Globecomm Providing Program Acquisition and Contribution for NHL's Center Ice® Online Through Contract with IPTV Provider NeuLion

Business Wire, Oct 10, 2007

PLAINVIEW, N.Y. -- Globecomm Systems, Inc. and NeuLion Inc. announced that, on September 1, Globecomm began providing program acquisition and contribution feeds of National Hockey League (NHL) games for live streaming from http://www.nhl.tv/team/ - the NHL TV Web site - under a contract with online video provider NeuLion Inc.

The contract with NeuLion calls for Globecomm to use proprietary NeuLion software/hardware to stream up to 30 simultaneous live games to subscribers of the NHL's Center Ice([R]) Online Internet TV service. Globecomm will aggregate the satellite and fiber video feeds at its Long Island International Teleport, transcode them to IP format using NeuLion's online video platform collocated at the teleport, and transmit the games via fiber to NeuLion content delivery centers.

In addition to the downlinking, transcoding and fiber transmission, Globecomm provides 24x7 network monitoring, help desk support and system maintenance from its Network Operations Center at the teleport.

"NeuLion is one of the most experienced providers of end-to-end iPTV service over the Internet," said Ron Nunn, NeuLion's executive vice president. "Our skill set is in reaching targeted markets across multiple devices from the TV to the Web to mobile devices. We're glad to have a company with Globecomm's media experience providing the expertise in satellite and fiber program acquisition."

"We appreciate the trust that NeuLion is placing in us," said Keith Hall, V.P. and General Manager of GNSC. "We handle a lot of feeds in MPEG-2 or MPEG-4 for satellite and cable delivery to television sets, in both live and playout mode. Our recent Showtime Networks Inc. broadcast center contract is just one example. This is the first time, however, that we have been involved in delivering MPEG-4 TV content live to the desktops of PC users."

About NHL Center Ice Online:

NHL Center Ice Online, the League's out-of-market online subscription package, provides fans the opportunity to watch more than 1,000 NHL live games throughout the regular-season, plus select games from the Stanley Cup Playoffs through a broadband connection on a personal computer or laptop (all games subject to local blackout). Subscribers are able to view multiple games at one time, zoom into just one game, monitor their fantasy team stats and set their own viewing preferences. For the official NHL release visit http://www.neulion.com/news/2007/NeuLion_NHL.pdf

About NeuLion:

NeuLion is an end to end IPTV service provider that builds private broadcasting networks operating over the Internet. By using the public Internet, content can reach viewers anywhere in the world. Its customers are interested in reaching targeted markets with a broadcast television and video streaming service. NeuLion's iPTV Platform delivers content independent from many of today's devices and can deliver streaming video and broadcast television to the TV, Web, mobile or other devices. Components of the service include: encoding, content and subscriber management, digital rights management, billing, customer service, reporting and delivery. To learn more visit www.neulion.com

About Globecomm Systems:

Globecomm Systems Inc. provides end-to-end value-added satellite-based communication products, services and solutions by leveraging its core satellite ground segment systems and network capabilities, with its satellite communication services capabilities. The products and services Globecomm offers include pre-engineered systems, systems design and integration services, managed network services and life cycle support services. Globecomm's customers include communications service providers, commercial enterprises, broadcast and other media and content providers and government and government-related entities.

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