Glowpoint to Provide Cloud Managed Broadcast Video Services for 2011 NBA Draft

MURRAY HILL, N.J., June 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Glowpoint, Inc. (OTCBB: GLOW), a leading global provider of cloud managed video services, today announced that they will again provide broadcast video services for a leading sports network to support live, high-definition broadcasts during the 2011 NBA draft this Thursday, June 23rd, beginning at 7pm EST.

Glowpoint's cloud managed broadcast video services will support high-definition, two-way, live interviews in split screen format from 15 team locations throughout the U.S. and include HD video endpoint system integration, video optimized IP-network connectivity, and on-site broadcast setup and support.

"We are honored to continue to support the NBA draft with our cloud-based broadcast video services," said Darren Podrabsky, Vice President of Marketing at Glowpoint. "This is another testament to our ability to consistently deliver customer valued managed services for a wide range of video applications. It shows that customers trust us with mission critical video on a big stage."

Glowpoint's cloud managed broadcast video services over its business-to-business exchange network will provide the leading sports network with a lower cost, more flexible alternative to traditional satellite broadcasts during the draft. Glowpoint's managed services eliminate the need to reserve and support satellite 'windows', trucks, and other equipment while providing more flexibility to support ad hoc interviews from around the country.

The company provides IP-based broadcast solutions for leading media and entertainment outlets, typically reducing transport costs by up to 80 percent as compared to traditional satellite feeds. In addition to supporting the NBA and NFL drafts, Glowpoint also provides broadcast services to a variety of leading network television clients.

During live NBA draft programming, Glowpoint's services will be recognized with an on-screen credit:

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About Glowpoint

Glowpoint, Inc. (OTCBB: GLOW) provides cloud managed video services that make the delivery of consistently high-quality video conferencing and telepresence service as simple as using the internet, between any technology, network and business. Using our Open Video™ cloud architecture, Glowpoint enables organizations of all sizes to adopt business-class video easily, scale instantly and collaborate openly, yet securely across technology boundaries – to realize the full value of visual communications. To learn more please visit www.glowpoint.com.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Darren Podrabsky
Glowpoint, Inc
+1 973-855-3411, ext. 2028  
[email protected]
www.glowpoint.com

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