United States Distance Learning Association Reappoints VBrick Systems' Michael Baker to Board of Directors

Business Wire, March 1, 2006

WALLINGFORD, Conn. -- VBrick Systems, Inc. (www.VBrick.com), an industry leader in affordable video over IP network solutions, today announced that the United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA), a non-profit organization that promotes the development and application of distance learning for education and training, has reappointed VBrick Systems, Inc. Vice President of Business Development Michael Baker to the USDLA Board of Directors.

Mr. Baker's second consecutive appointment to the USDLA Board of Directors reflects his continued commitment to advocating the best practices and technologies that enhance distance learning and increase organizational efficiencies. Additionally, Mr. Baker has also served as USDLA president during his 13 years shaping and managing USDLA programs. He currently holds the title chairman emeritus.

"For more than a decade Michael Baker has been providing USDLA with visionary leadership and a commitment to sharing distance learning best practices with education, corporate, medical, and government leaders," said John G. Flores, Ph.D., chief executive officer, USDLA. "We applaud Michael Baker's active role in USDLA and look forward to working with him as organizations expand their distance learning capabilities."

In addition to his role as VBrick's vice president of business development and his USDLA director-level responsibilities, Mr. Baker actively participates in multiple associations committed to harnessing technology to improve communications in the public and private sectors. Specifically, Mr. Baker is chairman of the board of the International Internet Learning Association, a member of the board of Industry Advisors for the American Telemedicine Association, a member of the Congressional Internet Caucus, the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, the Instructional Technology Council, the Association of Colleges and University Telecommunications Administrators, the National Association of State Technical Directors, and the International Television Association.

"I am excited to continue working with USDLA to promote how distance learning fosters engaging experiences such as providing classrooms with front-row seats to deep sea explorations and delivering an added dimension to education, training, and collaboration," said Michael Baker, vice president of business development, VBrick Systems, Inc. "VBrick is committed to providing organizations with the education, insight, and technologies required to make digital video as easy and reliable as e-mail or telephone communications. My longstanding USDLA participation reflects VBrick's corporate commitment to supporting distance learning initiatives in K-12 and higher education as well as corporate and government training."

As a recognized digital video thought leader, Mr. Baker has been inducted into the Teleconferencing Hall of Fame and the United States Distance Learning Association Hall of Fame. He is listed in the Who's Who of Distance Learning and Business and is an International Fellow (International Fellow of the Year - 2000) at the Center for Information and Communications Sciences at Ball State University and a member of the board of directors at the Institute for Telecommunications at Oklahoma State University. Mr. Baker is also an advisor to the President of Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C.

About USDLA

The United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) is a non-profit organization formed in 1987 and is located in Boston, Massachusetts. USDLA promotes the development and application of distance learning for education and training, and serves the needs of the distance learning community by providing advocacy, information, networking, and opportunity. Distance education and training constituencies served include pre-k-12 education, higher and continuing education, home schooling as well as business, corporate, military, government, and telehealth markets. The USDLA trademarked logo is the recognized worldwide symbol of dedicated professionals committed to the distance learning industry. For more information visit www.usdla.org or call 800.275.5162.

About VBrick Systems, Inc.

VBrick Systems, Inc., creates and delivers innovative networked video solutions that enhance communications and reduce costs for organizations around the world. VBrick's broad range of video solutions provide the simplest and most reliable visual communications to businesses, educational institutions, and government agencies ranging in use from distributing news and information to distance-learning, training, and surveillance. VBrick, an ISO 9001:2000 certified company, has garnered numerous industry accolades including the Deloitte Technology Fast 500, Connecticut Technology Fast 50, and the National Association of Broadcaster's (NAB) Award for Innovation in Media in the Content Delivery category. Based in Wallingford, Connecticut, USA, VBrick Systems' products are distributed through industry-leading value-added resellers, system integrators, and distributors. Find out more at www.VBrick.com.