Applied Global Technologies names VP of Product Development
The technology company promotes from within to fill critical role

Rockledge, FL July 1, 2003 -  Applied Global Technologies, a worldwide outsourcer of reliable and worry-free video communication services,  has named Todd Jacobson as its new VP of Product Development.  Jacobson is being promoted to this new position this month.
 
Jacobson was responsible for the roadmap of VCAS, the AGT software product which was recently sold to Polycom, the world's leading manufacturer of conferencing equipment.  The product was renamed Polycom Conference Suite (PCS) in February.
 
 "Todd has continued to exceed expectations in his previous Director positions of Business Development and Product Development.  He has dedicated himself to understanding the conferencing industry, participated in every facet of AGT, and provided strategic management to ensure that future R&D efforts solve specific problems," stated Mike Valletutti, CEO. "R&D has been and will continue to be AGT's key differentiator in the marketplace."
 
In Jacobson's new role, he will lead the AGT Research and Development team in the continued development of ground breaking products that will advance, enhance usage and provide ease-of-use for the conferencing industry.   AGT's Research group is currently working on some innovative software solutions in the area of convergence of voice, video and data over IP.
 
"I look forward to this opportunity to provide greater leadership in this arena," stated Jacobson.  "AGT's investment in R&D ensures its place as the industry leader in providing the best and most complete service to its customers."
 
"Todd has the ability to organize and coordinate diverse R&D efforts into a cohesive product rollout plan,"added Ben Atha, CTO, Applied Global Technologies.  "Todd's management skills will allow AGT to bring its next products to fruition."
 
Jacobson joined AGT in November 2000 as Director of Business Development.  He holds his undergraduate degree from Texas A&M and his Masters from Troy State University.  The Mississippi native is a former officer in the United States Navy.
 
About Applied Global Technologies             
Applied Global Technologies is the world's most reliable and worry-free portal to effective video communications with divisions in professional engineering services, software development, integration and customer support services.   Applied Global takes the enterprise vision of fully integrated IP networks and applies it as an effective, ROI-centered solution for today's progressive and agile businesses.   
 
As a one-of-a-kind outsource solution, AGT activates its wealth of experience and skill base to develop solutions that are unique to each customer.  In doing so, its customers are able to utilize technology to enhance business objectives without distraction or disruption to core business priorities.
 
In addition to its work in the commercial marketplace, the ten-year old private corporation provides conferencing solutions to the Pentagon, branches of the US Military and civilian agencies, as well as numerous federal and state government facilities.  The company's continued advancement in communications is being felt around the world.
 
AGT partners with those companies that bring value to its customers.  Applied Global's current partners include:  Anteon, Booz Allen Hamilton, EDS, Infonet, Lockheed Martin, Polycom, Radvision, Raytheon, SAIC, Sprint, SRA International, TANDBERG,  VCON, and Verizon.
 
Applied Global's international headquarters is located in Rockledge, FL with field support offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Okinawa, Seattle, San Francisco, Virginia Beach, and Washington, DC.