NCT Group, Inc. is a publicly-traded, high-tech company with a strong technology base. NCTI is rich in intellectual property with 592 patents and related rights. The company's major focus is the development of its communications subsidiaries. Artera Group, Inc. is a provider of breakthrough "last mile" optimization technology for residential, small business and enterprise applications. We believe Artera Turbo is the fastest and most comprehensive Web acceleration service on the market for residential and small business users. For enterprise applications in the U.S., Artera has partnered with a leading global provider of communications networks and services for businesses.