Released on: June 9, 2008, 10:58 am

Press Release Author: Appia Communications

Industry: Computers

Press Release Summary: Appia Video Communicator can be implemented for about $5,000
per conference room - a price that includes the encoder, speakerphone, and an HD
display.

Press Release Body: Concerns about fuel prices and carbon emissions are spurring a
renewed interest in video communications. Appia Communications, a leading provider
of managed IT and telecom services, has just released Appia Video Communicator
(AVC), a video communications solution that almost any company or organization can
afford.

\"We began with the most advanced implementation of the H.264 codec available,\" said
Victor von Schlegell, Appia\'s president. \"To it, we added what we call
ActiveFrame®, a technology that reduces bandwidth demand without affecting quality.
Then we priced it so that it\'s affordable by most companies and organizations.\"

Most video conferencing solutions cost from $50,000 to $300,000. By contrast, AVC
can be implemented for about $5,000 per conference room - a price that includes the
encoder, speakerphone, and an HD display.

AVC also supports remote users. \"Many organizations have people who work in remote
locations,\" continued von Schlegell. \"We felt it was essential for those who can\'t
be present in a physical conference room to participate in video sessions.\"

AVC can be used for video broadcasts, as well as video conferences. \"This solution
is perfect for off-site training, distance learning, presentations, and other
one-to-many applications,\" said von Schlegell. \"We offer a free decoder that can
run on almost any PC.\"

Finally, AVC offers a centralized video bridge, which is priced much lower than ISDN
and other video transport services. \"Most other solutions require a multipoint
conferencing unit (MCU), which adds to both the initial cost and monthly bandwidth
cost, said von Schlegell. \"A centralized bridge also enables users to join video
sessions from anywhere.\"

\"We believe that AVC represents the best combination of quality and price on the
market today,\" concluded von Schlegell. \"It\'s also the most flexible solution
available. We hope this combination of benefits will give organizations of all
sizes a way to realize the benefits of video communications.\"

About Appia Communications

Appia Communications is a leading provider of managed IT and telecommunications
services, whose mission is to enable small and mid-sized companies and organizations
to realize the benefits of Internet Protocol (IP) technology. Appia's managed
solutions help customers reduce costs, enhance employee productivity, improve
customer care, and compete more effectively against much larger enterprises.

Headquartered in Traverse City, Michigan, Appia has operations in New York, Chicago,
Los Angeles, Detroit, Indianapolis, St. Louis, Boston, and other markets in North
America and Europe. For more information, please visit www.appiaservices.com, or
call 877-277-4297. Appia is a Cisco Powered Network and holds advanced Cisco
communications certifications.

Web Site: http://www.appiaservices.com

Contact Details: Keli Minick
Marketing Communications Manager
1030 Hastings St., Suite 100
Traverse City, MI 49686
877-277-4297
kminick@appiaservices.com