yesterday upgraded its entire wireless data network to the CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Revision A standard from Qualcomm Incorporated, a member of the CDMA Development Group (CDG).

Using the very latest network equipment from Lucent Technologies, CellularOne Bermuda will be one of the first companies in the world to offer this cutting edge broadband wireless data service, the company said.

CellularOne is now carrying out rigorous testing of the recently installed network upgrade prior to introducing advanced broadband services to the local market.

The new Revision A technology will enable a large variety of services including instant messaging, voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) communications, sending email with large attachments, video conferencing, richly rendered 3D multiplayer gaming and fully interactive multimedia services.

The company said that with this infrastructure upgrade, CellularOne?s network capacity and performance will be significantly enhanced, resulting in an improved customer experience. CellularOne plans to deploy Revision A technology in Bermuda by early 2007.

a leading global administrator for the hedge fund and alternative asset management industry has been appointed as the third party fund administrator by Argent Financial Group (Bermuda) Limited, effective October 1, 2006.

Fulcrum will administer all of the funds for Argent Financial Group, a Bermuda-based independent investment manager specialising in the market neutral strategy of convertible arbitrage.

Argent has $1.1 billion under management in nine funds covering convertible arbitrage, high yield short, long short equity, energy and multi-strategy.

?The combination of client service and technology offered by Fulcrum was an essential part of our decision to appoint a new third party administrator,? Argent managing director Henry Cox said. ?We expect tremendous efficiencies in our administrative processes and ultimately enhanced service and reporting to our clients through our engagement with Fulcrum.

?Fulcrum?s proprietary technology and significant experience in a wide range of complex trading strategies ensures we are very well equipped to meet or exceed Argent?s expectations in delivering timely NAV and full fund administration services,? Glenn Henderson, CEO of Fulcrum Ltd. said.

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Two of London based brokers have relocated to the Bermuda office as part of the company?s continued commitment to the Bermuda insurance and reinsurance marketplace.

This follows a move to larger premises at the start of October to accommodate both staff expansion and a growth in operations.has over 14 years experience in property broking and as a Divisional Director, will be heading up the North American Property Division for the Bermuda office.

He will be involved in business development and the designing and placing of all property business on the island. has over four years broking experience and will be responsible for the placing and servicing of medium to large North American casualty clients within the Bermuda office.

?I?m very excited to welcome Marcus and Carly to Bermuda. They will certainly prove an asset to our rapidly expanding business and will help our already successful Bermuda office grow from strength to strength,? Gary Shertenlieb Jr., divisional director for R K Harrison?s Bermuda office.

has been appointed by to handle its advertising, internal communications, promotions, public relations and website communications.

Meyer-Franklin Travel is a full service boutique travel agency with established relationships in the entire travel industry including air, car, cruise, hotel, rail and tours.

?In an age of travel agency consolidation, Meyer-Franklin Travel offers clients in-depth knowledge of many destinations and travel vendors around the world,? Elizabeth Tee, Managing Director, Troncossi Public Relations said.

?We look forward to helping them promote the many benefits of using a travel agent in the internet age.?

Cheryl Hayward-Chew, Vice President ? Travel, Meyer-Franklin Travel, said: ?Meyer-Franklin Travel is proud of our excellent customer service and the personal relationships we have built with our clients.

?With Troncossi, we hope to grow that market share. We will begin the marketing programme with research to better understand what today?s local traveller wants.?