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Why Are Popular Young Stars Flocking to The 'Net?

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 20:10:06 GMT

Once limited to painful "home movies," then shows like Lonelygirl15 and Quarterlife, on-line projects like the new Poor Paul are now poised to give traditional media a run for its money

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 9 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Eye Scream Films today announced the premiere of their new on-line comedy series, "Poor Paul," starring Kevin G. Schmidt (Cheaper By The Dozen 1 and 2, Butterfly Effect, Young and The Restless), Zack Bennett (Down the PCH), Nicholas Braun (Sky High, Minutemen), Samantha Droke (Suite Life of Zack and Cody), Floriana Lima (How I Met Your Mother), Palmer Scott (Nip/Tuck) and co-produced by Kevin Schlanser (lonelygirl15). It will "air" on YouTube, MySpace and exclusively in HD on KoldCastTV starting September 16th, 2008. New webisodes will be available every Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. EDT / 10:00 a.m. PDT.

Twenty year old Kevin G. Schmidt has already had a solid career with major roles in films like Cheaper By the Dozen 1 and 2, The Butterfly Effect and the upcoming Disney Channel movie Princess Protection Program, plus numerous TV guest appearances. Zack Bennett, also twenty, was one of the leads in the independent film Down the PCH, as well as The Last Hurrah and stage work. Although neither are yet household names, their newest endeavor is sure to change that. And it's being created specifically for the Internet.

The project is called Poor Paul and is a unique new comedy show. Not quite a sitcom, not quite a video blog, not quite reality or fantasy, it is the brainchild of director/producer Sean Michael Beyer (Resurrection Mary, Down the PCH).

"Because we don't have to answer to studio MBAs," Beyer said, "we can do anything we want. We can bring together cast with various levels of experience and marquee value, along with talented actors who are about to break out. It's an exciting mix. We make our own rules. Then we break them. We're not afraid of being 'playfully' offensive. It must be working, we're already being wooed by several on-line video networks."

Poor Paul follows three college-aged roommates, an "odd trio," navigating life. One, played by the handsomely tall and lanky Nicholas Braun (Sky High, Princess Protection Program), can be found in the living room wearing boxer shorts and a snorkel asking for rabbit meat or duct tape. Another, played by Schmidt, eats dried seaweed because it has the same mineral concentration as human blood. And poor Paul, played by Bennett, slips into outrageous fantasies whenever things around him get too weird.

Beyer describes Poor Paul as an edgy new media comedy that leaps out of the box. The show has three levels of reality that bleed into each other, Paul's video blog, the day-to-day quirky lives of the characters and Paul's outrageous fantasies. In each level Paul has a different persona. Each weekly webisode will be approximately five minutes long and contain no commercial interruptions.

"The show is built for the YouTube/MySpace audience," Bennett said. "It's well done, innovative, and we love what we're doing." Schmidt chimed in with, "The reason so many talented people are willing to work on a ground-breaking show like this is that it allows them the freedom to play many roles they've never played before and to connect and interact directly with their audience."

"It's even quite possible that comments by fans will be incorporated into the plot," Beyer added. "This is the future of entertainment; short, well-produced shows that can be viewed online any time and, with cell phones, anywhere."

Poor Paul is an Eye Scream Films production, directed by Sean Michael Beyer and written by Geoff Hoff and Steve Mancini.

It can be found on YouTube at:
www.YouTube.com/PoorPaulPoorPaul.

on MySpace at:
www.MySpace.com/PoorPaulPoorPaul.

and in HD at KoldCast: www.KoldCast.TV/index.php/show/poor_paul_hd.

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TAGS: Send2Press Newswire, Poor Paul comedy series, Eye Scream Films

New Technology Helps Schools to Fill Financial Gaps

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 21:14:34 GMT

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 8 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The old adage, "It takes a village," is true on many fronts, especially in secondary education. A strong community base is the key to strong schools; Alumni Connection works to strengthen relationships between the two. Alumni Connection has developed new technology which delivers financial support to high schools so they can fill gaps as states continue to cut educational budgets. Financial streams are multi-layered; the goal is to preserve arts, athletics, and other social programs.

This innovative alumni forum is free to schools. Other benefits include: student scholarship opportunities; and support of associations, boosters, and social clubs on a single web location.

As a testament to the program's viability, Houston Independent School District, the seventh largest school district in the United States, recently signed on with AlumniConnection.com.

"To date, this is the largest school district we serve," Kevin Gross, president of Alumni Connection, says. "We provide the solution for schools to build an ongoing support venue that connects, builds, and strengthens relationships within their community."

And, as media delivery evolves daily, AlumniConnection.com stays on the cutting edge.

For example, in a recent interview with Microsoft's CEO, Steve Ballmer, The Washington Post discusses "Yahoo and the Future." Ballmer believes that in 10 years, there will be no media consumption left that is not delivered over an IP network. "Everything gets delivered in an electronic form," he says.

Ballmer asserts that he would like to watch his high school basketball games. He knows the games were recorded, yet he does not have access to watch. Ballmer is puzzled by this since his son can play Xbox Live with friends worldwide, yet he cannot have similar social interactions around his beloved childhood basketball games.

Ballmer does not have to wait 10 years. AlumniConnection.com has the technology today. Schools' entire video libraries are available via the Internet.

"One of the oldest videos a client of ours has is a 1946 state baseball championship game," Gross says. "Some schools we support have over 3,500 hours of full-length athletic, thespian, and countless other videos online. The quality is outstanding - it's like watching ESPN Classics, online, anytime you want, but the feature stars you and your childhood friends."

For information, visit: www.AlumniConnection.com; or the demo site: www.OurAlumniSite.com. Call: 513-891-7500; or e-mail: info@AlumniConnection.com.

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TAGS: Send2Press Newswire, Alumni Connection, Houston Independent School District

U.S. Senate Candidate Unveils New 'Weapon' for Bringing Issues to Voters

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:36:29 GMT

SPEARFISH, S.D., April 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Although political campaigns for national office are hideously expensive these days, you don't necessarily have to spend big to spend smart. South Dakota Republican U.S. Senate candidate Sam Kephart's campaign is employing a unique web-based technology to reach new donors and potential voters.

Never before used in the political realm, Kephart's online presentation (www.GOPpower.com) uses a proprietary combination of streaming video with synchronized Power Point slides, called Vforum, to deliver his long-format campaign keynote anywhere, anytime. The viewer can watch the previously recorded talk straight through, choose to browse by topic index, or, better yet, let the interface automatically search for keywords in the speech and take the viewer to them.

Kephart, 57, a first-time political candidate, entered the South Dakota U.S. Senate race for legacy issues. "My generation, the 'baby-boomers,' have done a dreadful job of leaving America a better place for the next generation. I was married late in life. I have two daughters, ages 8 and 12; I got into this race for them. Our parents, the World War II generation, left this place better off for us. We have abjectly failed to do likewise."

Candidate Kephart, who owns a marketing consulting firm, decided to leverage his knowledge of online technology and try it out in his own campaign. "Vforum, the web-based platform I'm using, was initially developed to facilitate distance learning for critical military and law enforcement applications. During my primary campaign appearances, I'm frequently given only 5-10 minutes in front of an audience. It's just not enough quality time. Vforum gives me an extremely cost-effective way to convey my full message to prospective voters 24/7, without interruption. The response has been very positive."

Kephart, a conservative with populist leanings, adds, "Washington, D.C., what I call the 'District of Cynicism,' will never be able to deliver on any of its promises unless and until the broken dialogue between the major parties is transformed. Elected officials must get back to putting America first, before party, personal political advancement, or special interests. Wall Street and K Street are killing off Main Street. I'll use any tool that helps even the fight."

Brian Douglass, President of digital OutPost, the Carlsbad California-based developer of Vforum, said, "Mr. Kephart has been a client of our firm since the late 90's. We've done several high-profile projects with him over the years. When he told us he was running for the United States Senate, putting our Vforum platform to work for his campaign seemed like a natural fit given our past collaborations." Douglass and his partners were early pioneers in developing video compression and transmission technology when they all formerly worked for GTE. "We developed Vforum for serious world-wide training solutions. Although we have produced several successful military and government applications, we've never previously had the opportunity to apply Vforum to the political field. We're excited about having a positive impact in such critical times."

Kephart, who likes pushing technical and political barriers, concluded, "If I make it through the primary and get elected in November as a Senator, I intend to produce a monthly live Internet TV show for America entitled 'Report to the People.' It will have an 800 call-in number and web portal with automatic archive. Any citizen will be able to phone in and ask me about some pressing issue or stuck piece of legislation. This technology's proven in the field and has the ability, properly deployed, to return some power to average Americans. I've been using video streams in corporate applications for ten years. It just amazes me that not one of our 435 Congressmen or 100 Senators has put this to work yet on a regular basis to serve their constituents. I guess they're afraid of what might happen... I'm not."

About Sam Kephart
For additional information or to receive a press kit on U. S. Senate candidate Sam Kephart, please contact Stephanie Mauszycki (mah-chess-ski) at 605-639-3159 or visit www.SamKephart.com, or email sam4senate @aol.com.

About Vforum
Vforum is the latest way to deliver a message more effectively online. This virtual forum utilizes video, synchronized with PowerPoint, to enhance visual appeal and information recall. A searchable format allows users to find information instantly. Fully captured, edited and hosted by digital OutPost, Vforum provides a way to reach a large distributed audience with one consistent and effective message. For more information or to schedule a demonstration, contact Meg Purvis at digital OutPost, located in Carlsbad, CA, at 1-800-464-6434 or email sales @dop.com.

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TAGS: Send2Press Newswire, Sam Kephart senate campaign, Vforum virtual forum

Internet Conferencing Service Targets Global Business Marketplace

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 05:31:00 GMT

LAS VEGAS, Nev., March 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In today's global marketplace, business communication and collaboration can be a challenge. That's why iConference, Inc. announces a new service that uses innovative software technology to make business communication easier and more cost effective.

Perfect for small or large meetings, and presentations and trainings via the Internet, iConferenceSystem is a professional, powerful and affordable VoIP, video web conferencing and collaboration system.

Businesses find the service convenient and cost effective because it eliminates costly long distance telephone or conference call fees; hotel charges; travel costs and more.

iConferenceSystem redefines the desktop computer and turns any PC into a multi- functional, rich-media presentation system. It's ideal for delivering online events such as sales meetings, distance learning courses, or corporate training.

"One aspect of the iConference suite that we are very proud of is our room-management system. This proprietary software provides our clients with 24/7 room-management facilities as well as multiple access points including a personalized gateway for their guests," Andrew Faridani, President, iConference Inc. said.

Conference sizes typically range from three to 100, but larger parties can be accommodated. The system is easy to use, but corporate trainers are available, if needed.

This virtual classroom provides an array of services and features that include: multi web cams, high-quality voice and video, shared desktop applications, text chat, whiteboard, web site "follow-me" browser, personal markers and pointers, sound effects, full audio/visual meeting record into MP3 format for later review/distribution, and much more.

iConferenceSystem provides two access methods: peer-to-peer software access for the full multi-media experience; and browser-based IC broadcast access for attending and viewing presentations.

So, who can use iConference? Most PCs are compatible with iConference. Minimum system requirements are: an Internet connection; Windows 2000 or XP; 6 MB of hard disk space for installation; and DirectX 8.1 or higher is required for Voice over IP or Webcam (video) -- DirectX 9.0 is recommended.

iConferenceSystem sets the standard for online audio visual presentations. They are a full service Nevada-based corporation specializing in state-of-the art Internet audio/video conferencing and collaboration software. The system runs on dedicated Microsoft servers and has a 99 percent uptime.

iConferenceSystem requires no long-term contracts. To learn more, schedule a demonstration, or to view an educational video, visit: www.iConferenceSystem.com.

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Passers-by and Web Users Interact with Times Square Digital Screen

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 03:00:02 GMT

LocaModa's web and mobile technology enables a new category of interactive advertising opportunities on Spectacolor HD screen in Times Square

BOSTON, Mass. - Feb. 20 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LocaModa Inc., pioneers of mobile and web-based interactive out-of-home media, today announce their platform integration with Clear Channel Spectacolor's giant 40' by 40' digital screen in New York's premier Times Square location. LocaModa's platform enables out-of-home signage to be controlled by mobile consumers and visible from the web.

Harry Coghlan, President, Clear Channel Spectacolor, said "With LocaModa's technology integrated into Spectacolor HD (http://www.spectacolorhd.com), our advertisers now have the ability to not only attract people in Times Square, but also to interact with them via their mobile phones and the web. This is the start of a revolution in out-of-home advertising, one in which users can choose to engage with brands while brands get web-like measurability."

The first LocaModa application on Spectacolor's Times Square screen is Jumbli(TM), a text messaging word game. Players who submit the highest scoring words from their mobile phones see their names on the screen. Spectacolor is running the game twice every hour.

"We are very excited to be extending Spectacolor's reach to both mobile and web consumers; potentially, millions of people can engage with the same content as being displayed in Times Square. This is yet another step in what we call The Web Outside," said Stephen Randall, CEO, LocaModa.

The Jumbli game on the Times Square screen is also playable from www.jumbli.tv. Winning words played from the web will also be displayed in Times Square. Jumbli and any of LocaModa's other interactive applications can also incorporate advertisers' branding elements.

About LocaModa
LocaModa connects people and places online and off, bringing out-of-home locations to the web and web experiences to locations such as bars, cafes, colleges, public spaces and conferences. LocaModa Inc. is a privately held company, incorporated in Delaware, headquartered in Massachusetts and founded by Stephen Randall, a former EVP/Founder of Symbian. True to its global vision, LocaModa is internationally backed by Dace Ventures in USA, Mahindra Group in India and Sumitomo Corporation of Japan, via its U.S.-based strategic investing arm, PresidioSTX. Additional information can be found at www.locamoda.com.

About Clear Channel Outdoor
Clear Channel Outdoor (NYSE:CCO) is the world's largest outdoor advertising company with over 973,000 displays in more than 60 countries across 6 continents.gIn the United States, the company operates over 167,000 advertising displays and has a presence in 49 of the top 50 Designated Market Areas. It also operates airport, rail, taxi and mall advertising businesses worldwide.

Its Spectacolor (U.S.) and DEFI (international) divisions are the global market leaders in spectacular sign displays, including in New York's Times Square. Clear Channel Adshel is the company's international street furniture division, which operates over 3,500 municipal advertising contracts worldwide. More information may be found by visiting www.clearchanneloutdoor.com.

For more information and media queries, contact:
Bill Nast
of LocaModa Inc.
+1-617-864-9600 ext. 106
bnast @locamoda.com

All trademarks acknowledged. Ticker: NYSE: CCO

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NASCAR Driver-Network Broadcaster Wally Dallenbach Jr. Joins KDHD.TV as Automotive Expert

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 07:35:34 GMT

VISTA, Calif. - Feb. 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- NASCAR racing legend Wally Dallenbach Jr, motor sports broadcaster for NBC, ABC, TNT and USA Network, joins KDHD-TV, LLC's team of broadcasters providing live content to national and local news programs around the country. Dallenbach rounds out the roster of broadcast savvy experts covering the dynamic tech, gaming, travel and toy industries for the satellite tour/broadcast news content provider.

"The relationship with Dallenbach marks our organic growth into the automotive industry, where we can offer new, compelling demographically desirable broadcast impression opportunities," said KDHD.TV President Kyle Williams. "I am proud that we are on the forefront of the broadcast efforts of some of the biggest names in the various industries we serve."

Prior to founding KDHD-TV, Williams headed production at a Newport Beach, Ca.-based multi-media company, where he created and distributed programming for satellite and cable channels and corporate clients, primarily in the automotive, toy, high-tech, and gaming industries. As senior producer he oversaw production of satellite media tours, airline in-flight programming, video news releases, web casts and automotive vehicle press footage. Williams was Senior Producer for ESPN's "Road Trip" series from international auto shows, including Frankfurt, Germany, Los Angeles, Chicago, SEMA, and New York.

"The addition of Dallenbach is consistent with our strategy of utilizing experienced broadcast producers, editors and subject matter specialists to create, manage, and deliver compelling content. We are delivering on the promise of growth we sought at the inception of our enterprise," Williams said. Dallenbach, who currently calls the action Championship Off-Road Racing, NASCAR, and several other national and international racing series, has more than 27 wins in his 20-year racing career. His victories include four trips to the winner's circle in the prestigious 24 Hours of Daytona.

About KDHD.TV, LLC
KDHD.TV, LLC founder Kyle Williams is a seasoned producer of targeted Satellite Media Tours, video news release, airline in-flight programming, and web casts. With over 20 years in television broadcast journalism, Williams brings his wealth of knowledge and expertise to KDHD.TV, LLC, offering his clients a team of experts whose backgrounds include program development; satellite media tour development and placement, public relations and sales. Kyle can be reached at kyle@kdhd.tv.

Website: www.kdhd.tv.

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2008 Mavericks Surf Event Opts for SecurWireless Water Cam

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 14:20:33 GMT

SWI's Water Cam provides hard to catch water angles for iTV360 live webcast

LANDOVER, Md. - Feb. 1 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SecurWireless, Inc., provider of wireless video surveillance solutions for government, state and local, and commercial applications, partnered with live web casting company, iTV360, to provide live video coverage of the 2008 Mavericks Surf Contest, that began January 12th, in Half Moon Bay, California. Strapped to the back of a jet ski, SecurWireless' waterproof Water Cam provided live video coverage from the water of the famed surfing event.

Video can still be viewed from the live-event site at myspace.com/maverickssurf. MySpace's live stream of the Maverick's big-wave surfing contest drew 300,000 viewers during the event, making it the third-biggest streaming event in the Web site's history.

"We were very excited to have the opportunity to support iTV360.com and The Mavericks Surf Contest by providing our rugged wireless video system for the in-the-water view of this amazing event," said Corby Lawrence, SecurWireless President and CEO. "Our technology's ruggedability and reliability, proven in the Military market, easily crosses into the equally rugged world of surfing and live web casting. Our systems were designed to provide critical video data, where there are gaps in coverage, or where infrastructure simply does not exist, to those that need it. In this case, it's the fans."

"The 2008 live web cast was something special. The iTV360 live water angle is absolutely key to getting the full feeling from a wave like Mavericks." said Jay Johnson, Director at iTV360. "The technology is incredible to bring the live water cam shot from the back of a the jet ski to over 300,000 in cyberspace, not to mention the massive crowd at AT&T park in San Francisco. The broadcast of this contest has come a long way in the 5 years we have been covering the action."

The Mavericks Surf Contest(R) is world famous, and for good reason. Supremely harsh conditions and the giant, unpredictable waves both contribute to the Contest's allure. So do the frigid waters, dangerous currents, jagged rocks and the ever-present threat of the Great White Shark. When Mother Nature and a little luck combine to produce the notoriously massive waves, 24 legendary surfers will get The Call. When they do, they will have a mere 24 hours to prepare themselves to face the extreme conditions, the thunderous waves, and each other.

About iTV360 (www.itv360.com)
iTV360 is the premier live web cast production team for the action sports, music and entertainment industries. The company has over 8 years of experience with hundreds of live broadcasts of the biggest events in arenas of surf, skate, snow, music, paintball, motocross, special events and much more. iTV360 has a team of production professionals with the experience to produce dynamic content that will make a lasting impact on the audience.

About SecurWireless (www.SecurWireless.com)
SecurWireless, Inc., headquartered in Landover, MD, is a high technology product and services company that provides affordable, rapidly deployable and easily maintained wireless infrastructure systems specifically for video and other surveillance applications. The company's roots stem from meeting Military requirements for highly reliable, rapidly deployable, rugged mobile wireless intelligent surveillance to support the Global War on Terrorism.

SecurWireless continues to meet these demands and has leveraged its experience to provide other government and public safety agencies with the same capabilities. Having to install thousands of yards of cable or fiber infrastructure for video is costly and time consuming. Threats are here today and professionals need surveillance now, not after months or years of planning and spending millions of dollars. SecurWireless' technologies meet this need and more importantly the systems are open and interoperable for expandability to meet the threats of tomorrow.

Photo Caption: Surfing event captured live. Photo by and (c) Kevin German.

New Internet College Comedy Series Begins in November

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 18:44:31 GMT

BOULDER, Colo. - Oct. 29 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- KollegeTV.com is a series about four college students trying to navigate the path to graduate between classes, parties and relationships. The new online comedy series about college life begins webcasting in November on www.kollegetv.com and will post new webisodes every week.

The series is directed by Bill Allard, co-founder of the legendary comedy group, Duck's Breath Mystery Theatre who Newsweek called "an American Monty Python". Head writer, Merle Kessler, also a Duck's Breath alum, has penned numerous comedy books including "Ian Schoales Perfect World" and as a comedian appeared regularly on NPR's "All Things Considered" and ABC's "Nightline" as the satirical social critic "Ian Shoales." He currently writes the House of Blues Radio Hour for Dan Aykroyd.

"KollegeTV" is a cross between "Friends" and "Saturday Night Live," shot in the style of new webisode series like "PromQueen.TV," says Director Allard. "The issues for college students are the same as they have always been - relationships, parents, money, and grades. The only difference is the communication devices and the internet."

The series is produced by Colorado based film producer, Peter Garrity, and was shot in Boulder, Colorado. "We're reaching the college audience through its favorite medium, the internet," Garrity says. "Today's college students spend more time online than watching TV."

"KollegeTV" is one of a small but increasing number of professionally produced, original series on the Internet. "Its exciting to be on the cutting edge of creating a new medium," says actor Jason Griffith. "When you're doing things that no one else is, it's like being out there without a safety net: terrifying and thrilling at the same time."

"The small screen used to mean your TV, now it's an even smaller window on your laptop," says Garrity. "But we've still filled it with lots of production value. We hung our cast from a zip line during a mountain climbing scene, trashed an entire house for the 'morning after' episode, and converted a theatre to a film studio."

KollegeTV will feature 2-3 minute episodes, three times a week, with spin-off content filling in the off days. The first episode debuts November 5.

For more information and to view the series trailer visit www.kollegetv.com

Leading Streaming Media Company Provides Advanced IPTV and Internet TV Content Delivery Solutions

Tue, 08 May 2007 16:00:00 GMT

BRASSCHAAT, Belgium - May 8 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With the help of Streaming Group's (www.StreamingGroup.com) streaming technology and software solutions for Video on Demand (VoD), IPTV, and live broadcast over broadband networks, telecommunication networks and advertisers are able to deliver the finest quality content to their customers all over the world.

According to the Consumer Internet Barometer, one out of every 10 online consumers watches television broadcasts online. This type of media viewing is quickly gaining popularity, and as the number of Internet users continues to grow worldwide, more people will be tuning into Internet media viewing. Streaming Group, a streaming media company, continues to capitalize on this trend as one of the leading providers of advanced IPTV and Internet TV content delivery solutions.

To date, Internet World Stats Usage and Population Statistics report that in North American alone 233 million people use the Internet. As if this statistic isn't significant on its own, consider the fact that from 2006 to 2007 the number of Internet users in North America also grew 115.7%. Content producers and network providers that want to keep up with both the times and consumer trends enlist the help of the Streaming Group - a premier streaming media company that provides media/video technology, VoD and IPTV solutions worldwide.

Streaming Group's CEO Maurits P. Rijkeboer MBA, an IPTV, live broadcast and VoD authority, has had 10 years of success in streaming media technology and marketing.

"We help customers all over the world with our proprietary Internet-TV solutions," Rijkeboer says. "We target content providers, Web portals, advertisers, digital magazine operators and anyone else who wants to deliver their viewers full screen, DVD quality live content and videos on demand."

Streaming Group is a VoD authority because it has developed a set of proprietary technologies for video compression, management and distribution. It has revolutionized the streaming world because its talented staff has solved the major issues such as connection interruptions, poor picture and sound quality and delivery expenses that surround Internet video delivery.

"We're one of the leading streaming media companies because we work to offer our clients the best video experience, but we also make it simple and inexpensive for them to operate and manage," Rijkeboer says. "Explore our technology and learn how Streaming Group is bringing the world of television to the Internet."

To learn more about Streaming Group's IP video solutions and custom packages, or to enlist them as your VoD authority, please visit www.StreamingGroup.com.

About Streaming Group:
Streaming Group, one the leading streaming media companies, is the largest provider of streaming solutions to customers worldwide and provides streaming media/video technology, Video on Demand (VoD) and IPTV solutions. Established in 2000, it develops and markets unique turnkey Video on Demand and live broadcast platforms, which enable operators and publishers to deliver television-quality streaming services to PC, mobile devices and television sets. Streaming Group is dedicated to offering its customers and their audiences the best IPTV experience while making it simple and affordable at the same time.