Looking ahead to next week, Cable '99 runs June 13 - 16:
cable99.com
And from NCTA:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
June 3, 1999
CONTACT: Scott Broyles or Glenn Hatmaker
202-775-3629
NCTA ANNOUNCES FIRST-EVER 'WEBCAST,' LIVE VIA THE INTERNET, OF CABLE '99 SESSIONS, DIRECTLY FROM THE CONVENTION CENTER
WASHINGTON, DC - Cable '99, NCTA's 48th Annual Convention and International Exposition, will feature a first-ever live "webcast" of the four daily General Sessions on www.cable99.com, the Cable '99 web site, direct from the McCormick Place Convention Center. Cable '99, NCTA's 48th Annual Convention and International Exposition, will take place June 13-16, 1999 in Chicago, Illinois.
"This first-ever webcast is a truly exciting addition to this year's convention, and we're pleased to be including streaming video to the technology and services on display at the show," said Marc Nathanson, Chairman and CEO of Falcon Cable TV, and Cable '99 Convention Committee Chairman. "For those who would like to view Cable '99 sessions live but are unable to attend, the webcast will be a great opportunity to watch from anywhere."
INTERVU, a leading provider of Internet video delivery solutions, was selected to provide the video and audio content management delivery services. NCTA and INTERVU will also provide Internet viewers with the "Cable '99 Internet Channel," a service that includes an automated e-mail ticketing function which generates a desktop reminder for users before the requested event. Viewers may need to download software in order to view these presentations; please check www.cable99.com or www.intervu.net before the events for additional information and instructions on software requirements.
Additional, up-to-the-minute Cable '99 information, including convention schedule and registration materials, is available via the Cable '99 website (www.cable99.com); from the "Fax on Demand" line (732/544-2514); or from the NCTA's Department of Industry Affairs (202/775-3669).
EDITORS PLEASE NOTE: COMPLETE WEBCAST SCHEDULE FOLLOWS.
WEBCAST SCHEDULE VIA
WWW.CABLE99.COM
AUDIO AND VISUAL:
Sunday, June 13, 1999, 2:00-3:15 p.m.
"Looking Back/Looking Forward: Year In Review & Outlook for the Future"
Monday, June 14, 1999, 9:30-10:45 a.m.
"Enter the Broadband Millennium," including keynote address by C. Michael Armstrong, AT&T Chairman and CEO
Tuesday, June 15, 1999, 9:30-10:45 a.m.
"Cable's Turn at the Century"
Wednesday, June 16, 1999, 1:00-3:15 p.m.
"Vanguard Awards & Closing General Session," with remarks by Rupert Murdoch, The News Corporation Ltd. Chairman and Chief Executive
AUDIO-ON-DEMAND:
Sunday, June 13, 1999 : "Internet2, too"
Monday, June 14, 1999
"Home Area Networking"
"Blackbeard's Ghost…Case Studies on International Piracy"
Tuesday, June 15, 1999
"Visions for the Future"
"Introducing High Speed Data Services"
Wednesday, June 16, 1999
"Interactivity that Really Works" |
