Microspace Communications Launches New Expert Resource Network

Microspace Communications Launches New Expert Resource Network

Top Subject Matter Authorities from Leading Universities Available to National News Outlets

RALEIGH, N.C., Oct. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is being issued by Microspace Communications Corporation:

What: Microspace Communications Corp. (Microspace) today announced the launch of its new Expert Resource Network, available at http://www.microspace.com/. The Network makes it possible for professors from top universities such as Wake Forest, Duke, East Carolina and several campuses of the University of North Carolina to be interviewed remotely by leading broadcast and cable networks seeking experts to comment on breaking news stories. The combination of Microspace and NCREN's technology enables such individuals to appear on live news broadcasts across the country via remote satellite or fiber feeds.

The Expert Resource Network is a time-saving and cost-efficient tool for news producers in media markets nationwide. By utilizing the on-line directory of hundreds of available experts, university studios, and NCREN's connections to Microspace, the liveshot production process is greatly streamlined.

The service is offered in conjunction with the North Carolina Research and Education Network (NCREN), a service of the Microelectronics Center of North Carolina located in the Research Triangle Park. One of the nation's most advanced research and education networks, NCREN provides high-speed Internet, video, audio, data and computing services to 180 locations at universities and other institutions.

Where: News outlets across the nation, including existing customers such as Fox News, Bloomberg, CNN, ABC, and MSNBC can access the Network at http://www.microspace.com/.

About Microspace:

Microspace Communications Corporation (Microspace) is the leading provider of satellite services for video, data and audio content distribution and operates the largest global business satellite broadcasting network, with over 315,000 remote links worldwide. A variety of both businesses and government organizations rely upon Microspace's VELOCITY(R) for high-quality, cost- effective and secure content distribution at savings of up to 98% over terrestrial services. VELOCITY supports customers such as Morgan Stanley, LodgeNet, Muzak and the Christian Radio Consortium via a wide range of IP broadband applications such as business TV, distance learning, digital signage and digital cinema, among many others. The service is available as either a dedicated solution or as an on-demand service, enabling customers to easily and affordably expand their bandwidth as their needs change. Founded in 1988 with headquarters in the U.S. and a presence in Europe and Latin America, Microspace is a subsidiary of Capitol Broadcasting Company. For more information, visit http://www.microspace.com/.

Source: Microspace Communications Corporation

CONTACT: Shany Seawright +1-301-408-4500, sseawright@gotostrategic.com, for Microspace Communications Corp.

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

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