Dobbins & Robins Air Force Bases First to Install Convergent's ADEPT Digital TV Studio; Delivers Top Quality Training to Military Personnel

Through AT&T Government Solutions Distance Learning Contract, ADEPT to Provide Programs in Loading Transport Equipment, Training Officers

ATLANTA   February 1, 2005 -- Convergent, the leading provider of digital media platforms, today announced that Georgia-based Dobbins Air Reserve Base (ARB) and Robins Air Force Base (AFB) are both using its new Advanced Electronic Production Technology (ADEPT) studio to produce technical and management training programs for distance learning.

Convergent is a subcontractor for AT&T Government Solutions, which holds a multi-year contract with the General Services Administration to deliver distance learning content to more than 20 federal defense and civilian agencies.

The ADEPT studio offers all the functions of a traditional TV studio built into a compact, one-person control room. With an ADEPT studio one operator can produce broadcast-quality training programs from start to finish using the familiar PC keyboard, mouse and multiple LCD screens. It features digital recording and playback capabilities, robotic cameras, prompt monitors, preview and program monitors, and low-heat florescent studio lights. Interactive audio response units are also attached to remote PCs to allow students to speak to instructors, and ask and respond to questions.

AT&T Government Solutions manages the satellite connections from Convergent's ADEPT studio at Dobbins ARB and Robins AFB to an uplink at Wright Patterson AFB via the Wright Patterson Air Technology Network, and delivers the video content to over 280 distance-learning classrooms. Convergent provides help desk and site maintenance of the satellite network from its network operations center in Alpharetta, GA to all bases where downlinks are installed, as well as onsite maintenance and help desk support for ADEPT studios.

At Dobbins ARB's Transportation Proficiency Center the ADEPT studio is located inside an aircraft hanger. From this location training videos are produced using actual aircraft and other military equipment. One training segment, for example, takes viewers inside a Hercules aircraft showing them how to load supplies, equipment, etc. The ADEPT studio allows efficient and effective delivery of critical skills training directly to reserve aerial port personnel at all bases throughout the U.S. during their limited participation timeframes (two days per month).

The Air Force Reserve Command Headquarters at Robins AFB is using the ADEPT studio at its Professional Development Center. Its mission is to train reservist officers in the "soft skills" of business administration, team management, leadership, presentations and press interviews. The ADEPT studio makes it possible to train reservist officers at their respective locations throughout the country.

About AT&T Government Solutions

AT&T Government Solutions, headquartered in Vienna, Va., is a long-standing, trusted source of information technology solutions for the federal government, integrating unmatched network resources and professional services expertise with innovative technologies from AT&T Labs and industry-leading partners. Best known for network leadership in voice, data, video and managed services, AT&T Government Solutions is a proven solutions integrator, with professional services expertise in areas such as enterprise architecture, business transformation, knowledge management, training, program management, systems engineering and security.

About Convergent

Convergent, founded in Atlanta in 1980, is the leading provider of high-impact video and media-rich communications for digital signage, e-learning and corporate communications enterprise applications. Convergent provides services for over 70 digital media networks and 550,000 viewing locations, including design and development of custom content and courseware, digital asset and learning management, broadcast-quality studio and production services, network engineering, installation and ongoing operations. Clients include Advance Auto Parts, Bank of America, Borders Books, Channel One, Eli Lilly, Unisys, Volkswagen of America and other industry leaders. For more information, call 1-800-877-7804 or visit www.convergent.com.

For more information, contact:
Convergent
Leah A. Carwile
Marketing Coordinator
Phone: (770) 369-9374
Email: carwilel@convergent.com

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