Volia Software and Softline Deploy inSORS Grid in Eastern Europe

January 20, 2004

Houston, TX - inSORS Integrated Communications, a Chicago-based multimedia collaboration software developer, has successfully deployed its multipoint video communications software, inSORS Grid, using public Internet connections between North America and Eastern Europe. Houston-based Volia Software (www.volia-software.com) and Kiev-based Softline (http://www.softline.kiev.ua) have partnered to produce enterprise and account management software solutions for large organizations, and will use the inSORS Grid platform to conduct both ad-hoc and regularly-scheduled strategic and product management meetings.

Volia and Softline have deployed simple desktop PC software solutions on both sides of the Atlantic using inexpensive off-the-shelf USB web cams and echo-canceling microphones. This approach will enable real-time video, audio, and data collaboration at a significantly lower cost than transcontinental audio-only telephone calls. "We wanted to provide a solution that would be easy to buy, easy to implement, and that would pay for itself in a short time frame," said Jim Harrison, President of inSORS Energy Group. "The only concern was making it work over the Internet in Ukraine."

Bandwidth is still relatively expensive in Kiev, and available bandwidth is not always consistent. Volia and Softline needed a flexible solution that would adapt as their available bandwidth fluctuated. Using the web-based inSORS Virtual Conferencing and Collaboration Center, the Kiev and Houston locations are able to easily create connections optimized for their available bandwidth at any given time. Furthermore, the inSORS Grid endpoint software allows real-time bandwidth control to correct for network issues as they occur with minimal effort by end users.

About inSORS:
inSORS, based in Chicago with operations in Washington D.C., Houston, New York, Los Angeles, and London, 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 John Harrison at jwharrison@insors.com or visit www.insors.com.