ViewCast Niagara(R) streaming media encoders and Osprey(R) video capture cards ideal to tap into next-generation Silverlight features

PLANO, Texas, July 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ViewCast Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: VCST), a developer of industry-leading hardware and software for the transformation, management and delivery of professional quality video over IP and mobile networks, today announced its support for Microsoft Silverlight 3. As a member of the Microsoft Silverlight Partner Initiative to deliver the next generation of .NET-based media over the Internet, ViewCast is committed to extending the innovation and agility inherent in the Silverlight platform to ensure unparalleled online media experiences.

"The Microsoft Silverlight platform is quickly transforming the streaming media technology landscape, expanding the breadth and flexibility of content delivery capabilities for the digital media marketplace," said Dave Stoner, ViewCast President and CEO. "By supporting Silverlight with our ViewCast Niagara and Osprey product portfolios, we are providing our customers with a high-performance, feature-rich streaming media platform to elevate the quality and impact of their Internet video programming. In this way, ViewCast remains positioned at the forefront of emerging 'new media' technologies and business opportunities."

Microsoft Silverlight is a cross-browser, cross-platform, and cross-device plug-in for delivering the next generation of .NET-based media experiences and rich interactive applications for the Web. By using Silverlight support for the .NET platform, including high-definition (HD) video, cost-effective advanced streaming, and unparalleled high-resolution interactivity, businesses can reach out to new markets across the Web, desktop, and mobile devices.

"Silverlight 3 is an exciting step toward the future of rich-media content development and delivery, empowering application designers, media companies and end users to realize the full promise of truly HD interactive media content on the Internet," said Steve Sklepowich, group product manager for Silverlight at Microsoft Corp. "Through its support for Silverlight, ViewCast is extending the value of its streaming media technology and facilitating greater innovation for media companies worldwide."

ViewCast's powerful Niagara streaming media encoders produce superior quality, high-resolution live and on-demand streaming and deliver the newest rich media capabilities via Silverlight features. Designed to provide the performance, reliability and ease-of-use convenience that professional media companies demand, Niagara encoders enable users to quickly capture and broadcast premium quality audio and video in multiple formats and at multiple bit rates - all simultaneously. ViewCast's Niagara SCX(R) media management software provides remote management of multiple Niagara encoders over the network via a centralized interface.

Renowned as the gold standard in reliable, high-performance video streaming technology, ViewCast's Osprey video capture cards include advanced capabilities such as inverse telecine, deinterlacing, scaling and cropping, and the ability to feed multiple encoders simultaneously. Osprey cards are ideal for capturing video from real-time broadcast sources and are an ideal distribution platform for customers using Microsoft Expression Encoder tools to create rich Web applications.

More information about ViewCast video streaming solutions is available at www.viewcast.com.

About ViewCast

ViewCast develops industry-leading hardware and software for the transformation, management and delivery of professional quality video over IP and mobile networks. ViewCast's award-winning solutions simplify the complex workflows required for the Web-based streaming of news, sports, music and other video content to computers and mobile devices, empowering broadcasters, businesses and governments to easily and effectively reach and expand their audiences. With more than 300,000 video capture cards deployed globally, ViewCast sets the standard in the streaming media industry. ViewCast Niagara(R) streaming appliances, Osprey(R) video capture cards, and Niagara SCX(R) encoding and management software provide the highly reliable technology required to deliver the multi-platform experiences driving today's digital media market.

ViewCast, Osprey, Niagara, Niagara SCX are trademarks or registered trademarks of ViewCast Corporation or its subsidiaries. All other trademarks appearing herein are the property of their respective owners.

    ViewCast Contact:
    Jeff Kopang
    Vice President of Marketing
    Tel: +1 (972) 488-7200
    E-mail: jeffk@viewcast.com

    PR Agency Contact:
    Jessie Glockner
    Rainier Communications
    Tel: +1 (508) 475-0025 x140
    E-mail: jglockner@rainierco.com

    Investor Contact:
    Matt Clawson
    Allen & Caron
    Tel: +1 (949) 474-4300
    E-mail: matt@allencaron.com

SOURCE ViewCast Corporation

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