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iBEAM And Corpworld Team To Provide Streaming Communication Services For Canadian Market New Alliance Expands iBEAM's North American Customer Base, Makes CorpWorld Canadian Stronghold For Streaming Distribution Solutions
SUNNYVALE, CA, Jun 05, 2001 (INTERNET WIRE via COMTEX) -- iBEAM Broadcasting(R) Corp. (NASDAQ: IBEM chart, msgs), the leading provider of streaming communications solutions, today announced its expansion of services into the Canadian market through its latest channel partnership with the CorpWorld Group, Inc., a division of the Re:Source Communications Group, a leading diversified communications company of Canada. CorpWorld will now offer iBEAM's Activecast(TM) interactive webcasting and streaming distribution services to the Canadian markets.
Per the agreement, CorpWorld, the integration and corporate communications training division of the Re:Source Communications Group, will add iBEAM's Activecast applications and streaming distribution solutions to its comprehensive suite of service offerings that to date include strategic communications counsel, communication skills training, crisis management and media production. The partnership is the first of its kind in Canada for iBEAM(R).
As fully integrated advanced streaming applications, iBEAM's Activecast interactive webcasting solutions will provide CorpWorld clients with the opportunity for high impact communication platforms that combine streaming audio and video communications with slide presentations and interactive features, in customizable interfaces. This interactivity can include live Q&A, audience polling, chat, chapter indexing, and links to related content or e-commerce items.
"iBEAM is known for turning the Internet into a powerful communication tool for leading enterprise companies all over the world, and we now look forward to expanding our Activecast solutions throughout the Canadian market," said Drew Henry, Senior Vice President of Marketing. "iBEAM's agreement with CorpWorld further demonstrates our company's commitment to accelerate the growth of the enterprise market through strategic business relationships."
"CorpWorld is very excited about introducing iBEAM's dynamic and powerful Activecast solutions to Canada," said Mark Sherwin, Senior Vice President of CorpWorld. "Furthermore, iBEAM's services will allow our clients to communicate internally more effectively and cost efficiently, as well as expand the power of the Internet for their customers, suppliers and shareholders. It's a win win alliance for both sides of the border." iBEAM's Intelligent Streaming Media Network has distributed over 1 billion streams for the world's leading companies. iBEAM's terrestrial and satellite based infrastructure is highly distributed with installations in over 210 networks around the world. The network is optimized to deliver viewing and listening quality that approaches television and radio to large audiences.
About iBEAM Broadcasting Corp.
iBEAM Broadcasting(R) Corp. (NASDAQ: IBEM chart, msgs), founded in 1998, is the leading provider of streaming communications solutions. The iBEAM end-to-end solutions for enterprise and media customers include interactive webcasting, streaming advertising insertion, syndication and pay-per-view management, and secure, licensed download and geographical identification applications. iBEAM currently delivers more than 100 million audio and video streams per month across its intelligent distribution network of satellite connected, high-performance servers located in more than 210 networks around the world. More than 460 innovative companies use iBEAM's global services including media leaders, CNBC, MTVi, and LAUNCH.com, and enterprise customers, IBM/Lotus, Bristol-Myers Squibb, and Merrill Lynch. iBEAM is headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif. Telephone (408) 523-1600.
iBEAM's Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
The statements contained in this release relating to CorpWorld Group, Inc., a division of the Re:Source Communications Group, iBEAM's relationship with CorpWorld Group Inc., a division of the Re:Source Communications Group and the effectiveness of iBEAM's services, including without limitation, Activecast and Streaming Distribution Services, and oral statements of iBEAM management about such matters, are forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in any forward-looking statement as a result of certain risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, the early stage of iBEAM's operating history and the industry for Internet broadcast services, iBEAM's ability to build its network to the edge of the Internet, iBEAM's ability to manage its expansion and raise additional capital and the complexity of iBEAM's broadcast network, and the desirability of iBEAM's new and existing products and services in the market. For other risks and uncertainties applicable to iBEAM's business, investors are encouraged to refer to iBEAM's most recent Form 10-Q or 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
About CorpWorld
Founded in 1986, CorpWorld Group, Inc. is a Canadian-owned company serving North American executives and professionals in four key areas: strategic communications counsel, crisis management communications, training and media production. CorpWorld's experience throughout North America embraces a wide variety of businesses and professions including financial services, utilities, packaged goods manufacturers, resources, real estate, transportation, telecommunications, law, medicine, professional sport and entertainment. For more information about CorpWorld's services, visit www.corpworldgroup.com or contact the company at 180 Bloor Street West, Suite 803, Toronto, ON M5S 2V6, telephone 416-966-7560 |
