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HILLSIDE, N.J. Oct. 21, 2009 - Glowpoint, Inc. (OTCBB: GLOW), a leading provider of advanced video communications solutions, today announced it will provide managed video services to enable live video webcasts of the Atlantic 10 Conference's basketball media days on October 21 and 22.
The women's and men's media days will feature coaches discussing their teams and the upcoming season, captured using Glowpoint's high-quality IP-video service and distributed over the Internet. The 2009-10 preseason all-conference teams, and predicted order of finish, will also be announced at the start of each webcast.
"We selected Glowpoint based on their previous successes in working with us and with leading broadcasters, such as the NFL Network and Comcast's Mountain West Network. Glowpoint's high-quality service continues to provide an exciting experience for our growing Internet-based viewer community," said Stephen Haug, assistant commissioner for communications and media relations of the Atlantic 10 Conference.
Glowpoint's Vice President of Broadcast and Digital Media Dan Boland said, "We are very pleased to have been chosen by the Atlantic 10 Conference to assist with this unique, high-profile event. IP-based video technology is increasingly being selected by leading broadcasters to enhance their ability to deliver content in a high-quality, cost-effective, and spontaneous manner."
Glowpoint has provided managed services for the professional football and basketball drafts for six consecutive years, and provides services to Comcast's Mountain West Sports Network and the NFL Network, in addition to other leading television networks.
Women's basketball media day coverage begins at 11:00 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, October 21, and men's basketball day media coverage begins at 11:05 a.m. EDT on Thursday, October 22. For the complete event schedule and webcast links, go to http://www.atlantic10.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/101909aag.html
About Glowpoint
Glowpoint, Inc. (OTCBB: GLOW) provides carrier-grade, managed telepresence and video communications services. Glowpoint's suite of robust telepresence and video conferencing solutions empowers enterprises to communicate with each other over disparate networks and technology platforms. Glowpoint supports thousands of video communications systems in more than 35 countries with its 24/7 video management services. Glowpoint also powers major broadcasters, Fortune 500 companies, as well as global carriers and video equipment manufacturers – and their customers – worldwide. To learn more, visit http://www.glowpoint.com.