BxVideo and iShow Tap Sonic Foundry's Mediasite to Capture and Stream Rich Media Presentations from InfoComm 2004.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers Infocomm 2004 ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 8, 2004 For the First Time ICIA ICIA International Communications Industries Association, Inc. (formerly the Educational Communications Foundation) ICIA International Communications Industries Association, Inc. Members can View Industry Presentations Live via the Web or On-Demand After the Conference Media services firms BxVideo and iShow will use Sonic Foundry's Mediasite(TM) rich media presentation recorder to capture, stream and host a variety of presentations at InfoComm 2004. The presentations, including industry speeches, manufacturer's demonstrations and training sessions, are being recorded on behalf of the trade show's organizer, the International Communications Industries communications industry, broadly defined, the business of conveying information. Although communication by means of symbols and gestures dates to the beginning of human history, the term generally refers to mass communications. Association (ICIA) through its partnership with Sonic Foundry Sonic Foundry is the former developer of various media software suites, which were purchased by Sony in late 2003. Sonic Foundry's current product line consists of the webcasting, presentation software Mediasite. . All presentations captured at InfoComm 2004 will be available at www.infocomm.org. This collaborative effort showcases the latest in event presentation recording, and Web streaming and hosting capabilities. iShow will provide its complete video- and audio-based services to stream presentations given throughout the InfoComm convention site. For presentations that incorporate rich media (video, audio and graphic) content, BxVideo will record the sessions using Mediasite and provide complete hosting services through its recently announced RMXPRES(TM) service. This year's InfoComm, built around the theme See, Hear, Connect!, features a brand-new Pro Lighting and Staging Pavilion; additional pavilions for Streaming Media/Video Production and Conferencing; and, an exciting lineup A criminal investigation technique in which the police arrange a number of individuals in a row before a witness to a crime and ask the witness to identify which, if any, of the individuals committed the crime. of special events, educational courses and award programs. The majority of the content presented at these venues will be streamed live and/or recorded for on-demand viewing. The ICIA also plans to record some of the InfoComm training sessions and make the content available to people unable to attend the event. "We are excited and grateful that Sonic Foundry, BxVideo and iShow are providing the hardware, software and support needed to extend InfoComm Academy's educational offering at IC04 beyond the show," said Terry Friesenborg, senior vice president of Education and Information Services See Information Systems. for ICIA. "The ability to easily capture and stream presentations is indicative of the many new and exciting technologies today's AV professionals can provide their clients." Mediasite is the industry's only stand-alone, hardware/software rich media recording system. Mediasite provides unmatched versatility and flexibility to capture on-the-fly virtually any kind of data output (PowerPoint, Excel, live Web pages, DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. , complex imagery, etc.) from any presentation device (notebook PC, document camera, smart board, etc.) and instantly turn it into Web-based interactive rich media content for live and on-demand delivery. Through Sonic Foundry's agreement announced earlier this year as the ICIA's exclusive rich media recording partner, Mediasite is also used to capture professional development training sessions and make them available to AV professionals online through ICIA's InfoComm Academy OnDemand BxVideo's RMXPRES features services for recording and hosting of Mediasite content for a variety of applications, including event Webcasting, online training, external corporate communications Corporate communications is the process of facilitating information and knowledge exchanges with internal and key external groups and individuals that have a direct relationship with an enterprise. , product marketing and Web-based distance education. The all-in-one solution enables any organization the ability to enhance the value of their presentations and increase their communications effectiveness by harnessing the benefits of rich media without having to upgrade their existing IT or network infrastructure. About iShow iShow(R) is a leading streaming media See streaming audio, streaming video and digital media hub. content services provider for the enterprise. We enable our clients to successfully apply the power of the Internet as the ultimate marketing/communications and distance learning network for video & audio-based programs. iShow(R) clients include leading Publishers, Media Groups, Corporate America, Associations and Government Agencies. We invite you to contact us today for more information. About BxVideo BxVideo was founded in 2003 with a mission to make rich media communications easy and affordable for organizations of all types and sizes. As a result of careful market research and experience with customers, BxVideo has developed a unique suite of technologies and services that address all aspects of the rich media content continuum - capturing, publishing, delivery and management. Common applications include online training, internal and external corporate communications, event Webcasting, product sales and marketing presentations and distance education. For more information, visit www.bxvideo.com About Sonic Foundry(R), Inc. Founded in 1991, Sonic Foundry (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 : SOFO SOFO Student Organization Financial Office (University of Colorado at Boulder) ) is a provider of rich media communications technology Noun 1. communications technology - the activity of designing and constructing and maintaining communication systems engineering, technology - the practical application of science to commerce or industry for the enterprise. The company's high-performance rich media presentation systems are trusted by Fortune 500 companies, education institutions and government agencies for a variety of critical communication needs. Sonic Foundry is based in Madison, Wis. For more information about Sonic Foundry, visit the company's Web site at www.sonicfoundry.com. About ICIA The International Communications Industries Association (R) (ICIA) is the premier trade association for the professional audiovisual (AV) communications industry worldwide. ICIA is the founder of InfoComm International (R), the largest gathering of AV systems integration and communications professionals who come to learn about the latest technologies, products, services and applications. ICIA is the industry leader in education and certification for AV professionals. The industry standard for professional expertise is ICIA's Certified Technology Specialist The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. Please help [ improve the introduction] to meet Wikipedia's layout standards. You can discuss the issue on the talk page. (CTS (1) (Clear To Send) The RS-232 signal sent from the receiving station to the transmitting station that indicates it is ready to accept data. Contrast with RTS. (2) (Common Type System) The data typing used in . ) designation. Companies that achieve a minimum level of certified See certification. staff members are eligible to become certified through the Certified AudioVisual Solutions Provider (CAVSP CAVSP Certified Audio/Video Sales Professional ) program. These companies participate in ICIA's industry awareness campaign, AVolution (see www.AVolution.info) which promotes the professionalism of the AV industry. ICIA also offers information services including Market Intelligence, news, and InfoComm iQ, an online database of over 80,000 AV products. Visit www.infocomm.org for news and information gathered from industry sources and publications. Contact ICIA at 800.659.7469 or 703.273.7200 for more information. |
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