Central European Broadcaster Signs MAM Deal for over 2 Million US-Dollar
Bergen, Norway, January 2, 2008. Vizrt Ltd. (Frankfurt Prime Standard, Oslo Main List: VIZ) today announces its Media Asset Management business has achieved record order intake for Q4 2007. The most recent deal is with a Central European broadcaster who is acquiring a MAM-system for a total value in excess of USD 2 million. The system will be delivered and installed over the coming three to four quarters.
"Recent developments indicate that our bullish view on digital archiving was correct. We are experiencing demand from all over the world and believe we can achieve significant growth in 2008 for this part of Vizrt's business", stated Erik Aahlin, VP of MAM-Sales in Vizrt.
About Vizrt:
Vizrt offers a new vision for content creation and delivery with an end-to-end solution from ingest to visualization. Our solution combines Vizrt's true 2D/3D graphics tools with Curious Software's World Maps and Ardendo's Asset Management. Running on non proprietary software, the combination of these unique cutting edge products ensures a seamless workflow from conception to multi-format distribution. The latest addition to the Vizrt product range is the Viz|Multi Platform Solution.
Vizrt's product suite is used by the world's leading broadcasters including: CNN, CBS, Fox, BBC, Sky, ITN, ZDF, Star TV, TV Today, CCTV and NHK. Also, many world-class production houses and corporate institutions, including both the New York and London Stock Exchanges, utilize Vizrt solutions.
Vizrt is a public company traded on the Frankfurt Prime Standard and on the Oslo Main List: VIZ, ISIN: IL0010838154. For further information please refer to www.vizrt.com
"Recent developments indicate that our bullish view on digital archiving was correct. We are experiencing demand from all over the world and believe we can achieve significant growth in 2008 for this part of Vizrt's business", stated Erik Aahlin, VP of MAM-Sales in Vizrt.
About Vizrt:
Vizrt offers a new vision for content creation and delivery with an end-to-end solution from ingest to visualization. Our solution combines Vizrt's true 2D/3D graphics tools with Curious Software's World Maps and Ardendo's Asset Management. Running on non proprietary software, the combination of these unique cutting edge products ensures a seamless workflow from conception to multi-format distribution. The latest addition to the Vizrt product range is the Viz|Multi Platform Solution.
Vizrt's product suite is used by the world's leading broadcasters including: CNN, CBS, Fox, BBC, Sky, ITN, ZDF, Star TV, TV Today, CCTV and NHK. Also, many world-class production houses and corporate institutions, including both the New York and London Stock Exchanges, utilize Vizrt solutions.
Vizrt is a public company traded on the Frankfurt Prime Standard and on the Oslo Main List: VIZ, ISIN: IL0010838154. For further information please refer to www.vizrt.com
Media and investors contacts:
Bjarne Berg
President & CEO
+47 9055 7711
bberg@vizrt.com
Ofra Brown
CFO
+47 5351 8040
ofra@vizrt.com
SCHWARZ Financial Communication
Frank Schwarz
+49 611 1745 398 11
schwarz@schwarzfinancial.com
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