Sonic Telecom, Ltd.'s Video Transmission Services Are Now Available to the Government Through ATS.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers CHANTILLY, Va--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2003 American Technology Services (ATS), a subsidiary of Indotronix International Corporation (IIC See infranet. ), a global IT services company, and Sonic Telecom, Ltd., a network-based provider of international video transmission services, have combined resources to offer federal and state governments and agencies expert systems integration services and high performance video conferencing solutions. The combined ATS/Sonic offering enhances the government's ability to promote and distribute education, training, tele-medicine and replace significant travel costs with Sonic's highly reliable video conferencing. Sonic operates a global fiber network dedicated to the transmission of video and has developed products that address three distinct applications: video conferencing, video conference bridging and broadcast-quality television program contribution. ATS now offers government entities Sonic Video1(R), Sonic Claro(R) and Sonic Broadcaster(R) as well as related hardware. Sonic Video1 is a patent-pending solution that enhances the reliability and performance of video conferencing equipment-whether ISDN ISDN in full Integrated Services Digital Network Digital telecommunications network that operates over standard copper telephone wires or other media. or IP based. Sonic Claro is a video conference bridging service that incorporates a complete suite of video event management and support services. Sonic Broadcaster provides real time broadcast and high definition (HDTV (High Definition TV) A set of digital television (DTV) standards that offer the highest resolution and sharpest picture. Although some HDTV sets are available in standard (rather square) screen sizes, the overwhelming majority of sets are wide screen, which eliminates ) video transmission services. "The government represents a very significant opportunity for Sonic and the expertise that ATS has in systems integration and their knowledge of the government contracting process and performance metrics adds tremendous value to our offering," stated Dominick DeAngelo, Sonic's President and COO. "This new relationship with the leader in video broadcast services opens up new markets for ATS with our complementary suite of professional services," said James Bogaty, Vice President and COO of ATS. "Our successful joint efforts already indicate that this new offering will provide significant value for government agencies." About American Technology Services and Indotronix International Corporation ATS, a 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. of IIC, provides a wide spectrum of IT solutions including networking, telecommunications, seat management, engineering, operational outsourcing and security support. With nearly 500 employees, IIC operates throughout the U.S. and in India. The principal activity of ATS is to provide diversified solutions to the public sector. For additional information contact Tom Rice at The Merritt Group (for ATS) 703/714-6784 rice@merrittgrp.com www.americantechnologyservices.com About Sonic Telecom Sonic Telecom, Ltd. provides global solutions for video transmission with services like Sonic Broadcaster(R), which delivers broadcast-quality and HDTV video and Sonic Video1(R) which uses the Video1 Access Device (VAD (Value Added Dealer) Same as VAR. ), to improve the reliability and enhance the performance of videoconferences. Broadwing Communications (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :BRW BRW Business Review Weekly (business magazine; Melbourne, Victoria, Australia) BRW Business Report Writer BRW Barrow, AK, USA - Barrow (Airport Code) BRW Business Requirement Worksheet ), HSBC HSBC Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation HSBC Humane Society of Broward County (Florida) HSBC Humane Society of Bay County (Bay County, Michigan) (NYSE:HBC HBC a definition for medical records to denote 'hit by car'. ), MasTec, Inc. (NYSE:MTZ), and Mastel Ventures are strategic investors in the Company. For additional information about Sonic Telecom, Ltd. visit www.sonictelecom.com. |
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