VBrick Systems Launches Complete Turnkey Video Streaming Distribution System

Wallingford, Conn., October 23, 2001 – VBrick Systems, a leader in low-cost DVD-quality video appliances, announced today the availability of its Streaming Distribution System (SDS), a complete, customizable turnkey system that streams both live and stored television-quality video over IP networks.

SDS enables the instant, on-demand digital distribution of stored video from conventional VCR tapes, DVD disks and from other digital files to both PCs and TVs. This plug-and-play solution can reach any number of simultaneous users with live or recorded television over a digital network, making it ideal for education and training, distance learning and a range of other applications that improve communications and enhance productivity.

SDS systems are assembled from award-winning VBrick hardware and software components, as well as best-of-breed third-party technology, to meet the specific needs of each customer. The system is intended for organizations that have a library of conventional videotapes or DVDs and wish to deliver high quality video directly to PC’s and TV’s in classrooms or offices. This eliminates the constant problems associated with distributing physical tapes or A/V carts. The system also enables the instant streaming of live lectures or presentations while making recorded versions of the material available for instant Video on Demand.

“Our customers have long mixed and matched VBrick appliances to create their own SDS. So in that sense, the SDS is already a field proven solution,” said Rich Mavrogeanes, VBrick’s president and founder. “We’ve addressed a growing customer need by assembling practical, easy-to-use systems with simple and robust user controls so that everyone can enjoy the digital video revolution.”

The modular SDS design allows it to scale as customers’ needs grow. Control features include central management for administrators and distributed control for end-users. The system’s high-powered server provides Web-based controls and can also simultaneously deliver digital Video on Demand. This allows training sessions or presentations to be recorded to disk and rebroadcast as needed.