Monsoon and Pinnacle Collaborate to Deliver Pinnacle PCTV To Go

Monsoon and Pinnacle Collaborate to Deliver Pinnacle PCTV To Go

Monsoon Multimedia and Pinnacle Systems Sign Technology Agreement for Time- and Place-Shifting TV-to-PC Technology

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Monsoon Multimedia, Inc., an innovative digital video solutions provider, today announced that it has entered into a technology agreement with Pinnacle Systems, Inc., the consumer division of Avid Technology.

Under the agreement, Monsoon technology will power the Pinnacle PCTV(TM) To Go family, which features next-generation wireless video streaming, place- and time-shifting capabilities, full personal video recorder (PVR) functionality and seamless integration with Microsoft Media Center Edition PCs.

The new Pinnacle PCTV To Go product family enables customers to enjoy their home entertainment systems from any location in the home or around the world. Easy wireless setup, integrated Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition support and comprehensive digital video recorder (DVR) capabilities make Pinnacle PCTV To Go a must-have for anyone interested in watching high quality TV shows, sporting events, movies or news on a PC, anytime, anywhere.

"Pinnacle is an ideal retail distribution partner for us," said Colin Stiles, executive vice president of sales & marketing at Monsoon. "Consumers around the globe can now enjoy our easy-to-use, yet powerful time- and place-shifting TV technology on their PCs wherever and whenever they want. We are looking forward to success with Pinnacle since they have proven time and again that they are the premier worldwide provider and marketer of TV viewing and consumer video products for the PC."

Through the exclusive agreement, Pinnacle is currently marketing and selling the PCTV To Go products through North American retail channels and will soon expand to worldwide retail partners.

"We have been quite impressed by the innovative edge of Monsoon's team," said Jeff Hastings, general manager for Pinnacle Systems. "Their intricate knowledge of wireless networks and media streaming technologies really sets them apart from other technology companies. We believe that the synergies between our development teams and the global presence of Pinnacle in the consumer market are a winning formula."

Pinnacle PCTV To Go Features:

*Component Input -- HD Capable
*Supports Windows Vista and Windows XP Media Center Edition
*Connects to TV sources such as Cable, Satellite, DVD, TiVo or a Camcorder
*Enables users to record, store, pause, rewind and fast forward stored
video on their PC
*Streams video wirelessly -- no additional equipment or routers needed
*Allows burning of stored material to DVD

Pricing and Availability

Pinnacle PCTV To Go is available immediately through the Pinnacle Systems website (www.pinnaclesys.com ), at major retailers, such as Fry's Electronics, and also at e-tailers such as Amazon.com, Buy.com and TigerDirect.com . USMSRP for the product is $249.99.

About Monsoon Multimedia

Monsoon Multimedia provides advanced, standards based multimedia products and technologies for the PC and Consumer Electronics industries. Monsoon licenses highly optimized multimedia solutions comprising applications, drivers, frameworks, middleware and reference designs. Our customers and partners are semiconductor companies, PC manufacturers, software suppliers and consumer electronics companies. Founded by the founders of Dazzle and Emuzed, the company is headquartered in Noida, India with offices in California and Russia. For more information, please visit www.monsoonmultimedia.com .

About Pinnacle Systems

Pinnacle Systems, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Avid Technology, Inc., is an industry leader in video editing solutions, TV tuners for the PC, and digital media adapters for the consumer market. The company's product lines include Pinnacle PCTV(TM), Dazzle(R), Pinnacle ShowCenter(TM), Pinnacle Mobile Media(TM) and its flagship Pinnacle Studio(TM) line. For more information, visit www.pinnaclesys.com .

About Avid

Avid Technology, Inc. is the world leader in digital nonlinear media creation, management, and distribution solutions, enabling film, video, audio, animation, games, and broadcast professionals to work more efficiently, productively, and creatively. For more information about the company's Oscar(R), Grammy(R), and Emmy(R) award-winning products and services, please visit: www.avid.com .

Product features, specifications, system requirements and availability are subject to change without notice. All prices are USMSRP for the U.S. only and subject to change without notice. Contact your local office or reseller for current or local prices. Avid received an Oscar Statuette representing the 1998 Scientific and Technical Award for the concept, design and engineering of the Avid(R) Film Composer(R) system for motion picture editing. Digidesign, Avid's audio division, received an Oscar Statuette representing the 2003 Scientific and Technical Award for the design, development and implementation of its Pro Tools(R) digital audio work station. Avid, Film Composer, Pro Tools, and Digidesign are either a registered trademark or trademark of Avid Technology, Inc. or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. Oscar is a trademark and service mark of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Emmy is a registered trademark of ATAS/NATAS. Grammy is a trademark of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, Inc. Pinnacle Systems, the Pinnacle Pinwheel logo, Pinnacle PCTV, Dazzle, Pinnacle ShowCenter, Pinnacle MediaSuite, Pinnacle Mobile Media, Pinnacle Studio and Pinnacle Studio MovieBox are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Pinnacle Systems, Inc. and its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.

Media Contact:
Anders Steele Mirka Janus
FortyThree, Inc. Porter Novelli
831.706.2722 408.369.4641
anders@fortythreepr.commirka.janus@porternovelli.com

Source: Avid Technology, Inc.

CONTACT: media, Anders Steele of FortyThree, Inc., +1-831-706-2722, or
anders@fortythreepr.com, or media, Mirka Janus of Porter Novelli,
+1-408-369-4641, or mirka.janus@porternovelli.com, both for Monsoon
Multimedia, Inc. and Pinnacle Systems, Inc.

Web site: http://www.monsoonmultimedia.com/
http://www.pinnaclesys.com/
http://www.avid.com/

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