UK Deployments Expand – NeSC at the University of Edinburgh Chooses the IG

High profile National e-Science Center to showcase inSORS Grid

November 30, 2004

( Edinburgh, Scotland) The National e-Science Center at the University of Edinburgh has deployed the inSORS Grid solution in their high profile co- lab or collaborative laboratory. The Center’s Director, Malcolm Atkinson states “The NeSC at Edinburgh had 20,000 visitors last year. The inSORS Grid will be a highlight for the many colleagues and industry representatives that come to get a glimpse of our next generation technology.” The room based IG node is one of many currently deployed throughout the UK’s e-Science community.

The Edinburgh National e-Science Centre, which is a part of the UK's e-Science Core Technology program, runs a research and development program involving academia and industry and will use the inSORS Grid node as both a management and research tool. The Centre's wider objectives include promoting awareness of Grid and e-Science technologies and acting as a local source of advice and training in Grid and e-Science technologies.

inSORS, based in Chicago , 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. Access Grid and related distributed collaboration technologies are inSORS' sole focus. The inSORS Grid solution provides an innovative 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 about inSORS and the inSORS Grid, contact Jim Miller at jmiller@insors.com or visit www.insors.com.