From Empirerelations.com

IT & Computers

TV Worldwide Live NAB 2008 Webcast to Feature 'Operation Interdependence' and 'Thanks USA' Troop Support Efforts in Demo of Latest Streaming Technology, April 14-17
By MARKET WIRE
Apr 12, 2008 - 2:36:01 PM

CHANTILLY, VA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 04/12/08 -- TV Worldwide (www.tvworldwide.com), theInternet's first TV network, announced it will again webcast live from theNAB 2008 show in Las Vegas for the 7th straight year, being selected tohighlight in 2008 as in prior years, the NAB U.S. troop support efforts ofOperation Interdependence (www.OIDelivers.org) and Thanks USA(www.ThanksUSA.org). The event will be webcast beginning 11 AM PT, eachday, April 14-17, while demonstrating the latest streaming videotechnology. With sponsorship and technical support from JVC, Viewcast,Stream the World, Abacast, Newtek, Kulabyte, Limelight Networks, Wowza,Base Technologies, and the IWA, the event will feature a daily calendar oflive programming highlighting interactive live video greetings to thetroops and show attendee events at the outdoor Operation Interdependencebooth, (OE439) and at TV Worldwide's webcast studio booth (C9140).

For the last several years, TV Worldwide has worked with OperationInterdependence on numerous high profile webcasts throughout the country,highlighting OI's renowned Civilian-to-Military Distribution System®including past NAB shows where NAB President David Rehr assisted with theOperation Interdependence effort during the webcast. Mr. Rehr will beparticipating in the event again for NAB 2008. This year, TV Worldwide willalso feature the efforts of Thanks USA (www.ThanksUSA.org) an effort tothank the men and women of the United States armed forces by providingcollege, technical and vocational school scholarships for their childrenand spouses.

The webcast, to be simulcast on TV Worldwide's Internet TV channels for thenew media industry, TV MainStream (www.TVMainStream) and for the veteranscommunity, USVets.TV (www.USVets.TV), will also feature reports on webcastindustry activities at the show from the perspective of IWA membersinteracting with webcast participants worldwide via e-mail.

"We're pleased to have again been selected to deploy our TV WorldwideInternet TV network again to support Operation Interdependence, Thanks USAand U.S. troops globally on our TV MainStream and USVets.TV channels withhelp from sponsors and our IWA volunteers," stated Dave Gardy, chairman andCEO of TV Worldwide. "This will be our 7th consecutive year webcasting livefrom NAB, and our goal this year is to use that experience to offer thestreaming media professional a front-seat, interactive on-line perspectivehighlighting issues and demonstrating the key technologies that are drivingour webcasting industry while actually using the technology to againsupport the troops in the process."

"We are pleased to again work with the TV Worldwide team and the IWA forour webcast at NAB 2008 to help us get the OI message out and to supportour troops worldwide," stated OI founder Chief Warrant Officer Albert R.Renteria, USMC (Ret.). "With NAB 2008 show attendee participation, we planto ship 10,000 boxes of c-rats® (C-rations) to 100 different deployedunits from all branches of services. Just as we did during NAB 2007, we'recalling the webcast video greetings 'v-rats'."

Visitors to the live webcast will be able to post questions to intervieweesand participate in Q&A via e-mail, providing a fully interactive forum forsharing information. In addition to www.TVWorldwide.com, the event willalso be simulcast to two other Internet TV channels, USVets.TV(www.USVets.TV) for the military veteran audience and TV Mainstream(www.TVMainstream.com) for the streaming media sector. The event will bearchived for viewing for a full year on all channels. Those wishing toparticipate should be online by 10:45 AM, PT on April 14th. Questions canbe directed to 703-961-9250, ext. 229 before and during the event.

About TV Worldwide

Founded in 1999, TV Worldwide (www.tvworldwide.com) developed the firstInternet TV network of community-based Internet TV channels, primarilytargeting niche professional communities ranging from the Maritime industryto the Digital Media sector. Known by many in the industry as "Internet TVfor Smart People," Fortune 500 companies, 15 federal government agencies,and numerous International associations including the National Associationof Broadcasters, utilize TV Worldwide's live and archived state-of-the artvideo streaming content applications and Internet TV channels. Inrecognition of the company's unique achievements in new media, TV Worldwidewas selected by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences(NATAS) to webcast the Daytime Emmy Awards in 2007 and the 59th Annual Emmyawards for Technology and Engineering in 2008. Chairman and CEO Dave Gardyhas just been honored in 2008 by Streaming Media Magazine as a StreamingMedia 'All Star,' one of the 25 Most Influential People in the StreamingIndustry. Mr. Gardy also currently serves as the President of theInternational Webcasting Association (IWA) (www.webcasters.org).

About Operation Interdependence®

Operation Interdependence®, (OI®), is a national non-profitorganization that provides a means for the public to serve and supportmilitary personnel, their families and our veterans without impactingvaluable resources. OI provides a secure and streamlined process forcivilians to serve and support our deployed forces with Civilian Rations®from home, without overloading the military delivery system. It is thepremiere delivery system that is logistically sound. Most people are notaware that sending packages and messages to the troops can cause a burdenfor the military, detract from the mission, and possibly bog down in thesystem and never reach the troops. Operation Interdependence works inconcert with the military supply system to expedite packages to deployedmen and women. With OI nothing is wasted, and items that do not meet OIshipping standards are given to military families and our veterans. Suchdonations represent 40% of OI's total distribution. Workinginterdependently with organizations, public bodies, corporations and themedia, OI volunteers of all ages are aiming to reach all 250,000 deployedtroops, every month. Since launching in December 2001, OI has deliveredover 1 million c-rats® WITHOUT impacting military resources. For moreinformation please visit the OI website at www.oidelivers.org.

About the IWA

The International Webcasting Association (IWA) is a worldwide non-profittrade organization dedicated to the growth and development of the art,technology and commerce of webcasting and streaming media over the Internetand other networks. The IWA, headquartered in Washington, DC, representsmembers throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, Canada and Australia.The IWA works to keep members informed, connected, and better prepared forthe changes that are an integral part of the technology.

About USVets.TV

The veterans channel is dedicated to all United States veterans of allservices and their families. TVWorldwide.com and the channel sponsors wouldlike to salute America's veterans. We owe a debt of gratitude to thesebrave men and women whose sacrifices have preserved our freedom andprotected national interests around the world. This Internet TV channel canbe found at www.usvets.tv and features articles and streaming video ofinterest to veterans and their families.

About TVMainStream.com

TV Mainstream is the newest channel on TV Worldwide's Internet TV network,featuring New Media for the New Media industry. The channel offers videocontent covering new media in advertising, mobile technology, webcastingand converging media. It's the best place online to watch news,interviews, events and reviews from the people, companies and organizationsthat lead the industry.

Add to Digg Bookmark with del.icio.us Add to Newsvine