Aeris Communications, Inc.

SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Aeris® Communications, the leading wireless communications service provider dedicated exclusively to the Machine-to-Machine(M2M) and telematics marketplace across North America, today announced that the company's enhanced CDMA network has been chosen by Microspace Communications Corporation (Microspace), a subsidiary of Capitol Broadcasting Company, for its wireless communications products that support remote connectivity and management for digital signage networks in conjunction with its broadband satellite content delivery network.

Microspace is a leading provider of satellite based business communications networks, using VELOCITY® technology for broadcasting video/audio/data content to locations everywhere. A number of Fortune 500 companies rely on Microspace to deliver their business critical content. Microspace's data clients represent the elite of the data broadcasting industry, with the market leaders of financial information, weather information, business music, wireless messaging and many others utilizing Microspace technology and services.

"Aeris enables us to easily incorporate cellular technology into our reliable and cost effective satellite delivery solution," said Greg Hurt, vice president of sales and marketing at Microspace. "Hybrid communications networks that utilize satellite and cellular technologies are becoming increasingly prevalent. Microspace is now able to complement our high bandwidth, fixed cost, multicast satellite services with highly reliable, always on wireless connectivity at each site within the network".

"As a leader in its industry, Microspace has proven they're committed to high-quality services that mirror the Aeris commitment. We fully intend to support their needs well into the next decade," said Mark Cratsenburg, VP of Sales and Marketing at Aeris. "By integrating Aeris technology and services, Microspace will have the most advanced CDMA wireless network in North America to support and simplify the management and monitoring of digital content."

By utilizing satellite for the delivery of content and the Aeris Network for return channel functionality, Microspace clearly offers one of the most cost effective and efficient solutions for digital signage and other business communications applications.

About Microspace
Microspace Communications Corporation (Microspace), a subsidiary of Capitol Broadcasting Company, is the leader in satellite services for digital signage, business communications and digital cinema. The company operates the largest global business satellite broadcasting network with nearly 340,000 remote links worldwide.

Microspace's VELOCITY content delivery platform is available as either a dedicated solution or as an on-demand service, enabling customers to easily and affordably expand bandwidth as their delivery needs change. Microspace is headquartered in the U.S. and has a presence in Europe and Latin America. For more information, visit www.microspace.com. MICROSPACE can be reached at (919) 850 4500 or at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

About Capitol Broadcasting
Capitol Broadcasting Company, Inc. is a diversified communications company which owns and/or operates WRAL-TV, WRAL Digital, WRAL-FM, WRAL-HD2, 99.9 The Fan, Microspace, the North Carolina News Network, CBC New Media Group and Wolfpack Sports Marketing in Raleigh, NC; WJZY-TV and WMYT-TV in Charlotte, NC; WILM-TV in Wilmington, NC; WRAZ-TV and The Durham Bulls in Durham, NC; and real estate interests including the American Tobacco Project and Diamond View office building in Durham, NC.

About Aeris Communications, Inc.
Aeris®Communications, Inc. is the leading wireless communications service provider dedicated exclusively to the Machine-to-Machine (M2M) and telematics marketplace across North America. For information on how Aeris can help you rapidly scale your M2M solution while also lowering your total cost of ownership, visit www.aeris.com or call 1-888-GO-AERIS.

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