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"We are extremely pleased to partner with Ulead in developing our HD DVD authoring system," said Shiroharu Kawasaki, President and CEO, Memory-Tech Corporation. "Ulead's reliable and robust HD DVD muxing technology will be a key component in Memory-Techh high-end HD DVD authoring tool, the development of standard HD DVD testing discs and the playback tools used for HD DVD disc verification. Ulead is the most advanced vendor in this field. We see our cooperation as a long-term win-win relationship for the two companies."
Memory-Tech will develop robust complete HD DVD authoring solution integrating Ulead software for HD DVD software production services the company offers to clients ranging from mid-sized Japanese companies to major Hollywood studios. Commercial HD DVD titles are scheduled to be available for Christmas 2005. Paramount Home Entertainment, Universal Studios Home Entertainment, Warner Home Video, New Line Home Entertainment and HBO Home Video have announced official support of the HD DVD format.
"Our engine technology enables content authoring systems to incorporate both Standard and Advanced Content in the creation of HD DVD titles," said Lewis Liaw, president of Ulead. "We are delighted to work with Memory-Tech to bring the superior video quality and enhanced interactivity of HD DVD to their customers. The strategic alliances between Memory-Tech and Ulead will also help and accelerate InterVideo, Ulead's parent company, to make their HDVD player development robust and competitive."
"Toshiba welcomes the strategic business partnership between Memory-Tech and Ulead," said Hisashi Yamada, Chief Fellow of Toshiba Corporation's Digital Media Network Company. "The authoring tool is essential for the success of HD DVD. We are sure that Memory-Tech and Ulead's collaboration will deliver a robust HD DVD authoring tool that adds a new level of support for the launch of HD DVD players and content this year."
About Ulead Systems
Ulead Systems, Inc. (TSE:2487), is a leading developer of innovative video, imaging and DVD authoring software for desktop, server, mobile and Internet platforms. As more people use digital technologies at home, school and the workplace, Ulead software empowers users of all levels with the tools to easily and affordably personalize, manage and share digital content. Ulead is a principal member of the DVD Forum, participates in DVD Forum Working Groups and is a general member of the HD DVD promotion group. For more information on the company, its products and services, please visit Ulead's Web site at
www.ulead.com
About Memory-Tech
Memory-Tech Corporation was established in 1985 and is a leading OEM of optical disk including CDs and DVDs. Major Shareholders include Mitsubishi Corporation, Tokyo Denka Corporation, Pony Canyon Inc., and Avex Group Holdings Inc. Tokyo headquarters is located in Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo.
Memory-Tech offers a total service that includes planning, production and distribution of CDs and DVDs to major Japanese and U.S. film/music companies and computer manufacturers. The company's factories in both Japan and China are Microsoft certified and manufacture high-quality products. In July 2003, Memory-Tech received ISO9001: 2000 Certification.
Memory-Tech intends to leverage the optical disc technology it has accumulated over the past 20 years, to expand new ventures such as the next-generation DVD (HD DVD) and to provide a comprehensive solution for clients. Memory-Tech is a founding member of the HD DVD promotion group.
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Memory-Tech and Ulead Forms Strategic Alliances for HD DVD Authoring Tool Development
Ulead Systems, Inc.
Memory-Tech Corporation
Memory-Tech Corporation
Japan's Largest Independent Disc Replicator Developing Advanced HD DVD Authoring System
Taipei Taiwan, Tokyo Japan
- August 1, 2005 - Ulead Systems, Inc., a 15-year industry leader in video, image and DVD software, announced today that Memory-Tech, Japan's largest independent disc replicator, has licensed Ulead HD DVD technology for the development of Memory-Tech's advanced HD DVD authoring tools for high definition video."We are extremely pleased to partner with Ulead in developing our HD DVD authoring system," said Shiroharu Kawasaki, President and CEO, Memory-Tech Corporation. "Ulead's reliable and robust HD DVD muxing technology will be a key component in Memory-Techh high-end HD DVD authoring tool, the development of standard HD DVD testing discs and the playback tools used for HD DVD disc verification. Ulead is the most advanced vendor in this field. We see our cooperation as a long-term win-win relationship for the two companies."
Memory-Tech will develop robust complete HD DVD authoring solution integrating Ulead software for HD DVD software production services the company offers to clients ranging from mid-sized Japanese companies to major Hollywood studios. Commercial HD DVD titles are scheduled to be available for Christmas 2005. Paramount Home Entertainment, Universal Studios Home Entertainment, Warner Home Video, New Line Home Entertainment and HBO Home Video have announced official support of the HD DVD format.
"Our engine technology enables content authoring systems to incorporate both Standard and Advanced Content in the creation of HD DVD titles," said Lewis Liaw, president of Ulead. "We are delighted to work with Memory-Tech to bring the superior video quality and enhanced interactivity of HD DVD to their customers. The strategic alliances between Memory-Tech and Ulead will also help and accelerate InterVideo, Ulead's parent company, to make their HDVD player development robust and competitive."
"Toshiba welcomes the strategic business partnership between Memory-Tech and Ulead," said Hisashi Yamada, Chief Fellow of Toshiba Corporation's Digital Media Network Company. "The authoring tool is essential for the success of HD DVD. We are sure that Memory-Tech and Ulead's collaboration will deliver a robust HD DVD authoring tool that adds a new level of support for the launch of HD DVD players and content this year."
About Ulead Systems
Ulead Systems, Inc. (TSE:2487), is a leading developer of innovative video, imaging and DVD authoring software for desktop, server, mobile and Internet platforms. As more people use digital technologies at home, school and the workplace, Ulead software empowers users of all levels with the tools to easily and affordably personalize, manage and share digital content. Ulead is a principal member of the DVD Forum, participates in DVD Forum Working Groups and is a general member of the HD DVD promotion group. For more information on the company, its products and services, please visit Ulead's Web site at
www.ulead.com
About Memory-Tech
Memory-Tech Corporation was established in 1985 and is a leading OEM of optical disk including CDs and DVDs. Major Shareholders include Mitsubishi Corporation, Tokyo Denka Corporation, Pony Canyon Inc., and Avex Group Holdings Inc. Tokyo headquarters is located in Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo.
Memory-Tech offers a total service that includes planning, production and distribution of CDs and DVDs to major Japanese and U.S. film/music companies and computer manufacturers. The company's factories in both Japan and China are Microsoft certified and manufacture high-quality products. In July 2003, Memory-Tech received ISO9001: 2000 Certification.
Memory-Tech intends to leverage the optical disc technology it has accumulated over the past 20 years, to expand new ventures such as the next-generation DVD (HD DVD) and to provide a comprehensive solution for clients. Memory-Tech is a founding member of the HD DVD promotion group.
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For press/analyst inquiries, contactDwight Jurling, Ulead Systems, Inc.+886-2-2659-7588, ext. 2720 djurling@ulead.com.tw Haruhiko Noborisaka, Memory-Tech Corporation +81-3-3405-8890 press@memory-tech.co.jp |
