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Cape May County Schools Expanding Distance Learning Opportunities With VBricks Deployed By TBS Network Intelligence

Business Wire - September 16, 2002

Business/Technology Editors

WALLINGFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 16, 2002

- Innovative Application Will Capture Educational Content For Distribution to Classrooms, Dorm Rooms, University TV Network and the

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VBrick Systems, Inc. a leader in low-cost DVD-quality video networking appliances, and TBS Network Intelligence, a leading provider of technology solutions for computer infrastructure needs based in New Jersey, announced today that TBS has successfully deployed VBrick network video appliances to enable the Cape May Technical School District to conduct live broadcasts of lectures, virtual field trips, scientific experiments and homebound instruction over the existing county-wide video network.

The versatile VBricks, will be used for distance learning in support of Cape May School's extensive outreach programs with statewide educational institutions including the Garden State Distance Learning Consortium. Garden State will be providing video content through the associations of schools in their learning network. With VBrick's video solutions, educators and students in one classroom can simultaneously view television quality video from other locations in the school's comprehensive video system. This overcomes the challenges associated with earlier forms of distance learning and video conferencing and produces a vital sense of "continual presence," ensuring that everyone involved in a class or event feels like they are in the same place at once. The system also enables students to take part in electronic fieldtrips and can broadcast satellite feeds of educational programs or live events including science experiments and lectures.

"We are constantly looking for ways to expand our digital communications to provide our students with the most robust and innovative learning experience," said John Castaldi, technology coordinator with the Cape May County Schools. "VBrick has been delivering quality products in this industry for a long time and by providing us with the functionality to deliver high quality, live broadcasts via our existing video network, they are helping us to meet a previously unattainable educational need."

"This is another great example of the benefits that educational institutions can realize with our flexible, robust and reliable network video appliances," said Fred Geyer, VBrick's chief executive officer. "The Cape May County Schools comprehensive video system is an intelligent investment in technology demonstrating a positive impact on the learning environment. We are pleased to be part of their innovative program to bring the benefits of video technology to students, faculty and the community."

VBrick Systems offers a family of powerful yet affordable video networking products for use across a wide range of applications including distance learning, security and monitoring, corporate communications and video conferencing. In addition to MPEG video network appliances like the VBrick 6200, VBrick Systems also offers complete turnkey Streaming Distribution Systems, Video-On-Demand, and software applications like StreamPlayerII and StreamPump, as well as a wide range of accessories.

"We have found VBrick network video appliances to be a perfect match for this type of distance learning application," said Ken Bennett, president of TBS Network Intelligence. "By enabling educational institutions to bring video to every corner of the campus and beyond, VBrick technology is enhancing distance learning programs worldwide."

About TBS Network Intelligence

TBS Network Intelligence, Inc. is a video and data network integrator providing high quality audio/video solutions to customers over IP networks including real time conferencing, streaming, and collaboration. Applications include distance learning, tele-medicine, security, surveillance, CRM support, technical support, etc. The core competencies of the staff include design, build, installation and maintenance of video servers, desktop and room based video conferencing and collaboration systems, web streaming and broadcast video as well as data networks. The TBS expertise in data networking gives TBS the unique advantage of being able to work with IT staffs to enable their local, wide area and broad band networks to support the unique requirements of video. The company is located in Rochelle Park, New Jersey. Inquire at sales@netintel.com for additional information.

About VBrick Systems, Inc.

VBrick Systems, Inc. enables customers to deliver quality vision across their networks through innovation in the size, cost, functionality and quality of its networking products. The company designs, manufactures, and markets affordable high-performance audio/video networking systems for broadband and wideband network applications. VBrick Systems provides true DVD-quality video and CD-quality audio on an end-to-end basis for video conferencing, distance learning, remote monitoring, video-on-demand and video authoring applications. VBrick Systems was recently named an "Investor's Choice" by Technologic Partners, a business-to-business publisher with a focus on high technology and private capital founded by former Wall Street Journal technology editor Richard Shaffer. VBrick was also named one of the Top 50 Private companies for 2001 by the editors of Red Herring Magazine, the leading magazine of business technology and innovation. The company is located in Wallingford, Connecticut, USA. Additional information can be found at the VBrick web site www.vbrick.com.

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