) December 3, 2008 -- Dimdim, the world's open source web conferencing company, today launched its new Dimdim 4.5 edition and simultaneously released the complete source code to the open source community. With this release, Dimdim officially exits its beta phase while introducing significant new customer-requested features designed to enable businesses, organizations and consumers to cut the costs of their expensive legacy conferencing products while enjoying improved performance, openness and ease of use.

Dimdim Ranks among Leading Vendors in the Web 2.0 / Communications Space

) March 9, 2009 -- webconferencing-test.com, the only vendor-independent portal focusing on web conferencing solutions for small and midsize organizations, has published test results for the latest versions of 22 online collaboration tools. Joining the candidates for the first time is Dimdim 4.5 Free. What's more, in light of the current economic crisis and the drive toward a carbon-neutral meeting culture, the portal now highlights the benefits of online conferencing in terms of time and cost savings.

webconferencing-test.com

New test candidate: Dimdim 4.5 Free

) October 22, 2009 -- Dimdim the easy, browser-based web meeting company, today announced that Roger Hodskins, an accomplished sales and business development executive, has joined the company as its first VP of Worldwide Sales. Mr. Hodskins brings to Dimdim more than 25 years of senior sales leadership experience at fast-growing software companies. His track record includes two successful IPOs and three acquisitions valued at more than $1.5 billion.

DIMDIM SELECTS FRENCH MAID TV FOR VIRAL VIDEO AT THE LAUNCH OF NEW WEBINAR SERVICE

) June 18, 2009 -- Publicare, operator of the only vendor-independent comparison site for Web conferencing services, has received a copy of a letter sent by Yugma CEO and founder Lingaraj Mishra. The correspondence, dated June 2, 2009 informs the company's shareholders of a planned closure. Mishra writes: "On May 26, 2009, the remaining members of the Board of Directors convened and determined that it is advisable to wind down the business affairs of the company." After outlining the reasons for the decision, he concludes, "Consequently, at this time, and with a heavy heart, I regret to inform you that we will be winding down (…)."

) April 22, 2009 -- In celebration of Earth Day, Palmchip Corporation is announcing the availability of the GMinutes Facebook application. The GMinutes Facebook application will allow Facebook users the ability to access GMinutes through their Facebook accounts and check their meeting minutes and action items on the popular social networking site. Facebook users can invite other Facebook users who will also be able to benefit from the paperless meeting minutes application.

) March 6, 2009 -- UNISON LLC founder and president Larry Cerri knows that his company's UNISON The Collaborative Meetings Experience provides tremendous value to company offsite sales and corporate meetings, but the real test of its value has come of late.

The meetings industry overall has taken a hit from the economic crisis, coupled with the highly publicized backlash of corporate meetings, especially those by Troubled Asset Relief Program funded financial institutions. The meetings industry is feeling the pain as more and more companies cut back their offsite meetings and some are cancelling meetings altogether.

) December 9, 2008 -- Yugma (http://www.yugma.com), the leading web conferencing service that lets people connect and collaborate instantly using the Internet, announced the immediate availability of its Linux (beta) version.

The key features of the Linux (beta) version

Now Linux users can instantly host a meeting, as well as join an online meeting when using the Linux (beta) version of Yugma.

) February 13, 2009 -- Companies feeling the economic pinch can keep it business-as-usual even if travel budgets have become non-existent, thanks to VideoMeetings, a new videoconference and collaboration service from NewCom International, an industry leader in global communications.

For about the cost of a single round-trip business flight, businesses can provide a full year of VideoMeetings for an employee to meet with far-away sales prospects, collaborate with international staff, conduct trainings, and follow-up on field projects -- all without ever leaving the office.

) November 3, 2009 -- Bring TIM! LLC announces the launch of Bring TIM!®, its new time management cost calculator designed to bring any painfully long business meeting to a succinct and successful close. Got a meeting? Bring TIM! Because Time is Money!

) December 11, 2008 -- Yugma, the leading web conferencing service that lets people connect and collaborate instantly using the Internet, announced the immediate availability of its new Version 4.0 service.

The key features of the new version 4.0 include:

-   New Yugma Viewer (Java or Windows versions available, no Yugma download required)
-   New Linux Beta version allows Linux users to Host a Meeting and share their desktop
-   New standardized Download and Installation process
-   Improved Annotation tools for Yugma Pro users
-   New Microsoft Outlook plug-in for all Yugma users
-   Improved registration process for all Yugma users

) September 30, 2009 -- TimeBridge today announced the availability of its iPhone application, TimeBridge for iPhone, on the Apple App Store. TimeBridge for iPhone lets you coordinate and run great meetings right from your iPhone while on the go.

) March 24, 2009 -- Palmchip Corporation's Mobile Software Group, a global leader in connected and secure technologies, announces the availability of GMinutes; a web2.0 secure application for creating, organizing, and distributing Meeting Minutes and tracking action items. GMinutes allows businesses, organizations, universities, governments, and groups to document their meeting minutes in an efficient, secure, and organized manner. To secure user data, it uses AES to encrypt data and SSL technology for secure data transmission, making it one of the most secure cloud applications available today.

) November 20, 2008 --
The American Society of Training & Development Greater Philadelphia
Chapter (ASTD-GPC) hosted its first-ever full-day online conference, and
turned to iLinc (AMEX:ILC), a leading provider of web
conferencing software and online collaboration solutions, to power
the web conference and provide results on carbon emissions and travel
costs saved as a result.

With greater capabilities and ease of use in mind, Mikogo launches its new version with several new features backing up its cost-free solution to online meetings. Meeting scheduler, session recorder, whiteboard toolbar, and a conference call service are just a few of the new features offered in Mikogo version 2.0, providing a powerful screen sharing tool available for everyone at no cost.

) October 15, 2008 -- Tixeo launches its new offer WorkSpace3D Enterprise Edition Appliance, solution for video and web conferencing to be installed on companies' network. This solution gives full control to companies willing to manage their infrastructure, respect network policies and keep autonomy regarding hosted service providers.WorkSpace3D Enterprise Edition Appliance is the richest video conferencing and collaboration solution provided by Tixeo.

With greater capabilities and ease of use in mind, Mikogo launches its new version with several new features backing up its cost-free solution to online meetings. Meeting scheduler, session recorder, whiteboard toolbar, and a conference call service are just a few of the new features offered in Mikogo version 2.0, providing a powerful screen sharing tool available for everyone at no cost. (PRWeb Nov 27, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1668554.htm

) February 17, 2009 -- Yugma, the leading web conferencing service that lets people connect and collaborate instantly using the Internet, announced a new version of their affordable service that allows Skype users to instantly and easily host or attend online meetings, share their desktop and fully collaborate with multiple users.

) September 14, 2009 -- Jigsaw Meeting, LLC has announced the launch of its new advanced online meeting software, changing what it means to hold a virtual interactive meeting.

) January 27, 2009 -- GlobeMeeting™ cogent online Web conference software solution, announces the happily awaited launch of version 5.0 to all of its users.

GlobeMeeting Version 5.0

The launch of version 5.0 symbolizes a new era of desktop sharing and online meetings for GlobeMeeting™ users. The new desktop sharing functionality has been fully tested and presents a true improvement for increased speed, quality and capability.

September 11, 2008 --
Zoomtra.com goes International
Zoomtra.com is India's First Independent Travel Search Engine
With promises to iron out inbound travel hassles from Singapore, Zoomtra.com, India's first independent travel search engine is launching a travel portal targeting the Singapore market. This initiative is the first step in Zoomtra.com strategy to mark their presence in the global market. Although the company is initiating their global plans with a dedicated Singapore-India portal, but very soon they will be expanding to other important destinations like US, UK, Canada.

) June 12, 2009 -- Rescott, LLC, a twelve year old technology innovation company in Carmel, has developed a new web conferencing platform for the business and the education markets.

DoConference Webconference

DoConference.com is a video based web conferencing platform that encompasses rich video, six way video broadcast, voice-over-IP and telephone audio, PowerPoint, streaming media content, and PayPal billing integration. It is cross platform compatible and can handle several thousand attendees in one webinar.

Mikogo, the free screen sharing and online meeting tool available for everyone, announces their recent user base milestone of 50,000 users along with an array of service developments. Following confirmation that a new version is soon to be released, Mikogo reports an even higher growth rate than in the past, indicating that the Mikogo Community is on the rise.

) October 2, 2009 -- Doodle (http://www.doodle.com) announced today that it has integrated a new feature from the collaboration service drop.io into its online scheduling tool. Now, more than three million Doodle users worldwide can effortlessly include attachments within their meeting requests and polls. Built upon a common philosophy of transparent collaboration and ease-of-use, the aligned services have further advanced online scheduling by delivering a capability for personal and business users that makes document sharing simple.

) February 4, 2009 -- InstantPresenter.com today announced upgrades to their web conferencing and webinar service, designed to provide customers with increased benefits and value for everyday business. The "Account Manager," which is the dashboard customers use to plan and launch online meetings has been greatly enhanced. In addition, the no-downloads, web-based service now provides a more streamlined experience between meeting attendee invitations, online meeting registrations, PayPal integration and post meeting surveys and follow-up.

) February 26, 2009 -- Elite Meetings International (EMI) has launched an effort to gain exposure for the Keep America Meeting Campaign. In partnership with U.S. Travel Association and industry leaders from key organizations, Elite Meetings International is encouraging its corporate-planner users, representatives from its 800+ Elite Certified hotels, and numerous other industry connections to participate in the grassroots effort aimed at drawing attention to the important role meetings play in building successful businesses, as well as the vital role meetings, events, and incentive travel play in the American economy.

) September 1, 2009 -- SignUp4, LLC, a leading provider of strategic meetings management software solutions and BCD Meetings & Incentives (BCD M&I), an independent operating unit of BCD Travel, announced today they have entered into a partnership agreement, effective immediately. BCD M&I has selected SignUp4 as a strategic partner for meetings management technology development, and will augment its current technology solutions with the SignUp4 platform.

) April 29, 2009 -- InstantPresenter.com introduces groundbreaking video broadcasting technology for their Video Conferencing Pro service. The new High Quality Video transforms a standard webcam feed into a crystal clear picture with smooth, real-time motion. Video quality ranges from 250-600 kbps, with a frame-rate of 15-24 frames per second.

InstantPresenter High Quality Video Webcast and Branding Interface

Meeting Diary is a comprehensive meeting planner; it is user-focused and addresses each and every need of the user to ease and customize the management of meetings.

) July 7, 2009 -- e-destinACCESS, Inc. (E-DA), a small Orange County, Calif.-based technology company debuts the beta version of e-dmc.com, a fee-free web-based software offered to individual FIT or corporate meeting and event planners. e-dmc.com is modeled after a full-service DMC (destination management company), to help reconcile the struggle among production support within the meeting industry, spending responsibility, and business policy transparency. With the current struggling economic conditions, e-dmc.com is an example of a small company determined to provide a tremendous solution.

) January 7, 2009 -- Yugma, the leading Web conferencing service that lets people connect and collaborate instantly using the Internet, announced the immediate availability of new services packages and pricing.

) January 19, 2009 -- The online Specialist Newsletter Telepresence and Videoconferencing Insight has announced its Editor's Choice Awards for Achievements in the Year 2008 at www.vcinsight.com. To qualify for an Award, a Telepresence or videoconferencing system must have been launched or substantially improved in calendar 2008.The Editor takes the side of the user and looks for innovation, reliability, ease of use and price-performance.

) September 15, 2008 -- Vyew, a leading provider of browser-based visual-collaboration and web-conferencing software, today announced the release of Vyew 3.0. Vyew 3.0 improves the experience of web conferencing and visual collaboration with contextual discussions, voice comments, webcam support and other communication enhancements.

Vyew 3.0 includes new sidebar forums, webcam, VoIP, a quiz and poll creator, user statuses and private text chat.

) April 22, 2009 -- Inspired by a wall mounted pin map, MapVivo's online travel journals provide a novel solution for sharing travel experiences, and based on this approach the MapVivo team is creating a social platform on which they plan to build an exciting array of services for travelers.

As well as allowing users to create unique travel journals, MapVivo allows travelers to capture and share information which can help other travelers plan ahead and exchange valuable tips and information. Although plenty of travel sites already attempt to do this, the MapVivo team believes that their approach provides an elegant solution for capturing all aspects of the travel experience.

) June 25, 2009 -- Cendyn, a leading provider of interactive marketing solutions to the hospitality industry, and Arcaneo, developers of Metron™ the preferred strategic meetings management solution for Global 2000 Companies and Third-Party Service Providers, today announced their partnership to create a next-generation meeting venue sourcing solution for the hospitality industry.

) June 29, 2009 -- Peak Performance Meetings (PPSmeetings), an incentive travel, tour and meeting management company, has recently released a case study regarding event planning solutions in an unstable economy. The focus of the study examines a specific case which speaks to corporate travel incentive as a whole - during a time when economic instability and pressure by shareholders have put a stop to much non-essential travel.

) January 20, 2009 -- Hey Otto, the only collaboration service provider to replace conference call PIN numbers with voice-controlled entry, today announced the release of its first iPhone application. Hey Otto Conference Calls and Meetings helps iPhone users who also have a Hey Otto account, quickly and easily start conferences. To host a conference, leaders pick people from their list of iPhone contacts then ask the virtual conference assistant, Otto, to independently call and conversationally invite each person to join a phone meeting.

) March 24, 2009 -- Survey results revealed today by Travel Leaders offer insights into early 2009 travel patterns for both leisure and corporate travel and indicate that the majority of January bookings equaled or exceeded the monthly average from the last quarter of 2008. Among the findings are statistics demonstrating that unprecedented deals and incentives are succeeding in spurring additional leisure travel, while top corporate travel strategies are enabling companies to better persevere through rough economic waters.

Mikogo, the free screen sharing and online meeting tool available for everyone, announces their recent user base milestone of 50,000 users along with an array of service developments.