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Launch of Vcall Web Conferencing 4.0 Enhances Vcall's Position As Leading Provider of Web Event Services

Posted on: Monday, 3 October 2005, 09:00 CDT

Vcall from WILink plc (LSE: WLK.L), a worldwide provider of web-based communication solutions and online investor relations services, announced today the launch of Vcall Web Conferencing 4.0 optimized for interactive web events. The new release features improved interactivity, more branding options for clients and more advanced on-demand rich media features.

Since 1997, Vcall has specialized in producing corporate web events for large global audiences. The Vcall Web Conferencing solution, which offers all the interactivity and intimacy of web conferencing with the reach and value of webcasting, is designed for use in investor relations, marketing and sales, training, human resources, and member communications. It is used by hundreds of companies, associations, non-profits, and government agencies for effective communication. The base package includes complete event services and support before, during and after an event - or it can be purchased as a self-service, reservationless solution.

The new version features scalable technology, optimized for interactive web events, that is easy to use, engaging, and completely supported by a team of experienced professionals - unlike other solutions that focus on small ad-hoc meetings. Vcall's professional services team works with clients to prepare the event, execute the online delivery, and complete post event production and reporting, making Vcall Web Conferencing 4.0 one of the most responsive and reliable solutions available. The range of interactive features from surveys and testing to whiteboarding and Brainstormer(TM) provides presenters with the most tools to add power to their content.

"The simplicity, ease of use and interactive elements are key. Vcall's interface becomes a compliment to the presentation content and helps keep the audience engaged and focused on the message," said Roopam Jain, senior analyst - conferencing & collaboration at Frost & Sullivan.

Vcall Web Conferencing 4.0 combines the interactivity of Communicast, a product acquired by Vcall in late 2004, with the proven scalability and accessibility of Vcall to provide an enhanced solution for web events where audience accessibility, ease of use and interactivity are critical. Clients who were using Communicast Event Center maintain all previous functionality and get more with the new release.

"With the addition of these new features, WILink strengthens Vcall Web Conferencing to address the needs of organizations conducting high-profile web events, offering a solution that is more reliable and easier to use than other web conferencing options," said Patrick Galleher, chief executive officer of WILink, plc.

New Features of Vcall Web Conferencing 4.0

Branding Options

New presenter and participant interfaces give presenters more branding options. Clients can prominently display their logo or graphics in the presentation console and they can change the color of the interface to any HTML hexadecimal color to compliment their product or corporate branding.

Advanced On-Demand Replays

Automatic indexing of on-demand rich media presentations and recorded web events provides viewers with complete control to navigate within the event. Since the indexing occurs automatically, web event archives can be posted and viewed instantly.

Other Advancements

-- Increased ease of use for presenters with automatic slide title detection and auto numbering of slides.

-- Improved slide conversion quality.

-- Enhancements to the web event set up features and attendee registration process.

Availability and Pricing

As an Application Service Provider (ASP) or hosted solution, Vcall Web Conferencing 4.0 does not require customers to load new software nor plan a "migration path" as other web conferencing products require. The solution is usable immediately. Pricing is designed to fit customers needs "per event,""per minute" or "per seat."

Full-Service Vcall Web Conferencing offers per-event flat rate pricing starting at $675 (USD) and discounts are available based on volume. No long-term commitment is required. Full-Service pricing includes unlimited event management and support beyond the industry standard, including:

-- Unlimited support for presenters and participants before, during and after event.

-- Unlimited training and free usage of Vcall Web Conferencing software between events for practice, rehearsals and collaboration on event production.

-- Content conversion & uploading service or self-service conversion & uploading tools.

-- Unlimited storage for session content.

-- Presenter assistance and live technical support during conference and accessible via phone, teleconference, Web or instant messaging.

-- Moderator services for opening conference, introducing speakers, Q&A sessions and administrative announcements as required.

-- Post event debriefing and consultation on event reports.

Self-Service Vcall Web Conferencing is priced by the minute or by the connection (per user or seat). There are no long term commitments and no software downloads. Discounts are available based on volume. Per minute starts at $0.29 (USD) per minute. Per seat pricing starts at $69 (USD) per month with a five-seat minimum.

About WILink

WILink plc (www.wilink.com) provides web-based communication solutions and online investor relations services. Since 1989, WILink has helped clients such as Hewlett Packard, Deutsche Telecom and BP improve the effectiveness of their investor communications. WILink's services include PrecisionIR(TM) (www.precisionir.com) and PrecisionFM(TM) (www.precisionfm.com) investor-communication programs that enable publicly traded companies and mutual funds to deliver compelling communications to a targeted audience of investors. WILink's Vcall(R) (www.Vcall.com) webcasting and web conferencing provides innovative technology and professional service that enables organizations to create compelling and influential web events.

Source: Business Wire

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