Niagara-R- PowerStream Pro Elevates the Streaming Workflow for Broadcast Professionals.DALLAS -- ViewCast Corp. (OTCBB OTCBB See OTC Bulletin Board (OTCBB). : VCST) today announced a new addition to its Niagara line of streaming encoders -- the Niagara PowerStream Pro, a high-performance video capture and streaming encoder specifically designed to meet the needs of professional broadcasters. The Niagara PowerStream Pro features a rack-mounted, console-free design that can be remotely monitored, managed and controlled via any IP-networked workstation. The Niagara PowerStream Pro can be used by professional studios, cable head ends, ISPs and enterprise IT professionals. Applications for the Niagara PowerStream Pro include IP-TV, webcasting, video archiving, and video content creation or repurposing for Web, business and training. "With the input of broadcast and other industry professionals in the design process, the Niagara PowerStream Pro encoder is an appliance that meets the broadcaster's operational needs," said George Platt, 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. of ViewCast. "Easier live and delayed webcasting capabilities, as well as new closed-caption extraction for HTML HTML in full HyperText Markup Language Markup language derived from SGML that is used to prepare hypertext documents. Relatively easy for nonprogrammers to master, HTML is the language used for documents on the World Wide Web. archival search features, make this a very robust solution for broadcasters. The PowerStream Pro integrates with editing, automation and content management systems to deliver breaking news stories and local sporting events live." The Niagara PowerStream Pro offers broadcasters and webcasters a more flexible and robust solution for managing and distributing video content. The 2-U rack-mount encoder accepts analog and digital video inputs that can store captured video to a network hard drive or stream it to a server or media distribution service via its two built-in 1-GHz TCP/IP TCP/IP in full Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol Standard Internet communications protocols that allow digital computers to communicate over long distances. network ports. A variety of video formats are supported: AVI (Audio Video Interleaved) A Windows multimedia video format from Microsoft. It interleaves standard waveform audio and digital video frames (bitmaps) to provide reduced animation at 15 fps at 160x120x8 resolution. Audio is 11,025Hz, 8-bit samples. , Flash, RealVideo, and Windows Media Microsoft's audio and video framework for Windows, which embraces playback, encoding and streaming. Windows Media Player is the digital jukebox and media player that comes with every version of Windows. . At the core of the PowerStream Pro are ViewCast's industry-leading Osprey osprey (ŏs`prē), common name for a bird of prey related to the hawk and the New World vulture and found near water in most parts of the world. (R) Video capture cards, which allow users to capture and digitize full-motion video Video transmission that changes the image 30 frames per second (30 fps). Motion pictures are run at 24 fps, which is the minimum frequency required to eliminate the perception of moving frames and make the images appear visually fluid to the eye. . As an appliance, the PowerStream Pro provides a more convenient way to monitor video signals through fully featured user controls on the front panel. A video confidence monitor displays the signal being fed to the encoder with right and left audio-level meters for each separate channel. Alarm and status lights across the front panel provide visual indicators, allowing quick and easy troubleshooting in large arrays of streaming media See streaming audio, streaming video and digital media hub. encoders. The PowerStream Pro can stream to any IP-networked device -- laptop, desktop or workstation, as well as handheld and wireless devices. And with ViewCast's SchedulStream software, which comes standard with the Pro, complex webcasting schedules can be mapped out in advance. More information about ViewCast's range of video products is available at www.viewcast.com. Also, visit http://www.viewcast.com/events.html for an NAB virtual booth "Sneak Preview." About ViewCast ViewCast(R) develops video and audio communications products for delivering content dynamically via a variety of network types and protocols. These products include Osprey(R) Video capture cards, Niagara(R) video encoders/servers, and ViewCast IVN IVN Interactive Video Network IVN Intravenous IVN Internationale Vereniging voor Neerlandistiek IVN Intravenous Nutrition IVN Integrated Voice Network IVN Intervening Networks IVN in Vehicle Network enterprise software and systems. ViewCast products address the video capture, processing, and delivery requirements for a broad range of applications and markets. ViewCast also provides professional IT services focused on merged data and video networks through its wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. Delta Computec Inc. Visit the company's Web site (http://www.viewcast.com) for more information. Safe Harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. Statement Certain statements, including those made by George Platt, contain "forward-looking" information within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that reflect the company's current judgment on certain issues. Because such statements apply to future events, they are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially. Important factors that could cause the actual results to differ materially include, without limitation, the following: the ability of the company to develop and market new products as technology evolves; and increased competition in the video communications and IT services market. For a detailed discussion of these and other cautionary statements and factors that could cause actual results to differ from the company's forward-looking statements, please refer to the company's reports on Form 10-KSB and 10-QSB on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. ViewCast and Niagara are registered trademarks of ViewCast Corp. Osprey is a registered trademark of Osprey Technologies Inc. All other trademarks mentioned herein are property of their respective holders. |
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