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Use of IP video in the enterprise is growing dramatically;
New Video Furnace white paper explains why


LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. - March 5, 2008 – The number of enterprises using IP video is growing dramatically. Why? Because:

• It’s affordable;
• It’s far less complex to implement than it was in the past; and
• It offers myriad uses that can help companies enhance performance, improve employee productivity and cut operating costs.

These are just some of the reasons Video Furnace, (www.videofurnace.com), a leading provider of enterprise-class IP video solutions, cites in its latest white paper for the dramatic growth in the adoption of IP video in the enterprise.

“Companies, schools, government and other organizations have discovered that their IP networks have the potential to cost-effectively deliver high-quality live and on-demand video for a variety of uses and with significant benefits,” said Howard Weinzimmer, CEO, Video Furnace.

Organizations are utilizing IP video for everything from public/cable TV distribution and event broadcasts to security monitoring and mission-critical communications. “It’s becoming a must-have for a wide range of businesses, and its adoption will become even more prevalent as other companies realize it can help employees be more productive, keep personnel better informed and streamline training initiatives,” Weinzimmer said.

The white paper, which includes more information about IP video’s uses and challenges, is available at www.videofurnace.com/pdf/IP_Video's_Time_Has_Come.pdf.


About Video Furnace
Video Furnace is a leading provider of end-to-end, enterprise-class IP video solutions. With more than 2.5 million users daily worldwide, the six-year-old company quickly has established its IP video system as the video distribution technology of choice in commercial, education and government settings.

The Video Furnace IP video distribution system is a complete, highly scalable solution that leverages an organization’s existing network to enable companies to securely and cost-effectively deliver live, broadcast and on-demand TV-quality video to any network-connected computers as well as to any TVs connected via Video Furnace’s recently announced digital set-top box. Easy to deploy, affordable to maintain and simple to use, it is the only fully integrated solution that supports all operating systems, and it is the only one that does not require any resident player software, browser plug-ins or hardware on the connected devices. Organizations use the Video Furnace system to securely deliver live and recorded events, distance learning, corporate training, digital signage, security monitoring, TV distribution and mission-critical communications.

Privately held, the Chicago-area company distributes its products through value-added resellers, system integrators and distributors. More information is available at www.videofurnace.com.



The Video Furnace IP video distribution supports Windows, Mac OS X, Linux and Solaris 10 operating systems.

Video Furnace and InStream are trademarks of Video Furnace.

Video Furnace, 14052 Petronella Drive, Suite 202, Libertyville, IL 60048, 847-362-6800,




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