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| AG Communication Systems Adds Two New Members to its Video Integration Partner Program |
PHOENIX, March 16 /PRNewswire/ -- AG Communication Systems, a subsidiary
of Lucent Technologies, announced today that it has added Midwest Visual
Communications and StorNet, Inc., to its Video Integration Partner (VIP)
program. This joint interoperability, marketing and reference-selling program
makes it easier and less expensive to implement powerful room-based video
networks for distance learning, remote arraignment, telemedicine and business
conferencing.
Member companies in the VIP program provide the end-to-end audio and video
components and professional services needed to deliver flexible and economical
high-quality video and data over an asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) network.
Midwest Visual and StorNet join AAC Incorporated, Audio Video Recorders, Inc.,
CEAVCO Audio-Visual Company, Inc., Dascom Systems, Inc., Televideo San Diego
and The Whitlock Group as VIP program members.
With the video integration partners, AG Communication Systems gives
customers access to a host of complementary products that enable them to
deploy complete video solutions. All of the video integration partners are
knowledgeable of the company's ATIUM video product line and how it integrates
with audio, video and data equipment. These partners work closely with AG
Communication Systems' direct sales force and its major channel partners to
find the best video solutions available for customers.
AG Communication Systems' video products include ATIUM VIA 188(R), ATIUM
Time and ATIUM View. The ATIUM VIA 188 is a standards-based video codec
designed to interoperate with any ATM switch. ATIUM Time and ATIUM View
software make conference scheduling and element management simple through a
user-friendly browser or graphical interface.
The VIP program allows customers to choose the best products for their
needs from any one of several vendors that serve their geographic area. VIP
program partners ensure that all products have been tested for
interoperability, allowing customers to deploy end-to-end solutions quickly
and easily. Information about the current VIP program partners is available
online at http://www.agcs.com/sales/atium/integrators.htm.
About Midwest Visual Communications
Midwest Visual Communications has been a leader in providing quality
presentation and communications solutions to its customers since 1939. The
company's longevity is due to its commitment to quality. Experienced and
knowledgeable personnel bring a unique depth and variety of experience to the
integration of divergent communications technologies in a complex system.
Midwest's expertise in control system equipment and programming bring to a
system both a proven internal control integration between all
telecommunication and presentation system components and provide the end user
with the very best solutions in effective and simplistic user interfaces for
all types of video communications projects. The company has won national
awards for its presentation facility design in both corporate and educational
venues. Midwest's partnership with AG Communication Systems in KSCADE, the
largest MPEG 2 video-over-ATM distance learning network in the world, is an
example of its abilities and commitment to video transmission technology.
More information is available on the company's web site at
http://www.midwestvisual.com.
About StorNet, Inc.
Founded in 1990, StorNet is a nationwide, value-added integrator focused
on the design, deployment and support of systems and networks for strategic
business applications. Key applications include: enterprise business
applications such as ERP, decision support and data warehousing; commercial
Internet and intranet applications including e-commerce, database integration
and publishing; and 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. More information is available on the company's web site at
http://www.stornet.com.
About AG Communication Systems
AG Communication Systems, a subsidiary of Lucent Technologies, is a
leading developer and manufacturer of advanced communication products and
services, including switching, access, video, wireless and intelligent network
products. AG Communication Systems' GTD-5(R) digital switching systems serve
more than 17 million business, government, and residential subscribers.
Annual revenues for the fiscal year ended September 1998 were approximately
$450 million. Additional information is available on the company's web site
at http://www.agcs.com.
All products and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective owners. GTD-5 is a registered trademark used under license
from GTE Corporation. ATIUM VIA 188 is a registered trademark of AG
Communication Systems.
SOURCE AG Communication Systems
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CONTACT:
Michael Mitchell of AG Communication Systems,
602-581-4198, mitchelm@agcs.com; or Barbara Holck of Midwest
Visual Communications, 414-784-5880, holck@midwestvisual.com; or
Marie Gordon of StorNet, Inc., 610-701-5824, m.gordon@stornet.com
