Products combine latest video technologies: video conferencing, TCP/IP or ISDN connectivity and streaming media

Dallas, TX and Gaithersburg, MD � October 7, 1999: � ViewCast.com, Inc. (Nasdaq:VCST) the company that offers high-quality video communication solutions, and SMAC Data Systems^� (S-M-A-C), a national computer systems integrator and an end-to-end IT infrastructure deployment company, today announced an agreement to offer new enterprise video products to public and private organizations. Based on the agreement, ViewCast.com has licensed certain video technologies to SMAC, who will incorporate ViewCast.com�s technology into StreamSwitch�, a new solution delivering video conferencing to LAN/WAN clients, connecting offices via TCP/IP or ISDN and streaming media to Intranet or Internet viewers. StreamSwitch will be sold by both ViewCast.com and SMAC.

StreamSwitch in combination with network storage array systems facilitates the recording of video conferences, meetings, media TV and live events for future "play" and review. Furthermore, applications such as live event broadcasts, distance learning, education and corporate communications, benefit from StreamSwitch�s ability to record, store and widely distribute video content over the Internet or corporate intranets.

Users can setup conference calls between two or more locations using TCP/IP or ISDN connections between StreamSwitch servers. StreamSwitch supports additional functionality that will allow remote office to utilize ISDN (H.320) client stations to call into a central office and make use of available directories and other media resources.

"We are excited about this joint relationship with SMAC and we are pleased that an integrator with such a terrific track record has chosen to base its next generation video offerings on ViewCast.com�s technology. In order for the video communications market to grow, it requires a keen understanding of several different types of technologies � from video conferencing equipment to streaming media. SMAC and ViewCast.com, together, make a powerful partnership that guarantees successful deployments of this technology for all types of applications." said George C. Platt, president and CEO of ViewCast.com, Inc.

According to Ashok Mehan, president and CEO of SMAC Data Systems, "Our strategic vision for the delivery of first class video solutions is further strengthened by the partnership with ViewCast.com. The joint development efforts between our companies have produced a "first in the industry" by combining video conferencing, streaming media and LAN/WAN connectivity in a StreamSwitch� server. Our customers will benefit greatly from this strategic partnership by receiving a true "Tier-1" Enterprise video resource product. Applications dictate the best use of technology. At SMAC, we have an experienced service team helping our customers find the right solution for the implementation of video in their enterprise environments."

The StreamSwitch server supports 16-video clients sending/receiving full uncompressed video. The system can distribute up to eight video inputs from satellite and cable feeds such as security cameras, VCRs, DVDs, or other video devices. Telephone-like functions such as forward, do-not-disturb (DND), hold, speed dial and other functions are built into ViewCast.com�s WorkFone� software along with accessibility to media sources and encoding functions. Enterprise features of StreamSwitch include security and remote management, essential elements for enterprise networks. Agent technology for the real-time monitoring of StreamSwitch Servers are available options from partners such as Computer Associates, Microsoft and Real Networks.

SMAC Data Systems is a national computer systems integrator that produces and supports computer networks and mission critical enterprise systems. SMAC is one of the 25 "Most Successful Small Manufacturers in the USA" as cited by Industry Week in its� November Issue of 1998. SMAC�s integration capabilities and enterprise support services make every offering significant to lowering the Total Cost of Ownership with an eye towards significant price/performance.

Visit the SMAC website at http://www.smacdata.com for more information.

ViewCast.com enables video communication over the Internet and corporate networks through its components, systems, and turnkey solution products. The company is known around the world as the leading 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.com is unique in its ability to deliver cutting edge networked video solutions while delivering systems to transition legacy video communication equipment. ViewCast.com�s products are available from leading OEMs, system integrators, leading resellers and application developers worldwide.

Visit our website at http://www.viewcast.com for more information.

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