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Glowpoint, Inc., (NASDAQ: GLOW) the world's leading broadcast-quality IP-based video communications service provider, today announced that Chief Technology Officer Michael Brandofino has been recognized by the New Jersey Technology Council for his leadership and innovation as a finalist for the CIO of the Year Award. The official presentation took place on Friday, May 6, during the New Jersey CIO Conference 2005 in Plainsboro, New Jersey. The award, sponsored by Intel, is designed to recognize New Jersey-based technology executives whose innovation, creativity and business management philosophies consistently demonstrate the effective use of technology in support of company-wide strategic initiatives. Brandofino, who was chosen from over 60 other nominees, was one of three finalists and recognized alongside Edward Chapel, CIO, Montclair State University and Garry Johnson, Sr. VP and CTO, Dendrite International. In developing the world's first and leading IP-based video communication service, Brandofino has provided the vision and technology leadership that has propelled GlowPoint to conceptualize, build and implement advanced technologies never before available in the video communication industry. Since Brandofino joined the company in 2000, GlowPoint has introduced IP-based services and applications that advance its mission to make video communications as easy and spontaneous as placing a standard telephone call. These advancements include: -- The GlowPoint '000' Live Video Operator, the largest instant-access live video operator service available in the United States. -- The GlowPoint Video Call Assistant, a groundbreaking service developed to replace confusing technology-based messages with 'Lisa', a virtual Video Call Assistant who intercepts video calls that do not complete and provides instant video help information. -- The GlowPoint Video Call Mailbox, a first-of-its-kind video call answering machine that allows in-bound video callers to leave broadcast quality full motion video messages that are instantly forwarded via e-mail to their intended recipient. -- Real 10-Digit Standard Phone Numbers, an industry break-through that replaced legacy IP-based access codes, making dialing a video number as easy as picking up the telephone. Prior to joining GlowPoint, Brandofino served as President of Johns Brook Company, where he refocused the company from a network consulting business to a video-centric technology organization providing video-over-IP solutions. Brandofino has a BBA of MIS from Pace University. About GlowPoint Glowpoint, Inc. (NASDAQ: GLOW) is the world's leading broadcast quality, IP-based video communications service provider. GlowPoint operates a video communications service featuring broadcast quality images with telephone-like reliability, features and ease-of-use and is a member of the Cisco Powered Network Program and COVAD Partner Program. The GlowPoint network spans three continents and carries on average over 20,000 video calls per month worldwide. Since the network was introduced in 2000, GlowPoint has carried over 23 million IP video minutes. GlowPoint is headquartered in Hillside, New Jersey. To learn more about GlowPoint, visit us at www.glowpoint.com. About the New Jersey Technology Council The New Jersey Technology Council provides business support, networking opportunities, information, advocacy and recognition of technology companies and their leaders. Founded in 1996, NJTC's more than 1,100 member companies work together to support their own enterprises while advancing New Jersey's status as a leading technology center in the United States. "GlowPoint" is a registered trademark of Glowpoint, Inc. in the United States and certain foreign countries. All other marks are trademarks or service marks of their respective owners.