On encryption in Iraq

While George W. Bush and his cohorts take flak for Iraq, Blue Ridge Networks is ready for some praise, as representatives today announced the success of its high-assurance devices in building strong authentication and encryption into the world's largest secure VoIP network: the satellite-based Iraq Command and Control Network (IC2N), now under the auspices of the Iraq Ministry of the Interior after its creation by US minds.

A ceremony held in Iraq last week transferred authority over the IC2N from its US-based developers to the Iraqi ministry, as announced by The Civilian Police Assistance Training Team.

The world's largest fully meshed secure VoIP network, the IC2N project was begun in November 2004 with the objective of connecting the major cities of Iraq with a private communications system, specifically in relation to the 2005 elections.

Killeen, Texas-based Systems integrator Proactive Communications, Inc. will continue to lead the US-based team that includes Blue Ridge Networks; Loral Skynet; PingTone Communications; and iDirect in working technical and logistical needs.