Clipscom Releases Robust Streaming Video Software, Creating an Improved User Experience.

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DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 24, 2000

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Clipscom, Inc., the leading application service provider offering businesses and partners commerce-enabling tools such as video production, streaming media and customer loyalty programs (http://www.clipscom.com/), today launched Version 2 of its proprietary ClipsCorder(TM) software featuring enhanced player options and file management tools.

The ClipsCorder provides for the capture, encoding and trimming of recorded video material as well as the management of the remotely stored video clips all within one application, a process typically requiring the use of several complicated stand-alone programs.

Unlike similar tools, the free, downloadable ClipsCorder provides maximum flexibility for businesses and corporations wishing to use video as well as those end-users viewing streaming media files. The new release automatically encodes content to Windows Media(TM) and Real formats and for multiple bit-rates (modem, ISDN and broadband), which ensures the most convenient and highest quality viewing experience based upon a viewer's connection speed and player preference. In addition, the ClipsCorder features Intelligent Stream(TM) and Sure Stream(TM), which allows the multiple streaming options to appear as a single file for easier management, and 2Pass(TM) encoding, which produces a higher quality and cleaner stream. With an easy to use Windows-based interface and drag-and-drop functionality, users can quickly place links to streaming video files on Web sites, in e-mails or as part of presentations.

"With the ClipsCorder, we have simplified the process and removed the technical barriers streaming video customers have experienced in the past. Today businesses rely on Clipscom to launch their video solutions without worrying about technology infrastructure or bandwidth constraints," said David McCutchen, Clipscom's chief technology officer. "To provide our customers with the highest level of performance and reliability, we have formed important partnerships with leaders in the streaming space such as Akamai Technologies, RealNetworks and Microsoft." (For more information on Clipscom's technology or to sample the streaming quality, view the following video clip: http://db.clipscom.com/play.cgi?clip=1522&mode=pop).

"The combination of Clipscom's proprietary products and leading edge partnerships, creates a unique opportunity for our customers to seamlessly answer the fast growing demand for video streaming into their communications," said Moti Gura, Clipscom's chief executive officer. "We are committed to developing innovative technologies to help our customers easily deliver their business messages via the Internet."

About Clipscom

Clipscom, Inc., a leading application service provider, offers businesses and partners commerce-enabling tools such as video production, streaming media and business services with customer loyalty and coupon programs. Clipscom's proprietary technologies include the ClipsCorder(TM) for video capture and encoding; video messenger for e-mail campaigns; video training; and a patent-pending ratings engine to collect, analyze and react to customer sentiment. The company's services enable businesses to increase revenues, drive Web site traffic, improve customer service and enhance the consumer's experience. For more information, please visit http://www.clipscom.com.