MONTPELLIER, France, September 29 /PRNewswire/ -- AwoX, a leading provider of network entertainment solutions, today announced the signature of a distribution agreement with Japan-based Network Technology Co., Ltd.. Under the terms of this agreement, Network Technology will sell, distribute and support AwoX middleware solutions for networked audio/video applications in Japan.
Network Technology Co., Ltd, is a leading provider of network middleware for embedded systems in the Japanese market. The company has over 10 years experience in the sales and support of Web browser and IP middleware to world-leading Japanese consumer electronics manufacturers. Network Technology offers its customers effective solutions and top-quality support, leveraging its many years in the industry and its highly skilled and specialized technical team.
"We are pleased to be working with AwoX to deliver their leading audio and video network middleware to businesses in Japan," said Isao Suzuki, president of Network Technology. "AwoX offers a proven solution that meets a critical need by allowing rapid development of media network devices in compliance with Digital Living Network Alliance guidelines. This means that customers can deploy reliable network media players, servers and controllers for various consumer electronics products, such as Blu-Ray drives, TVs, mobile phones, set-top-boxes and computers."
AwoX president and CEO Alain Molinié adds, "This is an important partnership for our company. Network Technology clearly has a track record of success in the industry delivering the very best networking solutions to their customers. Their technical skills are second to none and they share our concern for customer success. AwoX solutions give Network Technology a way to help their customers certify devices with respect to DLNA interoperability guidelines."
AwoX MediaCTRL(R) enables OEMs to build products that stream video, music and photos seamlessly using digital audio and video devices in people's regular home networks as well as from commercial, Internet-based services. In addition to its middleware, AwoX also manufactures connected devices for emerging markets such as Internet radio, digital media adapters, video-on-demand boxes and network add-on boards for TVs. All AwoX solutions are based on the mediaCTRL technology core. Several embedded AwoX platforms, of various profiles, are undergoing certification testing for customers (DMP, DMS, M-DMS, M-DMP). AwoX is also ready to certify its products under new profiles introduced by DLNA Networked Device Interoperability Guidelines v1.5, expected to become part of the DLNA certification program shortly, such as the Digital Media Renderer and Controller profile (DMR, DMC/M-DMC).
About AwoX
AwoX provides network media solutions for consumer electronics companies around the world, using its DLNA-certified mediaCTRL(R) technology middleware. mediaCTRL enables digital audio and video devices to stream video, music and photos on people's home networks seamlessly. mediaCTRL technology is at the heart of all AwoX audio and video connectivity accessories. AwoX is a member of the UPnP Forum and UPnP Implementation Consortium, and a promoter member of the Digital Living Network Alliance. Founded in 2003, AwoX is headquartered in Montpellier, France, with offices in Singapore. AwoX is backed by Innovacom, BNP Paribas Private Equity, Soridec and CIC Capital Privé. For details, please visit http://www.AwoX.com.
(c) 2008 AwoX S.A.. All rights reserved. AwoX and mediaCTRL are registered trademarks of AwoX S.A.. All other trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective holders. DLNA(R) and DLNA Certified(TM) are trademarks, service marks or certification marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance.
Calvin Huang +852-9828-9080 Email: chuang@awox.com
Calvin Huang, +852-9828-9080, Email: chuang@awox.com
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