Ensequence Technology Provides Interactivity on DISH Network Information Channel

Ensequence Technology Provides Interactivity on DISH Network Information Channel

PORTLAND, Ore., June 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Ensequence(TM), the leading provider of interactive TV (iTV) authoring software and services, today announced a collaboration with EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ:DISH) and its DISH Network satellite TV service, to bring interactive functionality to its information channel for subscribers.

Ensequence technology allows DISH Network to deliver interactive and enhanced television to its subscribers. DISH Network subscribers will have round-the-clock access to interactive customer information including technical facts, channel packages and remote control tips. In addition, a weekly customer survey will allow customers to give direct feedback to DISH Network.

Ensequence has enhanced the current customer education information on DISH Network's Channel 101 by developing an application that allows customers to view the channel in quarter screen mode while interacting with the video channel information.

"Ensequence technology provides the tools for TV networks and advertisers to launch their own enhanced interactive content," said Ensequence President and CEO Dalen Harrison. "DISH Network viewers now have the ability to get more from their favorite TV service with a click of the remote."

About Ensequence

Ensequence(TM) is revolutionizing the way advertisers, networks, channels, broadcasters, and operators interact with their viewers. Established in 2000, Ensequence is the premier provider of interactive TV software used to create, test, and air interactive shows and commercials. Ensequence on-Q(TM) software suites reduce the time and financial commitment required to produce interactive content. Prominent interactive TV leaders such as the BBC and the Discovery Channel were first to adopt on-Q software. For more information about Ensequence, visit www.ensequence.com.

About EchoStar

EchoStar Communications Corporation serves more than 11.2 million satellite TV customers through its DISH Network(TM), the fastest growing U.S. provider of advanced digital television services in the last five years. DISH Network offers hundreds of video and audio channels, Interactive TV, HDTV, sports and international programming, together with professional installation and 24-hour customer service. DISH Network ranks No. 1 in Customer Satisfaction among Cable/Satellite TV Subscribers by J.D. Power and Associates. Visit EchoStar's DISH Network at www.dishnetwork.com or call 1-800-333-DISH (3474).

Source: Ensequence

CONTACT: Belinda Adkisson, Vice President, Marketing Communications, of Ensequence, +1-503-416-3811 or belinda.adkisson@ensequence.com; or Kelley Baca of EchoStar, +1-303-723-2012 or kelley.baca@echostar.com

Web site: http://www.ensequence.com/

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