthquake warnings from the Japan
Meteorological Agency and forwards them to customers over the
Internet.
IIJ Fiber Access/F Service
This service provides Internet connectivity, including router
rental.
Earthquake Early Warning Analysis System
This service provides a computer that has Fujitsu FIP
Corporation's AlertStation EQ installed.
Earthquake Early Warning Display Terminal
This service provides a Patlite Corporation, FTE-D04 display
terminal.
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The EqCare service provides customers with an Internet connection
and router that serves as an independent hotline that exists alongside
the existing network. Customers also receive a dedicated computer
terminal that contains a pre-configured Early Earthquake Warning
Analysis System, and by assembling the system, the customer can start
using the Early Earthquake Warnings immediately. When using the
special display device, the expected strength and arrival time of the
shock is displayed along with the activation of a warning buzzer, and
a countdown display, notifying the customer of impending danger. This
system can also be connected to the company PA system to notify
employees of the broadcast, giving them time to prepare for the jolt,
or to shut down running machinery in the factory or warehouse.
The IIJ Group will continue to develop network services to meet
the needs of our customers.
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-- Service types and options
-- Type-P
One-stop solution service, from network to system and display
terminal
-- IIJ Emergency Earthquake Notification Service
-- IIJ Fiber Access/F Service
-- Earthquake Early Warning Analysis System
(Fujitsu FIP Corporation's AlertStation EQ)
-- Earthquake Early Warning Display Terminal
(Patlite, Inc., FTE-D04 display terminal)
-- Type-A
From network to system
-- IIJ Emergency Earthquake Notification Service
-- IIJ Fiber Access/F Service
-- Earthquake Early Warning Analysis System
(Fujitsu FIP Corporation's AlertStation EQ)
-- Options
Additional display terminals, external connector device,
etc.
-- Price
-- Type-P
Initial Fee/60,000 yen
Monthly Fees/60,000 yen
-- Type-A
Initial Fee/60,000 yen
Monthly Fees/45,000 yen
-- Options
Estimate given separately
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About IIJ
Founded in 1992, Internet Initiative Japan Inc. (IIJ, NASDAQ:
IIJI, TSE1: 3774) is one of Japan's leading Internet-access and
comprehensive network solutions providers. IIJ and its group of
companies provide total network solutions that mainly cater to
high-end corporate customers. The company's services include
high-quality systems integration and security services, Internet
access, hosting/housing, and content design. Moreover, the company has
built one of the largest Internet backbone networks in Japan, and
between Japan and the United States. IIJ was listed on NASDAQ in 1999
and on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 2006. For more
information about IIJ, visit the IIJ Web site at
http://www.iij.ad.jp/en/.
About Net Care
Net Care, Inc., was established in February 1988 as an IIJ group
company. Using the expertise accumulated in IIJ Group network support
operations, Net Care provides outsource-on-demand solutions with
features tailored to customer needs, including contact center
operations and management, network support that includes failure
response and supervision, help desk services, and a variety of network
management solutions.http://www.netcare.co.jp/
The statements within this release contain forward-looking
statements about our future plans that involve risk and uncertainty.
These statements may differ materially from actual future events or
results. Readers are referred to the documents furnished by Internet
Initiative Japan Inc. with the SEC, specifically the most recent
reports on Forms 20-F and 6-K, which identify important risk factors
that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the
forward-looking statements.
IIJ Group Corporate Communications
Tel: +81-3-5259-6310
press@iij.ad.jp
http://www.iij.ad.jp/
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