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17 Dec 2007 07:01

iPoint-media PLC17 December 2007 Embargoed Release: 07:00hrs Monday 17 December 2007 iPoint-media plc ("iPoint-media" or the "Company") Technology Rollout Primary Care Trust selects iPoint-media's interactive 'Telemedicine' solution to offer improved diabetes patient care 'GOliveCare' offers patients a converged 3G/Web interaction portal iPoint-media (LSE:IPNT), a provider of live, interactive video callingapplication platforms for web, mobile and media, announces that Southampton CityPrimary Care Trust ("PCT") has been working with the Company to develop aninternet-based solution to provide remote medical services, via web and 3Gmobile, for people suffering from chronic diseases. Patients will be able toaccess the system via web or 3G mobile in order to post test results directly totheir health care provider, access a blogging area where they can communicateonline with clinical staff, record or upload video messages for medical staff tovisually observe how they are doing, interact with clinical specialists in liveaudio or video calls and schedule appointments. The new service will providepatients with an accelerated and more responsive care service as well asreducing the required number of visits needed to be made to local clinics andhospitals, enabling patients to take more control over their health andwellbeing. This innovative approach to medical care is part of a wider EU based 'telemedicine' initiative that is looking at ways to improve the quality of carefor patients with long-term health conditions through the application of liveremote access technologies. Development of the project was completed in Novemberand will be rolled out early next year along with a range of other 'telemedicine' solutions that Southampton City PCT is continuing to develop withiPoint-media. The 'GOliveCare' solution will initially be used in the care ofdiabetes patients, giving them ongoing communication via web and 3G mobile withspecialist teams who will offer support and education. Lee Woodland, iPoint-media's Director of Telecom Products commented: "GOliveCare has been designed to provide patients with the highest level ofpersonal medical care using our innovative live interactive telemedicinetechnology. Our solution will improve the quality of life for patients withlong-term illnesses while enabling them to manage their condition moreeffectively and conveniently." Debbie Clarke, Associate Director for 'Adults and Older Persons' Services' forSouthampton City PCT commented: "This is an exciting opportunity for patients in Southampton. iPoint-media'ssolution will enable live access to specialist staff from the comfort ofpeople's own homes or work places. We are piloting this for people with diabetesin the first instance but wish to expand the use of this technology to otherpatients with long-term conditions who could equally benefit from itscapabilities. iPoint-media expects the success of Southampton City PCT's innovative healthcareconcept to lead to more expanded use of the GOliveCare solution in other PCT'sand other EU health organizations. -Ends-iPoint-media plc Muki Geller +(0) 972 544 450 667 Clive Garston +44 (0) 20 7330 6800John East & Partners Limited David Worlidge/Bidhi Bhoma +44 (0) 20 7628 2200 Hansard GroupAndrew Tan +44 (0) 20 7245 1100 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange