The Micro Cap Opportunity

03/26/2008
The MCO Daily - Before the Bell for Thursday, March 27th, 2008

On the Radar: MCII, RBTI, DMAT, OEGY, QTWW, NTWK

This morning's top Micro Cap trading ideas include Mariner’s Choice International, Inc. (OTCPK: MCII), Red Branch Technologies, Inc. (OTCPK: RBTI), ROO Group, Inc. (OTCBB: RGRP), Open Energy Corp. (OTCBB: OEGY), Quantum Fuel Systems Tech Wrldwd, Inc. (NASD: QTWW), NetSol Technologies, Inc. (NASD: NTWK).

Featured Pick
?MARINER’S CHOICE INTERNATIONAL, INC.  (OTCPK: MCII)
Flat Yesterday

Detailed Quote: http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=MCII.PK

Mariner's Choice provides high-performance and eco-safe recreational and industrial solutions to the marine industry utilizing leading edge biodegradable technologies. Mariner's Choice products reduce the cost of ownership, operations, and maintenance of marine assets. Each product is tested to exacting standards and performance levels of excellence, while providing the greatest benefit and satisfaction to the recreational and industrial customer. Mariner's Choice "green" products and nano-technology is a timely response to the environmental and health concerns that affect people globally. For more information on the Company, please visit on the Internet at http://www.marinerschoice.net.

Recent MCII  News:

March 26th, 2008 - Mariner's Choice Deploys New Retail Product Display Kiosks

Mariner's Choice International Inc., (Pink Sheets:MCII) announced today that the Company has successfully launched a new Product Display Program through its wholesale distributor network and participating retailers. The program, which has been designed to increase product visibility as well as increase adoption rates of Mariner's Choice products within retail environments, utilizes transportable, high-quality and high-impact Mariners' Choice branded kiosks to prominently feature and display Mariner's Choice 'Eco-Safe' products.
Mariner' Choice CEO, Amie Hingston, commented, "The New Retail Display Program is our way to make it easy for retail stores to carry our product line without having to compete for a share of the increasingly crowded finite shelf space." She continued, "The timeliness of such a program is having a positive impact. So far, a little more than 2 weeks into the program, we have had nothing but encouraging feedback about the program from our distributors' roster of marinas and retail storefronts."
The New Retail Displays are ideally sized, occupying a small floor space footprint -- approximately 2 sq. ft. -- that provide retail environments with the flexibility to display Mariner's Choice products in close proximity to comparable product categories or in other locations altogether, such as at the Point-of-Purchase. To date, the Company has already deployed in excess 50 of the displays throughout retail environments in the New England States and Florida, and the Canadian distributor is just launching the program across Canada.

Featured Pick
RED BRANCH TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (OTCPK: RBTI)
Down 12.50% Yesterday

Detailed Quote: http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=RBTI.PK

Red Branch Technologies, Inc. makes business travel easier, more secure and more responsive for both the hard-charging business traveler and the corporation by meeting travel needs at each point in the travel cycle. The company's innovative my/mTravel(r) and mTravel(r) products automate the business travel process from planning and booking to en route services and support, through post travel reporting and unused ticket redemption. Red Branch's Magellan360 provides agency and net-delivered back office services to independent professional travel marketers. For more information, please visit: www.redbranchtechnologies.com

Recent RBTI News:

March 26th, 2008 - Red Branch Technologies' Magellan360 Demonstrates Growing Industry Leadership

Red Branch Technologies, Inc. (Pink Sheets:RBTI), a comprehensive online travel company focused on addressing the unmet needs of the business traveler, reports that the Company's Magellan360 operation continues to demonstrate industry innovation regarding technology and thought leadership.
Pam Miller, President of Magellan360, was elected recently as the 2nd Vice President of PATH, the Professional Association of Travel Hosts. PATH is the only host agency-driven organization in the travel industry and represents a valuable resource for independent travel professionals. In addition to providing touchless fulfillment services for my/mTravel, Magellan provides host agency services for 125 independent travel professionals around the country.
Magellan360 also recently introduced the Magellan360 Business Web, an online portal that increases the productivity of Magellan affiliates.
"Magellan360 Business Web gives our affiliates management tools like destination and product training schedules, booking forms and supplier contacts," said Pam Miller, CTC, president of Magellan360. "This service helps us respond more quickly and effectively to changes throughout the business day and communicate as soon as we have important information."
Features of the Business Web include:
* Agent commissions and monthly sales -- Affiliates can instantly see, as frequently as they want, exactly how much they are selling and how much commission they will be receiving.
* Magellan360's supplier's list -- Affiliates have access to important supplier contact information when they need to make a booking.
* Forums -- Affiliates can communicate with other affiliates and exchange valuable information by posting topics on the discussion forum.
* Online training -- Now, Magellan360 training programs are accessible anytime.
* Online forms -- Online forms allow affiliates to fill out forms online and submit them electronically for faster response.
* Trip Builder -- Affiliates can book travel directly from Business Web and invoice using Trip Builder rather than a GDS.
* Live chat -- This connects Magellan's affiliates to staff in a real-time chat to get answers to questions or receive assistance.
* Calendar -- This shows all industry events, as well as those that Magellan360 participates in, which allows affiliates to add events for their tracking and coordination.
* Expense manager, task manager and contact manager -- Allows affiliates to track their expenses, important projects and contacts.
About Magellan360:
Magellan360 supplies technology and services to independent travel professionals and agencies to make them more profitable. Magellan's "touchless" online fulfillment technology and agent-based transactions demonstrate its market leadership in using technology to grow profits. Magellan is viewed as a "boutique style" company creating new value in the travel distribution business by balancing high-tech with personal consultative services to a limited number of professional partners.

ROO GROUP, INC. (OTCBB: RGRP)
Up 28.57% Yesterday

Detailed Quote: http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=RGRP.OB

ROO Group Inc. (OTCBB: RGRP), through its 100% subsidiary ROO Media Corporation, is a global service provider enabling businesses to leverage their digital media assets and provide an enhanced user experience. The Company's proprietary platform and content management system, the ROO Video Exchange, and a suite of related products, allows web sites and their advertisers to organize video content, target advertising and maximize views. ROO is the service provider of choice for companies seeking enterprise level solutions and effective strategies for monetizing digital media assets. The Company also operates an advertising agency business specializing in a variety of media services including direct marketing, brand planning and identity, media buying and packaging. ROO has offices in New York, London, Dubai and Melbourne, Australia. For additional information, please visit www.roo.com.

Recent RGRP News:

March 26th, 2008 - ROO and Viewdle Create Partnership to Provide Optimal Video Search Functionality

ROO Group Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: RGRP) announced that it has entered into an agreement with Viewdle, Inc. to integrate the Viewdle facial recognition search technologies into the ROO media player environment.
Through this alliance, ROO will offer the Viewdle product as a white-label solution to its global network of corporate customers as a value-added service. The agreement provides for ROO's exclusive use of this technology vis-a-vis its direct competitors in the business-to-business IPTV platform marketplace. Viewdle will integrate its video search capability into the ROO player to offer a seamless user experience as either a stand-alone product or integrated with a broader ROO solution.
"To understand the magnitude of this type of technology, I think the reference point is the late '90s emergence of reliable data search as the primary traffic driver on the Internet," said Kaleil Isaza Tuzman, chairman and chief executive officer of ROO. "The reliability and usability of Viewdle's video search capabilities have the capacity to do for dynamic video content what Google's algorithms did for static data search."
Gavin Campion, president of ROO, commented, "Until now, video search has been powered by key words, meta tags, speech-to-text, optical character recognition and other relatively commoditized search techniques. Being able to look for faces -- identify Mel Gibson by look and not get Mel Brooks -- is a revolutionary step in search. We believe that this functionality -- when matched with speech-to-text and standard meta-tagging -- has the potential to be a major revenue driver for advertisers looking to leverage content and increase engagement across the hundreds of websites that utilize the ROO player."
Laurent Gil, president of Viewdle, added, "This partnership makes eminent sense: the ROO and Viewdle suite of products complement each other perfectly and working with ROO will enable us to reach large video content owners around the world who are looking for additional ways to catalogue and monetize their content."
The companies have immediately entered the integration phase with live customer deployment planned for 3Q 2008. The commercial model will be a combination of set-up fees and variable fees charged to corporate clients, based on time volume indexed and discrete consumer video searches performed through the system.
Viewdle announced on March 26, 2008 that it has received a strategic investment from KIT Capital, Ltd., the Dubai-based investment company controlled by ROO chairman & CEO Kaleil Isaza Tuzman.

OPEN ENERGY CORP. (OTCBB: OEGY)
Up 29.44% Yesterday

Detailed Quote: http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=OEGY.OB

Open Energy is a renewable energy company focused on development and commercialization of a portfolio of solar technologies capable of delivering power and related commodities on a global basis. Open Energy offers award-winning, building-integrated photovoltaic (PV) roofing systems for residential, commercial and industrial applications. Marketed under the trade name SolarSave(R), the current product line includes PV tiles, roofing membranes, and custom architectural glass panels, as well as integrated inverters and web-based monitoring systems. The Company's mission is to harness the power of the sun to deliver renewable energy solutions to its customers. For more information on Open Energy, please visit www.openenergycorp.com.

Recent OEGY News:

March 26th, 2008 - Interest In Eagle Solar Roof Powered by Open Energy's SolarSave(R) Integrated Solutions Soars Nationwide

Open Energy Corp. (OTCBB:OEGY) today announced that sales of the Eagle Solar Roof are quickly gaining momentum nationwide. The Eagle Solar Roof powered by Open Energy's SolarSave(R) Integrated Solutions provides an environmentally sound and beautiful way for homeowners to save on their electricity costs.
A Superior Solution
Embraced by both homeowners and builders alike for its appearance and performance, the comprehensive solar roof solution is unlike anything previously available in the industry. The SolarSave(R) panels of the Eagle Solar Roof are effectively installed alongside roof tile on the home thereby maintaining the aesthetics and performance of a tile roof while generating clean, safe, quiet energy from the sun. Since the SolarSave(R) panels were designed to perform and be installed as a roofing product rather than a traditional solar panel, their durability is outstanding and warranted for 25 years as a roofing material and 25 years as a solar product. The solar panels also are lightweight, easily handled and can be walked on, enabling roofing contractors and solar integrators to benefit from simplified installation.
According to Jay Banister, Eagle's National Green Program Manager, interest in the solar solution has been impressive from the very beginning with sales quickly following. Officially launched in December 2007, the company has already provided the Eagle Solar Roof powered by SolarSave(R) Integrated Solutions for installations on more than 125 homes and buildings. In addition, more than 40 presentations have been made to some of the nation's leading homebuilders interested in creating solar developments in Southern California.
Widely Available
The Eagle Solar Roof powered by SolarSave(R) Integrated Solutions is now available in the following states.
California                            Washington
Oregon                                Idaho
Montana                               Nevada
Utah                                  Arizona
New Mexico                            Colorado
Texas                                 Wyoming
Kansas                                Nebraska
South Dakota                          North Dakota
The company is working to officially launch the solution in the Northeast, Southeast, Midwest and Hawaii in the coming months.
Authorization Training
The Eagle Solar Roof powered by SolarSave(R) Integrated Solutions is offered through a strategic relationship between Eagle Roofing Products and Open Energy Corp. a company focused on the development and commercialization of renewable energy products. Offering its customers a powerful combination of solar roofing solution and successful marketing strategy, Eagle and Open Energy have developed a comprehensive training program for interested contractors such as roofers, electricians and solar integrators. The program covers proper installation, solar sales and customer support. To date, more than 300 contractors in the Western states have completed the program authorizing them to sell the products, and 2,000 more contractors are expected to participate in the training course in the coming year. In addition, comprehensive training for builder sales staff is available.
The solar panels used in the Eagle Solar Roof are extremely low maintenance, requiring minimal care by homeowners. The resulting installation provides quiet and reliable power generation, reducing pollution and green house gas emissions while delivering safe and secure sustainable energy. The panels used in the Eagle Solar Roof come with a 25-year limited power output warranty and protection against water intrusion. It also comes with 10 years of free Internet-based solar system monitoring for homeowners.
For additional information on Eagle Roofing Products, contact Melissa Pellerito, Eagle's marketing communications manager, at 909-355-7000 or visit www.eagleroofing.com.

QUANTUM FUEL SYSTEMS TECH WRLDWD, INC. (NASD: QTWW)
Up 7.50% Yesterday

Detailed Quote: http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=QTWW

Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc., a fully integrated alternative energy company, is a leader in the development and production of advanced propulsion systems, energy storage technologies, and alternative fuel vehicles. Quantum's portfolio of technologies includes advanced lithium-ion battery systems, electronic controls, hybrid electric drive systems, hydrogen storage and metering systems and alternative fuel technologies that enable fuel efficient, low emission hybrid, plug-in hybrid electric, fuel cell, and alternative fuel vehicles. Quantum's powertrain engineering, system integration, vehicle manufacturing, and assembly capabilities provide fast-to-market solutions to support the production of hybrid and plug-in hybrid, hydrogen-powered hybrid, fuel cell, alternative fuel, and specialty vehicles, as well as modular, transportable hydrogen refueling stations. Quantum's customer base includes automotive OEMs, fleets, aerospace industry, military and other government entities, and other strategic alliance partners.

Quantum has also formed a new company with Fisker Coachbuild, LLC, which is called Fisker Automotive, Inc. Fisker Automotive will offer a range of environmentally friendly premium cars, incorporating Quantum's proprietary high-performance plug-in-hybrid electric vehicle architecture, known as "Q-Drive," into a unique chassis that will enable optimizing the performance and vehicle dynamics.

Recent QTWW News:

March 26th, 2008 - Quantum and German Solar Partner Asola Awarded $20 Million Contract by a Leading European Solar System Integrator

Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. (Nasdaq: QTWW) today announced that its German solar partner, Asola Advanced and Automotive Solar Systems GmbH, has won a $20 million contract from Krannich Solar, for the supply of high-efficiency silicon photovoltaic solar modules. Krannich Solar, which is one of the largest solar system providers in Europe, will take delivery of Asola's high quality products in 2008.
"Asola is pleased to receive this award from Krannich Solar," commented Asola's founder and CEO, Reinhard Wecker. "Krannich is a tremendous European company, and home to the major leading brands in the industry. We are honored to join the ranks of world-leading premier solar module manufacturers."
Quantum has recently announced acquisition of a 25% stake in Asola, and also a long-term supply agreement with Ersol Solar Energy AG for the procurement of 155 MW of high-efficiency silicon photovoltaic solar cells, starting in 2008. The Ersol agreement guarantees a supply of solar cells to Quantum and Asola, thereby avoiding any potential future disruptions due to polysilicon shortages, as have been recently experienced by the solar cell industry. Resulting sales from the supply agreement with Ersol are anticipated to generate in excess of US $500 million for Asola and Quantum.
"The European solar industry demands the best, and we are pleased by the high confidence shown by our customers in Asola's technology leadership, high reliability and manufacturing quality," said Alan P. Niedzwiecki, President and CEO of Quantum. "Demand for Asola's high-quality solar modules continues to grow in the expanding renewable energy markets in Germany, Spain, Italy, and France. We believe that Quantum and Asola are well-positioned to meet this demand in Europe as well as to capitalize on the opportunities in California and the rest of North America."
 
NETSOL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (NASD:NTWK)
Up 12.65% Yesterday

Detailed Quote: http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=NTWK

NetSol Technologies (NASDAQ: NTWK) is a multinational provider of IT services and enterprise solutions to the financial services industry. By utilizing its worldwide IT design, development, quality assurance (QA), and project management resources, NetSol delivers high-quality, cost-effective portfolio management solutions for equipment and vehicle finance, as well as IT services ranging from consulting and application development to systems integration and development outsourcing. NetSol's commitment to quality is demonstrated by its achievement of both the ISO 9001 and SEI (Software Engineering Institute) CMMi (Capability Maturity Model) Level 5 assessments, a distinction shared by fewer than 100 companies worldwide. NetSol Technologies' clients include Fortune 50 manufacturers, global automakers, financial institutions, technology providers, and governmental agencies. Headquartered in Calabasas, California, NetSol Technologies has operations and/or offices in London, San Francisco, Adelaide, Beijing, Bangkok and Lahore, Pakistan. Click here to join the NetSol Technologies Inc. email distribution list: http://www.b2i.us/irpass.asp?BzID=897&to=ea&s=0.

Recent NTWK News:

March 26th, 2008 - Dongfeng-Nissan Automotive Finance (DNAF) China Goes Live With NetSol Technologies' LeaseSoft Solution

NetSol Technologies Inc. ("NetSol") (NASDAQ: NTWK), a multinational provider of IT services and enterprise software to the financial services industry, announced today that its Asia-Pacific (APAC) division has successfully implemented its LeaseSoft product suite for Dongfeng-Nissan Automotive Finance (DNAF) China. DNAF China has gone live with NetSol's LeaseSoft Credit Application Processing System (CAP) and LeaseSoft Contract Management System (CMS).
Mr. Salim Ghauri, NetSol APAC division President, commented, "We are delighted to announce Dongfeng-Nissan Auto Finance China as our customer. With an increasing number of finance companies opting for NetSol Lease and Finance Solutions, NetSol Technologies is quickly emerging as the vendor of choice for the auto finance technology market in the Asia Pacific region. We have designed the LeaseSoft product suite to be highly scaleable and flexible, accommodating customers from different locales with varying business needs. This announcement builds on NetSol's extensive expertise in the automotive finance sector and continues to drive NetSol's brand and reputation as the market leader in the Asia Pacific region, serving as the industry's preferred lease and finance solution."
Dongfeng Nissan Auto Finance provides new car retail financing for Nissan and Infiniti customers across China, as well as inventory financing for dealers of both brands. DNAF will provide dealership finance services in Shanghai, Beijing and Shenzhen, and expects to extend its services gradually to other major cities in China. Retail financing will be available in major cities including Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Wuhan and Hangzhou. DNAF is owned by Nissan Motor and Dongfeng Motor Group.
NetSol's LeaseSoft solution is a premium suite of asset based leasing software that improves business processes by providing fast and convenient solutions capable of dealing with multi-asset and multi-lingual environments. LeaseSoft solutions are available for customers in motor finance, asset finance, consumer finance, real estate finance and loan finance.
The Credit Application Processing (CAP) System (LeaseSoft CAP) is a web based credit origination and evaluation system that is ideally suited to analyzing and presenting the credit worthiness of an applicant. The system's greatest strength lies in its ability to deliver results fast by significantly cutting down on application processing times. This denotes a substantial rise in the number of new financing contracts successfully accepted in any given timeframe.
The Contract Management System (CMS) or LeaseSoft.CMS is an end-to-end retail and commercial finance solution for captive finance, vendor finance, real estate finance and general purpose banking companies. Paving the path in asset finance systems, LeaseSoft CMS is one of the most robust, flexible and scalable systems available today. The foundation of LeaseSoft CMS is its ability to accurately manage and monitor the entire lifespan of the finance contract. Rooted in deep domain expertise in business practices in Europe, Asia Pacific and Asia, LeaseSoft CMS assures the highest standards of contract lifecycle management.

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