Aprisma Technology Partners Report Record Attendance for Two-Day Interactive Presidential
Forum
DURHAM, N.H., Jan 7, 2000 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Aprisma Management Technologies, in
partnership with Cabletron Systems (NYSE:CS), Vitts Networks, Lycos, The Dupont Group,
PrimaryDiner and New Hampshire Public Television, made cyber-history this week, recording
almost 500, 000 "hits" on www.wiredvote.com.
Online viewers from around the globe viewed the New Hampshire Primaries, cast votes and
expressed opinions during the New Hampshire Primary Debates on the landmark Website.
The site's innovative use of next-generation Internet technology has enabled a convergence of
Internet broadcasting, live commentary and real-time polling, making www.wiredvote.com one
of the most successful political forums on the Web.
"The combined technologies of Aprisma and our partners have allowed us to break new ground
for the political process on the Internet, while demonstrating the unique and robust capabilities
of Aprisma's SPECTRUM management software, Cabletron hardware and Vitts Internet
services," said Darren Orzechowski, Aprisma's VP of marketing. "Because of
WiredVote.com's success, Aprisma and its solution partners have received numerous
requests from organizations seeking our technology in an effort to support their strategic
network and business initiatives."
Aprisma, along with other technology partners Cabletron Systems, Vitts Networks, New
Hampshire Public Television, PrimaryDiner.com (www.primarydiner.com), Lycos and The
Dupont Group have sponsored a series of online events this week at www.wiredvote.com.
New Hampshire Public Television (NHPTV) in partnership with New England Cable News
(NECN) and The Union Leader produced the debates.
"As Internet users continue to benefit from increased bandwidth and robust networks,
significant events will be enhanced by an online presence," said Chris Oliver, Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer of Vitts Networks. "Vitts was under a tight deadline to engineer and
implement a Web site that left no room for error and could handle the intense traffic associated
with this type of event. We are pleased that our network, coupled with our highly skilled Internet
technology experts, performed flawlessly in bringing this major political event from a local to a
global forum."
Kristen Sheppard, Manager of Sirius Media, the entity that owns Wiredvote.com, said,
"WiredVote.com's success in this endeavor is the logical extension of the emerging online
political community. Our strategy is to provide a interesting and interactive forum to allow
e-voters enhanced access to the political process."
Wednesday's New Hampshire Democratic primary debate between Bill Bradley and Al Gore
was moderated by Peter Jennings, anchor and senior editor of ABC's "World News Tonight."
Tim Russert, of "Meet the Press" and Washington bureau chief of NBC News moderated the
New Hampshire Republican primary debate tonight, January 6, 2000 at 7 p.m. (EST). For a
summary of cyberpolling results and a chance to review the debate Webcasts, visit
www.wiredvote.com. |
