About UsNarrowstep Appoints Former Managing Partner of Accenture's Communications & High Tech Practice to their Board
PRINCETON, NEW JERSEY, January 29, 2008 - Narrowstep™ Inc. (Nasdaq: NRWS), the TV on the Internet company, today announced that they have appointed 28-year telecommunications veteran Jon Harrington to serve on their board of directors.
The appointment of Mr. Harrington to Narrowstep's board comes as part of Narrowstep's new strategy to focus its sales and marketing efforts on larger enterprise customers, specifically telcos and broadcasters, which require sophisticated tools and functionality to deliver not only video over the Internet, but a full business built around an Internet video strategy.
Mr. Harrington comes highly qualified to carry out his new role at Narrowstep. He formerly served as a Managing Partner of Accenture's Communications & High Tech practice. In this position, he directed a portfolio of more than 50 major communications, media/entertainment, and high technology companies in the United States and Canada.
As Managing Partner, he was responsible for managing a staff of more than 3,700 partners, senior sales executives and consultants, and for overseeing sales and marketing, budgeting and planning, P&L, human resources, and quality assurance functions. Mr. Harrington was responsible for the strategic direction, strategic growth initiatives and offerings, and new client development and client relationships.
"With over 28 years of experience working with the world's leading telecommunications, media and technology organizations, Jon Harrington will certainly play an integral role in helping to drive the future growth at Narrowstep as we continue to execute on our new strategy of focusing on telcos and broadcasters and their specific needs to build successful businesses in delivering TV over the Internet," said David C. McCourt, Chairman and Interim Chief Executive Officer.
Narrowstep is based in Princeton, New Jersey and London and provides the most comprehensive solution for managing, distributing and commercializing video on the Internet securely in TV-like quality. Narrowstep's platform supports over 180 channels, with clients including some of the largest broadcasters and telcos in the world including ITV Local, Virgin Media, the Sci-Fi Channel and Telefonica.
"I see tremendous opportunity for growth in the Internet TV industry over the next few years and I am excited to be working with one of the leading companies in this field," said Mr. Harrington. "Narrowstep's experienced executive team, combined with their innovative technology platform and strong global presence, gives them a distinct advantage to capitalize on the opportunities that lie in this growing industry."
Mr. Harrington holds dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Mathematics and Industrial Distribution from Clarkson University, where he served as a member of the Board of Trustees in addition to participating on the Advisory Council of the University's School of Business.
About Narrowstep
Narrowstep™ Inc. (OTC BB: NRWS), the TV on the Internet company, is a leading provider of Internet TV services supporting over 180 channels worldwide. Narrowstep's proprietary technology platform delivers the highest quality, TV-like experience available on the Internet. A pioneer in delivering Internet TV, Narrowstep offers the expertise and technology to move, manage and monetize video content across the Internet. For more information about Narrowstep, please visit www.narrowstep.com or call 609-945-1760.
For additional information please contact, Jesse Case at jcase@narrowstep.com or visit http://www.narrowstep.com.