Applied Global Technologies Recognized in the Field of Videoconferencing with 2005 Frost & Sullivan Award for Technology Innovation


Alto, Calif. - October 12, 2005 - Frost & Sullivan's recent analysis, U.S. Videoconferencing Service Markets, selected Applied Global Technologies (AGT) as the recipient of the 2005 Award for Technology Innovation for its breakthrough videoconferencing solution.

Traditionally, videoconferencing has used integrated services digital network (ISDN) as the primary means for network transport. However, the acceptance and growth of Internet protocol (IP) in the enterprise world has paved the way for converged networks to transport voice, video and data streams in the same network. Today, while all enterprise application roads are leading to IP, AGT has the highest ratio of IP videoconferencing customers over ISDN customers.

"AGT has built itself a strong position in the videoconferencing service provider industry based on its end-to-end product portfolio and the range of its offerings, which include internally developed software packages and consulting services," says Frost & Sullivan industry analyst Sally Windman. "AGT understands exactly what is needed to make a smooth transition from ISDN to IP videoconferencing, and allows end users to confidently embark upon a migration path," says Frost & Sullivan program leader for conferencing and collaboration SV Purushothaman.

As end users discover the benefits of IP-based videoconferencing, they are looking for solution providers that are attentive to their core needs through the tedious migration process. By providing all the elements required for a smooth transition, AGT has positioned itself as an end-to-end service provider that is spearheading IP migration with ease and expertise.

For instance, AGT's FATHOM software allows end users to proactively monitor the entire network infrastructure. It analyzes and checks the health of the network flow, thereby ensuring the ease of use of an IP-based videoconferencing network deployment.

AGT's VIDEO PRESENTER application addresses the challenge of providing relevant features in video conferencing solutions. With the addition of the On Demand Conferencing Portal, the entire solution creates the ease-of-use end users desire when dealing with videoconferencing. VIDEO PRESENTER caters to all types of enterprises and is available in three service offerings - hosted, on-site managed and remotely managed.

"As enterprises adopt and utilize videoconferencing, they are becoming increasingly aware of other features and capabilities that they could use to be more productive," notes Windman. "One of these is the need to record meetings, presentations and product demonstrations - a gap AGT's VIDEO EVENTS fills with its recording, archiving, and streaming capabilities."

In short, AGT is positioned to capture the opportunities during the migration to IP videoconferencing. For illustrating the value of IP videoconferencing to organizations while helping to ease their burden, Frost & Sullivan is pleased to recognize AGT with the 2005 Award for Technology Innovation in the U.S. videoconferencing services markets.

"The legacy support model for videoconferencing is broken," stated Mike Valletutti, Chairman and CEO, Applied Global Technologies. "However, we have overcome the legacy issues with our internally developed technologies; creating quality video collaboration through management tools that empower end users. This, combined with the migration to IP video, dramatically accelerates the opportunities for better support, additional end user features, secure communication and application integration."

Each year, Frost & Sullivan presents this award to a company that has exhibited technological superiority within its industry. It recognizes the ability of the company to successfully develop and introduce technology, formulate a well-designed product family, and make significant product performance contributions to the industry.

About Applied Global Technologies®

Applied Global Technologies® offers its customers proven expertise in IP collaboration with the mission to transform companies from buyers of technology into users of technology. As a dedicated collaboration managed service provider, AGT 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.

AGT also offers ON DEMAND video conferencing, presentation, recording and streaming services featuring VIDEO PRESENTER^TM and VIDEO EVENTS^TM. Supplemental solutions include engineering and A/V integration, IP video migration and analysis using FATHOM^TM, and billing and utilization management software with NEXUS c/R^TM.

In addition to its work in the commercial marketplace, the eleven-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. The company is listed among the fastest growing private companies in America (Inc 500).

AGT partners with those companies that bring value to its customers. Applied Global's current partners include: Anteon, AT Alliance, EDS, Glowpoint, Infonet, MiCTA, Polycom, Radvision, SAIC, Sprint, Global Crossing, VCON, and BellSouth.

Applied Global Technologies' international headquarters is located in Rockledge, FL with field support offices in Atlanta, Dallas, Honolulu, Okinawa, Ottawa, Phoenix, Seattle, San Diego, Virginia Beach, and Washington, DC.

About Frost & Sullivan

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