VBrick Systems Delivers Dynamic Plug-and-Present Streaming Video and Multimedia Capabilities.

WALLINGFORD, Conn. -- VBrick Systems, Inc. (www.VBrick.com), an industry leader in affordable video over IP network solutions, today introduced VBrick webcast kits that provide new levels of simplicity for setting up and broadcasting video/multimedia presentations. The VBrick webcast kit is an out-of-the-box presentation streaming solution that combines video, multimedia slides and web content, as well as interactive audience polling and Q&A capabilities.

The VBrick webcast kits - VBCorpCast for business and VBEduCast for education - empower users to stream dynamic presentations economically. VBrick's sophisticated multimedia capabilities blend real-time audio/video, live synchronized PowerPoint slides, and guided web browsing, which enables presenters to incorporate embedded video and flash animation by launching web pages. Polling and Q&A capabilities provide engaging real-time communications between the presenter and the audience. The VBCorpCast and VBEduCast kits enable users to initiate all multimedia presentation capabilities using the Microsoft PowerPoint interface, thereby eliminating the need to learn new applications.

"Digital video is quickly becoming the communications method of choice because it engages the audience, conveys key points to viewers quickly, and increases viewer retention," said Steve Vonder Haar, founder and research director, Interactive Media Strategies. "To capitalize on presentation streaming capabilities, organizations require an intuitive solution that is also economical. VBrick's new webcast kits combine 'plug-and-present' simplicity and rich features to address the growing demand for streaming anywhere."

The VBrick webcast kit broadcasts interactive content to employees via existing IP corporate networks or Internet viewers globally using minimal bandwidth resources. VBrick multicasting technology enables an unlimited number of local area network users to view a video stream, while only requiring the bandwidth for a single stream. Additionally, intuitive management enables presenters to record live presentations and deliver them on demand easily.

"Online education should mirror the successful classroom setting and also provide the added flexibility to view course content anytime, anywhere," said John Horvath, director, Distance Education Services, University of Nebraska Kearney. "VBrick is enabling us to provide lectures, multimedia content, and online interaction between students and teachers easily without adding complexity for students, professors, or staff."

VBCorpCast and VBEduCast Components

The webcast kits include a VBrick appliance to stream live Windows Media audio and video; VBPresenter, which provides seamless PowerPoint and related multimedia content; a video camera, and a prepaid streaming service. Additional component background follows:

--WM Network Video Appliance: Provides reliable video streaming and intuitive management capabilities that enable organizations to launch Windows Media streaming video in minutes. The combination server/encoder appliance delivers powerful and reliable audio/video streaming while enabling organizations to optimize their Microsoft investments. In addition to multicasting streams to an unlimited number of local area networked users, the VBrick appliance also supports 200 separate (unicast) Windows Media sessions per appliance, allowing organizations to deliver live video virtually anywhere. For high-viewership broadcasts, users send a single Internet stream to a reflector server, which has the capacity to support global audience demand for Internet streaming content

--VBPresenter: Offers robust multimedia capabilities. The powerful PowerPoint add-in provides synchronized slides and guided web browsing to expand traditional Internet audio/video streaming capabilities. Guided web browsing enables users to include embedded video and flash animation in their presentations. Additionally, VBPresenter enables interactive communications between the Internet streaming viewers and the presenter via real-time audience polling and Q&A capabilities

--Video camera, microphone, tripod, and accessories: Features an easy-to-use video camera that provides high quality and reliability

--Prepaid streaming service: Each VBrick webcast kit includes prepaid streaming/hosting service from PowerStream, a national Internet service provider. This component allows anyone to start streaming via the Internet immediately without increasing their bandwidth capabilities or searching for a streaming provider

"Clear, timely communication is critical to arming employees with the tools for success and articulating corporate advantages to the marketplace," said Rich Mavrogeanes, founder and CTO of VBrick Systems, Inc. "VBCorpCast enables organizations to broadcast engaging streaming presentations in minutes for critical initiatives including new product technical training, a quick sales team presentation that addresses new market opportunities, sales channel training, and ongoing compliance education."

About VBrick Systems, Inc.

VBrick Systems, Inc., creates and delivers innovative networked video solutions that enhance communications and reduce costs for organizations around the world. VBrick's broad range of video solutions provide the simplest and most reliable visual communications to businesses, educational institutions, and government agencies ranging in use from distributing news and information to distance-learning, training, and surveillance. VBrick, an ISO 9001:2000 certified company, has garnered numerous industry accolades including the Deloitte Technology Fast 500, Connecticut Technology Fast 50, and the National Association of Broadcaster's (NAB) Award for Innovation in Media in the Content Delivery category. Based in Wallingford, Connecticut, USA, VBrick Systems' products are distributed through industry-leading value-added resellers, system integrators, and distributors. Find out more at www.VBrick.com.