Moscow, Russia and Cork, Ireland:

Digisoft.tv Ltd, a leading global provider of carrier class solutions to the IPTV and media & entertainment markets, has announced that Personal Media Technology (PMT) has extended its relationship with Digisoft to provide its DigiHost Service Delivery Platform for the delivery of terrestrial TV channels to TV viewers in Russia. The launch of terrestrial TV Services will augment PMT’s groundbreaking personalised TV offering called OViVO.

OViVO is a new personalised digital TV platform that organises the user's TV viewing for them. The system analyses viewing choices, learns what a viewer likes and assembles playlists. The more the viewer watches TV, the better its recommendations. The platform also enables advertisers to deliver personalized ads to their target-audience.

Video content will be delivered to customers over an intelligent, customer-aware content delivery IP network and stored within in-home set top boxes. Using a TV-based user interface, customers can browse, select, and play stored video content or launch applications. The solution includes a fully integrated video recommendation engine which enables OViVO to generate customized playlists for each end-user based on their viewing habits and demographics. The new terrestrial TV service will extend the viewing choices to customer by providing linear TV Channels and services to compliment the personalised service.

Digisoft ‘s DigiHost Service Delivery Platform was previously selected by PMT for the delivery of PMT’s Next Generation Personalized TV Services across the Russian Market and the company was appointed program manager, managing an eco system of industry leading vendors to deliver a complete end to end solution.

PMT has very ambitious plans to change the way Russians view television”, said Tatyana Prokhorova, Chief Executive Officer, Personal Media Technologies. “With the addition of terrestrial TV channels, customers can choose to watch regular TV or order lots of recommended movies and shows from the OViVO’s library on his own, or opt to sing karaoke, play games as well as a host of other services.”

“The use of targeted advertising and recommendation engines will make this service very compelling to advertisers”, said Tom Higgins, Executive Chairman, Digisoft.tv Ltd. “The addition of terrestrial TV to the OViVO service along with the detailed demographic data, viewing habits and preferences, will enable advertisers to target viewers more accurately and effectively “ he added.

Digisoft will be demonstrating its solutions at IBC, Amsterdam, September 10 – 14 in the Connected World Hall Stand IP412.

About PMT
Personal Media Technologies LLC manages "OViVO" in the Russian market -- a unique personalized video service, which completely turns over ordinary perception of watching films or television shows. OViVO is a new vision in the world of entertainment and the first large step towards next-generation television. Access to OViVO is carried out via a special subscriber access device (SAD), which is easy to connect to a TV set and the Internet and which has a user-friendly interface managed by remote control. For more information please see www.ovivo.ru

Cork, Ireland and Moscow, Russia,

Digisoft.tv Ltd, a leading global provider of carrier class solutions to the IPTV and media entertainment markets, has announced that Personal Media Technology (PMT) has selected its DigiHost IPTV Service Delivery Platform and Java Based Middleware for the delivery of Next Generation Personalized IP Video Services across the Russian Market. In addition, Digisoft has been appointed program manager, managing an eco system of industry leading vendors to deliver a complete end to end solution for PMT.

Personal Media Technologies, a division of Sigmalink Investments Ltd., was established in 2007 in order to implement an ambitious media-project involving the development of a personalized video service called OViVO. The OViVO platform will give customers in major urban areas in the Russian Federation instant subscription free access to thousands of hours of on-demand SD and HD television shows and movies using an IP set-top-box in the home.

Video content will be delivered to customers over an intelligent, customer-aware content delivery IP network and stored within in-home set top boxes. Using a TV-based user interface, customers can browse, select, and play stored video content or launch applications.

The solution includes a fully integrated video recommendation engine which enables OViVO to generate customized playlists for each end-user based on their viewing habits and demographics. Additionally, it will allow advertisers to deliver personalized advertising to a targeted audience.

“Russia’s Pay TV market is rapidly expanding and offers massive revenue potential to operators who can deliver compelling content and services to subscribers,” said Tom Higgins, Executive Chairman, Digisoft.TV Ltd. “The combination of personalized IP video delivery and targeted advertising positions PMT’s OViVO platform as among the most advanced IPTV services to be deployed in the world today and provides it with the platform to capitalise on the growth potential.”

“OViVO has very ambitious plans to attract large numbers of subscribers to our IPTV offering,” said Tatyana Prokhorova, Chief Executive Officer, Personal Media Technologies. “To achieve this, we need to offer our customers highly differentiated and compelling personalised content and services. Digisoft’s software products and expertise provide us with a cost effective best of breed solution that allows us to rapidly launch new advanced feature rich HD content and services.”

About PMT
Personal Media Technologies, a division of Sigmalink Investments Ltd, manages "OViVO" in the Russian market -- a unique personalized video service, which completely turns over ordinary perception of watching films or television shows. OViVO is a new vision in the world of entertainment and the first large step towards next-generation television. Access to OViVO is carried out via a special subscriber access device (SAD), which is easy to connect to a TV set and the Internet and which has a user-friendly interface managed by remote control. For more information please see www.ovivo.ru

IPTV World Forum, Hong Kong,

Digisoft.tv Ltd, a leading global provider of carrier class solutions to the IPTV and media entertainment markets, and Wotone Group a leading media and internet technology provider in China, today announced that they have entered in to a strategic partnership to offer complete end to end service delivery solutions to IPTV, Cable and Hybrid operators in the Chinese market. Founded in 2003, Wotone has been at the forefront in the development of the Internet applications in the Chinese market, The company has focussed on internet streaming media technology development and has developed an end to end media platform, unique services and multimedia technology that provides operators with a flexible and comprehensive solution for IPTV and Cable systems.

Under the terms of the agreement, Wotone will offer Digisoft’s DigiHost Service Delivery Platform and Java Based Middleware as part of a complete end to end solution for IPTV, Cable and Hybrid operators. Digisoft's Digihost Service Delivery Platform and advanced Java middleware solution for Set Top Boxes enables service providers to rapidly launch feature-rich, revenue generating high definition (HD) services such as Video and Music on Demand, home shopping, PVR/ time-shifted TV, games and more on a wide range of STB's with H.264 HD and SD video. The Digisoft solution offers next generation service providers the most open, cost effective and flexible content delivery solution in the market place today.

“China is a rapidly growing market which is being driven by consumers’ appetite for advanced services. Operators are actively looking for solutions that will enable them to meet customer demands and offer a rich bouquet of advanced revenue generating services,” said Tom Higgins, Executive Chairman Digisoft.tv Ltd. “Digisoft is delighted with our partnership with the Wotone Group which brings together best of breed solutions delivering complete end to end interoperability to Chinese operators”

“As the Chinese market matures Operators need to differentiate and multiply their service offering in order to increase ARPU, win new subscribers and retain their existing customer base, said Jacky Wang , CEO, Wotone Media. “Digisoft brings proven and flexible solutions that will enable operators to deliver the next generation of TV and advanced services to their customers”.

About the Wotone Group
Wotone Group is a privately held company with headquarter in Shenzhen, PRC, and offices in Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong SAR, PRC. Wotone Networks Technology Ltd was founded in 2003 by a team of experts in IT and Telecom industries and has grown rapidly to become the Wotone Group.

Wotone is certified by the Shenzhen Government as a High-Tech company, and it holds both ISP and SP licenses to cover full operation of telecom and internet services in China. Wotone aims to be the leading internet technology provider in China by providing flexible and advanced internet value-added services and media technology to the local services providers and customers.

Wellington, New Zealand

TelstraClear has contracted two leading developers to deliver a next generation personal video recorder (PVR) for its cable television customers. IPTV solutions provider Digisoft and content security specialist Verimatrix will jointly develop a hybrid HD DVB–C set-top box with PVR, IPTV and supporting services that will be unmatched in New Zealand.

“The result will take our customers beyond present one-way broadcast methods to a solution that will allow us to move towards the new modes of delivering content and services that add value to our customers and enhance their experience,” said Steve Jackson, head of Consumer Markets for TelstraClear. “Digisoft’s roadmap along with that of Verimatrix, which is supported by the major movie and television studios, is clearly aligned with TelstraClear’s vision of offering our customers market leading solutions.”

The PVR will be future proofed to deliver advanced interactive options. Digisoft's Digihost Service Delivery Platform and advanced Java middleware solution means TelstraClear is geared for feature-rich, revenue generating high definition (HD) services in the future.

“This partnership with TelstraClear clearly demonstrates the flexibility of Digisoft’s solutions and we are very pleased to be working with them in delivering next generation services,” says Tom Higgins, executive chairman, Digisoft.

The solution is fully integrated with the Verimatrix Video Content Authority System (VCAS™) for DVB, which enables TelstraClear to combine its broadcast network with interactive IP delivery using a single robust content security architecture. Verimatrix’s software-based content security solution provides an attractive option for traditional broadcast operators that lack a direct return path – all from a single head-end.

About TelstraClear
TelstraClear is New Zealand’s leading voice and data company, providing innovative market leading products, services and customer focus to the business, government, wholesale and residential sectors. TelstraClear offers the country’s first triple-play offer of voice, internet and digital TV services for residential customers in Wellington, Christchurch and Kapiti. TelstraClear is wholly owned by Telstra Corporation Limited, Australia’s largest telecommunications company.www.telstraclear.co.nz

About Verimatrix
Verimatrix sets the standard for software-based content security and revenue enhancement technologies in pay-TV networks, with a global customer base of service providers. The Verimatrix Video Content Authority System (VCAS™) offers a suite of next-generation technologies that has been independently audited and ranked as the global leader in IPTV content protection. The company’s 3-Dimensional Content Security approach, built around VCAS, enables secure delivery of content to multiple devices across multiple networks using multiple layers of protection techniques. Maintaining close relationships with major studios, broadcasters, industry organizations and partner ecosystem helps address the challenges facing pay-TV networks of today, and those of tomorrow. For more information, please visit www.verimatrix.com.

Contact:
Kelly Foster
Verimatrix
Tel: +1 619 224 1261
Email: kfoster@verimatrix.com

Cork, Ireland and San Diego, California

Today Channel Islands, the software company delivering next generation television solutions to cable operators, and Digisoft.tv, a leading global provider of carrier class solutions to the IPTV and media entertainment markets, announced the formation of a partnership to offer integrated targeted advertising systems to IPTV operators worldwide.

“Targeted advertising offers operators the opportunity to really drive incremental revenue from their IPTV investments ,” said Tom Higgins, Executive Chairman, Digisoft.tv Ltd. “Channel Islands’ software makes this possible for IPTV and digital cable operators world-wide.”

Digisoft will integrate Channel Islands’ Digital Video Advertising (DiVA) solution with Digisoft’s Java-based middleware, which has been deployed with operators around the globe. The two companies have completed initial testing at Digisoft’s Cork, Ireland software labs and are now planning to target a number of deployments in the coming months.

“Many of the world’s most demanding multi-channel providers rely on Digisoft products,” said Lindsay Gardner, President, Channel Islands. ”Integrating our targeted television advertising solution into Digisoft’s suite means that more operators can evaluate and do business with us.”

About Channel Islands
Channel Islands is a software solutions company serving cable operators, IPTV providers and satellite distributors. The company is currently deploying DiVA, its targeted television advertising system, at IPTV headends in Europe and Asia. DiVA delivers specific commercials to the households most likely to act on them and performs without significant incremental equipment.

Founded in 2008, Channel Islands is a privately held company with headquarters in San Diego and offices in Los Angeles and London, England.

Further information please visit www.channelislands.com

Contact:
Ross Cooper
Channel Islands
Tel: + 1 619 846 7676

Digisoft.tv is pleased to announce that it has been accepted as a member of the Open IPTV Forum, a pan industry organization with the purpose of producing end to end specifications for IPTV that will take the next generation of IPTV to the mass market.

The Open IPTV Forum’s goal is to develop and promote an open, end to end specification for IPTV based upon existing technologies and open standards that could help to streamline and accelerate deployments of IPTV technologies and help to maximize the benefits of IPTV for consumers, network operators, content providers, service providers, consumer electronics manufacturers and home and network infrastructure providers.

“Digisoft is delighted to have been accepted as a member of the Open IPTV Forum, an organisation which seeks to bring the IPTV to the mass market through industry collaboration and the adoption of open standards”, said Tom Higgins, Executive Chairman, Digisoft.tv. “As a leading provider of advanced revenue generating solutions to the IPTV and Media & Entertainment markets, we look forward to contributing to the Forum to help drive and accelerate the adoption of the Forum’s specifications".

Yun Chao Hu, Chairman of the Forum, commented: “We are obviously delighted that membership of the OIPF continues to accelerate, and crossing the 50 member threshold represents a significant milestone in the development of the organisation. It’s very gratifying that the new members reflect and extend the diversity of perspective, expertise and opinion which exists in the Forum. In addition to bolstering our representation from the Telecoms Operator space with SK Telecom, the IPTV vendor community with ADB and Digisoft, the chipset space with MediaTek, and the Telecoms R&D environment with FOKUS, we are particularly pleased to see involvement from the content and broadcast industries significantly strengthened with the addition of the BBC, Canal Plus and RAI. These are exciting times for the Forum, and we are confident that awareness of our work, support for our goals and membership of the organization will all continue to grow as we move through 2009.”

About the Open IPTV Forum
The Open IPTV Forum is a cross-industry initiative, within the telecom sector, working toward producing IPTV standards that will take the technology to next-generation and mass market use. The organization consists of telecom companies collaborating to provide an IPTV solution that enables a "plug and play" experience for the end-users. The Open IPTV Forum founding companies include Ericsson, France Telecom, Nokia Siemens, Panasonic, Philips, Samsung, Sony Corporation and Telecom Italia. For more information about the Forum, visit the organization's Web site at http://www.openiptvforum.org.

Further information please contact:
Open IPTV Forum
Claire d’Esclercs
Email: press@openiptvforum.org

Enables the rapid design and development of cutting edge, revenue generating SD and HD IPTV Services without increasing CAPEX .

SDK Gives IPTV Service Providers control of all interactive services and applications

IBC, Amsterdam, Netherlands:
Digisoft.tv, today announced the general availability of a Software Development Kit (SDK) for their flagship service delivery platform, DigiHost. The SDK provides IPTV service providers and system integrators with a complete toolset for creating real world interactive television (iTV) applications and launching distinctive new revenue generating SD and HD services without increasing CAPEX.

The SDK is part of the DigiHost Service Delivery Platform that supports and manages the complete delivery of advanced interactive TV services through the Digisoft Java-based program guide (or IPG) on set-top boxes and other client devices such as PCs including content delivery via portable storage devices. It also includes interfaces to allow integration to existing head-end servers such as entitlement, member management and OSS or BSS. This also allows flexible customisation of business rules, workflows and processes to support new revenue models or to allow customisation of existing processes, extending the DigiHost server functionality as required by the operators.

The SDK enables operators to:

- Rapidly design and develop cutting edge, revenue generating iTV applications.
- Customize existing applications for state-of-the art deployment on TVs, PCs and a variety of portable client devices.
- Realize new market potential quickly and reliably with a short development cycle supported by easy-to-use Java libraries, samples and training.

Digisoft’s SDK includes a client application development library for building interactive, multi-channel iTV applications, with components for stylising and defining high-quality graphics quickly and flexibly.

“The availability of the DigiHost SDK gives TV operators a powerful tool that enables them to rapidly develop high value revenue generating applications, giving them a faster return on investment in their IPTV infrastructure", said Tom Higgins, Executive Chairman, Digisoft.tv Ltd. "It gives them true flexibility to launch new services in the marketplace by putting development tools into their hands and opening the architecture to their needs, as opposed to forcing them to adhere to a fixed, vendor-defined, often unsuitable, unprofitable, proprietary product roadmap.”

DigiSoft will be demonstrating its Next Generation IPTV Service Delivery Platform and Java based Middleware At IBC Hall12, IPTV Zone Stand no: IP231.

CommunicAsia, Singapore June 17 2008: Digisoft.tv, a leading global provider of carrier class solutions to the IPTV and media & entertainment markets, today announced the general availability of it's eRental Movie Download Platform. The solution enables customers to download high definition (HD) and standard definition (SD) movies from an in-store kiosk to a portable storage device for later viewing at home.

The new eRental Movie Download platform takes traditional movie rental to the next level by using abundant, increasingly affordable portable memory technology combining ease-of-use with the latest security technology and video compression standards in a patented package. The solution has been developed in conjunction with Video Ezy, Australia and uses best-of-breed encryption and watermarking technologies from Verimatrix, Inc., the market leader in this space.

Earlier this year Video Ezy announced plans which will see the eRental Movie Download platform rolled out in Video Ezy and Blockbuster stores in Australia and New Zealand. Video Ezy has over 1,000 stores and serves over 8 million customers.

The main components of the eRental Movie Download platform include an In-Store Kiosk with movie library, Branded USB or iPOD type storage system and In-Home Java Set top Box. The Consumer simply plugs the USB or iPOD into the kiosk to select movies to rent for later playback on the Java Set top box. They only pay for what they watch.

"The eRental Movie Download Platform is a dynamic content delivery platform that offers operators and retailers alike new revenue opportunities," said Tom Higgins, Executive Chairman, Digisoft.tv Ltd. "In developing this solution we have worked closely with partners such as Video Ezy and Verimatrix to deliver an end-to-end carrier class solution that meets the demands of the market today but is future-proofed to allow for new product offerings and delivery models into the future" he concluded.

The platform is based on Digisoft’s Java based middleware technology and utilises high profile H.264 encoding and is designed to be comparable with BluRay^TM technology. It is fully integrated with the Verimatrix Video Content Authority System (VCAS^TM) security solution, combining robust encryption with forensic watermarking, output copy protection, as well as sophisticated and innovative software and hardware anti-tamper technologies to protect premium content from Hollywood and other sources. Digisoft’s DigiHost Service Delivery Platform manages user authentication and entitlement through a low-bandwidth or intermittent wireless IP connection with the set-top box.

Digisoft’s set top box and Java middleware solution provides operators with a range of feature rich applications combined with support for the latest high definition technology TV viewing and gives them the flexibility to adopt new advanced online delivery and revenue models in the future.

Digisoft is demonstrating its eRental Movie Download platform and the DigiHost Service Delivery Platform at CommunicAsia 17 -20 June, Hall 3 Booth No. 3H1-01 and on the Verimatrix booth 3D4-01.

About Video Ezy Australia
Established in 1983, Video Ezy is Australia’s leading home video channel and one of Australia’s leading franchise operators. Over 510 stores are operating in Australia today, with over 7,000,000 customers registered. Over half of these customers are significantly active, representing over half of the households in Australia. Franchise Entertainment Group operates the business through the region and there are an additional 500 Video Ezy stores in New Zealand, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Fiji and Singapore.

Video Ezy has implemented a sophisticated Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Point of Sale system ("Ezy Retail") that is recognised as world class. It enables network wide analysis of customer buying behaviour and trends, as well as specific target marketing of individual customers at point of sale. Please visit www.videoezy.com.au

About Verimatrix
Verimatrix sets the standard for software-based content security and revenue enhancement technologies in pay-TV networks, with a global customer base of telecommunications providers. The Verimatrix Video Content Authority System (VCAS^TM) offers a suite of next-generation technologies that has been independently-audited and ranked as the global leader in IPTV content protection. VCAS was designed for two-way and hybrid networks to protect content and enhance revenue streams, while combating digital piracy wherever it occurs within the distribution chain. The company’s content security experts maintain close relationships with the major studios and broadcasters to help address the challenges facing pay-TV networks of today, and those of tomorrow. Verimatrix customers benefit with most favorable access to premium content, enabling the richest, most versatile viewing experience for their digital video subscribers. For more information on why VCAS is the most widely deployed IPTV content security system with tier one operators, please visit www.verimatrix.com

CommunicAsia, Singapore:
Digisoft.tv, a leading global provider of carrier class solutions to the IPTV and media & entertainment markets, today announced that Win Multimedia Co. Ltd. (WM) of Thailand has selected Digisoft’s DigiHost Service Delivery Platform and IPTV set top box middleware to deliver premium IPTV services in the Thai and Chinese markets.

WM plans to launch their IPTV service across 10,000 retail outlets in Thailand and China over the next year and will include advanced applications including IPG, Video on demand, mobile phone tracking, News and weather services and karaoke in addition to multi language support.

WM, a subsidiary of Win Win Net Corporation in Thailand, is a vertically integrated media company operating in the film and record entertainment , sports events production, licensing, and distribution industries. WM is operating in Thailand and also will expand to The Peoples Republic of China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and India.

"Digisoft’s Service Delivery Platform and IPTV Middleware provide WM with a carrier class platform that enables us to rapidly launch new and differentiated services to the marketplace," said Sitichai Nuanmanee, Chairman at Win Multimedia Co. Ltd. "A key factor in the selection was to select a complete solution that gave us the flexibility to quickly offer new and advanced revenue generating services to consumers."

"We are delighted to have been chosen by WM as a key partner for the delivery of their IPTV services" said Tom Higgins, Executive Chairman, Digisoft. "Companies such as WM require open and scalable platforms that enable them to launch high quality services using High Definition to meet customer demand across large client bases. Our IPTV solution offered them the highest levels of flexibility to achieve this."

Digisoft's advanced Java middleware solution for IPTV Set Top Boxes enables service providers to rapidly launch feature-rich, revenue generating high definition (HD) services such as Video and Music on Demand, karaoke, home shopping, network-based recording (NPVR) / time-shifted TV, games and more on a wide range of IPTV STB's with H.264 HD and SD video. Also supported is the latest encryption and watermarking technologies from selected partners. The Digisoft solution offers next generation service providers the most open, cost effective and flexible content delivery solution in the market place today.

Digisoft will be demonstrating its DigiHost Service Delivery Platform and Next Generation IPTV Middleware at CommunicAsia 17 -20 June, Hall 3 Booth No. 3H1-01

NAB, Las Vegas, NV, USA, April 14, 2008:

Digisoft.tv, a leading global provider of carrier class solutions to IPTV operators, and Video Ezy, Australia’s largest movie rental franchise today announced the selection of Digisoft’s IPTV delivery platform and set top box middleware to enable the delivery of the Video Ezy Electronic Video Rental service which will be rolled out in Video Ezy and Blockbuster stores in Australia and New Zealand. Video Ezy has over 1,000 stores and serves over 8 million customers.

The main components of the Video Ezy Electronic Rental include an In-Store Kiosk with Movie library, Branded USB or iPOD type storage system and In-Home Java Set top Box. The Consumer simply plugs the USB or iPOD into the kiosk to select movies to rent for later playback on the Java Set top box. The set top box software developed by Digisoft enables new revenue streams, and removes the dependency on traditional middleware, creating a lower cost of ownership and faster return on investment for Service Providers.

"Video Ezy primary objective has always been to give our customers a service that is dynamic and innovative with a focus on quality and value for money for excellence in home entertainment. The Electronic Video Rental service provides our customers with a new compelling and dynamic content delivery platform that offers them a truly flexible rental model" said Paul Uniacke MD of Video Ezy.

"The set top box solution from Digisoft provides our customers with a range of feature rich applications combined with support for the latest high definition technology TV viewing and gives us the flexibility to adopt new advanced online delivery models in the future" he concluded.

"Digisoft is delighted to have been selected by Video Ezy as a key partner for this new and innovative solution, said Tom Higgins, Executive Chairman Digisoft.tv. The video rental service is a great example of the flexibility of Digisoft’s middleware to enable new delivery channels and derive new revenue opportunities by radically changing the consumer’s experience".

Digisoft’s solution is a highly scalable, high-availability platform supporting large numbers of clients across mixed High Definition (HD) and Standard Definition (SD) devices over fixed or wireless networks. Also supported is the latest encryption and watermarking technologies from selected partners. The Digisoft solution offers next generation service providers the most open, cost effective and flexible content delivery solution in the market place today.

About Video Ezy
Opening its first store in Hurstville, Sydney, in 1983, Video Ezy now has over 500 stores nationwide, 8 million customers, and AU$400 million in revenue annually. In October 2007 Video Ezy entered into an agreement to acquire the master franchise rights for the BLOCKBUSTER^® home entertainment stores in Australia, which added a further 360 stores to the portfolio. The group now has close to 900 stores in Australia.

In its busiest hour (on an average Saturday), Video Ezy stores serve approximately 100,000 Australians. Now an international brand, Video Ezy has 161 stores in New Zealand, 130 in Thailand, 143 in Indonesia, 29 in Singapore, 12 in Malaysia,and 3 in Fiji, and is the market leader in home entertainment in both rental and retail product.

• Collaboration with Sun Microsystems delivers the most open and flexible, IPTV middleware solution available today.
• Gives IPTV Service Providers control of all applications by leveraging vast Java technology community
• Digisoft announces license sales of over 1.5 million IPTV set top box middleware licenses

NAB, Las Vegas, NV, USA:

Digisoft.tv Inc. announced today that they have signed a global Binary Value Added Partner agreement with Sun Microsystems for the distribution of a Java Platform Micro Edition (Java ME) based software stack for IPTV Set Top Boxes (STB’s).Sun's Java technology based media client combined with Digisoft’s advanced middleware solution for IPTV Set Top Boxes enables service providers to rapidly launch feature-rich, revenue generating high definition (HD) services such as Video and Music on Demand, karaoke, home shopping, network-based recording (NPVR) / time-shifted TV, games and more on a wide range of IPTV STB’s with H.264 HD and SD video. Also supported is the latest encryption and watermarking technologies from selected partners. The combined Digisoft / Sun software stack offers IPTV service providers the most open, cost effective, flexible IPTV middleware solution available in the market today.

Digisoft further announced that it has already sold in excess of 1.5 million middleware licenses worldwide. Java technology-based STBs running Digisoft's middleware solution will be rolled out across 30,000 retail outlets throughout 2008.

"Service Providers are now seeking more open and scalable middleware platforms that enable them to launch high quality HD applications and services to meet customer demand across large client bases. This will become a bigger issue as the mass adoption of HDTV sets worldwide means that operators and customers alike will demand services that make maximum use of this new format" stated John Allen, Chief Executive Officer, Digisoft.tv. "The combination of Sun's Java client technology and Digisoft’s middleware means that they can now scale their TV service rollout and achieve a much faster return on investment while having more control of their middleware and applications than ever before."

The use of Java technology for the software stack enables the creation of multi-platform (converged) Java applications for support on a range of Java-based devices, including Blu-ray Disc players, OCAP and other GEM-based set-top boxes, mobile handsets, and personal computers while requiring minimal re-authoring, greatly simplifying application and service deployment.

"For over 10 years, Sun has been working with standards bodies, operators, and vendors to define a family of specifications for digital television applications and services such as OCAP/tru2way^TM and BD-J, and we are now seeing great momentum in the deployment of products based on these open standards," stated Jeet Kaul, vice president, Client Software Group at Sun. "We are very pleased to be working with a company with Digisoft’s global experience and track record in delivering IPTV technology, and look forward to extending the presence of Java technology in the DTV marketplace with Digisoft's middleware solution."

Digisoft will be demonstrating its Next Generation IPTV Middleware at NAB Booth C1351.