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Microspace Solidifies Partnership with Broadcast
International
Companies join with Helius at ASTD show to offer
complete distance learning solution
Raleigh, NC (May 7, 2003) )
- Microspace Communications Corp. (Microspace),
the operator of the largest business satellite broadcast
network in the world, announces a partnership with Midvale,
UT-based Broadcast International, a recognized pioneer
in video-based content development and distribution.
In partnership with Helius, Inc. for the hardware
component, this consortium of companies offers an affordable
and comprehensive solution for distance learning and business
television via satellite. The first opportunity to showcase
the solution will be at the American Society for Training & Development
(ASTD) 2003 International Conference and Exposition, May
18-22, 2003 in San Diego, CA, booth #835.
"This partnership is the ideal combination of companies with complementary business offerings," said Joe Amor, VP and GM of Microspace. "Broadcast International's reputation for producing content and installing equipment and hardware are both well recognized in North America, Europe and the Middle East. Combined with Microspace's VELOCITY® high-speed satellite-delivered content distribution service and Helius’ hardware/software component, we can offer a more complete solution meeting today's business needs."
Rob Chipman, VP of Sales & Marketing at Broadcast International, added, "Broadcast International has almost two decades of satellite and network experience. Partnering with Microspace for the delivery segment of distance learning and Helius for their state-of-the-art hardware/software solutions makes it possible and affordable for companies to provide employees with on-demand, video-powered training right to the desktop."
Broadcast International's range of services for video-powered communications and learning solutions includes course development, media conversion, streaming, local area network (LAN) distribution, videoconferencing and production. Microspace's VELOCITY distribution service is used for distance learning and business television applications in a variety of vertical markets, including financial services, retail, hospitality, health care and government. Helius provides a wide range of products aimed at the IP satellite market, including routers, video decoder and playback appliances, streaming video capabilities, security technology, content management as well as customization services.
For more details on the consortium partnership,
visit www.ipsatsolution.com
About Broadcast International
Now
20
years old, Broadcast International is a recognized pioneer in video-based content
development and distribution, and
is
the integrator of choice for companies seeking to harness the power of IP Satellite
technology. BI completed 19,000
installations
in 2002. The company has its own in-house studios and affiliate studios worldwide,
able to produce videos of
the highest
professional quality. It also provides such services as network engineering/design,
network management, installation, as well as 24/7 help desk, and maintenance
and repairs. And for sites beyond satellite coverage or otherwise lacking a
downlink, it can provide streaming video via the Internet. www.brin.com.
About Helius
Helius
develops routers, software and custom engineered solutions
that enable efficient, secure and reliable delivery of
broadband content over satellites and local area networks.
The Company's portfolio of broadband satellite and land-based
routing solutions includes products that enable a full
range of video, voice and data to be distributed across
corporate computer networks and desktops. The enterprise-wide
business TV systems powered by Helius products give employees
easy access to live or stored content such as corporate
broadcasts, distance learning courses, training programs,
software updates, databases and the Internet. Founded in
1995, Helius is a worldwide leader in combining IP, satellite,
broadcast, video and digital networking technologies. Helius
is a holding under the Canopy Group Investment Company
and is based in Lindon, Utah. For more information visit
http://www.helius.com or call 801-764-9020.
About Microspace
Microspace Communications Corporation (Microspace) delivers video, audio and data services across business networks at up to 98 percent lower costs than such terrestrially-based telecommunications carriers. Microspace is the leading provider of point-to-multipoint satellite services and operator of the largest business satellite broadcasting network in the world. Its Ku-band VELOCITY® satellite service enables reliable and affordable distribution of a broad range of applications from business television to streaming audio/video broadcasting to high-bandwidth data transmission. Microspace offers its VELOCITY® satellite service under an innovative fixed pricing model, allowing a company to simply and affordably expand its bandwidth as enterprise network applications demand it. Microspace's customers include companies such as Muzak, Morgan Stanley and eSignal.
Founded in 1988, Microspace is a privately-held
company headquartered in Raleigh, NC, and a subsidiary of
Capitol Broadcasting Company, founded in 1937. For more information,
visit www.microspace.com.
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