ViewCast Opens Its Online Doors for Business

E-commerce to Complement Sales by Authorized Resellers

DALLAS(Jan. 15, 2002) - ViewCast Corporation (NASDAQ: VCST), the video communications leader, announced today that its industry-leading Osprey streaming capture cards as well as, Osprey SimulStream and Niagara SCX software products are now available for purchase online from the company's Web site at http://store.viewcast.com.

In the following weeks, ViewCast Niagara streaming systems will be added to the online mix. In addition to the new e-commerce offerings, the site will offer a full range of online order processing and tracking services, technical support content and easy access to product drivers and upgrades.

"The use of e-commerce serves as a complement to our distribution strategy as opposed to an independent business focus for ViewCast," said George Platt, ViewCast president and CEO. "We have proven ourselves as a leader in providing video on the web, and now we want to make it easier for our customers to purchase our products." The utilization of an e-commerce site allows single unit purchases to be made quickly and easily, therefore enabling the resellers more time to provide the personalized support necessary for volume purchases.

About Viewcast Corporation

ViewCast develops products and services that provide video networked solutions. ViewCast maximizes the value of video through its core businesses: Osprey® Video provides the streaming media industry's de facto standard capture cards; ViewCast Systems integrates turnkey streaming and video distribution systems; and ViewCast Online Solutions delivers complete B2B solutions and video delivery for online video communications. From streaming digital video on the Internet to distribution of broadcast-quality video throughout the corporate enterprise plus comprehensive "click, create and view" video software applications, ViewCast provides the complete range of video solutions. Visit the company's web sites (http://www.viewcast.com, http://www.ospreyvideo.com and http://www.viewcastonline.com) for more information.

This press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which reflect the Company's current judgment on certain issues. Because such statements apply to future events, they are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially. Important factors which could cause actual results to differ materially are described in the Company's reports on Form 10-KSB and 10-QSB on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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