ClearOne Launches New Training Website for NetStreams Dealers and Technicians

SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- ClearOne (http://www.clearone.com) (Nasdaq: CLRO), a global communications and entertainment solutions company that develops and sells conferencing, collaboration, streaming media, and connectivity systems for audio, video and web applications, today launched a new NetStreams® University website to train and certify NetStreams Product Specialists and NetStreams Product Technical Specialists.

"ClearOne is deeply committed to NetStreams dealers and to helping them sell more and grow their business," said Tracy Bathurst, Chief Strategy Officer at ClearOne. "We are dedicated to ensuring that our dealers have our complete support in keeping current with our products and technology in this fast moving industry. We recognize the importance of providing continuing education and training to our industry. Through our continually enhanced training programs, we will guide them through the emerging technology market," said Bathurst.  "We offer a robust online and on-site learning experience to anyone who is interested in the NetStreams product line, StreamNet® technology and expanding their knowledge of our products."

Users who log into the site at www.netstreams.com/training are offered an on-line self-paced training course program consisting of ten video presentation modules. These course modules will take participants through the needed education on the NetStreams product line to complete the Product Specialist Certification process.

The on-line training modules consist of the following ten courses: 1- Overview of the DigiLinX Product Line, 2- Review of DigiLinX Switches and Power Supplies, 3- Features and Capabilities of DigiLinX Audio Encoders, 4- Features and Capabilities of DigiLinX Audio Decoders, 5- EIM Devices Capabilities and Accessories Overview, 6- IP Video – Review of DigiLinX Video Encoders and Decoders, 7- TouchLinX Controllers Features and Capabilities, 8- ControLInX Capabilities Overview, 9- Overview of Additional  DigiLinX Products, and 10- DigiLinX Software Features Overview. Once the participant has completed the ten on-line video course modules, they are given the option to take the DigiLinX Certified Product Specialist Exam. An exam grade of 80% or higher is required to achieve NetStreams DigiLinX Product Specialist certification. Upon passing the exam, the participant can print out a certificate confirming that they are now a NetStreams DigiLinX Certified Product Specialist.

NetStreams also offers a 2-day on-site Technical Specialist Training certification class at select locations. This course provides the opportunity for individuals to attend the DigiLinX Technical Product Specialist certification training in a class room environment to complete their certification. Users can view the upcoming calendar and register for the 2-day on-site Technical Specialist training at http://www.netstreams.com/technical_specialist.php.

The training courses and certifications are open to anyone who would like to learn more about the NetStreams product line. New content is constantly added, so those who have completed the certification are encouraged to check back often for additional learning opportunities.

About ClearOne

ClearOne is a global communications solutions company that develops and sells conferencing, collaboration, streaming media and connectivity systems for audio, video, and web applications. The reliability, flexibility and performance of our advanced comprehensive solutions enhance the quality of life through better communication, education, and entertainment.

NetStreams, recently acquired by ClearOne, delivers the ultimate IP A/V experience by distributing high definition audio and video over TCP/IP networks. NetStreams' products offer unprecedented levels of performance, functionality, simplicity, reliability, and expandability. By combining audio/video content, meta-data and control signals into one stream incorporating industry standards, NetStreams' newly patented StreamNet(R) solutions are a smart investment, enabling the Power of AV over IP(TM) - today.

NetStreams' StreamNet technology provides elegant solutions for streaming media & control applications such as digital signage, distribution of HD video and audio, LAN Cloud Matrix Switching(TM), and audio paging over data networks.

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