Aethra Video Communication Connects Worldwide Italian Chambers of Commerce; Aethra Vega Star Silver Chosen for Worldwide Audio, Video and Data Network.

ANCONA, Italy -- Aethra(R), a leader in the global telecommunications market, today announced that it has been chosen to provide the video communication technology for "VideoChambers," a new project worldwide involving more than 60 offices for the Italian Chambers of Commerce Abroad. Promoted and co-financed by Unioncamere and Assocamerestero, VideoChambers will allow branches in The Americas, Europe, Asia and Australia to create a new communications network using videoconference technology.

Each Chamber of Commerce wishing to join the project will receive a contribution of 50% of the estimated costs involved from the CCIE. The video communication solution chosen by the CCIE is Aethra's high-performance set-top system, Vega(R) Star Silver-E.

In the Americas region the project is already underway. Aethra(R), Inc., a subsidiary of Aethra SpA Telecommunications, and based in Florida, recently signed an agreement with the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce (IACC), an independent, private, non-profit U.S. corporation devoted to fostering trade between Italy and the Southeast of the United States, for the supply of Aethra video communication solutions.

"The agreement represents a major strategic win for Aethra. This further strengthens and positions our equipment portfolio, long history and commitment to innovation with yet another major organization throughout the Americas region," said Walter DiLeo, Aethra, sales director, Italian accounts. "In addition, Aethra is also a sustaining member of the IACC. The membership not only fosters collaboration and support between Italian-American companies but, helps identify and promote cross business opportunities," said DiLeo.

"Aethra's cost effective and exceptional equipment portfolio and performance made Aethra a 'best-in-class' vendor to support our videoconferencing needs throughout the Americas. Aethra's technology allows us to operate more efficiently by reducing the costs of face-to-face meetings and travel," said Nevio Boccanera, IACC, Executive Director.

About Aethra(R)

Aethra(R) is a leading player in the global videoconferencing market, offering a wide range of state-of-the-art telecommunications equipment in more than 60 countries through more than 40 carriers and a network of distributors and resellers worldwide.

The company develops, manufactures and markets video communication and audio conference systems, in addition to, management solutions for audio, video and data services, as well as ISDN and xDSL products and test equipment.

Aethra(R) SpA is headquartered in Ancona, Italy with additional offices around the world, including Aethra(R), Inc., in Miami, FL, USA. For more information on Aethra's videoconference equipment, please visit http://www.aethra.com or call 1-888-4-AETHRA.