Satellite Broadcasting Service:
If your need is to reach many satellite down link capability sites around the country with live or pre-taped programming or training, satellite broadcasting is the answer. New satellites are being launched to introduce more advanced C-band, Ku band and next generation digital satellite communications. Presently, USDA offers live and reliable services to government agencies with mission-critical and sensitive needs. Satellite media tours, satellite conferencing as well as satellite backhauls are but a minute feature of satellite technology. As the demand for video and data increase, satellite continues to provide a solution to the dissimilation of mass media. We have one of the best satellite facilities in government located in the south building at USDA.

Data Exchange:
Data Exchange is a professional yet affordable Web conferencing service (Web-n-are) for hosting online meetings and presentations. Participants need only a browser. You control what they see, and when they see it, on their Net-connected computers. Data Exchange provides all the features you need, yet it's simple and practical. The default limit is 100, however, we can set it for as many as you like Share an application (single program or window) on your computer or the entire desktop. Participants will see what you are doing in near real time, including your mouse movements and keyboard typing. On the fly, promote any attendee to be the presenter, or allow any attendee to "drive" on your computer by controlling your mouse and keyboard. You can also remotely control an attendee's computer - with permission, of course. Send individual participants, or the whole audience, any file on your computer or network during the conference. Annotate (mark-up) PowerPoint slides on-the-fly. Allow participants to "raise hands" for questions. Record your Web conference, including the audio, and allow participants to play it back on demand with a web link for unlimited use immediately after your conference.