inSORS provides IG Solution for UC Berkeley
Center for Integrated Space Weather Modeling (CISM)
continues to expand use of inSORS Grid technology

August 21, 2003

CHICAGO, IL - inSORS Integrated Communications, Inc., a collaboration software developer specializing in multipoint corporate communications, has installed an inSORS Grid (IG) software/hardware conferencing solution for the University of California at Berkeley.
UC Berkeley's Space Science Lab (SSL) will use the system to communicate with other high performance computing centers and universities. In particular, the SSL is part of the Center for Integrated Space Weather Modeling (CISM) organization and will use their IG node to have immersive, project oriented, multi-site meetings to achieve its goals and objectives. The CISM organization has several implementations of the inSORS Grid with plans further expansion slated through the end of the year.

The Space Sciences Laboratory at the University of California, Berkeley will work with Science Applications International Corporation, and CIRES at the University of Colorado, and will lead the effort to meet challenges within CISM, with the help of a national consortium of institutions and members. The SSL will obtain the best solar input data, refine its own corona and solar wind models, and investigate how small-scale field changes in the sun's photosphere ultimately lead to the huge coronal mass ejections that drive major geomagnetic storms. The SSL also plays a major role in education and public outreach efforts having to do with the sun and solar wind, working with educators to sponsor workshops on space weather. It also hosts interns interested in the subject and works with local schools, science centers, and curriculum developers to increase awareness of the importance of space weather.

inSORS, based in Chicago with operations in Boston, New York and Houston, develops, markets, and supports enterprise collaboration software and solutions that enable multiple groups and individuals to collaborate via audio, video, and data modes of interaction.

The inSORS Grid solution provides an innovative, state-of-the-art conferencing and collaboration software platform. inSORS Grid solutions include client and venue software, documentation and technical support, and a comprehensive range of professional services including installation, network consulting, and training. inSORS also offers custom configurations and private venues.

For more information on inSORS, please contact Brian Gleason at bgleason@insors.com or visit http://www.insors.com
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