Librestream Announces the Selection of its Onsight Mobile Collaboration System by Nine Canadian Jurisdictions

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA--(Marketwire - Jan. 6, 2009) - Librestream, the leader in Mobile Collaboration solutions, is pleased to announce that Onsight was selected as an approved general exam camera as part of the National Telehealth Videoconference Equipment RFP issued jointly by nine Canadian jurisdictions. The procurement process was funded by Canada Health Infoway.

"Canada Health Infoway plays a critical development and leadership role within various telehealth initiatives across the country. This is an example of Canadian jurisdictions working together to find the best of breed solutions," explains Mark Ahrens-Townsend, EVP Business Development, Librestream.

Librestream now has a National Equipment Supply Contract (NESC) in place with Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Ontario, Newfoundland, Quebec, Saskatchewan and Yukon. The NESC simplifies the procurement process for telehealth networks and healthcare professionals who require the Onsight mobile collaboration system within these jurisdictions.

Mr. Ahrens-Townsend continues, "We are very pleased to be involved in telehealth initiatives across multiple jurisdictions that are improving patient access to care, especially in remote regions. Our Onsight system is already in use as a general examination/patient camera as well as a mobile solution to connect patients at their bedsides to specialists in their office."

About Canada Health Infoway

Canada Health Infoway is an independent, not-for-profit organization funded by the federal government. Infoway jointly invests with every province and territory to accelerate the development and adoption of electronic health record projects in Canada. Fully respecting patient confidentiality, these secure systems will provide clinicians and patients with the information they need to better support safe care decisions and manage their own health. Accessing this vital information quickly will help foster a more modern and sustainable health care system for all Canadians.

About Onsight

The patented Onsight solution can connect you to suppliers, team members, patients, health care providers, or customers in an instant and drive collaboration with live video, 2-way audio and 2-way telestration. Your team can collaborate with distant locations to quickly solve problems, provide continuing medical education and improve communication within an organization or with key suppliers. Using Onsight, our clients have improved the quality of care with better access to healthcare expertise and increased their productivity.

About Librestream

Librestream Technologies Inc. is the leader in developing innovative mobile collaboration solutions. With its patented Onsight solution, Librestream extends traditional video conferencing and collaboration services to connect workers from any location at any time - This Changes Everything. To learn more about the company, its products and services visit the website at http://www.librestream.com.