COMPUTEX, Taipei, Taiwan -- May 29, 2005 -- Ulead Systems and InterVideo announced that they will jointly present a range of new media technologies in Suites 1330 and 1331 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel during Computex 2005 from May 31 - June 4, 2005. Presented under the theme, "Digital Media Convergence," the show represents the first combined InterVideo/ Ulead event since the companies formed a partnership earlier this year.
HD-DVD and Blu-ray Disc Technologies on Display
Highlighting the event are demonstrations of High-Definition DVD and Blu-Ray Disc (BD) playback, authoring and burning technologies co-developed by InterVideo and Ulead. InterVideo, a member of the Blu-ray Disc Association, along with Ulead, will present BD capabilities that will enable users to record, rewrite and playback discs in the high-definition BD digital format. Unveiling for the first time, InterVideo and Ulead will showcase software technology for navigation and playback of content on an HD-DVD and BD disc. The technologies will be showcased in next-generation prototypes of the companies' flagship products including Ulead DVD MovieFactory, an intuitive tool for creating high-quality videos and digital image slideshows on DVD/CD discs; and InterVideo WinDVD®, the ultimate DVD playback with over 125 million copies shipped worldwide.
"Ulead and InterVideo are aggressively deploying the key technologies of the HD era," said Lewis Liaw, President of Ulead Systems. "Customers can look forward to a rapid series of releases delivering HDV/DTV Capture/DVD recording, video/audio editing and content protection, HD DVD/ BD title playback, HD DVD/ BD authoring/recording, and HD DVD/ BD burning. We will provide a total solution to our OEM customers along with applications to enable home users, professionals and businesses to benefit from next- generation DVD technologies."
"InterVideo and Ulead share a common vision for the future of HD-DVD and BD," said Steve Ro, CEO and President of InterVideo. "Through our collaboration, we are leveraging the synergy of Ulead's advancements in HD-DVD technology and InterVideo's strengths in Blu-ray technology. Because our areas of expertise complement one another, they are helping us accelerate the development of complete, easy-to-use applications that will set the pace for next-generation DVD technology."
About Ulead Systems, Inc.
Ulead Systems, Inc. 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 member of the DVD Forum, participates in
DVD Forum Working Groups and is a general member of the HD DVD promotion group. Ulead is also a Contributor member of Blu-ray Disc Association and serves on the BDA TEG. For more information on the company, its products and services, please visit Ulead's Web site at www.ulead.com.
About InterVideo, Inc.
InterVideo is a leading provider of DVD software. InterVideo has developed a technology platform from which it has created a broad suite of integrated multimedia software products that allow users to capture, edit, author, burn, distribute, and play digital video. InterVideo's software is bundled with products sold by the majority of the leading PC OEMs. The company is headquartered in Fremont, CA with regional offices in Europe, Taiwan, China and Japan. For more information, contact InterVideo at 510-651-0888 or visit the company's Web site at www.intervideo.com.