Sorenson Spark Video Decoder Licensed by Qualcomm for Mobile Video

Sorenson Spark, Internet`s Most Widely Used Video Decoder, to be Included in
Qualcomm Chipsets
SAN DIEGO--(Business Wire)--
Sorenson Media today announced that its Sorenson Spark video decoder has been
licensed by Qualcomm for chipsets targeted at the next generation of
high-performance, low-power and multimedia-rich mobile phones, mobile computing
devices, and other consumer products. The Sorenson Spark video codec will enable
devices to play a wide variety of videos available on the Internet.

Sorenson Media`s Sorenson Spark decoder was the first codec used in Macromedia
Flash, now Adobe Flash, today`s de facto standard for Web video. Sorenson Spark
is the industry`s most ubiquitous video decoder and enables the playback of
hundreds of millions of videos on the Internet. For example, YouTube, which is
the single largest online video destination site today, utilizes Sorenson Spark.

"As mobile multimedia expectations continue to grow, we remain committed to
offering our customers innovative solutions that enable a next-generation
experience," said Jason Bremner, senior director of product management for
Qualcomm CDMA Technologies. "Sorenson Spark will enhance our product portfolio
with comprehensive video capabilities, enriching the Internet video experience
for mobile users."

"One of the most productive features of these powerful new mobile multimedia
form factors is their ability to take full advantage of Web video," said Peter
Csathy, CEO of Sorenson Media. "We are thrilled to be providing Qualcomm with
Sorenson Spark to raise the bar for mobile multimedia possibilities and
enjoyment."

About Sorenson Media

Sorenson Media (www.sorensonmedia.com) is the global leader for video solutions
that enable users to easily and affordably compress, manage and deliver
high-quality video over the Internet and to CDs, DVDs, mobile devices and other
formats. The company provides innovative Web-based platforms for publishing,
editing and managing professional and user-generated video content, and for the
development of customizable media sharing sites. Sorenson Media`s Sorenson Spark
codec is the industry`s most widely accessed digital video codec, and was the
first codec used in Macromedia Flash, now Adobe Flash, today`s de facto standard
for Web video. From its inception in 1995, Sorenson Media has been at the
forefront of leading trends offering award-winning technology and products that
dramatically improve the Internet experience for developers and users alike.

Sorenson Media Public Relations
Jacob Moon, 801-490-1017
jacob@sorensoncompanies.com
or
David Parkinson, 801-490-1015
david@sorensoncompanies.com

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