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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