Highwinds Network Group, Inc., a multiplatform IP services and content distribution provider, today announced that its content delivery network (CDN) successfully streamed live online coverage of yesterday’s tribute to Michael Jackson to viewers in 203 countries. The memorial service that brought more than 20,000 people to the Staples Center in Los Angeles also drove many fans from around the world online to watch live streams of the reflective, spiritual and star-studded event. Highwinds delivered live streams of the memorial service for its news broadcasting customer as well as the live streaming directed from the official Michael Jackson web site, www.michaeljackson.com, together with its partner Octoshape, whose Infinite Edge technology ensures HD-quality streaming through advanced throughput optimization. Through global news coverage and social networking sites, the service reached well beyond the walls of the Staples Center and ranks among the most-streamed live events in the history of the Internet, perhaps second only to the 2009 Presidential Inauguration.

Highwinds Network Group, Inc., a multiplatform IP services and content distribution provider, today announced that its partnership with Groovy Gecko, a leading provider of European streaming and webcasting services, is contributing to the growth of Ten Alps Digital’s video business. Ten Alps is one of the UK’s leading multiplatform producers of factual online television and video, radio programming, and digital advertising for specialist audiences. More than 90 percent of the hosted videos developed for its corporate and public sector clients are streamed on-demand over Highwinds’ content delivery network (CDN). Ten Alps selected Groovy Gecko, a Highwinds reseller, as its content delivery partner due to its vast experience and technical ability to deliver complex, diverse types of content globally.

Highwinds Network Group, Inc., a multi-platform IP services and content distribution provider, today announced that their content delivery network (CDN) streamed live online coverage of Earth Day On The National Mall on Sunday, April 19^th in Washington, DC. The live stream was available to online viewers for seven hours on Sunday afternoon at www.myspace.com/greenapplefestival and www.greenapplefestival.com. Earth Day On The National Mall was hosted by Earth Day Network and produced by the Green Apple Festival.  The event drew approximately 100,000 people to the National Mall to witness the launch of Earth Day Network’s “Green Generation” campaign. The flagship celebration was emceed by actor Chevy Chase, headlined by The Flaming Lips, and featured an eclectic lineup of music and speakers, while, across the country, Green Apple Festival brought together volunteers in coordinated, simultaneous activities in Austin, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington DC.

Highwinds Network Group, Inc., a multi-platform IP services and content distribution provider, today announced that the National Association of Broadcasters has selected Highwinds as its content delivery network (CDN) partner for the 2009 NAB Show.  Video highlights from this year’s NAB Show will be delivered to online audiences over the Highwinds CDN during and after the event, taking place April 18-23 in Las Vegas.

Highwinds Network Group, Inc., a multi-platform IP services and content distribution provider, today announced that Leeza Gibbons' "A Night to Make a Difference" event was webcast live over its content delivery network (CDN) last night from Mr. Chow in Beverly Hills. Leeza Gibbons, Olivia Newton-John and David Foster hosted the high-profile awards viewing dinner party and after-party, a unique event that put the focus on advocacy, philanthropy and volunteerism. In the altruistic spirit of the event, Highwinds donated the use of its CDN technologies and delivery services for the event webcast. Highwinds worked closely with Marc Scarpa, veteran director and producer of live interactive media, and partners Arqiva and Ooyala, who also donated their products and services in support of this event.