STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA SELECTS APPLIED GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES TO PROVIDE IP VIDEO SERVICES

Applied Global Technologies, a worldwide outsourcer of reliable and worry-free video communication services, announces it will provide managed services and H.323 bridging support to the State of South Carolina. It may be the largest managed services/outsourcing contract ever awarded for IP network video services.

We are so pleased to partner with the State of South Carolina in our mutual endeavors to provide an IP-based managed video services solution," stated Steve Parish, AGT Southeast Regional Vice President. AGTs ability to provide a comprehensive solution, coupled with the experience in the video communication outsourcing market, were key to the states decision."

This award is consistent with our business strategy of providing managed services and legacy migration that provides the economic and technical advantage of IP," added Mike Valletutti, CEO, Applied Global Technologies. We are proud to work with a forward thinking customer like the State of South Carolina, and are pleased to secure another long-term contract."

The contract allows AGT to provide services to the states agencies, technical colleges, universities, local and county government, as well as public K-12 public schools and libraries. It potentially impacts more than 350 locations within the state.

"We see the use of IP video as an opportunity to leverage the IT investments our users have made and it will add value to the State Backbone Network," stated Kyle Herron, Director of Network Services, South Carolina Budget & Control Board, Division of the State CIO.

The H.323 video conferencing services include Point-to-Point and Multipoint, Gatekeeper Functionality, Gateway to H.320, and Attend/Reservations. AGT is also providing billing services based on usage and flat monthly rate packages.

The term of the agreement is for three years with the potential for up to two (2) one-year extensions.

About Applied Global Technologies®   
Applied Global Technologies® is the worlds most reliable and worry-free portal to effective video communications with divisions in professional engineering services, software development, integration and customer support services. Applied Global takes the enterprise vision of fully integrated IP networks and applies it as an effective, ROI-centered solution for todays progressive and agile businesses.    

As a one-of-a-kind outsource solution, AGT activates its wealth of experience and skill base to develop solutions that are unique to each customer. In doing so, its customers are able to utilize technology to enhance business objectives without distraction or disruption to core business priorities.

In addition to its work in the commercial marketplace, the ten-year old private corporation provides conferencing solutions to the Pentagon, branches of the US Military and civilian agencies, as well as numerous federal and state government facilities. The companys continued advancement in communications is being felt around the world.

AGT partners with those companies that bring value to its customers. Applied Globals current partners include: Anteon, Booz Allen Hamilton, EDS, Infonet, Lockheed Martin, Polycom, Radvision, Raytheon, SAIC, Sprint, SRA International, TANDBERG, VCON, and Verizon.

Applied Globals international headquarters is located in Rockledge, FL with field support offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Honolulu, Okinawa, Seattle, San Francisco, Virginia Beach, and Washington, DC.