VitalStream and WhiteLight Join Forces to Provide Streaming to Garrett Engine Boosting Systems; Webcast Worldwide Company Meeting

    IRVINE, Calif.--May 29, 2001--VitalStream Inc., a leading provider of customized solutions for digital broadcasting, and WhiteLight Productions, a full service production company, today announced that they provided production and streaming services for Garrett's quarterly company meeting.
    The company meeting was distributed via streaming media to Garrett's 5,000 employees worldwide.
    Working with Garrett's marketing and information technology teams, VitalStream and WhiteLight were able to coordinate the webcast to work seamlessly so that Garrett could provide critical information in a timely manner to their worldwide organization.
    "The Web streaming technology allowed us a cost-efficient way to broadcast to our diverse group of employees around the world," said Michael Timmermann, director of communications for Garrett Engine Boosting Systems. "For the first time, employees could actually see top management as they presented."
    "VitalStream specializes in providing integrated streaming media solutions for Internet-based audio and video communications. Garrett has always been known for their innovation in technology, and bringing their employees, messaging and technology together in this type of environment was crucial for their communication needs," said Paul Summers, chief executive officer at VitalStream.

    About Garrett

    With more than $1 billion in sales and 5,000 employees, Garrett Engine Boosting Systems is a global manufacturer of Garrett(R) turbochargers and superchargers for diesel and gasoline-driven passenger cars, commercial vehicles and heavy-duty trucks. The company's worldwide headquarters is based in Torrance, Calif. and its European headquarters is based in Levallois-Perret, France.
    Turbocharging Systems operates 15 manufacturing facilities and technology centers in 12 nations throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit www.egarrett.com

    About WhiteLight Productions

    WhiteLight Productions is a production company created to develop, produce and market programming for business and corporate communications, domestic and international home video, live events, as well as programming for network and cable television. While time and costs are always a consideration, the main objective is to provide the most effective communication tool for the client's needs.

    About VitalStream Inc.

    VitalStream is a leading provider of products and services that enable the digital broadcast of audio and video content and other communications via the Internet. VitalStream provides audio and video streaming, advanced media hosting, payment processing, and consulting services.
    The company's unique mix of services and technology enable businesses to leverage the global reach of the Internet to distribute their media content to targeted audiences worldwide. For more information regarding VitalStream, call 888/999-4932 or visit the company's Web site at www.vitalstream.com.