Anheuser-Busch Selects Arel Communications to Provide Interactive Distance Learning System.Business Editors ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--December 20, 1999 Arel To Install Hundreds of Virtual Classrooms Nationwide Arel Communications & Software, Ltd. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : ARLCF), the world's leading provider of interactive distance learning (IDL (1) (Interface Definition Language) A language used to describe the interface to a routine or function. For example, objects in the CORBA distributed object environment are defined by an IDL, which describes the services performed by the object and how the data ) systems, today announced that it has been selected by Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : BUD), the world's largest brewer of beers such as Budweiser and Michelob, to install an interactive distance learning system which will provide training programs for employees of Anheuser-Busch and its independent wholesalers across the United States. The contract, calls for the installation of IDL systems to the existing Busch Satellite Network, which will provide real-time, two-way interactive training programs for its corporate employees and wholesalers across the United States. In addition, Anheuser-Busch has an option to order additional classrooms during 2000. EchoStar Communications Corp. (NASDAQ: DISH), a value-added reseller of Arel's interactive distance learning products, will deliver, install and support Arel's IDEAL (Interactive Distance Education and Learning) system to hundreds of Anheuser-Busch independent wholesalers. EchoStar previously installed a similar IDEAL system for Lucent Technologies (NYSE: LU). Arel's IDEAL system enables an instructor to broadcast, control and conduct real-time interactive sessions from one center to a large number of participants in remote locations, who can actively participate in the lecture and interact with the instructor by inputting simple keystrokes on personal interaction devices. Participants in "virtual classrooms" can engage the instructor in an interactive conversation, while everyone on the network hears both question and responses. With Arel's IDEAL system, Anheuser-Busch will be able to hold training sessions from its central location to their network of independent wholesalers in remote locations. Student results are compiled and saved in the Arel robust SQL SQL in full Structured Query Language. Computer programming language used for retrieving records or parts of records in databases and performing various calculations before displaying the results. database package and are available for immediate display to all participants. Instructors can also analyze class results in real-time, providing valuable feedback on his/her own teaching performance. "We are excited to provide our system to Anheuser-Busch," said Moshe Ben-Yishai, president and chief executive officer, Arel Communications & Software, Inc. "Arel's IDEAL system provides a quick and cost-effective method for companies to train or to bring important information to employees who are spread across a wide geographic region." About EchoStar Communications Corp. EchoStar Communications Corp. includes three interrelated in·ter·re·late tr. & intr.v. in·ter·re·lat·ed, in·ter·re·lat·ing, in·ter·re·lates To place in or come into mutual relationship. in business units: -- DISH Network(TM), EchoStar's state-of-the-art DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) A one-way TV broadcast service from a communications satellite to a small round or oval dish antenna no larger than 20" in diameter. system that offers customers over 300 services of digital video and CD-quality audio programming, fully MPEG-2/DVB compliant hardware, installation, financing and leasing. -- EchoStar Technologies Corporation (ETC ETC - ExTendible Compiler. Fortran-like, macro extendible. "ETC - An Extendible Macro-Based Compiler", B.N. Dickman, Proc SJCC 38 (1971). , formerly HTS HTS Heights HTS Harmonized Tariff System HTS High Throughput Screening (biomolecular assay screening) HTS High-Throughput Screening (Pharmaceutical Industry) HTS Harmonized Tariff Schedule (TM) Houston Tracker Systems, Inc.), designs, manufactures and distributes DBS set-top boxes, antennae and other digital equipment for the DISH Network and various international customers that include ExpressVu Canada and Telefonica's Via Digital system in Spain. ETC also provides uplink center design, construction oversight and project integration services for customers internationally. -- Satellite Services provides the delivery of video, audio and data services to business television customers and other satellite users. These services include satellite uplink, satellite transponder A receiver/transmitter on a communications satellite. It receives a microwave signal from earth (uplink), amplifies it and retransmits it back to earth at a different frequency (downlink). A satellite has several transponders. space usage, and other services. The DISH Network currently serves over 1.5 million customers. DISH Network is a trademark of EchoStar Communications Corporation EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) is the parent company of DISH Network and the maintainer of the satellite fleet that provides the signal that DISH Network markets. . HTS is a trademark of Houston Tracker Systems, Inc. DISH Network is located on the Internet at http://www.dishnetwork.com About Arel Communications and Software Arel Communications and Software, Ltd., Yavne, Israel, and its Atlanta-based U.S. subsidiary, Arel Communications and Software, Inc., market the IDEAL family of interactive distance learning products including its new PC-based Spotlight application. The company's ArelNet Ltd. subsidiary designs, develops, produces and markets value-added communication and IP telephony products for telephone carriers, Internet Service Providers Internet service provider (ISP) Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password. (ISPs) and other network operators worldwide. All trade names are the property of their respective owners. This press release is available on the KCSA KCSA Krannert Center Student Association KCSA Kentucky Crushed Stone Association (Frankfort, KY) KCSA Kyiv City State Administration KCSA Kalamazoo Christian School Association KCSA Kentucky-Canadian Studies Association Worldwide Web site at www.kcsa.com |
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