TalkPoint and Glowpoint Partner to Host Live Webcasting Event on Value of Cloud Video Bridging and Webcasting Services for Multipoint Meetings

NEW YORK and MURRAY HILL, N.J., June 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- TalkPoint, the industry leader in global communications technology, specializing in browser-based audio and video webcasting, and Glowpoint, Inc. (NYSE MKT: GLOW), a leading global provider of cloud managed video services, today announced that they will partner to deliver an interactive webcast on how cloud hosted video bridging services can effectively frame participants in multipoint meetings on various devices including desktops, laptops, iPads and smart phones.

Michael A. Katz, collaboration specialist from Glowpoint, will host the 30-minute event from Glowpoint's headquarters in Murray Hill, New Jersey on Wednesday, June 20th at 1:00 pm EDT. He will be joined by principal industry speakers, including Marc Elia from TalkPoint. Event participants will learn:

• How to ensure reliable connections during a multipoint call with various video technologies and platforms
• Why mobile devices are growing faster than traditional conference room video endpoints
• How to achieve the best ROI for multipoint calls
• Webcasting best practices from industry leaders

The event will be broadcasted live from Glowpoint's office using TalkPoint webcasting technology. Remote viewers will be able to participate via videoconferencing rooms, desktops, laptops, iPads and iPhones.

All attendees will receive a 20% discount on their next video bridging call with Glowpoint.

"Our partnership with TalkPoint continues to be a shining example of how cloud services help customers get the most out of their investment in video," stated Darren Podrabsky, Vice President of Marketing and Channels for Glowpoint. "As employees continue to bring their own video enabled devices to work, it is more important than ever to have a video bridging service that will effectively frame participants in multipoint meetings so that everyone has a high quality, immersive video experience."

"TalkPoint has seen significant growth in mobile webcast usage, and we're happy to work with Glowpoint to showcase the benefits of this delivery option," said Nick Balletta, CEO of TalkPoint. "Webcasting, via desktop, laptop or mobile device, has helped our clients increase audience reach, provide greater scheduling flexibility, decrease travel costs and ultimately increase ROI."

The live webcast event can be viewed at Glowpoint Bridging Services Webcast.

Interested parties who would like to register for the event can RSVP with their contact details, including whether they will participate in person or remotely, to Michael Katz at 973-855-3411 x2021 or email [email protected].

About TalkPoint
TalkPoint is the industry leader in global communications technology, specializing in browser-based audio and video webcasting. Since 1998, TalkPoint's easy-to-use, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) cloud platform has facilitated more than 20,000 live webcasting events per year for the top Fortune 500 and FTSE 100 companies. From investor relations and corporate communications to product launches and continuing education, TalkPoint offers scalable and flexible technology to meet today's business communication needs. For more information, visit www.talkpoint.com.

About Glowpoint
Glowpoint, Inc. (NYSE MKT: GLOW) provides cloud managed video services that make the delivery of consistently high-quality videoconferencing and telepresence service as simple as using the internet, between any technology, network and business. Using our OpenVideo® cloud architecture, Glowpoint enables organizations of all sizes to adopt business-class video easily, scale instantly and collaborate openly, yet securely across technology boundaries – to realize the full value of visual communications. To learn more please visit www.glowpoint.com.

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