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TECHNICOLOR Demonstrates Innovative Connected Home Applications on its Booth at BBWF
[October 11, 2012]

TECHNICOLOR Demonstrates Innovative Connected Home Applications on its Booth at BBWF


ISSY-LES-MOULINEAUX CEDEX, FRANCE, Oct 11, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- PRESS RELEASE Technicolor Demonstrates Innovative Connected Home Applications on its Booth at BBWF (Amsterdam RAI, Hall 11 / A19, October 16(th)-18(th)) Technicolor will showcase how service providers like Portugal Telecom can leverage Technicolor's MediaAccess gateways and enhance the consumer experience in the home Paris (France) & Amsterdam (Netherlands), October 11th, 2012 - Technicolor (Euronext Paris: TCH) today announced it will unveil, together with its long- standing customer Portugal Telecom, a number of innovative Apps for the Home, a direct result of Technicolor's technological developments in the sector. In addition, they will jointly expose how service providers can unleash the connected home applications' ecosystem thanks to Technicolor's latest gateways and Portugal Telecom's innovative mindset and development capabilities.



A range of innovative Connected Home applications On the Technicolor booth, the two companies will demonstrate how combining storage and social networking can turn all screens in the home into a powerful multimedia sharing network, accessible seamlessly through legacy social networks.

Technicolor will also unveil advanced video chat scenarios, bridging service providers' communications infrastructure and legacy over-the-top services, to create seamless video call experiences on all screens in the home. In addition, they will demonstrate how service providers can bridge different home automation ecosystems - Zigbee, Z-wave, or any other - to deliver an integrated experience to consumers.


With its Applications' Dashboard (which allows consumers and service providers to deploy dynamically the applications remotely on all screens), Technicolor is enabling service providers to create new revenue streams, while keeping full control of service monetization.

Michel Rahier, President of Technicolor Connected Home Division said: "The applications we will demonstrate at BBWF are only an overview of the many innovations to come to the Connected Home in the near future. We are pleased to support Portugal Telecom in developing new valuable applications in this area, and together share our experience during this major event." Visit us at BBWF Hall 11 - Booth A19 RAI Amsterdam Media & Analysts demonstrations will be available on Oct 16(th) - 4:00 to 5:00pm Oct 17(th) - 9:45 to 10:30am Oct 18(th) - 9:45 to 10:30am Please confirm your attendance to: Thibault Peulen - [email protected] / +33 6 70 86 77 48 About Technicolor Technicolor, a worldwide technology leader in the media and entertainment sector, is at the forefront of digital innovation. Our world class research and innovation laboratories enable us to lead the market in delivering advanced video services to content creators and distributors. We also benefit from an extensive intellectual property portfolio focused on imaging and sound technologies, based on a thriving licensing business. Our commitment: supporting the delivery of exciting new experiences for consumers in theaters, homes and on-the-go.

Euronext Paris: TCH. www.technicolor.com Technicolor demonstrates innovative apps @BBWF : http://hugin.info/143597/R/1648296/531405.pdf This announcement is distributed by Thomson Reuters on behalf of Thomson Reuters clients. The owner of this announcement warrants that: (i) the releases contained herein are protected by copyright and other applicable laws; and (ii) they are solely responsible for the content, accuracy and originality of the information contained therein.

Source: TECHNICOLOR via Thomson Reuters ONE [HUG#1648296] Press contacts: Thibault Peulen +33 1 41 86 53 93 / +33 6 70 86 77 48 Email Contact Investor relations: +33 1 41 86 55 95 Email Contact SOURCE: TECHNICOLOR http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/emailprcntct id=FBD019D7F60A69F8 http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/emailprcntct id=4D9E4947B4146091

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