Sonic Foundry Hosts Second Annual Mediasite User Conference

UNLEASH 2008 attracts participants from around the globe


MADISON, Wis., May 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Sonic Foundry, Inc. (NASDAQ:SOFO) , the recognized market leader for rich media webcasting and knowledge management, today opened UNLEASH 2008, the annual Mediasite User Conference. In just its second year UNLEASH 2008 has attracted nearly 200 attendees from 30 states and seven countries, and become an important rich media resource for universities and corporations to share Mediasite best practices and learn innovative webcasting applications.


“UNLEASH is a great opportunity to meet with not only the engineers and technical staff from Sonic Foundry but also a chance to engage to some of the best minds from the world of rich media,” said Kelly Parke, York University and chair of Mediasite User Group Steering Committee. “Meeting other Mediasite users from around the world is eye opening. I came to the realization that we all have the same passion to empower our communities using this technology. By sharing our experiences at UNLEASH, we enrich the global community with knowledge and give a global voice to our respective Mediasite communities.”


UNLEASH 2008 features three information-packed days of intensive discussion, networking, tips and techniques, best practices and creative uses of Mediasite. Based on feedback from the user community, Sonic Foundry doubled the conference sessions to now host presentations by leading analysts and two full tracks giving attendees the option to choose between application-focused or technology-focused sessions. The conference takes place May 13 – 15 at the Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor’s Club in Madison, Wisconsin. All sessions will be recorded with Mediasite and available both on-demand for conference participants.


“We’re honored to create this unique venue for our Mediasite community,” said Rimas Buinevicius, chairman and CEO of Sonic Foundry. “We look forward to hearing the thoughts and ideas this conference will generate, and offer our sincere thanks to the UNLEASH 2008 attendees and the entire Mediasite community for their continued support.”


Since its introduction in 2003, Sonic Foundry’s Mediasite has set the standard as a transformational communication medium for delivering critical information and sharing knowledge. Trusted by corporations, government, health and education institutions, the patented Mediasite webcasting and content management system quickly and cost-effectively automates the capture, management, delivery and search of rich media presentations that combine audio, video and accompanying graphics for live or on-demand viewing.


About Sonic Foundry(R), Inc.


Founded in 1991, Sonic Foundry (NASDAQ:SOFO) (NASDAQ:http://www.sonicfoundry.com) is the recognized market leader for rich media webcasting and knowledge management, providing education and training solutions and services that link an information-driven world. Based in Madison, Wisconsin, the company has received numerous awards including the 2007 Frost & Sullivan Global Market Leadership Award, Ziff Davis Media’s Baseline Magazine’s sixth fastest-growing software company with sales under $150 million and Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500. Named a Bersin & Associates 2007 Learning Leader, Sonic Foundry’s webcasting and knowledge management solutions are trusted by education institutions, Fortune 500 companies and government agencies for a variety of critical communication needs. Sonic Foundry is changing the way organizations communicate via the web and how people around the globe receive vital information needed for education, business, professional advancement and safety. Product and service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of Sonic Foundry, Inc. or their respective owners.


Certain statements contained in this news release regarding matters that are not historical facts may be forward-looking statements. Because such forward-looking statements include risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, uncertainties pertaining to continued market acceptance for Sonic Foundry’s products, its ability to succeed in capturing significant revenues from media services and/or systems, the effect of new competitors in its market, integration of acquired business and other risk factors identified from time to time in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.


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