Tuesday October 5, 11:00 am ET

MIAMI BEACH, FL--(MARKET WIRE)--Oct 5, 2004 -- ArcoStream, a leader in streaming, webhosting, caching, and encoding solutions, announced today that it was selected by MichaelMoore.com as the streaming provider for the trailer to Fahrenheit 9/11 in Windows Media. MichaelMoore.com also selected ArcoStream to provide caching services for its static content.

The trailer for Fahrenheit 9/11 was undoubtedly the most requested video content on the Internet at the time of its release. At its zenith, some 9,000 viewers/second requested the trailer, making it one of the most successful trailers ever released on the Internet.

"We're excited to be a part of the release of the trailer for Mr. Moore's movie," said Todd Loewenstein, CEO of ArcoStream. "Whatever part of the political spectrum you come from, you can't help but be impressed with the incredible amount of interest to see the trailer for the highest grossing documentary ever. We knew that MichaelMoore.com was happy with our services when they requested us to also handle their caching needs, which relieved the stress placed on their web servers.

"ArcoStream really stepped in for us at a crucial time," said Anne Moore of MichaelMoore.com. "Not only did they provide us with the tools and infrastructure needed to accomplish our mission for the trailer, but they also made specific recommendations on encoding that helped to ensure the smooth delivery for the trailer of our movie. This type of solution-oriented service is only found at companies with substantial experience in the streaming space."

About MichaelMoore.com
MichaelMoore.com was launched by best-selling author and academy award-winning documentarian Michael Moore as a way to convey his message in a more direct fashion than that which is afforded by traditional media outlets. The success of the site owes itself to the decidedly information-driven direction of the site and Mr. Moore's newsletter. With content including current events, pertinent organizations, and relevant links, MichaelMoore.com is one of the most visited political websites in the world. www.michaelmoore.com

About ArcoStream
ArcoStream is the preeminent provider for streaming, hosting, and encoding services. A full-service company, ArcoStream enables organizations, big and small, entertainment and business-to-business, to easily share streaming content with worldwide audiences. By outsourcing their streaming and webhosting needs, clients save money and resources on bandwidth, hardware, software, and labor costs.

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