US Navy and Marine Corps Learning Networks Select Applied Global Technologies for Video Managed Services; AGT and Polycom Technology Play Key Role in 4-year, $20M Award.

ROCKLEDGE, Fla. -- Applied Global Technologies, proven experts in IP collaboration technologies and solutions, announces it has won the US Navy/Marines Video Teletraining contract that, with base and one year options, takes the agreement to 30 Sept. 2009. The selection criteria included technical approach, corporate experience, past performance and overall value to the program.

"Our superior performance ratings over the past five years reflects the dedication of AGT's professional and specialized on-site personnel," stated Michael Valletutti, CEO, Applied Global Technologies. "This program is an enormous effort that incorporates multiple data centers, disparate networks, scheduling software, course content, digital recording, technology management and high-touch services. We've developed a proven methodology that leads to increased utilization and cost savings - the Navy has reported that they receive a 100% return on their investment with AGT's managed services."

AGT's proprietary technologies have been used to enhance training over IP, ISDN, DISN and satellite communications for the Navy and Marines, and its innovative solutions incorporate the products and technology of its partner, Polycom, to deliver industry-leading solutions. Polycom Inc. (NASDAQ: PLCM) is the world's leading provider of Unified Collaborative Communications.

"As an industry leader, Polycom works hard to provide solutions to meet mission critical applications for our customers," said Bob Hagerty, Chairman and CEO of Polycom. "Teletraining continues to be a leading application for our unified collaborative architecture. Polycom is proud to be teamed with AGT in support of the US Navy and Marine Corps teletraining requirements."

The Navy/Marine Corp Video Teletraining Network currently utilizes five hubs connecting 97 classrooms to areas as remote as Okinawa, Japan to educate 24,000 students per year. More information is available at http://www.appliedglobal.com/content/case_studies/navy.html

"By adding our software tools to Polycom's industry-leading products, we were able to develop a scalable, cost-effective solution that ranked first technically," added Ben Atha, President and CTO, Applied Global Technologies.

"Polycom is pleased to be selected as partners with AGT, the US Navy and US Marine Corps," said Barry Morris, Polycom Vice President of Federal operations. "Without a doubt this network continues to be one of the most impressive operations in conserving limited resources, increasing student performance, improving instructional design and increasing the readiness of our Forces. This network shows continuous improvement in cost savings/avoidance well in excess of $15 million dollars."

About Applied Global Technologies(R)

Applied Global Technologies(R) offers its customers proven expertise in IP collaboration with the mission to transform companies from buyers of technology into users of technology. As a dedicated collaboration managed service provider, AGT takes the enterprise vision of fully integrated IP networks and applies it as an effective, ROI-centered solution for today's progressive and agile businesses.

AGT also offers ON DEMAND video conferencing, presentation, recording and streaming services featuring VIDEO PRESENTER(TM) and VIDEO EVENTS(TM). Supplemental solutions include engineering and A/V integration, IP video migration and analysis using FATHOM(TM), and billing and utilization management software with NEXUS c/R(TM).

In addition to its work in the commercial marketplace, the eleven-year old private corporation provides conferencing solutions to the Pentagon, branches of the US Military and civilian agencies, as well as numerous federal and state government facilities. The Company's continued advancement in communications is being felt around the world. The company is listed among the fastest growing private companies in America (Inc 500).

AGT partners with those companies that bring value to its customers. Applied Global's current partners include: Anteon, AT Alliance, EDS, Glowpoint, Infonet, MiCTA, Polycom, Radvision, SAIC, Sprint, Global Crossing, VCON, and BellSouth.

Applied Global Technologies' international headquarters is located in Rockledge, FL with field support offices in Atlanta, Dallas, Honolulu, Okinawa, Ottawa, Phoenix, Seattle, San Diego, Virginia Beach, and Washington, DC.