Agreement Authorizes VITEC Multimedia to Exclusively Manage All Sales, Marketing
and Manufacturing of All Visual Circuits Multi-Channel MPEG Video Decoder Boards
and MC-2E Digital Converter
ATLANTA--(Business Wire)--
Following its recent acquisition in 2008 of Stradis, Inc., VITEC Multimedia
today announced the acquisition of exclusive world wide manufacturing, marketing
and distribution rights of former Visual Circuits MPEG Multi-channel Video
Decoder boards and previously branded COMO MC-2E Digital Converter from FOCUS
Enhancements, Inc.
"The Visual Circuits Boards and Focus/Como Digital Converter technologies
complement the VITEC Multimedia and Stradis current MPEG Encoder and Decoders by
offering and expanding our ability to provide single and multi channel Digital
Video Solutions to a larger customer base than ever before," said Philippe
Wetzel, President & CEO of VITEC Multimedia, Inc.
Michael Conway, CTO of Focus Enhancements, said, "We are extremely delighted to
be a part of this significant agreement. It combines the advanced Digital Video
decoding and Digital Converter solutions from FOCUS Enhancements and the VITEC
Multimedia existing MPEG product line with their global sales force, R&D and
Service capabilities to deliver a unique value proposition to all FOCUS
customers that have been using our MPEG decoder cards and MC-2E digital
converter."
The products concerned in the agreement are Harmony 4ES, Gemini-1 and Gemini-2,
and MC-2E Digital Converter rack.
About VITEC Multimedia:
VITEC specializes in the development and industrialization of Advanced Digital
Video solutions in the MPEG field for OEM and Integrators.
VITEC has been universally recognized for its groundbreaking product
development. Its strengths are based on a team of skilled and experienced
engineers who understand the challenge and nature of our demanding customer`s
requirements.
VITEC main objectives are to provide high-end Technology and complete solutions
to the Digital Video Market.
For more information, visit: www.vitecmm.com or www.stradis.com.
About Focus Enhancement:
Focus Enhancements, Inc. (FCSEQ.PK), headquartered in Campbell, CA, is a leading
designer of world-class solutions in advanced video and audio technologies. The
company's Semiconductor Division develops application specific standard product
(ASSPs), which address the audio distribution and the TV-out video encoder
markets. The audio IC specifically addresses the digital wireless audio (DWA)
segment which includes home theater, AVR, DTV, DVD, IPOD, set-top box, PC, and
PC gaming systems for surround sound. In addition, Focus Enhancements designs
and markets portable ICs to the portable media, navigation systems and
smartphone markets for TVout functionality. The company's System Group develops
video products for the digital media markets, with customers in the broadcast,
video production, digital signage and digital asset management segments. More
information on Focus Enhancements may be obtained from the company's Securities
and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings, or by visiting the Focus Enhancements
website at http://www.focusinfo.com.
If you would like more information about this announcement or schedule an
interview, please contact Lionel Zajde at 404-320-0110 or e-mail Lionel at
info@vitecmm.com.
VITEC Multimedia, Inc.
Lionel Zajde, 404-320-0110
info@vitecmm.com
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