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For Immediate
Release
June 4, 2000
BUSINESS COMMUNITY TO MEET HAWAII'S
LATEST HIGH-TECH COMPANY
Pacific DirectConnect
Launch Party to Showcase Cutting Edge Wireless Technology
www.pdchawaii.com
Honolulu, HI - A bold and innovative communications solutions provide r
is poised to greet Hawaii's business community and offer high-tech
solutions to meet all communication needs of its new economy. Hosted
by City Bank, the financial institution that is pioneering high-tech
efforts in Hawaii, the launch party for Pacific DirectConnect, Inc.
will be held on June 16th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the lobby
of 1132 Bishop Street, PDC's new headquarters.
Guests will
witness a dynamic exhibition of the latest wireless Internet connectivity
as well asinteract directly with communication solutions that will
insure success in the ever-evolving e-commerce marketplace. With
tasty pupus from Tanioka's and local music provided by Elsworth
Simeona adding to the ambiance, the downtown community will be treated
to a fun and free demonstration of available, affordable, high-performance
corporate communication services. A drawing for one year's free
high-speed DSL Internet access will be another highlight of the
PDC launch party.
Whether it be
high speed Internet access, wireless connections, e-mail service,
Webhosting, storage services, firewall appliances, network security
systems, network analysis or consulting services, Pacific DirectConnect
delivers superior quality, cutting-edge technology and personalized
support to the business community on a 24-hour, 7 day a week basis.
No other company in Hawaii offers such comprehensive services from
a single source.
"All of
us at Pacific DirectConnect are committed to making life easier
for companies doing business in today's competitive e-commerce arena,
says Mike Browning, Chief Operating Officer. " With support
from such strong organizations like City Bank, we can focus on letting
companies run their businesses with their expertise while we focus
on their communication needs with our expertise."
"We are very excited to host PDC's launch party," states
Ronald K. Makita, President and Chief Executive
Officer of City Bank. "Pacific DirectConnect brings not only
cutting edge wireless technology to our community but the opportunity
for businesses to secure multi-faceted services all under one roof."
About Pacific
DirectConnect
Pacific DirectConnect, Inc., headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii,
is a leading provider of affordable, high-performance corporate
communication solutions. Whether it be high speed Internet access,
wireless networks, e-mail service, web hosting, storage services,
network security systems, network analysis or consulting services,
PDC delivers superior quality, cutting-edge technology and personalized
support to the business community on a 24-hour, 7 day a week basis.
Offering companies connectivity technology from a single source
- complete Internet solutions - to improve productivity and success
is the mission of Pacific DirectConnect. Supported by renowned venture
capitalist HMS Hawaii, a limited partnership and allied with such
strategic partners as GTE-Hawaiian Tel, Lucent Technologies, NetEnterprise,
Inc., eSAT INC., Paradyne Corporation and SonicWALL, Inc., PDC brings
together the latest in connectivity technology that is flexible,
easily deployable and scalable at a cost lower than other traditional
means of communications transport. Visit Pacific DirectConnect at
www.pdchawaii.com. - "Your
Direct Connection To the World"

About City Bank
City Bank is recognized as a leader in helping to establish and
support high tech and specialty niche companies based in Hawaii.
The company is a partner in the publication of the Targeted Industries
Growth Report (TIGR), a monthly report in Hawaii Business Magazine
on the state's "New Economy." City Bank also co-promoted
the highly successful series of "New Economy Days" at
the Hawaii State Capitol during the recent legislative session.
The bank also introduced the "iCityBanker" cash management
service for its business customers, the first bank in the state
of Hawaii to utilize the Internet as its primary delivery system.
Business customers are able to do their banking 24 hours a day,
seven days a week, anywhere in the world, using a standard Web browser.
City Bank is a subsidiary of CB Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBBI),
one of Hawaii's leading bank holding companies. CBBI's other leading
subsidiary is International Savings and Loan. CBBI operates 22 branches
on the islands of Hawaii, Maui, and Oahu.
For more information on Pacific DirectConnect's innovative products
and services,
call (808) 548-0022 or visit PDC at www.pdchawaii.com.

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Forward Looking
Statement
Certain statements made in this press release by Pacific DirectConnect
are not historical facts but are "forward looking statements"
and may involve risks and uncertainties which could cause actual
future results to differ materially and adversely from those anticipated
by such statements.
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For Immediate
Release
January 10, 2001
Contact: John Tapper
Pacific DirectConnect
(808) 548-0022
PACIFIC
DIRECTCONNECT GOES WIRELESS
PDC to
provide wireless access to the Internet
for PTC2001 conference attendees
www.pdchawaii.com,
Honolulu, Hawaii - In accordance with its mission to deliver
comprehensive communication solutions to businesses throughout
the Pacific Rim, Pacific DirectConnect announced today it
has installed and will support the use of wireless networking
technology for the Pacific Telecommunications Council "PTC2001
Conference," January 14 to January 18, 2001. Pacific
DirectConnect will offer conference attendees wireless access
service to their personal laptop computers.
PTC2001
conference attendees will be able to access the Internet,
check e-mail and obtain conference information using their
personal laptop computers throughout the conference venue,
the Hilton Hawaiian Village. This is the first time that broadband
wireless technology has been used for a conference or convention
anywhere in the State of Hawaii.
"PTC
has chosen to promote technology that is practical in today's
ever-changing telecommunications industry. We are very happy
to be able to support their decision by providing them with
wireless Internet solutions to meet their special needs,"
states Mike Browning, Chief Operating Officer of Pacific DirectConnect.
"One
of the attractions at PTC2001 in addition to the high-caliber
speakers and comprehensive program is the opportunity for
attendees to be introduced to emerging technologies,"
said PTC's Executive Director Hoyt Zia. "This year I
believe we are truly keeping the conference on the cutting
edge by providing services such as the wireless Internet access."
The theme
of the PTC2001 conference, "From Convergence to Emergence:
Will the User Rule?" complements the new service which
is an example of converging technologies (the PC laptop, wireless
networking and the Internet).
The conference is expected to draw 2,000 telecom professionals
from around the world along with an even larger group of travelers
including exhibitors and professionals who come to the conference
to meet and network with conference attendees.
About
Pacific DirectConnect
Pacific DirectConnect, Inc., headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii,
is a leading provider of affordable, high-performance corporate
communication solutions. Whether it be high speed Internet
access, wireless networks, e-mail service, web hosting and
storage services, network security systems, network analysis
or consulting services, PDC delivers superior quality, cutting-edge
technology and personalized support to the business community
around the clock. Offering companies connectivity technology
from a single source - Complete Internet Solutions that Deliver
- to improve productivity and success is the mission at Pacific
DirectConnect. Supported by renowned venture capitalist HMS
Hawaii, a limited partnership and allied with such strategic
partners as Verizon, Avaya, Paradyne Corporation, Nomadix,
SonicWALL, Inc., NetEnterprise, Inc., eSAT INC., and PDC brings
together the latest in connectivity technology that is flexible,
easily deployable and scalable at a cost lower than other
traditional means of communications transport. Visit Pacific
DirectConnect at www.pdchawaii.com.
About
The Pacific Telecommunications Council
PTC is an international non-profit, non-governmental membership
organization whose mission is to promote the development of
telecommunications in the Pacific region.
For more information on PTC2001 or to register, interested
parties can visit PTC's web site at www.ptc.org/ptc2001
or call the PTC secretariat at +1 808 941 3789, fax +1 808
944 4874 or email ptc2001@ptc.org
Caution
Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
This document
includes certain "forward-looking statements" within
the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995. These statements are based on management's current
expectations and are naturally subject to uncertainty and
changes in circumstances. Actual results may vary materially
from the expectations contained herein due to changes in economic,
business, competitive, technological and/or regulatory factors
and factors affecting Pacific DirectConnect, Inc.
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For Immediate
Release, January 16, 2001
Contact:
John Tapper
Pacific DirectConnect
(808) 548-0022
jtapper@pdchawaii.com
PACIFIC
DIRECTCONNECT PRESENTS WIRELESS
PDC partners with Avaya and Nomadix to provide wireless access
to the Internet
for PTC 2001 Conference attendees at Hilton Hawaiian Village
Honolulu, Hawaii, January 16, 2001 - In accordance with its
mission to deliver comprehensive communication solutions to
businesses throughout the Pacific Rim, Pacific Direct Connect
(PDC), a Honolulu based Internet Solutions Provider, announced
today it has installed and supported the use of wireless access
to the Internet for the Pacific Telecommunications Council
"PTC2001 Conference," January 14 to January 18,
2001. Pacific Direct Connect offered conference attendees
wireless access service to their personal laptop computers.
PTC2001
conference attendees were able to access the Internet, check
e-mail, and obtain conference information using their personal
laptop computers throughout the conference venue, the Hilton
Hawaiian Village. This is the first time that broadband wireless
technology has been used for a conference or convention anywhere
in the State of Hawaii.
This exciting new breakthrough in Internet access incorporates
the Nomadix Inc. product Universal Subscriber Gateway (USG)
with wireless LAN technology provided by Avaya. Awarded patent
in October 2000, the Nomadix USG solves all issues regarding
subscriber management, including plug and play access technology.
The USG aids in increasing revenue and branding opportunities,
in regulating network and bandwidth management, and in providing
numerous billing options for subscribers. The USG resolves
hurdles faced by non-native computers in operating on any
network using TCP/IP; allowing for true nomadic computing
or "Nomadicity". The term "Nomadicity"
was coined by one of the founders of the company, Leonard
Kleinrock, who is recognized as one of the Fathers of the
Internet for his work regarding packet switching technology.
"Nomadix is excited to be part of this innovative deployment.
We are also pleased to be working in conjunction with PDC,
the folks at PTC2001, the management of Hilton Hawaiian Village
and Avaya to help make Nomadicity a reality for the attendees
of the conference," said Nomadix's Vice President of
Sales, Craig Serio. "One of the benefits of the USG is
its ability to work with any network utilizing TCP/IP traffic
since we are agnostic to the method of transport. The fact
that this deployment utilizes 802.11b wireless access helps
illustrate the USG's wide range of interoperability and the
increased value its feature set provides to any network."
Avaya has provided its leading edge communication equipment
and solutions for PTC2001 at the Hilton Hawaiian Village.
With the Avaya Wireless suite of products, the power of data
networking is available anywhere: in the home, the garden,
the office, a hotel, an airport lounge, a university campus,
a mall, or a park. This is the next wave of communication
computing-networks and broadband connectivity available within
moments to make life easier and work more efficient.
"The value of this project in Honolulu lies in the high-profile
visibility that will be given to Avaya's leading edge technology
during the PTC2001 Conference, attended by top executives
of high-tech companies from around world" said Jason
Herrera, Western Regional Sales Manager, Avaya.
"PTC has chosen to promote technology that is practical
in today's ever-changing telecommunications industry. We are
very happy to be able to support their decision by providing
them with wireless Internet solutions to meet their special
needs," states Mike Browning, Chief Operating Officer
of Pacific Direct Connect.
"One of the attractions at PTC2001 in addition to the
high-caliber speakers and comprehensive program is the opportunity
for attendees to be introduced to emerging technologies,"
said PTC's Executive Director Hoyt Zia. "This year I
believe we are truly keeping the conference on the cutting
edge by providing services such as the wireless Internet access."
The theme of the PTC2001 conference, "From Convergence
to Emergence: Will the User Rule?" complements the new
service which is an example of converging technologies (the
PC laptop, wireless networking and the Internet). The conference
is expected to draw 2,000 telecom professionals from around
the world along with an even larger group of travelers including
exhibitors and professionals who come to the conference to
meet and network with conference attendees.
About
Avaya
Avaya Inc., formerly the Enterprise Networks Group of Lucent
Technologies, headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., USA, is
a leading provider of communications systems for enterprises,
including businesses, government agencies, and other organizations.
Avaya offers converged voice and data, customer relationship
management, messaging, voice multi-service networking and
structured cabling products, services and Wireless LANs. Avaya
is a worldwide leader in sales of messaging, structured cabling
systems and a U.S. leader in sales of enterprise voice communications
and call center systems. Avaya intends to use its leadership
positions in enterprise communications systems and software,
its broad portfolio of products and services, and strategic
alliances with other technology and consulting services leaders
to offer its customers comprehensive eBusiness solutions.
With the Avaya Wireless suite of products, the power of data
networking is available anywhere: in the home, the garden,
the office, a hotel, an airport lounge, a university campus,
a mall, or a park. This is the next wave of communication
computing-networks and broadband connectivity available within
moments to make life easier and work more efficient. For more
information about Avaya, visit its Web site at http://www.avaya.com.
About NOMADIX, Inc
NOMADIX has created a new class of dedicated network
devices that allow ubiquitous, high-speed access to the Internet.
NOMADIX' line of Subscriber Gateway products allow broadband
ISPs to offer plug-and-play access to their networks and service
selection on demand. All NOMADIX products are based
on open standards and do not require any client side software
or modification to the customer's computer. Dr. Leonard Kleinrock,
a father of the Internet, founded the company in 1998. Customers
wanting more information about NOMADIX' products can
contact Sales at +1-818-597-1500 or visit the company's web
site at http://www.nomadix.com.
About Pacific Direct Connect
Pacific Direct Connect, Inc., headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii,
is a leading provider of affordable, high-performance corporate
communication solutions. Whether it be high speed Internet
access, wireless networks, e-mail service, web hosting and
storage services, network security systems, network analysis
or consulting services, PDC delivers superior quality, cutting-edge
technology, and personalized support to the business community
around the clock. Offering companies connectivity technology
from a single source - Complete Internet Solutions that Deliver
- to improve productivity and success is the mission at Pacific
Direct Connect. Supported by renowned venture capitalist HMS
Hawaii, a limited partnership and allied with such strategic
partners as Verizon, Avaya Inc., Paradyne Corporation, Nomadix,
SonicWALL, Inc., NetEnterprise, Inc., eSAT INC., and PDC brings
together the latest in connectivity technology that is flexible,
easily deployable and scalable at a cost lower than other
traditional means of communications transport. Visit Pacific
DirectConnect at www.pdchawaii.com.
About
The Pacific Telecommunications Council
PTC is an international non-profit, non-governmental membership
organization whose mission is to promote the development of
telecommunications in the Pacific region. For more information
on PTC2001 or to register, interested parties can visit PTC's
web site at www.ptc.org/ptc2001.
Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
This document
includes certain "forward-looking statements" within
the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995. These statements are based on management's current
expectations and are naturally subject to uncertainty and
changes in circumstances. Actual results may vary materially
from the expectations contained herein due to changes in economic,
business, competitive, technological and/or regulatory factors
and factors affecting Pacific DirectConnect, Inc.
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For Immediate
Release
May 22, 2001
Contact: John Tapper
Pacific DirectConnect
(808) 548-0022
A FIRST IN HAWAII HIGHSPEED WIRELESS
Pacific DirectConnect provides first hotel in Hawaii with
complete wireless highspeed Internet access 
May 22,
2001, Honolulu, Hawaii - In preparation for the Asian Development
Bank Conferencein May,2001, Pacific Direct Connect (PDC),
a Honolulu based Internet Solutions Provider, has delivered
and continues to support the use of wireless access to the
Internet at the Halekulani hotel.
Halekulani
guests are now able to access the Internet, check e-mail and
obtain vital information using their personal laptop computers
throughout the hotel, with no wires. This is the first time,
throughout the State of Hawaii, that broadband wireless technology
has been used to provide Internet connectivity to 100% of
the guest rooms and all meeting facilities.
This exciting
new breakthrough in Internet access incorporates the Nomadix
Inc. Universal Subscriber Gateway (USG) product with Avaya
wireless LAN technology. Awarded patent in October 2000, the
Nomadix USG solves all issues regarding subscriber management,
including plug and play access technology. The USG aids in
increasing revenue and branding opportunities, in regulating
network and bandwidth management. The USG resolves hurdles
faced by non-native computers in operating on any network
using TCP/IP; allowing for true nomadic computing or "Nomadicity".
Avaya,
the former Enterprise Networks Group of Lucent Technologies,
is a leading global supplier of wireless local area networking
systems. It designs and sells ORiNOCO(TM) products, which
comprise a complete wireless networking solution providing
broadband network access through mobile and fixed-data links.
With the Avaya Wireless suite of products, the power of data
networking is available anywhere: in the home, the garden,
the office, a hotel, an airport lounge, a university campus,
a mall, or a park. This is the next wave of communication
computing-networks and broadband connectivity available within
moments to make life easier and work more efficiently.
"Halekulani
has chosen to promote technology that is practical in today's
ever-changing telecommunications industry. We are very happy
to be able to support their decision by providing them with
wireless Internet solutions to meet their special needs,"
states Mike Browning, Chief Operating Officer of Pacific Direct
Connect.
About Pacific Direct Connect
Pacific Direct Connect, Inc., headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii,
is a leading provider of affordable, high-performance corporate
communication solutions. Whether it be high speed Internet
access, wireless networks, e-mail service, web hosting and
storage services, network security systems, network analysis
or consulting services, PDC delivers superior quality, cutting-edge
technology, and personalized support to the business community
around the clock. Offering companies connectivity technology
from a single source - Complete Internet Solutions that Deliver
- to improve productivity and success is the mission at Pacific
Direct Connect. Supported by renowned venture capitalist HMS
Hawaii, a limited partnership and allied with such strategic
partners as Verizon, Avaya Inc., Paradyne Corporation, Nomadix,
SonicWALL, Inc., and NetEnterprise, Inc., PDC brings together
the latest in connectivity technology that is flexible, easily
deployable and scalable at a cost lower than other traditional
means of communications transport. Visit Pacific DirectConnect
at www.pdchawaii.com.
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Today's date: June 14, 2001
Release Date: Immediate
PACIFIC DIRECTCONNECT AND HIGHSPEED
COMMUNICATIONS REACH STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP
HONOLULU AND WALLA WALLA-Pacific DirectConnect, Inc., (PDC) a local
Internet Solutions Provider, and HighSpeed Communications, LLC,
(HighSpeed) an integrated communications provider, announced today
the formation of a strategic partnership to broaden the array of
communications solutions available to businesses of all sizes in
the Honolulu area. The agreement allows PDC exclusive access to
provide its customers with wireless broadband telecommunications
solutions available only through HighSpeed's facilities.
"The ability to provide wireless high speed access to our customers
allows us a significant competitive advantage, in addition to our
already robust Network Integration business " stated Mike Browning,
Chief Operating Officer of PDC. Because HighSpeed exclusively owns
the licensed frequency, PDC can provide customers with dedicated
access using this protected spectrum. This exciting technology also
allows PDC to provide quality of service guarantees and throughput
assurances that cannot be provided by wireless competitors using
unprotected or unlicensed spectrum. "We are excited that the
team at HighSpeed is working with us on this project."
The increasing need for a very high capacity digital-capable transport
system is expanding tremendously, as Internet use grows and users
recognize their need for bandwidth. Local Multipoint Distribution
Service (LMDS), wireless, two-way broadband technology, offers a
delivery system that provides interactive services without the problems
or expense encountered on fiber or coax cable lines. Thomas Sawatzki,
President and Co-Founder of HighSpeed Communications, said "We
continue to believe there is great opportunity in the Honolulu area
and are looking forward to working with a locally owned and operated
company such as PDC. We think they will make a great strategic partner
in the region and we expect them to continue their success in serving
their growing customer base".
Pacific Direct Connect, Inc., headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii,
(www.pdchawaii.com) is a leading provider of affordable, high-performance
corporate communication solutions. Whether it be high speed Internet
access, wireless networks, e-mail service, web hosting and storage
services, network security systems, network analysis or consulting
services, PDC delivers superior quality, cutting-edge technology,
and personalized support to the business community around the clock.
Supported by renowned venture capitalist HMS Hawaii, a limited partnership
and allied with such strategic partners as Avaya Inc, HighSpeed
Communications, NetEnterprise, Inc., Nomadix, Paradyne Corporation,
SonicWALL, Inc., and Verizon, PDC brings together the latest in
connectivity technology that is flexible, easily deployable and
scalable at a cost lower than other traditional means of communications
transport.
Headquartered in Walla Walla, Washington, HighSpeed Communications
(www.highspeed.com) is one of the leading providers of integrated
telecom and data solutions in the western United States and owns
LMDS licenses in 8 western states-Washington, Oregon, Idaho, California,
Colorado, Nevada, Arizona and Hawaii. The company has launched services
in several states offering networking solutions and broadband transport
using conventional lines or wireless, Internet solutions and interactive
tools.
Contact: Pacific DirectConnect: John Tapper, (808) 522-9395
HighSpeed Communications: Thomas P. Sawatzki, (509) 526-2102
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Today's
date: September 28, 2001
Release Date: Immediate
ALOHA
FROM HAWAII -- BROADCAST LIVE TO THE INTERNET
Pixelworld
Networks and Pacific DirectConnect Create New Alliance to
Provide Quality Webcast Resources for Hawaii and the World
Honolulu,
Hawaii, September 25, 2001 -- Providing a live Internet webcast
for dozens of Hawaii's top entertainers as they performed
at the Waikiki Shell in a Benefit/Memorial Concert entitled,
"Aloha From Hawaii," on Saturday, September 22,
2001, Hawaii based companies Pixelworld Networks and Pacific
DirectConnect (PDC) worked together to share this event with
the world under tight time constraints. PixelWorld Networks
webcast the event on the Internet at pixelworld.net/aloha,
while broadband Internet access for the webcast was provided
by PDC via a wireless licensed frequency that is both scaleable,
up to 3Mb per second, and easily deployable, throughout much
of Honolulu.
"We
are pleased with the great success of the benefit concert
that was broadcast to the world from the Waikiki Shell on
Saturday," states Greg Murphy, CEO and President of PixelWorld
Networks. "Our technology enabled us to allow the many
performers to share their Aloha with families and friends
of the victims of the terror strike that took place on September
11, 2001."
This benefit
marks the beginning of a new alliance between the two companies
as the they team up to enhance their core capabilities in
assisting many hospitality and tourism partners in meeting
their current and emerging technology needs. The alliance
will in the near future be installing its first major subsystem
in a local hotel. The combination of delivery technology coupled
with the enhanced hospitality suite will benefit all involved,
and will bring many wonderful Hawaii venues and partners to
each room so that visitors will be able to more effectively
determine how to maximize their stay in the Aloha State.
Mike Browning,
President/COO of Pacific DirectConnect, shares his company's
view of this new partnership, "Pacific DirectConnect
is delighted to support PixelWorld, a new and innovative company
that certainly is destined to make an impact on the industry.
The integration of PDC's technology can only strengthen PixelWorld's
impressive communication solutions network and establish an
alliance that we look forward to for a long time to come."
About
PixelWorld Networks: PixelWorld Networks is a Hawaii-based
streaming media company. The mission is to commercialize local
affiliate content by enabling the local affiliate to upload
their streaming video content to one or more network peered
licensing and management centers for distribution. PixelWorld's
patent-pending intelligent content management and licensing
system facilitates the availability, transmission, and use
of locally-generated content for digital video production,
digital TV programming, video-on-demand, pay-per-view, telemedicine
conferencing, distance learning, security monitoring, web
cams, video conferencing, video-enabled advertising, video-enabled
customer services, sales, and other e-commerce services, etc.,
delivered online to users anywhere on the Internet.
About
Pacific DirectConnect: Pacific DirectConnect, headquartered
in Honolulu, HI, is a leading provider of affordable, high-performance
corporate communication solutions. Offering complete Internet
connectivity technology and services, Pacific DirectConnect
dynamically assists businesses in being more productive and
successful in the new e-conomy. Recent achievements include
the installation of wireless high-speed Internet access at
several major hotels in Hawaii. This service allows business
and leisure travelers to go online from the poolside, the
lobby, meeting rooms or even on the beach. As high-speed Internet
access becomes an essential part of everyday life, not only
in hotels, but in all industries, PDC works hard to help supply
the demand with new and innovative technology. Pacific DirectConnect
strives to provide complete Internet solutions that deliver
"Your DirectConnection to the World."
Contact:
Pacific DirectConnect: John Tapper, (808) 522-9395
PixelWorld Networks: Nicola Whistler, (808) 484-7900
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2001 Pacific DirectConnect, 1132 Bishop Street, Suite 2102, Honolulu,
Hawaii 96813
Admin. (808) 548-0022 · Sales (808) 548-0033 · Fax (808)
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