GlobalStreams Introduces OnQ, a High-Quality, Affordable Live Video Presentation Solution for Businesses.Business Editors & Technology Writers COMDEX The former, premier computer trade show in the U.S. Although it grew into an end user event, it was originally created for dealers and distributors (it was the COMputer Dealers EXposition). Fall 2001 Booth No. L4613 LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--November 12, 2001 Groundbreaking Price/Performance Targets Booming Enterprise Streaming Market GlobalStreams(TM), an industry leader in affordable, high-quality video communications, today introduced OnQ(TM), the first fully integrated video desktop presentation solution in the market today for business professionals. With prices starting at $1,000, OnQ seamlessly brings together television-quality live video, slides, 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 , web pages and other collateral, allowing business people to captivate and engage viewers, right from the desktop. GlobalStreams is introducing OnQ this week at Comdex, booth No. L4613, South Hall, and plans to begin shipping in the first quarter 2001. With the North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. enterprise video streaming See streaming video and video stream. market estimated to grow from $140 million in 2000 to $2.8 billion in 2005, and with business communications and services spending projected to grow from $160 billion in 2001 to $260 billion in 2005, OnQ(TM) is uniquely positioned to address the growing need for high-impact corporate video solutions delivered via an intranet or the Internet. "OnQ is a breakthrough business communications solution that is easy-to-use, and which combines the impact of live video with the Internet to create powerful presentations," said Ted Briscoe, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , GlobalStreams. "GlobalStreams understands the language of television and has brought the power of that medium to desktop communications. With OnQ, any business professional can communicate more effectively, more often, right from the desktop." GlobalStreams has recently entered into a strategic business alliance with MegaChips Corporation, a leading manufacturer of LSI-based technology and products in Japan, to exclusively market, sell and distribute OnQ within the Asia-Pacific region and Japan. Communicate with Impact OnQ(TM) combines easy-to-use software with video capture to create live and on-demand presentations. With OnQ, companies can use video to communicate with all of their important stakeholders Stakeholders All parties that have an interest, financial or otherwise, in a firm-stockholders, creditors, bondholders, employees, customers, management, the community, and the government. . OnQ comes with preset preset Cardiac pacing A parameter of a pacemaker that is programmed permanently when manufactured presentation formats including, 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. (analyst meetings, annual shareholder meetings, employee communication), new product introductions, training or eLearning, and sales meetings or updates. With OnQ, a user can be presenting with video in three easy steps: -- Set-up and install the OnQ software and video capture hardware. -- Pick a presentation theme and layout. For instance, choose the "Sales Update" theme and a sales manager can update an entire sales force on fast-changing trends right from his or her desk. -- Select presentation materials and notify the audience. The presenter can easily import existing presentation materials, which could be PowerPoint(R), sales reports viewed via a web browser, product shots, or any other digital collateral. The presentation materials are then pulled into the chosen format and ready for viewing as the speaker begins. Enable Frequent, High-Quality Communication OnQ accepts video from most standard video cameras and webcams while also acting as a web video server. OnQ's external capture hardware allows a user to make easy video connections without the complication of opening their computer to install a video capture card See video capture board. . It also addresses the needs of a growing number of business professionals whose laptop computer is their primary PC. OnQ will work with many video capture devices Video Capture Device (full title Weezer - Video Capture Device: Treasures from the Vault 1991-2002) is the Weezer DVD. It contains footage of a lot of live gigs from early stages of their musical career, right up until 2002. and supports common delivery and player formats, including RealNetworks(R) RealPlayer(R) and Microsoft(R) Windows(R) Media(TM) Player. OnQ is: -- Easy to Learn and Use Easy to learn refers to software that is well designed and capable of being used right away without having to wade through documentation. If you make the program work with little effort, it is easy to learn. . OnQ is designed for business professionals and works just like other familiar desktop applications. -- Groundbreaking Price and Performance. OnQ offers television-quality video at a fraction of the price of similar-quality video presentation solutions. GlobalStreams plans to offer OnQ through its authorized reseller network at prices starting at $1,000. -- Save Time and Money. OnQ helps companies save on business travel, and IT and A/V (1) (Audio/Video) Refers to equipment and applications that deal with sound and sight. The A/V world includes microphones, tape recorders, audio mixers, still and video cameras, film projectors, slide projectors, VCRs, CD and DVD players/recorders, amplifiers and support. OnQ will be available through GlobalStreams reseller network beginning first quarter 2001. GlobalStreams authorized reseller directory is online at www.globalstreams.com. About GlobalStreams, Inc. GlobalStreams(TM) is an industry leader in affordable, high-quality live and on-demand video communications. Its business and professional communication solutions support internal and external corporate communications, including eTraining, eLearning and investor relations Investor relations The process by which the corporation communicates with its investors. , and other corporate production and broadcast applications such as news, sports, and entertainment. The Company has offices in St. Louis, San Francisco San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden and Sacramento. GlobalStreams holds 10 U.S. patents and has many U.S. and international patent applications pending in video, graphics and animation. For more information, visit www.globalstreams.com. GlobalStreams, the GlobalStreams logo, GlobeCaster, and OnQ are trademarks of GlobalStreams, Inc. Other trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners. Prices are for U.S. only and are subject to change without notice. Enterprise streaming market and business communications projections are from Jupiter/Media Metrix and Cahner's In-Stat, respectively. |
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