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SpatialNews Press Release
New `WSI On Campus' Program Donates Industry-Leading Weather
Graphics Equipment to Colleges and Universities
BILLERICA, Mass., Jan. 15, 2001--WSI Corporation today announced "WSI on
Campus," an innovative program that delivers state-of-the-art weather workstations for producing broadcast
quality weather shows to qualifying U.S. colleges and universities for use in training their students in broadcast
meteorology.
At no charge, WSI will provide eligible schools with two WeatherProducer(R) workstations and related
application software, including Showfx(R) animation software with terrain fly-through (True 3D(TM)) and
worldwide map creation software (MapMaker Plus(SM)). WSI also will provide free installation and training,
as well as annual software upgrades.
In addition, participating schools will be able to purchase the comprehensive UniversitySuite(SM) weather
data package and additional workstation hardware at significant educational discounts. Some minimum
investment will be required.
"In preparing students for careers in broadcast meteorology, universities with access to the latest tools and
services have a clear advantage," says Jim Brihan, senior meteorologist and vice president of marketing at
WSI. "In addition, hands-on experience with industry-leading equipment should enhance job opportunities for
graduating students in broadcasting, industry, government, or higher education."
Interested colleges and universities should contact Jim Brihan at WSI Corporation at 978-262-0673.
About WSI
WSI Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Landmark Communications, is one of the world's largest
suppliers of real-time weather data, imagery, programming and weather forecast services to customers in the
broadcast, aviation, utilities, and government markets. More information about WSI can be found at
www.wsicorp.com. WSI's premier online weather site for travelers and outdoor recreation enthusiasts
including golfers, sailors and boaters can be found at www.intellicast.com.
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