VNCI VNCI Video Technology Enables US Naval Air Systems Command ATM Communications 'Network of the Future'
PORTSMOUTH, N.H., Oct 10, 2001 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- (Nasdaq: VNCI, VNCIW) Video Network Communications, Inc., a leader in enterprise video networking, today announced completion of phase two implementation of VNCI Video Systems by the US Naval Air (NAVAIR) Systems Command, the branch responsible for research, development, testing and evaluation (RDT&E) of sea-based air defense weapons systems, including F-14 fighters, F/A-18 fighter/bombers, P3 submarine hunters, and E2C command and control aircraft. Phase two provides the fully integrated video network required for the launch of this landmark communications project, dubbed the Network Centric Warfare RDT&E Network of the Future. Approximately $1.4 million of VNCI equipment has been installed to date. These revenues were recognized in the latter half of 2000.
For the first time in NAVAIR history, nine strategic labs and sites located at China Lake and Point Magu, California, and Paxtuxent River, Maryland are able to access and share MPEG-2 video, voice, and encrypted data and telemetry over the Navy's secure, native ATM network. For example, during a test or training event, video content and data can be fed, fully encrypted, directly into the NCW Network, and then accessed at any or all endpoints with just a click of the mouse. The ability of VNCI's patented technology to run over existing telephone wires inside the labs allows NAVAIR personnel to simultaneously dial into any camera feed, collaborate in a secure multipoint videoconference, and run powerful simulation and design applications -- without leaving their workstations and without disrupting the LAN. This configuration is one of the first real-world demonstrations of Network Centric Warfare (NCW), the Navy's guiding principle for 21st century warfighting.
Mark Kolstoe, NCW Network and Security Team Leader and IBAR (Integrated Battlespace Arena) System Administrator, explained: "Our mission is to ensure that the principle of Network Centric Warfare works in real battlespace. To do that, we need to get the right information into the right hands instantaneously, or close to it. Every person and every piece of equipment has to be plugged into a virtual "matrix" of data and high-quality visual communications and content. With nine sites and over a hundred individuals linked by VNCI's Visual Network, we are now able to access information and work together as one unit - without leaving our workstations. That means everyone makes better decisions faster, and that saves lives."
Based at China Lake, Mark Kolstoe is chief architect and project leader of the lab network project. China Lake is a major R&D lab and testing and evaluation range for the Navy, Air Force, Army, and Joint Service weapons systems, and headquarters for the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division. Mark also participates in the Navy's Business Process Re-Engineering project, tasked with recommending process improvements to work "smarter, better, cheaper." As network architect, Mark's challenge was to create an information backbone that integrated 21st century video networking technology with the Navy's existing, secure ATM network, while conforming to strict budgetary and resource guidelines. The ultimate goal: information superiority.
Stephen LaMarche, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at VNCI, added: "VNCI is extremely proud to be able to contribute to the development and launch of the NCW Network of the Future. This pioneering project has set the groundwork for hundreds of secure labs and sites around the country to review and share not only video content and data, but also the knowledge and expertise critical to the success of their collective mission. The successful launch of this Network represents yet another milestone in our penetration of the government and DoD markets."
About Video Network Communications, Inc.
Video Network Communications designs, develops, and markets video distribution systems that provide full-motion, high-resolution video networking, enabling video broadcast distribution, retrieval of stored video- on-demand and interpersonal video communications. The patented technology allows the VNCI system to use the same wiring as the telephone to bring TV- quality video anywhere there is a phone line. The Company's ISDN/IP and Universal (ATM) Gateway solutions extend the system's reach from enterprise desktops out to the wide-area-networks (WANs). The Company's common stock, units and warrants are listed on The Nasdaq SmallCap Market under the symbols "VNCI" and "VNCIW" respectively. Additional information is available at www.vnci.net.
Except for the historical information herein, the matters discussed in this news release include forward-looking statements that may involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results and future events may vary significantly based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, risks in product and technology development, market acceptance of new products and continuing product demand, the impact of competitive products and pricing, changing economic conditions and other risk factors detailed in the Company's most recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
CONTACT: Billie Jo Weiss of Collaborative Communications, +1-617-520- 9138, bjweiss@collaborative.com; or Kerri Connelly of Video N twork Communications, Inc., +1-603-334-2232, kerri_connelly@vnci.ne ; or William A. Walkowiak, CFA of Lippert/Heilshorn & Associates, Inc., +1-21 -838-3777, william@lhai.com
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