UpperStream Partners with Streaming21

Streaming21 (http://www.streaming21.com) said today that UpperStream ( http://www.upperstream.com) will bundle Streaming21's software into its hardware servers.

Upperstream is a provider of hardware-based servers. UpperStream has created a proprietary server design dedicatedspecifically for MPEG 1 and 2 video and audio streaming. UpperStream's "US 1000" servers will use Streaming21's software for MPEG broadband streaming.

"Streaming21 offers the best-of-breed software technology as it pertainsto media transport," said Terry Crosby, president of UpperStream.

Jay Elliot, CEO of UpperStream, comments that, "the proprietary design ofour server complements perfectly the forward thinking of the Streaming21 suiteof streaming products. Coupled with our strategic alliances, this partnershipenhances the swift execution of our Directional Media strategy anddeployment."

"In today's Internet environment, streaming capabilities are becoming anessential requirement for companies that want to maximize the Web," saidDr. David Du, CEO of Streaming21. "Bundling Streaming21's DVD qualitystreaming technology with UpperStream servers enables customers to view liveevents or on-demand video anytime, anywhere. This value added streamingcapability is a key differentiator for UpperStream going forward."

Silicon Valley-based Streaming21 is an MPEG streaming company for the broadband marketplace.