Prism Lands 1000 Line Contract with DistributedMedia.com, Inc.
4/26/00
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Prism Lands 1000 Line Contract with DistributedMedia.com, Inc.
http://www.comdisco.com/news/article.asp?ArticleId=94
REDSM will deliver Sight & SoundTM audio advertising to audiences nationwide
NEW YORK ? April 26, 2000 ? Prism Communication Services, Inc., a subsidiary of Comdisco, Inc. (NYSE: CDO), today announced a contract to provide RED PowerWorkSM high-speed internet connectivity to DistributedMedia.com, Inc. linking the company?s microbroadcasting network of Sight & SoundTM systems to customers nationwide. Through REDSM, DistributedMedia.com will digitally control Sight & Sound systems from its control center in Stamford, Conn.
"The use of Prism?s RED PowerWork means high-speed, wide-band access can now link our nationwide network," said James McManus, president and CEO, DistributedMedia.com. "We believe this represents a landmark use of the power of communications connectivity that, in addition to eBusiness capabilities, will provide us with a platform for delivery of future enhancements to our placed-based media including video and Internet commercial portals."
DistributedMedia.com will use RED PowerWork lines to deliver audio advertising and music to Sight & Sound systems in locations from retail stores to public facilities. DistributedMedia.com?s, Sight & Sound systems are digitally controlled from the company?s home office via the Internet. The company plans to serve 5000 to 6000 locations nationwide by 2001.
"We?re very excited to work with DistributedMedia.com, as this new business relationship represents everything the RED service stands for," said Dennis Kruse, chief marketing officer, Prism. "Our network allows us to provide customized solutions to our customers and to be responsive when their needs change."
In addition to RED PowerWork, Prism currently offers small and medium-sized businesses (SMB) and teleworkers 12 high-speed connectivity solutions to address a variety of single user or network needs. Services range from the economical RED HomeWorkSM and RED PowerWork, up to powerful business solutions, such as RED NetworkSM and RED TurboSM, creating wide range of speed and service options.
Prism is currently constructing a robust national communications network to offer integrated voice, data, video, Internet and other secure business applications to 33 major metropolitan markets and 70 metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) in the United States. Prism plans to incorporate key services, such as automatic data storage and recovery, Web hosting and other business critical solutions, for SMB, as well as turnkey remote access for Comdisco?s Fortune 2000 customers.
DistributedMedia.com, Inc., a subsidiary of NCT Group, Inc., sells place-based broadcast and billboard advertising through a microbroadcasting network of Sight & Sound? systems deployed to thousands of untapped out-of-home environments throughout the United States. For more information refer to www.distributedmedia.com.
Prism Communication Services, Inc., a subsidiary of Comdisco, Inc. (NYSE: CDO; www.comdisco.com), is one of the largest competitive local exchange carriers (CLECs) in the U.S. dedicated to delivering integrated communications solutions that power its customers. Developed specifically for small and medium-sized businesses (SMB), teleworkers and power users, Prism?s REDSM high-speed data and voice services transcend technology to address business needs with customizable, scalable solutions. Capitalizing on its own national network and its alliances with leading companies such as Comdisco, Nortel Networks? and Williams Communications Group, Prism continues to introduce innovative applications that enable its customers to grow their businesses. For more information, call 888-RED-2000 or visit the Web site at www.redconnect.com.
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