DALLAS (Aug. 22, 2000) � Viewcast, Inc. (NASDAQ: VCST), a leading provider of Internet and networked video solutions, today announced David C. Tucker, director and general manager of the Enterprise Voice Business Unit for Cisco Systems, has accepted the nomination to the company�s board of directors.

Mr. Tucker is a sales and marketing veteran with extensive telecommunications and technical expertise. In his current position at Cisco Systems� Enterprise Voice Business Unit he directs the development and marketing of consolidated IP networks for voice, data and video communications.

"David is an excellent addition to our board," said George Platt, president & CEO of Viewcast. "We will benefit from his vast experience and industry specific knowledge. We look forward to his insight and contributions to the success of Viewcast."

Mr. Tucker joined Cisco in November 1998 upon the acquisition of Selius Systems where he was president & CEO. Prior to joining Selsius, he served as director of marketing for Intecom. Additional career highlights include general manager of Incite, leading a team to create a voice and video PBX platform, and director of strategic marketing at Shared Resource Exchange Inc. He also held professional positions with ROLM, AT&T and Southwestern Bell. Mr. Tucker received a BBA and MBA in Marketing from Texas A&M University.

"I am pleased to accept the nomination to ViewCast�s board," said David Tucker. "The company�s innovative technologies, coupled with a sound business strategy, are integral to its success. I expect to be an active participant in my role as director, offering guidance by drawing on my experience and understanding of marketing issues in this industry segment."

The nomination and subsequent appointment of David Tucker was approved by the board of directors at a meeting held August 4, 2000.

About Viewcast

Viewcast enables video communication over the Internet and corporate networks through its components, systems, and turnkey solution products. The company is known as a leading global provider of enterprise-wide, digital video communications solutions for both real-time and on-demand applications. Osprey� video capture cards and codecs, ViewCast� Streaming Video Solutions and Viewpoint VBX System� products deliver a wide array of video solutions for both analog and digital video communication systems. Viewcast�s "Your Video on the Web�" was the first consumer product and hosting service to bring streaming media capabilities to home users and allow small businesses to easily add video to their web sites. Viewcast has the ability to deliver cutting-edge networked video solutions while delivering systems to transition legacy video communication equipment. Viewcast products are available either directly from the company, or from leading OEMs, system integrators, leading resellers and application developers worldwide.

Visit the company�s Web site (http://www.viewcast.com) for more information.

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