Net Insight, TeliaSonera International Carrier and DVE deliver the future of Telepresence live at IBC 2008 (Booth 1.A21)



Next-generation telepresence presents new revenue opportunities for
network operators


September 10, 2008

Stockholm, Sweden - Net Insight, TeliaSonera International Carrier
and DVE will showcase a first-of-its-kind, live demonstration of
holographic-appearing telepresence streamed over TeliaSonera
International Carrier's switched media network at IBC 2008, 12-16,
Sept. 2008.


The leading-edge demonstration is yet another example of how the Net
Insight Nimbra platform transports and enables the most advanced
video applications. The demonstration will show a remote-based
presenter projected as a holographic-appearing image behind a DVE
podium. The DVE screen creates the appearance that a person is
standing at a podium, the final effect is simulated
reality, permitting video images of people to appear to be positioned
in the actual room. The podium on display at the show, is one of many
next-generation telepresence solutions from DVE. TeliaSonera
International Carrier will transmit the data stream over its switched
European media network from Stockholm to the IBC show floor in
Amsterdam using Net Insight's high-capacity Nimbra switches.

Telepresence is poised to transform global communication as gas
prices and global warming are pushing service providers to introduce
differentiated videoconferencing offerings. With the capability to
stream higher packet loads required by high-end, real-time
collaborative video, broadcast and telecom network operators now have
the opportunity to deliver telepresence as an extended service,
generating additional revenue opportunities."IBC is the global stage for next generation video services, products
and new applications designed to enhance services and revenue
opportunities for attending network owners," said Fredrik Trägårdh,
CEO of Net Insight. "The combination of Net Insight's optical network
transport technology, TeliaSonera International Carrier's highly
reliable and secure media network and DVE's podium demonstrate the
experience and the business opportunity available through
telepresence."

High-end, real-time collaborative video requires significantly more
packets and bandwidth than traditional videoconferencing from years
ago. Latency wreaks havoc on this type of video distribution,
disrupting the goal of total immersion during telepresence
applications. To deliver true next generation telepresence and
maximize revenue opportunities network flexibility, maximum bandwidth
utilization and 100 percent QoS over private and public networks must
be achieved."We aim to provide the best media experience possible to our
customers and because of that, become the provider of choice to the
media industry," said Jonathan Wood Head of Media Services,
TeliaSonera International Carrier. "Our wholly owned fiber-based
media network is specifically designed to transport real-time
critical media content securely, reliably, and cost effectively and
is perfectly suited for these types of applications.""Without the capability that Net Insight integrates into our
solution, holographic-appearing telepresence would not be easily
achieved," said Steve McNelley, co-founder and CEO of DVE. "Video
quality has come a long way. With video streamed to our podiums
without jitter, latency or delay, we have exceeded expectations of
telepresence opportunities and applications."

Join us at Net Insight's booth 1.A21 to experience the future of
telepresence for broadcasters at IBC 2008.

For more information, please contact:
Fredrik Trägårdh, CEO of Net Insight AB, +46 8 685 04 69,
fredrik.tragardh@netinsight.net


About Net Insight
Net Insight delivers the world's most efficient and scaleable optical
transport solution for Broadcast and Media, Digital Terrestrial TV,
Mobile TV and IPTV/CATV networks.

Net Insight products truly deliver 100 percent Quality of Service
with three times improvement in utilization of bandwidth for
a converged transport infrastructure. Net Insight's Nimbra(TM)
platform is the industry solution for video, voice and data, reducing
operational costs by 50 percent and enhancing competitiveness in
delivery of existing and new media services.

World class customers run mission critical video services over Net
Insight products for more than 100 million people in more than 25
countries. Net Insight is quoted on the Stockholm Stock Exchange. For
more information, visit www.netinsight.net

About TeliaSonera International Carrier
TeliaSonera International Carrier provides wholesale international
IP, Capacity and Voice services to major destinations in Europe and
across the Atlantic. The services are based on TeliaSonera
International Carrier's wholly owned European and trans-Atlantic
networks. As well as owning one of the largest network footprints in
Europe, TeliaSonera International Carrier also has peering points in
the US. TeliaSonera International Carrier is the leading carrier of
IP and Voice traffic in Europe. TeliaSonera International Carrier is
a company fully owned by the TeliaSonera Group. In 2007 TeliaSonera
International Carrier was awarded for Best Wholesale Carrier by the
World Communication Awards. Visit www.teliasoneraic.com

About DVE
Digital Video Enterprises, Inc. is the world's leader in True
Telepresence conferencing. Traditional videoconferencing has been
proven to be a poor communication medium, because of the unnatural
and awkward experience it provides. DVE's patented technologies have
transformed the mediocrity of common videoconferencing into an
experience that truly simulates being there in person. This is
achieved, in part, by optically concealed cameras behind the images
on the display screens. Coupled with next generation hardware and
software that provide true DVD and HD quality images, the experience
finally fulfills the promise of quality videoconferencing. The
overall experience is defined by DVE as "True Telepresence" and
represents an entire new medium for human communication over a
distance. DVE's technologies have been deployed around the globe by
leaders in the entertainment industry, financial sector, healthcare,
K-12, higher education, and major corporations. For additional
Information call (949) 347-9166 or visit the DVE website at
www.DVEtelepresence.com.

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