SOURCE: TV Worldwide
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September 16, 2008 12:41 ET
TV Worldwide and Internap Launch FedEdTV.com and Digital Media and Webcasting Solutions for Government and Public Sector Audiences
Innovative Internet TV Channel Powered by Internap's Content Delivery Network (CDN) Offers Exclusive Video Programming and Broadcast Platform to Target Select Government Communities
CHANTILLY, VA and ATLANTA, GA--(Marketwire - September 16, 2008) - TV Worldwide
(www.TVWorldwide.com), the Internet's first global TV network (est. 1999),
and Internap (NASDAQ: INAP), a global provider of end-to-end Internet
business solutions, today announced the launch of a suite of digital media,
Web casting and content delivery tools for federal, state and city
government organizations. These services include the availability of
FedEdTV (www.FedEdTV.com), an Internet TV channel for government agencies
unveiled in beta form at TV Worldwide's official Web cast of the FOSE
Government Expo in March 2008. Under the agreement between Internap and TV
Worldwide, Internap's Content Delivery Network (CDN) will be the exclusive
network provider for FedEdTV, and Internap will be a charter sponsor of the
programming.
"Government agencies and contractors trust TV Worldwide to deliver
compelling and informative video programming and our CDN services deliver
that programming with the highest quality and reliability," said James P.
DeBlasio, president and CEO of Internap. "Working together with TV
Worldwide will help us increase our presence in government markets and
FedEdTV will be a showcase for our services."
TV Worldwide has a 10-year history as the leading provider of Internet TV
delivery production solutions and applications, including the creation,
promotion and distribution of the first network of community-based Internet
TV channels. In 2007, TV Worldwide and Internap worked together to embed
Internap's CDN into many of TV Worldwide's government-related live Internet
TV programs and Web casts. This included the support of 15 federal
agencies, state-government related organizations, such as the National
Governors Association, and programming for over 1,600 municipalities
represented by the National League of Cities. The FedEdTV Internet TV
channel is an interactive viewing platform, featuring a rich archive of
video content on a full spectrum of public sector issues from housing and
e-health initiatives to homeland security and veterans' business
initiatives.
"TV Worldwide has extensive experience working with Internap's robust CDN,
which is especially well-suited for supporting on-demand video and live Web
events," said Dave Gardy, chairman and CEO of TV Worldwide. "The
combination of TV Worldwide's Internet TV production capabilities, our long
history of supporting public sector organizations and Internap's
world-class CDN, provides federal, state and city government agencies with
the latest in reliable Internet TV and digital media solutions. We will
also leverage these new capabilities to expand our partnerships with
government media entities, including our other public-sector partner
Internet TV channels, such as National League of Cities TV (NLC TV,
www.NLCTV.org)."
Internap's CDN solution features a 100% service level agreement (SLA)
ensuring quality and uptime. The global network supports all major
streaming media formats, including Adobe® Flash®, Microsoft® Windows
Media™, Silverlight™ and HTTP/Web downloads. Internap's CDN also
includes MediaConsole®, a workflow management toolset for streaming media
that consists of a media manager, pre-built video skins and a real-time
reporting dashboard. Lastly, Internap's CDN offers a suite of optional
services, including transcoding, player development, digital asset
management and monetization tools to create a tailored solution for every
customer environment.
About TV Worldwide
Founded in 1999, TV Worldwide (www.tvworldwide.com) developed the first
Internet TV network of community-based Internet TV channels, primarily
targeting niche professional communities ranging from the Maritime industry
to the Digital Media sector. Known by many in the industry as "Internet TV
for Smart People," Fortune 500 companies, 15 federal government agencies,
and numerous International associations including the National Association
of Broadcasters, utilize TV Worldwide's live and archived state-of-the art
video streaming content applications and Internet TV channels. In
recognition of the company's unique achievements in new media, TV Worldwide
was selected by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences
(NATAS) to Webcast the Daytime Emmy Awards and the 59th Annual Emmy Awards
for Technology and Engineering in both 2007 and 2008. CEO Dave Gardy has
been honored by Streaming Media Magazine in 2008 as one of the 25 Most
Influential People in Streaming Media. Mr. Gardy also currently serves as
the President of the International Webcasting Association (IWA)
(www.Webcasters.org).
About Internap
Internap is a leading Internet solutions company that provides The Ultimate
Online Experience™ by managing, delivering and distributing applications
and content with unsurpassed performance and reliability. With a global
platform of data centers, managed Internet services, a content delivery
network (CDN) and content monetization services, Internap frees its
customers to innovate their business and create new revenue opportunities.
More than 3,700 companies across the globe trust Internap to help them
achieve their Internet business goals. For more information, visit
www.internap.com.
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