Glowpoint Selected for Distance Learning Application; University to Facilitate Classes Using a Fully Managed IP-based Video Conferencing Solution

Business Wire, July 6, 2006

HILLSIDE, N.J. -- Glowpoint, Inc. (OTC: GLOW.PK), a world leading broadcast-quality, IP-based video managed service provider announced today that it has been selected to provide an international educational institution with a fully managed IP-based video conferencing solution, including hosting services.

The multi-year agreement calls for Glowpoint's IP-based video subscription service to be installed at all of the university's campus locations. Glowpoint will also host the university's Multipoint Control Unit (MCU) and will manage its multipoint-bridged video conference calls for daily classes. The daily classes will be held in a distance learning environment, where professors will lecture and collaborate from one campus with students located at remote campus classrooms. The solution is expected to be used for more than 50 hours of per week.

"I'm very pleased to see that the video services Glowpoint provides are becoming recognized as essential tools for a successful distance learning program," said Glowpoint's president and CEO, Michael Brandofino. "We are seeing strong interest from the educational sector, and our team is very excited to work with our newest university client in helping to strengthen its distance learning program."

"This is a true partnership that allows the university to maximize their distance learning capabilities through the use of Glowpoint's comprehensive suite of services," said Glowpoint's COO, Joe Laezza. "It's encouraging that Glowpoint is recognized as a solution for such a mission critical application, as this is yet another opportunity for us to fully leverage our infrastructure and expertise."

About Glowpoint

Glowpoint, Inc. (OTC: GLOW.PK) is a world leading broadcast-quality, IP-based video managed service provider. Glowpoint offers video conferencing, bridging, technology hosting, and IP broadcasting services to enterprises, SOHOs, broadcasters, and consumers worldwide. The Glowpoint network carries an average of more than 60,000 video calls per month worldwide. Glowpoint is headquartered in Hillside, New Jersey. To learn more about Glowpoint, visit www.glowpoint.com.

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