MiCTA AND AT-ALLIANCE SELECT APPLIED GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES TO PROVIDE INNOVATIVE VIDEO, AUDIO AND WEB CONFERENCING SERVICES TO ITS 20,000 MEMBERS

AGT receives multiple awards - building on its 2004 "best overall value" video contract to governmental, educational and healthcare member organizations

Rockledge, FL - January 27, 2006 - Applied Global Technologies, proven experts in IP collaboration technologies and solutions, announces it is receiving multiple awards from MiCTA and the American TelEdCommunications Alliance to provide video, audio and web conferencing with added services in engineering, consulting, managed video collaboration and project management. The awards are immediate and MiCTA members may begin purchasing the products and services off the negotiated contract without having to initiate a lengthy bid process.

"MiCTA Service Corporation and the ATAlliance are excited about the new services that AGT is adding to our partnership agreement," commented Kim Ellertson, Chief Executive Officer, MiCTA Service Corporation. "We are confident that it is a positive change and will serve to strengthen our relationships with member organizations. We have enjoyed a great partnership with AGT and are now very optimistic about increasing member participation."

The multiple awards allow MiCTA members to purchase AGT's exclusive patent-pending and award winning technologies. They include:

VIDEO PRESENTER™: On-Demand, menu-driven video conferencing service that includes two-step multipoint meeting capability, on-demand recording and streaming, presentation storage and user-controlled functionality.

FATHOM™: Network analysis tool that evaluates the ability of specific IP networks to handle IP voice and video traffic at the desired quantity and quality for reliable performance.

PERSPECTIVE™: Innovative patented multipoint web collaboration technology that allows individuals to share visual information as if they were sitting next to each other - increasing the breath of information at the highest level of personalized interaction. This is a perfect tool for the learning market (higher education, distance learning, K-12).

NEXUS™: Software reporting tool that gathers and sorts important call statistics for efficient management of video call activity.

"We are excited to offer MiCTA and ATAlliance members our innovative, smart-technology driven conferencing and collaboration tools," stated Mike Valletutti, CEO, Applied Global Technologies. "Educators will benefit by our distance learning solutions and Perspective™ Collaboration product, State & Local governments will benefit by our secure on-demand video conferencing services, while healthcare firms will find value in VIDEO PRESENTER™ and its recording and archiving features."

The new awards' agreement is effective immediately and runs through November, 2008 with two, one-year options.

In 2004, AGT was awarded the highest level of endorsement known as Endorsed - 1 in Video Integration Services. This award level signifies that AGT exceeded all core RFP and evaluation criteria requirements, demonstrated excellent fiscal reporting, provided strong nationwide and international coverage with remote sales/service offices available regionally, and were determined to provide the best overall value. This Video Integration Services contract remains in effect through 2007 with two-one year options.

About MiCTA

MiCTA, a member driven nonprofit organization, is an association made up of nearly 20,000 nonprofit institutions nationwide. MiCTA aggregates the member demand and, through a comprehensive RFP process, negotiates discounted contracted rates. These contracts focus on best value and best service oriented programs for membership with vendors like Qwest, Gateway, Sprint, MCI, Avaya, Desire 2 Learn, MPC, ITG and more.

MiCTA's diverse program offerings include voice, video and data services, eLearning course management, computers, office and library supplies and much more. MiCTA is headquartered in Mt. Pleasant, MI. (www.micta.org)


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™ and VIDEO EVENTS ™. Supplemental solutions include engineering and A/V integration, IP video migration and analysis using FATHOM™, and billing and utilization management software with NEXUS c/R™.

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) for the second consecutive year and was recently honored with the Frost & Sullivan 2005 Award for Technology Innovation.

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

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

www.appliedglobal.com