WALLINGFORD, Conn. – March 15, 2006 – VBrick Systems, Inc., an industry leader in affordable video over IP network solutions, today announced that it added Internet streaming capabilities to traditional videoconferencing, thereby enabling The Ultimate Gift author Jim Stovall to share his insights with students and fans globally. 

Author Jim Stovall provided his inspirational perspective on living with total blindness – as well as insight into his The Ultimate Gift book and upcoming feature film – via a live March 6, 2006 conference.  Students in eight middle/junior high schools nationally participated via videoconference, while additional students and fans watched and listened to the streamed event via the Internet.  The event is part of Berrien County (Michigan) Intermediate School District’s (BCISD) ASK (Authors Specialist and Knowledge) program. 

The Jim Stovall event reflects Internet streaming’s central role in expanding information access to students, educators, organizations, and citizens via video and audio content.  Video streaming enables virtually anyone with Internet connectivity to view live, dynamic content via a browser on PCs or mobile devices.  Internet streaming bolsters videoconferencing, which traditionally restricts communications to sites with compatible videoconferencing infrastructures, high-bandwidth connections, and in-house technical expertise. 

“The Ultimate Gift virtual conference illustrates the simplicity of extending videoconferencing capabilities to the Internet and expanding your audience exponentially using reliable VBrick video streaming appliances,” said Pat Cassella, senior director, Education Marketing, VBrick Systems, Inc.  “We are committed to providing teachers and educational organizations with the engaging tools that are critical to preparing our children for s

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