Investigators at University of California Target Networks.

"This paper investigates Internet service provider (ISP) incentives with a single-service class and with two-service classes in the Internet. We consider multiple competing ISPs who offer network access to a fixed user base, consisting of end-users who differ in their quality requirements and willingness to pay for the access," scientists writing in the journal IEEE - Acm Transactions on Networking report.

"We model user-ISP interactions as a game in which each ISP makes capacity and pricing decisions to maximize its profits and the end-users only decide which service to buy (if any) and from which ISP. Our model provides pricing for networks with single-and two-service classes for any number of competing ISPs. Our results indicate that multiple service classes are socially desirable, but could be blocked due to the unfavorable distributional consequences that it inflicts on the existing Internet users," wrote N. Shetty and colleagues, University of California.

The researchers concluded: "We propose a simple regulatory tool to alleviate the political economic constraints and thus make multiple service classes in the Internet feasible."

Shetty and colleagues published their study in IEEE - Acm Transactions on Networking (Internet QoS and Regulations. IEEE - Acm Transactions on Networking, 2010;18(6):1725-1737).

Additional information can be obtained by contacting N. Shetty, University of California, Dept. of Electrical Engineering & Computational Science, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA.

The publisher of the journal IEEE - Acm Transactions on Networking can be contacted at: IEEE-Institute Electrical Electronics Engineers Inc., 445 Hoes Lane, Piscataway, NJ 08855-4141, USA.

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DOVADO Delivers Worlda[euro](tm)s First 4G/LTE-Ready Residential Router; DOVADO'S software-updated routers allow mobile operators to compete with fixed broadband.

M2 PRESSWIRE-February 8, 2011-: DOVADO Delivers Worlda[euro](tm)s First 4G/LTE-Ready Residential Router; DOVADO'S software-updated routers allow mobile operators to compete with fixed broadband(C)1994-2011 M2 COMMUNICATIONS

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Dubai Internet City, UAE / Kista, Sweden -- DOVADO, the supplier of mobile broadband routers, today announced that it has software upgraded its product portfolio to support 4G/LTE (Long Term Evolution) USB modems, beginning with the Huawei E398 which is already being offered by LTE operators in Europe. This will allow mobile operators to effectively compete with fixed providers by offering a broadband connection capable of delivering speeds significantly above those of most consumer DSL connections. The system also provides extremely low latency, ideal for online gaming and video conferencing.

The upgraded DOVADO 4GR and 3GN router models are currently being trialed by multinational mobile operators for immediate mass deployment.

Both models contain four Ethernet LAN ports, a WAN port for DSL fail-over and the latest 802.11n WLAN standard. Mobile broadband connectivity is supplied via USB dongle, allowing subscribers to swap out the modem whenever a new model or speed is made available. The flexibility of this combination means that the modem can also be removed for laptop use when out of the home.

"The emergence of 4G/LTE means that, for the first time ever, mobile operators can rapidly deliver a superior broadband experience at a lower cost than the bulk of fixed broadband alternatives. To suit the consumer needs of sharing these new Internet speeds, we have designed a firmware update which will allow our existing DOVADO 4GR and 3GN router owners to migrate onto the 4G/LTE network," said Erik Arthur, CEO of DOVADO. "With a rapidly growing base of mobile broadband subscribers in the world, a technology such as 4G/LTE will be boosted tremendously thanks to residential routers, just as DSL experienced nearly a decade ago.

Subscribers want an always-on Internet connection which the entire household can benefit from." DOVADO currently supplies cellular enabled residential routers to mobile operators such as Hutchison (3) in Denmark and Sweden. The company currently supports 130 different modems including the widest range of 21 & 42Mbps HSPA+ modems which are available from mobile operators worldwide. DOVADO's coming 5.0 firmware update with support for the Huawei E398 4G/LTE modem will be freely available for download from www.dovado.com/firmware as of early March, 2011.

About DOVADO:

DOVADO is an innovative supplier specializing in development of products for 3G/4G mobile broadband internet access. DOVADO has been developing the support of mobile broadband technologies since its inception in 2004 and aims to change the perception of mobile broadband from a casual form of internet access to a reliable and always-on source of broadband for homes and offices throughout the world. DOVADO FZ-LLC is headquartered in Dubai Internet City, with software development in Kista, Sweden.

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Benihana Inc. Responds to Lawsuit Inquiries.

MIAMI, Feb. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Benihana Inc. (Nasdaq: BNHNA; BNHN) has recently become aware of a lawsuit allegedly filed by Benihana against a blogger in Kuwait for his unfavorable review of a local BENIHANA restaurant.

Benihana Inc. wishes to correct the misinformation being disseminated on the Internet and published in articles connecting Benihana Inc. to this lawsuit, when it is not.

The BENIHANA brand is co-owned by two separate and distinct corporate entities - Benihana Inc. and Benihana of Tokyo, Inc. Benihana Inc. owns, operates and franchises approximately 100 BENIHANA restaurants throughout the United States, Central America, South America and the Caribbean. A complete list of locations can be found at www.Benihana.com. Benihana of Tokyo, Inc. owns, operates and franchises Benihana restaurants in various parts of the world, including Kuwait. A complete list of Benihana of Tokyo, Inc. locations can be found at www.BenihanaGroup.com.

While both entities have a shared interest in the BENIHANA brand, Benihana Inc. has no control or authority over the business and legal decisions of Benihana of Tokyo, Inc. Consequently, we cannot comment or opine on the alleged lawsuit filed in Kuwait by Benihana of Tokyo, Inc. and/or its franchisee. However, we are never pleased to hear of any customer's negative experience and seriously consider all feedback an opportunity for improving operations.

We encourage you to share your opinions and comments directly with Benihana of Tokyo, Inc. The company's contact information is available on www.BenihanaGroup.com.

About Benihana Inc.

Headquartered in Miami, Benihana Inc. (NASDAQ GS: BNHN; BNHNA) is the nation's leading operator of Japanese theme and sushi restaurants with 97 restaurants nationwide, including 63 Benihana restaurants, nine Haru sushi restaurants, and 25 RA Sushi restaurants. Famous for its entertaining chefs who present and prepare delicious teppanyaki entrees at hibachi tables, as well as sushi and other Japanese favorites, Benihana introduced Japanese food to America in 1964. RA Sushi offers a subtly sexy and energetic experience with a hip ambience, and Haru is an urban, upscale sushi concept. In addition, 20 franchised Benihana restaurants are operating in the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean. To learn more about Benihana Inc. and its three restaurant concepts, please view the corporate video at www.benihana.com/about/video.

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