Omneon Video Networks' Media Server System has been installed at Ohio Educational Telecommunications (OET) to replace their tape-based system. The Omneon server provides the State of Ohio agency with 32 channels and over 1,000 hours of storage, and works in conjunction with NVerzion's digital archive automation system for media file transfers to and from the Omneon Media Server System. With the OET system, 16 channels are assigned to input, 16 to output, and three of the overall 32 channels are reserved for emergency playout. OET purchased the Omneon system based on its flexibility and excellent growth potential. The system went live on February 13th after being installed by RAF Associates, the System Integrator. It has been running flawlessly since.

"OET is exceptionally pleased with both the performance of the Omneon server and Omneon's support," said Pete Ford, Chief Technology Officer for OET. "Our server was shipped promptly. Once on site, it was installed and checked out within a very short time frame. The quality and efficiency of Omneon's on site technical assistance during installation and testing was first rate. The performance and reliability of the server since it went on line has fully met our expectations."

The system is configured so that troubleshooting can occur directly from Omneon's Technical Resource Engineering center in Sunnyvale, California. Firmware updates can be uploaded from Sunnyvale, and the fact that OET's system wiring and configuration diagrams are on-line and remotely visible from Sunnyvale makes system maintenance seamless and reliable.

"Ohio Educational Telecommunications' requirement for easy and cost-effective expandability made Omneon the obvious choice," quotes Adolfo Rodriguez, Omneon Director of Product Marketing. "This aspect, combined with NVerzion's automation solution and integration by RAF Associates, were key contributors to the overall decision by OET."

About Ohio Educational Telecommunications
Ohio Educational Telecommunications (OET) is a State of Ohio agency that fosters the growth and development of Ohio's public telecommunications organizations (public TV, public radio and radio reading services). OET partners with its affiliates and other Ohio agencies to provide infrastructure, connectivity and educational services to Ohio Schools. The OET Network Operations Center in Columbus s the hub of the network and interconnects each affiliate with fiber-optic system for transmitting programming. Visit OET at www.oet.edu.

About RAF Associates Companies
The RAF Associates Companies was formed in 1995 as a technical resource to the television industry. RAF was formed by Richard A. Farquhar CPBE, who has over 40 years of experience in the broadcast industry. RAF has experience in the design of broadcast and post-production facilities. RAF has experience in the design and installation of broadcast and post production facilities. RAF has specified and installed the most sophisticated and cost effective hardware available, recommending solutions that will meet the clients exacting requirements. RAF is a privately held company. The web site address is www.raf-consulting.com.

About NVerzion
NVerzion is a multi-faceted, progressive technology solutions provider. NVerzion offers the latest developments in digital and analog automation solutions, media asset distribution and integrated hardware/software solutions. NVerzion's software products can be found around the world controlling over 100 channels. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, NVerzion's experience is derived from extensive history in broadcast in Utah. Visit NVerzion at www.nverzion.com.

About Omneon
Omneon Video Networks provides a cost-effective and scalable video server infrastructure for the professional broadcasting industry. Omneon's Media Server System is a data-type independent platform, offering shared-storage and fault-tolerant redundancy for continuous on-line media delivery. The open architecture supports an impressive array of third-party applications - control and transmission, media management, archiving, and collaborative production. For development of new revenue streams, customers can incrementally add clients and channels easily. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Omneon is privately held and funded by prominent venture capital firms. Omneon's web site is www.Omneon.com.

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