Mirror Image Internet Taps Wowza Media Systems for Multi-Protocol Streaming Capabilities

New York, NY (PRWEB) May 11, 2009

Mirror Image? Internet, a leading provider of content delivery solutions powered by a patented global network, today announced its partnership with Wowza Media Systems?, an emerging leader in streaming media software, to deliver high-performance streaming via Wowza Media Server? Pro Advanced. Wowza Media Server Pro Advanced is a high-performance, extensible and a fully interactive multi-protocol media server for live and on-demand streaming, chat, and recording. The product enables companies to use streaming protocols that work with Microsoft Corporation's Silverlight?, Apple Incorporated's iPhone?, RTMP for Flash?, RTSP/RTP for QuickTime?, and MPEG-TS for IPTV set-top boxes.

"Wowza gives us the ability to support our customers' streaming needs in a number of ways, regardless of budget, bandwidth, protocol, or future content plans," said James G. Hart, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Mirror Image Internet. "Reliability, scalability, and exceptional support are must-haves for any CDN to effectively manage content for client sites; Wowza enables us to deliver on all three and in doing so puts us in a great position to service current and future customers' requirements."

As live, on-demand, and interactive media streaming becomes widely deployed across a broad range of websites for a variety of purposes (i.e. advertising, entertainment, news, etc.), Mirror Image recognizes the importance of offering its customers flexibility and choice. This includes providing a range of platforms including Wowza, Adobe? Flash, Microsoft Windows Media/Silverlight, Apple QuickTime, RealNetworks RealVideo and others to meet the growing demands of the company's client base. By deploying Wowza Media Server Pro Advanced, Mirror Image will benefit from the new generation of Wowza products and a risk-free, flexible model for managing licensing costs according to customers' streaming media demands.

"Since the launch in February 2007, Wowza Media Server Pro software has become the streaming media server solution of choice for more than 20,000 licensees globally," said David Stubenvoll, CEO and Co-founder, Wowza Media Systems. "Our Wowza Media Server Pro Advanced server is unique from others on the market because it gives service providers the ability to stream to the web, mobile and living room screens from a unified industrial-strength platform. We are excited to be working with Mirror Image to provide multi-protocol streaming and interactive capabilities to its customers."

"The ability for CDNs to offer a variety of streaming options to its customers is imperative," said Jim Davis, Senior Analyst for Tier 1 Research. "At the same time, service providers are mindful of the costs of serving a growing array of formats and devices. A flexible server infrastructure is an indispensable tool for CDNs to have."

Mirror Image has already deployed Wowza Media Server Pro Unlimited software network-wide for Flash streaming and will be offering multi-protocol streaming with Wowza Media Server Pro Advanced in the second half of this year.

To see the live preview of the Wowza Media Server Pro Advanced platform and to meet with representatives from Wowza and Mirror Image, visit Wowza at Streaming Media East, booth #500, May 12-13, 2009 at the New York Hilton.

About Mirror Image Internet

Mirror Image? Internet, Inc. combines a patented global network with results-driven content delivery solutions to help customers deploy, monitor and refine online strategies. The company's track record of success has given leading retailers, advertisers, media companies and enterprises the control they need to maximize assets and reduce costs while enhancing the visitor experience.

Recognized by Internet Retailer magazine as the 2008 Vendor Leader in the Content Delivery Network Category, and a 2008 finalist in the Streaming Media magazine Readers' Choice Awards in the Global Content Network Delivery category Mirror Image is a U.S.-based company incorporated in Delaware and headquartered in Tewksbury, Mass. Mirror Image was founded in 1997. For additional information, please visit http://www.mirror-image.com or call +1 866 374 4113.

About Wowza Media Systems

Wowza Media Systems is a leader in streaming media server software. With the February 2007 introduction of its award-winning product, Wowza Media Server? Pro, Wowza has taken a leadership position in redefining Flash streaming. Wowza has not only radically changed Flash streaming economics, it has also revolutionized online media by introducing innovative and exclusive capabilities that make live, on-demand, and interactive multi-protocol media streaming a reality for a broad range of customers. Deployed by more than 20,000 global licensees in entertainment, social media, advertising, enterprise, education, government, and Internet commerce, Wowza customers include such well-known companies as Macy's, Sun Microsystems, Mirror Image, Interoute, RAINet, Astral Media, and T-Systems. For more information, visit Wowza Media Systems at http://www.wowzamedia.com.

Mirror Image and Content Access Point are registered trademarks of Mirror Image Internet.

Wowza, Wowza Media Systems, Wowza Media Server and related logos are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Wowza Media Systems, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Adobe and Flash are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. Silverlight is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. QuickTime and iPhone are trademarks of Apple, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.

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Internet Marketing Firm TruePresence Welcomes Milestone 20th Franchise

Baltimore, MD (PRWEB) September 19, 2007

TruePresence, a national Internet marketing firm that helps businesses find, get and keep customers online, today announced that it has expanded to 20 markets nationwide with the addition of five new franchise owners. The new additions include Chuck Beardsley (Scotch Plains, New Jersey), Bruce Breeden (Ashville, North Carolina), Caterina McIntyre (Charleston, South Carolina), David Royal (Omaha, Nebraska), and Mike Vendal (North Detroit).

"Each local franchise has the power of the national TruePresence brand behind it, giving owners an incredible advantage to stay competitive in today's increasingly wired world," said TruePresence President Michael Teitelbaum.

With the welcoming of their 20th franchise owner, TruePresence has doubled their number of locations in just one year. Teitelbaum says the rapid growth is on pace with expectations and is representative of the significant opportunity in the Internet marketing industry.

"With twenty franchises and counting, TruePresence is on track to achieve the truly national presence we've envisioned," said Teitelbaum. "Sales, marketing and media professionals throughout the country are recognizing that almost every business has a need for consultative Internet marketing expertise."

TruePresence was founded in 2005 to meet the growing demand for effective Internet marketing programs that generate measurable results and demonstrate a solid return on investment. Key services include web design and development, search engine marketing, email marketing, online advertising, hosting and support.

Franchise owners are a carefully selected group of experienced marketing and sales professionals, trained and educated to offer clients the most powerful and effective solutions for their specific business needs.

New Franchise Owners & Markets

Chuck Beardsley - Scotch Plains, New Jersey

Chuck brings 17 years of local, national and international marketing experience to TruePresence. Chuck's marketing career began in the music industry, where he worked as a concert producer throughout the US, Mexico, and South America, most notably for the premier Ritz nightclub in New York City. Chuck also served as Manager of Acquisitions for Polygram Diversified Entertainment, developing merchandising strategies for up-and-coming artists.

Bruce Breeden - Asheville, North Carolina

Bruce brings over 20 years of proven achievement in building effective marketing strategies and general business management to TruePresence. Most recently, Bruce served as the Director of Global Services for Thermo Fisher Scientific, a $ 9B global life sciences company. Bruce developed a strategic plan to focus on both traditional after-market support and emerging value-add services for a $ 100MM global business organization. Prior to Thermo Fisher Scientific, Bruce completed a 23 year career with Beckman Coulter Inc., a $ 2B global medical diagnostics and life sciences company, leading their post-sale support organization and implementation of a global CRM initiative focused on customer acquisition and retention strategies as part of a strategic customer care program.

Caterina McIntyre - Charleston, South Carolina

Caterina brings over 15 years of marketing experience to TruePresence, having served in various sales, marketing and business development roles for companies like Comcast, AT&T Broadband, Net2Phone, Cablevision and TKR. Most recently, as a Regional Senior Director of Marketing for Comcast, Caterina was responsible for customer acquisition, retention and new product launches. She developed and implemented strategic marketing plans including pricing models, direct mail, traditional media and Internet marketing tactics that helped achieve targeted revenue and cash flow growth goals. She now enjoys sharing her knowledge and helping clients achieve greater success through the Internet marketing strategies developed by TruePresence.

David Royal - Omaha, Nebraska

David brings 30 years of sales, contract administration, and project management experience to TruePresence's first Midwest office. Much of that time was spent as owner of a building automation and control systems company. Dave will build his TruePresence business through his many business contacts in organizations where he holds leadership positions. Once established, he plans to bring his sons Brad and Todd into the business.

Michael Vendal - Detroit, Michigan

Michael's entire career has centered on providing his clients with sales and marketing expertise and solutions that leverage technology and the Internet to support business. Most recently, he served as the Chief Information Officer of Carhartt Inc., a premium outdoor gear and clothing manufacturer. While at Carhartt Inc., he led cross-functional teams to design, build and implement various ecommerce initiatives, including the company's first direct-to-consumer channel of distribution via the web. Michael holds an MBA and Bachelor of Science degree from Wayne State University, with emphasis in both Marketing and Information Systems.

Nationwide, TruePresence now has offices in the following cities and markets:

1.????Austin, Texas

2.????Asheville, North Carolina

3.????Baltimore, Maryland

4.????Boca Raton, Florida

5.????Central Virginia

6.????Central Connecticut

7.????Charleston, South Carolina

8.????Denver, Colorado

9.????Detroit, Michigan

10.????Ellicott City (Howard County), Maryland

11.????Fairfield County, Connecticut

12.????Greenville/Spartanburg, South Carolina

13.????Omaha, Nebraska

14.????Orlando, Florida

15.????Reston, Virginia

16.????Scotch Plains, New Jersey

17.????St. Petersburg, Florida

18.????Springfield, Massachusetts

19.????Wilmington/Newark, Delaware

20.????Worcester, Massachusetts

About TruePresence

TruePresence is a national Internet marketing firm dedicated to helping businesses of all types and sizes find, get, and keep customers. The company's unique franchise approach lets clients work strategically with a local consultant, while a national team of web design, development, and online marketing experts manages the fulfillment of each client solution. Headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, TruePresence currently has 20 franchise offices operating across the country and is actively expanding to new markets. For more information, visit http://www.truepresence.com.

Media contact:

Greg Abel

Abel Communications for TruePresence

410-466-0049

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The Outdoor Store Selects IC9design as their Internet Marketing Team

Rochester, NY (PRWEB) May 12, 2010

The Outdoor Store announced today that they have chosen IC9design as their internet marketing provider. IC9design is a rapidly growing integrated marketing solutions provider located in Bloomfield, NY that specializes in internet marketing, website design and development, eCommerce, and search engine optimization.

IC9design will be handling a variety of marketing services for The Outdoor Store including web design and development, content development, newsletters, and email marketing. They will also be adding a powerful eCommerce store to the newly designed website. The site will be driven by a database so they can control all the content and make changes in real time.

The Outdoor Store, located on Routes 5 & 20 in Bloomfield, New York, is nationally known for its fun, family-oriented atmosphere and the largest selection of Carhartt? in the area, American-made products from Johnson Woolen Mills located in Vermont, footwear, local products, and live bait.

?We have the whole family covered from head to toe,? said Gail, Owner of The Outdoor Store. ?Every day families from around the area come by to visit and tell us how much they love our store. Even when you?re having a bad day, you hear something like that and it brightens your spirits. We?re looking to recreate that atmosphere online so when people are shopping on the web, they feel that same vibe they get when they walk through the front door.?

Families just can?t get enough of The Outdoor Store, even coming from miles away to visit the grinning old truck Mater that Gail?s daughter envisioned after watching the movie ?Cars.? Mater is just a small piece of what makes The Outdoor Store such a delight for adults and children. After gearing up with some new outerwear, kids can enjoy the playground while their parents practice at the free 3D range located next to the store?s newest addition, Bullzeye Archery. Just beware of the life-like Velocirapter that stalks the nearby deer targets.

Ian Caspersson, IC9design's Owner and Creative Director, was enthusiastic about adding The Outdoor Store as a new client. "I?ve know about, and shopped at, The Outdoor Store for a very long time. They are a great group of hard working people and I?m grateful they asked us to improve their online presence. The store has this unique atmosphere that is comforting and appealing to the senses as soon as you walk in the front door. We?re building a site that emanates this same feeling. Our goal is to bring the store online with the same look and feel. I can?t wait to see the results they get from the campaigns we are planning for them.?

About IC9design

IC9design provides creative website design, graphic design, and integrated marketing solutions to businesses interested in boosting their market presence online. Since their inception in 2008, IC9design has grown by 300% and services clients from New York to Florida. For more information about IC9design, please visit the IC9design website at http://www.ic9design.com or call 585-662-8889.

About The Outdoor Store

The Outdoor Store is located on Routes 5 & 20 in Bloomfield, NY. Called the ?biggest lil? store in the Finger Lakes,? The Outdoor Store has been selling Carhartt, outdoor gear, gifts, locally made products, and live bait since 1996. For more information, visit http://www.theoutdoorstorebloomfield.com or call 585-657-7412.

IC9design Contact:

Ian Caspersson

Owner & Creative Director

585-662-8889

http://www.ic9design.com

The Outdoor Store Contact:

Jason Louster

Manager

585-657-7412

http://www.theoutdoorstorebloomfield.com

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