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United States Distance Learning Association Appoints VBrick Systems’ Pat Cassella to its Advisory Board

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WALLINGFORD, Conn.-(Business Wire)-May 9, 2007 - VBrick Systems, Inc., the world leader in digital video systems and solutions, today announced that the United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) has appointed Pat Cassella, senior director of marketing - education at VBrick Systems, Inc., to the USDLA Advisory Board. The USDLA is a non-profit organization that promotes the development and application of distance learning for education and training.

The USDLA Advisory Board is a distinguished group of distance learning and industry leaders who advise the USDLA senior executives and board of directors on educational and technology trends that enhance distance learning. Advisory Board members represent the USDLAs major constituencies including K-12 education; higher education; home schooling; continuing education; corporate, military, and government training; and telehealth.

Ideas and information shape society and provide the foundation for future innovation, said John G. Flores, Ph.D., chief executive officer, USDLA. We are pleased to appoint Pat Cassella to the USDLA Advisory Board and believe that his insight into the nexus of communications and education is a strong asset for the organization.

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