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Sonic and Entone Deliver Digital Entertainment Services to Telco OperatorsSANTA CLARA, Calif. and SAN MATEO, Calif., Nov 11, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Sonic Solutions(R) (Nasdaq: SNIC) and Entone, Inc., a leading provider of IPTV home connectivity solutions, today announced they are partnering to provide telecommunications operators a comprehensive entertainment solution that combines live broadcast TV and DVR capabilities with instant access to OTT (over-the-top) entertainment powered by Roxio CinemaNow(TM).* "Entone and Sonic are well positioned to take advantage of new and growing opportunities in the over-the-top market segment," said Mike Galli, OTT Analyst at MRG, Inc. "Operators looking to offer video services to their existing and growing broadband subscriber base are certain to benefit from this collaboration that combines Roxio CinemaNow's rich content offering with Entone's leadership position in bringing together traditional pay TV and online media services." "Instead of competing with OTT services, telco operators can now supplement managed services by providing online video as part of their service without requiring consumers to invest in additional equipment," said Mark Evensen, VP of Product Development for Entone. "The integration of the Roxio CinemaNow technology platform will provide operators access to larger libraries of movies and videos, at the same time, providing consumers an enhanced viewing experience via a single user interface and remote control." As a market leader in IPTV, Entone's focus is to enable access to rich media, including live television and recorded content, throughout the home without requiring new wiring or set-tops at each TV. With Entone's new hybrid TV service platform, the availability of recorded content includes both programs stored on a whole-home DVR or on cloud-based services such as Roxio CinemaNow. "Entone is a pioneer in integrating OTT services into the operator model. Through our partnership, we are able to leverage Entone's direct channel of more than 80 telco operators to expand our customer base and device ecosystem," said Mark Ely, executive vice president of strategy, Sonic Solutions. "With Entone's hybrid TV service platform, consumers can now access Roxio CinemaNow powered services conveniently from any TV in the home." Roxio CinemaNow services are able to deliver a massive selection of premium video entertainment for rental or purchase. CinemaNow's cloud-based media services power devices from multiple manufacturers, forming a connected ecosystem that consumers can use to seamlessly choose, move and view video entertainment. The CinemaNow ecosystem currently includes PCs, connected TVs, set top DVRs, Blu-ray Disc and mobile media players from leading manufacturers. Roxio CinemaNow powered premium services will be available to Entone's telco customers via an IPTV service model or via Entone's new SelecTV(TM) service that will be released later this year. Product demonstrations can be seen at the Entone booth (#833) during the TelcoTV O9 conference and tradeshow in Orlando, Florida (November 10 - 12, 2009). About Entone, Inc. Entone is a market leader in broadband video and home connectivity solutions. Initially established in 1999 by the team that deployed the world's first commercial IPTV service, Entone's proven technology enables service operators to reliably deliver integrated video and broadband services using existing access and in-home networks. Entone's Connected Home Solutions provide a platform for delivering broadcast television and enabling media sharing throughout a networked home using existing in-home wiring. Entone's products enable next-generation services and new revenue streams for the market's most progressive service operators. Over 60 of the world's leading telecom operators are using Entone's solutions to support their IP video services. Entone is a privately held company with headquarters in Silicon Valley, California and offices in Europe, Hong Kong and China. The company is backed by leading venture capital firms such as Menlo Ventures, Scale Venture Partners and Coral Group. For more information about Entone, go to http://www.entone.com. About Sonic Solutions Sonic Solutions(R) (NASDAQ: SNIC) is powering the digital media ecosystem through its complete range of Hollywood to Home(TM) applications, services, and technologies. Sonic's Roxio(R) products enable consumers to easily manage and enjoy personal digital media content and, through Roxio CinemaNow(TM), access premium entertainment on a broad range of connected devices. A wide array of leading technology firms, professionals, and developers rely on Sonic to bring innovative digital media functionality to next-generation devices and platforms. Sonic Solutions is headquartered in Marin County, California. Forward Looking Statements This release may contain forward looking statements that are based upon current expectations, including the launch, distribution, and market acceptance of the Roxio CinemaNow service and technologies. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward looking statements as a result of various risks and uncertainties, including those discussed in Sonic Solutions' annual and quarterly reports on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. This press release should be read in conjunction with Sonic Solutions' most recent annual report on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and other reports on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which contain a more detailed discussion of the Company's business including risks and uncertainties that may affect future results. Sonic Solutions does not undertake to update any forward looking statements. Sonic, the Sonic logo, Sonic Solutions, Roxio, CinemaNow, and Hollywood to Home, are trademarks or registered trademarks owned by Sonic Solutions in the United States and/or other countries. All other company or product names are trademarks of their respective owners and, in some cases, are used by Sonic Solutions under license. Specifications, pricing and delivery schedules are subject to change without notice. *Pending final device review by content providers SOURCE Sonic Solutions http://www.sonic.com |