Software Executive selected as “Lighthouse Partner” at ModSoftCon’06

Vienna, VA and Raleigh, NC - October 16, 2006 - Malik Khan, President of PointClick Technologies, was selected as the first “Lighthouse Partner” for ModSoftCon’06, held in Las Vegas, NV .  Selection was based upon the success of his business model and his firm’s attention to quality. 

ModSoftCon’06, hosted by Flatburger, Inc., is the first conference and roundtable focused on the benefits of modular software development, an emerging trend in the software industry.

ModSoftCon’06 participants were selected by FlatBurger Inc. from around the world based upon their commitment to module software development and their attention to quality.  Participants gathered to share ideas about their business models, quality control and software security. Other important topics included the consumer’s growing expectations for high quality user experiences, as well as the value graphic design and skinning plays in providing positive user experiences.

Bill Phelan, CEO of FlatBurger said, “Malik’s success in serving the needs of over 100 American National Red Cross organizations placed him firmly as the first member of the Lighhouse program.  We are here to support Malik in this valuable mission”.

“Flatburger is the perfect sixth man for any organization focused on quality and customer service. Working with Flatburger ensures our customers receive well tested and proven products by a respectable third-party” said Malik.  “Flatburger’s attention to the DotNetNuke® community shows why we are so excited about building solutions based on the open source framework.  Our customers love the technology and the ease of use associated with it. As a hoster, adopting DotNetNuke® into our product offering has truly propelled our business and with Flatburger’s support, the sky is the limit to how successful our program gets. The American Red Cross portal solution we’ve developed is just one of several vertical markets we focus on.

To see a video interview with Malik Khan at ModSoftCon’06, visit:
http://www.flatburger.com/modsoftcon/videos/

About PointClick Technologies

PointClick Technologies is a Web Solutions Provider and is quickly becoming one of leaders in the eBusiness Web development and Hosting industry. With a dedicated team that has been in the web hosting industry and has a deep knowledge of the industry, we understand hosting technology very well. This is clearly illustrated in our breadth of product, attention to quality, support, solid infrastructure, systems and network stability.

PointClick focuses on hosting and development of portal solutions, websites, and web applications based on the DotNetNuke® open source Portal and Content Management Framework and Microsoft’s .Net technology.

PointClick Technologies is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina with presence in Atlanta, Ga. Please visit www.pointclicktech.com for more information. PointClick Technologies is a subsidiary of AKHAN, Inc.

About FlatBurger, Inc.
FlatBurger provides support services to software developers and firms seeking to accomplish large scale deployments of open source software in Microsoft Windows operating environments.  Flatburger also provides resources support to developers that assist them in improving the quality of their products while paying specific attention to testing, quality assurance and standards, user interface design, user experience testing, and software performance analysis.

FlatBurger’s patent pending suite of code transformation, licensing, sales, distribution, and payment processing tools and services provide a developer with a low cost way of entering the “e commerce grid™” on a world wide basis.

The company name reflects a belief in the flattening of a world that has no borders, enabling economic opportunity to be accessible to any market participant regardless of their physical presence. FlatBurger is venture funded by Amplifier Venture Partners and Intersouth Partners.

FlatBurger has offices in Vienna, Virginia; Troy, New York; and Minsk, Belarus. For more information, please visit www.flatburger.com.

DotNetNuke® is a registered trademark of DotNetNuke, Inc.

 Reacting to the master award, Freedom Newspaper Publisher and Managing Editor Pa Nderry M'Bai said Mr.Khan and his team of dynamic staffers had an excellent track record of web-hosting and as such they deserved such a noble honor. "We at the Freedom Newspaper are proud of the Pointclick Management headed by Mr.Malick Khan. Khan and his group have proven to be very reliable and customer concern. They answer to our calls at any given time and are readily available to meet our needs as client. Thanks to Mr.Khan and his team's  magnanimity this paper is still surviving. We could have been shutdown longtime ago because of financial constraints. Running a  fast growing leading website like the Freedom Newspaper requires money and resources. Beside, taking care of stringers (reporters) budget and other expenses, we are also obligated to pay our host for technical support and space providing. I  single handedly financed the paper's operation. For the sustenance of this paper, we need the support of our dear readers and well wishers. Remember that this the paper providing you with up to date and reliable Gambian news. We thank Khan and his group for accommodating us despite our shortcomings. We wouldn't mind to spend our last dime to sustain the Freedom Newspaper. It worth it."

According to Mr.M'Bai, as part of fun raising the paper would soon shift its gears on the commercial side by running adverts for concerned business executives and other interested parties. " We have no intention of billing our readers at this stage. We want to point out that adverts not free. We have reasonable fees per advert. The Freedom Newspaper is a non profit news medium committed to promoting media freedom, democracy and good governance. The survival of this paper lies on our financial footing and as such we have decided to engage in new fund raising drive. People are encourage to advertise with us. This paper is well read  and by advertising with us means selling your business to the world. Our daily hits speaks for itself." said Editor M'Bai.

On a final note, Mr.M'Bai urges Mr.Khan and group to keep up the good work and bear in mind that the valuable services they are rendering to the Freedom Newspaper shall payoff one day. " We appreciate their understanding and magnanimity. With the support of God and guidance we shall realize our dream one day. The Freedom Newspaper is here to stay God willing. We appreciate the private contributions made in the recent past by some kind hearted Gambians to sustain the paper. We thank you for supporting press freedom. Our web host has agreed to create a pay pal account for us in days to come where people interested in extending financial help to the Freedom Newspaper can chip in. Donors who intend to remain anonymous are welcome." said the Freedom editor.