Convergent Media Systems Expands Contract with Volkswagen of America; Renewed Agreement Broadens Relationship with Addition of VSAT Data Network Management Services.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 8, 2004 Convergent Media Systems today announced it has signed a three-year extension to its agreement with Volkswagen of America Volkswagen of America (VWoA) is the U.S. subsidiary of the Volkswagen automobile company in Germany. Formed in April 1955 in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey to standardize dealership service in the United States, it grew to 909 Volkswagen dealers in the United States by 1965 under the , Inc., to develop and manage Volkswagen's 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 ) programs and provide operational management of its VSAT (Very Small Aperture satellite Terminal) A small earth station for satellite transmission that handles up to 56 Kbits/sec of digital transmission. VSATs that handle the T1 data rate (up to 1.544 Mbits/sec) are called "TSATs. (Very Small Aperture Terminal (communications) Very Small Aperture Terminal - (VSAT) A kind of ground station used to contact a communications satellite such as INMARSAT. ) data network. The agreement follows Convergent's successful design and installation of the IDL communications network The transmission channels interconnecting all client and server stations as well as all supporting hardware and software. in 1999 and its continued development of IDL content currently being broadcast to 900 Volkswagen locations in the U.S. and Canada. "Cost effective and scalable technology, and management of training assets are key to delivering Volkswagen's distance learning solution," said Joe Tate Joseph Thomas "Joe" Tate (born 4 August 1904 in Old Hill, England - died 18 May 1973 in Cradley Heath, England) was an English footballer. Career Club , leader, VW brand competencies, Volkswagen of America, Inc. "Over the past five years Convergent has proven it has the overall technological expertise to manage our distance learning programs as well as the infrastructure that makes it possible." The current network, designed, engineered and installed by Convergent, features an MPEG-2 enabled satellite-based infrastructure and two Virtual Interactive Production Environment (VIPER) studios used to support broadcast-quality IDL programming to dealerships across the U.S. and Canada. The Volkswagen production studios, located in Auburn Hills, Michigan Auburn Hills is a city in Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 19,837 at the 2000 census. The city was formed in 1983 from the now defunct Pontiac Township. Auburn Hills is home to the world headquarters of Chrysler, the Walter P. , are staffed by four Convergent team members dedicated to network and systems management, and five Convergent employees who produce content for training, certification and corporate news programs. In addition to obvious cost savings over traditional classroom-led instruction, video-based training delivered via satellite provides Volkswagen service and sales personnel access to training experts without leaving the dealership. The VW IDL Network, known as Max, also incorporates learner testing and evaluation as part of the company's overall certification program requirements. "We're pleased that Volkswagen of America has shown the confidence in us to broaden our relationship by allowing Convergent to add VSAT data network management to our services," said R. Bryan Allen There are several people named Bryan Allen:
Convergent services for Volkswagen of America encompass IDL content management and ongoing network operations including transmission scheduling and management, help desk support, and maintenance and restoration services to ensure peak network performance. The network operations team provides 24/7 monitoring of network performance, encryption management, space segment management and post-broadcast reporting. The Convergent technical support operations team is comprised of 120 field-service technicians, a state-of-the-art call tracking system, and an extensive parts inventory Noun 1. parts inventory - an inventory of replacement parts inventory, stock list - a detailed list of all the items in stock housed within a 40,000-square-foot warehouse and distribution center. About Volkswagen of America Founded in 1955 and headquartered in Auburn Hills, Mich., Volkswagen of America, Inc., is a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, of Wolfsburg, Germany, one of the world's largest producers of passenger cars and Europe's largest automaker. Volkswagen of America and its affiliates employ approximately 3,000 people in the US and are responsible for the sale and service of Audi, Bentley, Lamborghini and Volkswagen products through retail networks comprising approximately 800 independent US dealers. For more information, visit www.vw.com. About Convergent Media Systems Convergent Media Systems, founded in Atlanta in 1980, is the leading provider of high-impact video and media-rich communications for digital signage, eLearning and corporate communications enterprise applications. Convergent provides services for over 70 digital media networks and 800,000 viewing locations, including design and development of custom content and courseware, digital asset and learning management, broadcast-quality studio and production services, network engineering, installation and ongoing operations. Clients include AT&T Wireless, Advance Auto Parts Founded in 1932, Advance Auto Parts (NYSE: AAP), headquartered in Roanoke, Virginia, is the second-largest retailer of automotive replacement parts and accessories in the United States. AAP had 2005 sales of approx. $4. , Bank of America
Bank of America (NYSE: BAC TYO: 8648 ) is the largest commercial bank in the United States in terms of deposits, and the largest company of its kind in the world. , Eli Lilly, Unisys, Volkswagen of America and other industry leaders. For more information, call 1-800-877-7800 or visit www.convergent.com. |
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