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****MEDIA ADVISORY****
Microspace Communications Launches New Expert Resource Network
Top Subject Matter Authorities from Leading Universities
Available
to National News Outlets
What: Microspace
Communications Corp. (Microspace) today announced the launch
of its new Expert Resource Network,
available
at www.microspace.com. The Network makes it possible for
professors from top universities such as Wake Forest,
Duke,
East Carolina and several campuses of the University of
North Carolina to be interviewed remotely by leading broadcast
and
cable networks seeking experts to comment on breaking
news
stories. The combination of Microspace and NCREN’s
technology
enables such individuals to appear on live news broadcasts
across the country via remote satellite or fiber
feeds
The
Expert
Resource
Network
is
a
time-saving
and
cost-efficient
tool
for
news
producers
in
media
markets
nationwide.
By
utilizing
the
on-line
directory
of
hundreds
of
available
experts,
university
studios,
and
NCREN’s
connections
to
Microspace,
the
liveshot
production
process
is
greatly
streamlined.
The service is offered in conjunction with
the
North Carolina Research and Education Network (NCREN), a
service of the
Microelectronics
Center
of North Carolina located in the Research Triangle Park.
One of the nation’s most advanced
research
and
education networks, NCREN provides high-speed Internet, video,
audio, data and computing services to 180
locations
at universities
and other institutions.
When: The Network went live on October 18, 2005.
Where: News outlets
across the nation, including existing customers such as
Fox News, Bloomberg, CNN, ABC, and MSNBC
can
access the Network at www.microspace.com.
About Microspace:
Microspace
Communications Corporation (Microspace) is the leading
provider of satellite services for video,
data
and audio
content
distribution and operates the largest global business satellite
broadcasting network, with over 315,000
remote
links
worldwide. A variety of both businesses and government
organizations rely upon Microspace’s VELOCITY® for
high-quality,
cost-effective
and secure content distribution at savings of up to 98%
over terrestrial services. VELOCITY
supports
customers
such as Morgan Stanley, LodgeNet, Muzak and the Christian
Radio Consortium via a wide range of IP
broadband
applications
such as business TV, distance learning, digital signage
and digital cinema, among many others. The
service
is
available as either a dedicated solution or as an on-demand
service,
enabling customers to easily and affordably expand
their
bandwidth as their needs change. Founded in 1988 with headquarters
in the U.S and a presence in Europe
and
Latin
America, Microspace is a subsidiary of Capitol Broadcasting
Company.
For more information, visit www.microspace.com
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