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Headlines Wavexpress Cable Trial Enters Second Phase Successful Testing with USA Media Group and News-Press & Gazette Reported in Phase 1 New York, NY, August 6, 2002: Wavexpress, USA Media Group, and the News-Press & Gazette Company (NPG), today announced that the first part of their testing was completed successfully. Cable modem users at systems in Missouri and Idaho subscribed to Wavexpress’ PC-based entertainment service, and viewed a variety of full-screen, digital video channels stored on their computers. Wavexpress leverages two assets for cable operators: available bandwidth and home storage on the PC. The service is delivered via IP Multicast, a broadcast transmission mode that uses a small portion of bandwidth from the cable modem channel to serve multiple subscribers simultaneously. Content is stored on the PC hard disk drive, protected by Wave System’s (NASDAQ – WAVX) EMBASSY®, a hardware security device that allows immediate, “on demand” access to cached content. During the next phase of the trials content will originate from the AT&T Digital Media Center (ADMC), which will act as the Network Operations Center (NOC). From the ADMC, content will be distributed to the cable headends. The ability to use a national NOC will allow the commercialization of a totally scalable, end-to-end IP delivery system that will provide the most bandwidth-efficient delivery of IP content when combined with IP Multicast with secure caching. “We are extremely pleased by the trial results so far. We have demonstrated a high-speed Internet experience that is both more compelling for customers and more cost-efficient for cable operators,” said Steven K. Sprague, chairman and CEO, Wavexpress. “The next phase of our trials will increase our focus on vital operational factors such as scalability.” About Wavexpress Wavexpress enables cable TV operators to deliver secure broadband content and services. The company enhances the high-speed data experience with high-quality video, games, and music content. Wavexpress supports a variety of business models, including subscription, pay-per-view, and advertising services. About Wave Systems Wave Systems’ goal is to build a worldwide network of users based on trusted electronic relationships. Trust @ the Edge defines a new architectural model for the Internet, which embeds trust and security in every user device. Wave Systems is developing, deploying and licensing its EMBASSY Trusted Client technology for the mass adoption of this revolutionary model. Wave is integrating industry standard functions from a wide range of partners that enable reliable, secure digital exchange and commerce. Wave Systems and third parties are building the services that will take advantage of this open model. For more information about Wave Systems and Trust @ the Edge, visit www.wave.com. About News-Press & Gazette News-Press & Gazette Company, a privately owned MSO, operates St. Joseph Cablevision of Missouri as well as cable systems in Arizona and California serving over 100,000 customers. The corporate office is located in St. Joseph, Missouri. About USA Media USA Media Group, LLC was formed in 1998 to acquire and operate cable television systems, principally in the western and southwestern states (California, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon and Washington). USA Media's corporate headquarter is located in Reno, Nevada. USA Media is the 38th largest multiple cable system provider in the United States according to Kagan World Media (December, 2001). Senior management is a dynamic blend of cable pioneers and financial professionals keenly focused on cable operations. The explosive growth of high-speed Internet services has positioned USA Media as a pacesetter for others to follow. USA Media was selected as the CableVision 2001 Technology Innovator of the Year, primarily for their pioneering success and deployment of interactive television (iTV) services and OpenTV's first domestic launch of their iTV platform. For further details please contact: Wavexpress Simon Tidnam 917-339-9083 stidnam@wavexpress.com |
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