First Virtual's Click to Meet Solution Drives Internal EDS Video Tele-training Using IP-based Network Convergence.Business/Technology Editors SANTA CLARA Santa Clara, city, Cuba Santa Clara (sän`tä klä`rä), city (1994 est. pop. 217,000), capital of Villa Clara prov., central Cuba. , Calif. & HERNDON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 28, 2002 EDS (Electronic Data Systems, Plano, TX, www.eds.com) Founded in 1962 by H. Ross Perot (independent candidate for the President of the U.S. in 1992), EDS is the largest outsourcing and data processing services organization in the country. Government Team Uses Web-based Videoconferencing to Conduct Training in Multiple Locations First Virtual Communications (Nasdaq: FVCX), a premier provider of rich media web conferencing A videoconferencing session via the Internet. In order to interact with other participants, attendees use either a Web application or an application downloaded into their client machines. and collaboration solutions, and Electronic Data Systems (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : EDS) today announced that EDS has successfully utilized its own Managed Video Solution to conduct internal sales and marketing training with its US Government Air Force Portfolio Team, saving thousands of dollars in travel expenses and improving the overall ease-of-use, quality and conferencing environment. Powered by Click to Meet(TM), First Virtual's rich media web conferencing technology; the EDS Managed Video Solution is being used to seamlessly connect mixed environments in several geographical locations, both internally at EDS and externally to its customers. "First Virtual's next generation of rich media communications solutions has allowed EDS to rapidly implement market leading technology and propel both EDS and its clients to new heights of collaboration by eliminating complexity, embracing speed and delivering the most innovative solution available in the web conferencing market today," stated Orstell Barnett, business development executive at Electronic Data Systems. "The ease of use, seamless integration An addition of a new application, routine or device that works smoothly with the existing system. It implies that the new feature or program can be installed and used without problems. Contrast with "transparent," which implies that there is no discernible change after installation. with other H.323 platforms and simplicity of implementation sets Click to Meet apart from all other solutions. The power of Click to Meet is unparalleled, and the technology platform comprised of the web portal See portal. , gatekeeper, gateway and MCU (1) (MicroController Unit) A computer on a single chip. See microcontroller. (2) (Multipoint Control Unit) A device that is used to moderate a videoconference of three or more end points (users at computers or groups of users has performed flawlessly over our internet-based service delivery platform." Powered by First Virtual's Click to Meet rich media webconferencing solution, the web-based videoconferencing solution from EDS provides two-way video, streaming and web collaboration. EDS is hosting the service using its video operations center The facility or location on an installation, base, or facility used by the commander to command, control, and coordinate all crisis activities. See also base defense operations center; command center. in Herndon, Virginia Herndon is a town in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. The population was 21,655 at the 2000 census, which makes it the largest of three towns in the county.[1] History . The solution supports IP, ISDN ISDN in full Integrated Services Digital Network Digital telecommunications network that operates over standard copper telephone wires or other media. and ATM protocols and is endpoint independent. EDS selected best-of- breed and market leading technology to integrate into their solution, which is now being used for both internal training and external communications. This hosted solution supports both point-to-point and multi-point virtual meetings. Visit www.edsvideo.com for more details. "The planning we conducted with this solution made our final session much more productive," stated Dan Gorham, EDS Air Force client sales executive. "These sessions save us approximately $10,000, in time and travel expense, and we can see the benefit for external use as well. We plan to continue to conduct training and meetings like this on a long term basis." "With savings of up to $10,000 per training session on travel alone, partners like EDS and their customers can anticipate real savings and faster return on investment with Click to Meet," stated Bob Romano, executive vice president of sales and marketing at First Virtual Communications. About EDS Managed Video Solutions Launched late last year, the Managed Video Solution allows EDS to leverage its global presence, extensive vendor relationships and alliances with hardware and software vendors and 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) to offer seamless video services to enterprises of any size. EDS is hosting the service using its video operations center in Herndon, Virginia. The solution supports IP and ISDN protocols and is endpoint independent. EDS services include high-end consulting services, video infrastructure analysis, service provisioning and capacity planning Determining the required future configuration of hardware and software for a network, datacenter or Web site. There are numerous capacity planning tools on the market used to monitor and analyze the performance of the current hardware and software. , network assessment, network design, installation, maintenance, training, support and end-to-end management of the implemented solution. Additional information about its video-on-demand service is available online at www.edsvideo.com. About EDS EDS, the leading global services company, provides strategy, implementation, business transformation and operational solutions for clients managing the business and technology complexities of the digital economy. EDS brings together the world's best technologies to address critical client business imperatives. It helps clients eliminate boundaries, collaborate in new ways, establish their customers' trust and continuously seek improvement. EDS, with its subsidiaries, serves the world's leading companies and governments in 60 countries. EDS reported revenues of $21.5 billion in 2001. The company's stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) World's largest marketplace for securities. The exchange began as an informal meeting of 24 men in 1792 on what is now Wall Street in New York City. (NYSE: EDS) and the London Stock Exchange London Stock Exchange London marketplace for securities. It was formed in 1773 by a group of stockbrokers who had been doing business informally in local coffeehouses. . Visit www.eds.com for additional information. About First Virtual Communications Headquartered in Santa Clara, California Santa Clara, California (IPA: /ˌsæntəˈklærə/) , founded in 1777 and incorporated in 1852, is a city in Santa Clara County, in the U.S. state of California. , First Virtual Communications is a premier provider of next generation web conferencing and collaboration solutions. It delivers award winning integrated communications solutions that address the needs of business people who need to work together remotely to collaborate, train, demonstrate or sell. The Company has helped to define IP-based communications by pushing the boundaries of conferencing for a better user experience, easier enterprise deployment and a potentially greater return on investment. The Company's products provide business quality communication by supporting a wide range of industry standards. The Company's solutions integrate seamlessly with existing tools and methodologies, such as email and web browsing, while extending the advantages of instant messaging Exchanging text messages in real time between two or more people logged into a particular instant messaging (IM) service. Instant messaging is more interactive than e-mail because messages are sent immediately, whereas e-mail messages can be queued up in a mail server for seconds or and collaboration environments, such as MSN Messenger Microsoft's instant messaging (IM) service, which provides text messaging and voice calling. Part of the MSN Network, MSN Messenger clients are available for non-XP versions of Windows, Mac, Pocket PC and MSN TV. For Windows XP, the IM client is Windows Messenger. and Microsoft Exchange. The Company's innovative solutions are deployed in over 1,200 customer sites worldwide, including Fortune 500 companies, government agencies and service providers. Additional information about First Virtual Communications can be found on the Web at http://www.fvc.com. Cautionary Statement Except for the historical information contained herein, this news release contains forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements containing the words, "believes," "anticipates," "expects" and words of similar import. Such forward-looking statements have known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of First Virtual Communications, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among others: the continued increase in sales of the Company's Click to Meet(TM) and MCU products, First Virtual Communications' limited operating history as a combined company with CUseeMe Networks, its variability of operating results, First Virtual Communications' broadband video services offering, market acceptance of video technology, potential inability to maintain business relationships with telecommunications carriers, distributors and suppliers, rapid technological changes, competition and consolidation in the video networking industry, the importance of attracting and retaining personnel, and other risk factors referenced in First Virtual Communications' public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2001. All trademarks are recognized. |
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