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[Michelle Pollak <>]

inSORS PROVIDES INTERNET2 WITH CUSTOM VIRTUAL VENUE AND BRIDGING SOLUTION

August 4, 2003

Chicago, IL -- inSORS Integrated Communications, Inc., a Chicago-based 
communications firm that develops, markets, and supports enterprise scale 
collaboration software and solutions, is delivering a custom Access Grid 
venue system along with a bridging solution for the Internet2(R) 
community.   The new Internet2 Virtual Venue will allow Internet2 events, 
from staff meetings to workshops and member meetings, to have private, 
secure, anytime collaborations via video, audio and data-sharing modes of 
interaction.  The venue will enable multiple, simultaneous meetings without 
the need for a Multipoint Control Unit (MCU), fully taking advantage of the 
advanced Internet2 network.  Connectivity to the more than 200 Access Grid 
nodes in the United States, Europe and Asia is also made available through 
public venue accessibility.

The browser-based Internet2 Access Grid interface allows for single-click 
navigation of virtual rooms and also contains an integrated room 
scheduler.  Multiple ease of use features have been added to the Internet2 
venue such as enhanced data sharing and record and playback 
capabilities.  inSORS also provides unicast-bridging capabilities to 
encourage inter-member collaborations where multicast connectivity might 
not be available.

The inSORS product line scales from large Command Centers and Conference 
rooms down to the laptop or desktop.  Existing AG nodes can be updated and 
tuned-up by inSORS.  These for fee services include onsite software 
install, reconfiguration of audio/video settings, new hardware 
recommendations and of course training and on-going software support.  For 
more detailed information on the offering please go to 
http://www.insors.com/i2offer.htm.

"Internet2 has been a user and promoter of Access Grid technologies for 
several years.  Through the enhanced capabilities of the inSORS solution, 
we will be able to increase the use of the Access Grid for internal uses as 
well as the staff's interaction with the global Access Grid community," 
said Ted Hanss, director of applications for Internet2.  "Expanding 
deployment and use of collaboration services, such as the inSORS solutions, 
both enhances the network infrastructure by stressing IP multicast and 
encourages greater interaction among the education, government and 
corporate member community."

Michael Galich, inSORS President and CEO concurs, "The Internet2 community 
and Access Grid technology are a natural fit.  Internet2 provides the 
robust connectivity, and inSORS enables the immersive collaborative 
environment.  It's a win-win on multiple levels and inSORS is excited to 
bring these services to the Internet2 community."

About Internet(R)
Led by more than 200 U.S. universities, working with industry and 
government, Internet2 is developing and deploying advanced network 
applications and technologies for research and higher education, 
accelerating the creation of tomorrow's Internet.  Internet2 recreates the 
partnerships among academia, industry and government that helped foster 
today's Internet in its infancy.  For more information, visit: 
www.internet2.edu.

About inSORS
inSORS, based in Chicago, develops, markets, and supports enterprise 
collaboration software and solutions that enable multiple groups and 
individuals to collaborate via audio, video, and data modes of 
interaction.  Access Grid and related distributed collaboration 
technologies are inSORS' sole focus.  The inSORS Grid solution provides an 
innovative conferencing and collaboration software platform. inSORS Grid 
solutions include client and venue software, documentation and technical 
support, and a comprehensive range of professional services including 
installation, network consulting, and training. inSORS also offers custom 
configurations and private venues.
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Contacts:
Michelle Pollak                                 Brian Gleason
Internet2                                               inSORS
(202) 331-5345                                  (312) 786-9169 x110

                           

www.internet2.edu                                       www.insors.com




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