Apogee Adds Partnerships to Growing Network

AUSTIN - September 17, 2009

Apogee, Inc. announced today that it has expanded its network of schools through partnerships with the University of Kansas, Alfred University and the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Under the agreements, students on all three campuses will now have access to Apogee's full suite of digital television services, including high definition and premium channels, custom on-screen channel guides and local campus information channels.

The University of Alaska Fairbanks will also deploy a fully integrated Emergency Alert System as a component of their service. In the event that campus-wide notification is needed, the system can be triggered to immediately override programming on all channels with audio alerts and on-screen emergency information.

"We chose Apogee based on the robustness of their channel line-up and the Emergency Alert System, which we see as a key factor to ensure the safety and security of students in our residence halls. The fact that we can take control of all television channels and communicate immediately to our residents is phenomenal," said Linda Stanley, Business Manager at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. "The response from our community has been very positive. It was a huge difference for our residents."

In coming months, UAF will also deploy a multi-channel IPTV system, which will allow students to watch live television over the broadband network on their desktop or laptop computers. The system will feature a campus billboard channel with digital signage and unique log-ins for student groups to post public messages. All IPTV channels will be fully integrated with the Emergency Alert System.

"Apogee has an outstanding reputation because of our ability to deliver integrated broadband, cable and voice services to the Higher Education market," said Chuck Brady, President and CEO of Apogee, Inc. "We're excited that more and more schools are recognizing the value of each component in our converged network and using our solution to position campus infrastructure for future growth."

About Apogee

Apogee (www.apogeenet.net) offers fully-integrated broadband, cable and voice services for residential networks on and off-campus. With an Apogee Powered ResNet, schools can enhance their network infrastructure, while offloading the growing volume of administrative responsibilities associated with managing student networks. As a trusted network partner and the ISP of record, Apogee lets universities focus on their true academic mission while developing a competitive technological edge for student residents.

About the University of Kansas

Opened in 1866, the University of Kansas (www.ku.edu) is a comprehensive public teaching and research institution with 29,272 students and more than 2,100 faculty members. The university offers more than 40 nationally ranked academic programs, including 26 in the top 25 among public universities, according to U.S. News & World Report.

About Alfred University

Alfred University (www.alfred.edu) is a private university founded in 1836 and is the second oldest co-educational college in the United States. Located in Alfred, New York, Alfred's 232-acre campus serves more than 1,900 full-time undergraduates and nearly 200 graduate students from 31 states and 20 countries.

About the University of Alaska Fairbanks

The University of Alaska Fairbanks (www.uaf.edu) is the flagship campus of the University of Alaska System. The university was established in 1917 as the Alaska Agricultural College and School of Mines, first opening for classes in 1922. UAF offers certificates and degrees in 122 disciplines ranging from bachelors to Ph.D level.