IPv6 Technology Commercialization: Command Labs and KeystoneTech Join Forces Bringing the New Internet to Market

IPv6, the new Internet, is fast being implemented in the United States government sector. With new IPv6 enabled technologies under development, Command Labs, the research and development arm of Command Information (http://www.CommandInformation.com), America's largest and fastest growing IPv6 solutions company housing a native v6 product development, testing and training site, and KeystoneTech Group (http://www.KeystoneTechGroup.com), a commercialization consultancy, have partnered to bring new Internet technologies to market.

(PRWEB) February 18, 2007 -- IPv6, the new Internet Protocol version 6, is having wide range impact on the Washington, D.C. region. Government agencies, both military and civilian, faced with an implementation and transition deadline of June 30, 2008, are working steadily toward finding solutions. Companies focused on providing services and products for the IPv4 to IPv6 transition are getting funded. New hardware and software applications are under development. KeystoneTech Group's partnership with Command Labs will help D.C.-area companies bring new Internet technologies to market.

"IPv6 gives us the stepping stones for ubiquitous connectivity of people and devices. IPv6 has the capacity - when combined with other technologies - to fundamentally change how we live," says Limor Schafman, president of KeystoneTech. "That is why we are so excited to partner with Command Labs. Together and with the companies coming in to the Lab, we are laying the foundation for this new Internet future."

KeystoneTech Group, an Arlington, VA commercialization strategy firm, specializes in go-to-market, finance and operations strategies. "Command Labs is a petri dish for IPv6 technologies. With their bi-coastal wireless native v6 network, and rapid prototyping methodology, they are ready to support the development and testing of hardware and software applications. We're working with the Lab companies to make sure they are organized operationally, financially and with proper sales channels to be profitable in this growing IPv6 marketplace," says Timm Johnson, vice president of operations and finance for KeystoneTech.

"Command Labs was built to meet 2008 IPv6 government standards and allows our customers to build, test and evaluate next-generation Internet solutions today," said Dave Green, vice president of research and development. "Keystone's ability to mentor our Lab partners provides additional guidance and expertise when bringing products to market."

Estimated to generate $150 billion in federal contracts over the next 10 years, the IPv4 to IPv6 transition marketplace in the Washington D.C. Region, particularly in the Commonwealth of Virginia, is gaining momentum. Seeing the need to provide information to its members about this new technology, AFCEA (Armed Forces Computer and Electronics Association) International is co-hosting with Anvicom | Command Federal (www.CommandFederal.com), the federal subsidiary of Command Information, and KeystoneTech Group, a day of value-based discussions by federal officials and commercial executives entitled "IPv6: Mandate to Mission" about IPv6 and its place in the future of digital communications and connectivity.

The conference is well timed given the increased pressure for delivery of transition infrastructure to the government. The IPv6 marketplace unfolding in the United States is starting to inspire the imaginations and innovations of entrepreneurs. KeystoneTech and Command Labs will work together to help new v6 companies plant their seeds in fertile commercial ground. "We're searching for companies with products that will benefit from the IPv6 protocol and invite them to use our joint services offering at Command Labs for development and market readiness," says Schafman.

About AFCEA International (http://www.afcea.org)
Contact: Tobey Jackson, AFCEA International, 703.631.6189

AFCEA International is a non-profit membership association serving the military, government, industry, and academia as an ethical forum for advancing professional knowledge and relationships in the fields of communications, IT, intelligence, and global security. http://www.afcea.org/committees/technology/techforum/.

About Command Information
Contact: Jordan Fischler, Allison & Partners for Command Information, 212-302-5460 x7

Command Information (http://www.CommandInformation.com) is the largest IPv6 Solutions provider in America, offering strategic and tactical solutions for Fortune 1000 companies and government organizations seeking to move to the fast-emerging new version of Internet protocol. The Herndon, VA-based company provides business and IT consulting, application development, network engineering, and IPv6 strategy and transition services. Command Labs, the R&D branch of Command Information features an interactive education center and "state of 2008" IPv6-enabled research and development lab.

About KeystoneTech Group
Contact: Limor Schafman KeystoneTech Group 703.907.4043
KeystoneTech Group (http://www.keystonetechgroup.com), is a Marketplace Maker for high technology commercialization - a nexus linking novel technologies to funding sources, and commercial industry and government marketplaces. Target technology sectors include digital media, voice and data communications [including IPv6, mobile and wireless, Internet, and data management. Serving companies from start-up to Fortune 50, KTG maximizes return on investment of developed technologies by designing and implementing got-to-market strategies combined with sound financial and operational planning. Guiding company, university and incubator technology spin-offs from seed, through growth, on to M&A/IPO, KTG brings expertise, insight and passion. The Commonwealth of Virginia, U.S.A. certifies KTG as a small and woman owned business.

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