The Web Video Alliance formed today by DGV, RNWK, VCST, Virage, StorNet.
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StorNet Institutes Agreement with RealNetworks and other Leading Companies
to Simplify the Integration and Deployment of High-Quality, Web-based Video
Solutions
April 28, 1999 9:07 AM
WEST CHESTER, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 28, 1999--StorNet, a nation-wide integrator with a specialty
in designing, deploying and supporting video communications solutions, today announced The Web Video
Alliance, a strategic move that offers a resource for all aspects of Web-based video including the creation,
archival and retrieval of live and stored media.
Flagship members of the Alliance include RealNetworks (NASDAQ:RNWK), ViewCast.com (VCST), Digital
Lava, and Virage, in addition to StorNet.
"Our goal is to help customers realize that, with the proper integration of current technologies, Web-based
video can easily become a reality. StorNet, with members of the Alliance, will be conducting a series of
educational seminars this Spring for corporations and educational institutions to learn how video can be
incorporated into their Internet or Intranet site," said Bruce Hawkins, Vice President at StorNet's Video
Communications Group.
"We're excited that StorNet has formed this Alliance," said Mike Eastman, director Channel Sales,
RealNetworks, Inc., "As a premiere systems integrator, StorNet builds complete streaming media solutions for
clients in the marketplace. We're proud to be the technological foundation of this solution, enabling the
proliferation of streaming media on the Web."
Products and services offered through this alliance include:
RealNetworks provides the RealSystem G2 software platform that allows audio, video, animation, and other
data types to be authored and broadcast over intranets and the Internet. RealNetworks servers can be
customized to the unique requirements of the end-users business.
For example, the Commerce Server can be configured to allow variable types of access, optimizing a Web site
for speed or security, visible user authentication or transparent demographic tracking and grant access to files
or live events, by event, date, or total viewing time by setting simple server control switches.
ViewCast.com makes the Internet and corporate networks viable highways for video communications through
its components, systems, and turnkey solution products. The company is known around the world as the
leading provider of enterprise-wide, digital video communications solutions for both real-time and on-demand
applications.
Osprey(R) video cards, ViewCast(R) streaming video solutions, and Viewpoint VBX(TM) system products
deliver a wide array of video solutions for digital video communication systems. ViewCast.com is unique in its
ability to deliver cutting edge networked video solutions while delivering systems to transition legacy video
communication systems into viable and current solutions.
Virage - provides the ability to index video in real-time and make it searchable by typing in key words
associated with the audio portion of the video stream. For example, a user can search for a specific topic
among hours of video and go directly to that portion of the video that deals with the topic searched.
Digital Lava - provides businesses with the next generation in video technology - transforming linear video into
easily accessible and manageable interactive digital information for corporate training, communications,
distance learning, and other applications.
Easy to publish and deploy, this interactive content can be deployed across a LAN, WAN, intranet, Internet or
CD-ROM. Digital Lava complements its core business by offering turnkey digital video publishing and
consulting services.
StorNet - provides the complete integration services and delivers the actual turnkey solution utilizing StorNet's
expertise in streaming video and the technologies associated with the Web Alliance. In addition, StorNet
provides a wealth of knowledge concerning delivery of video over the Internet and video content hosting for
those organizations that are lacking the required bandwith.
ABOUT STORNET
Founded in 1990, StorNet is a nationwide, value-added integrator focusing on the design, deployment and
support of systems and networks for strategic business applications.
Key applications are: (1) Enterprise Business Applications such as ERP, Decision Support and Data
Warehousing; (2) Commercial Internet and Intranet Applications including E-Commerce, Database Integration
and Publishing; and (3) Video Communications Applications such as Corporate Communications, On-Demand
Training/Education, and ISP/Broadcasting Systems.
With headquarters in West Chester, PA, StorNet currently has twelve offices nationwide. For more information
call 610/692-8400, or email info@stornet.com. For on-line information about StorNet products and services,
access www.stornet.com on the World Wide Web.
CONTACT: StorNet, West Chester
Marie Gordon, 610/701-5824
Fax: 610/692-8355
m.gordon@stornet.com
or
Spot Communications
Mary Maguire Campbell
508/339-9553
508/339-9566
maryspot@earthlink.net
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