Ahead Software's Nero MediaHome Networked PC AV Streaming Media Server Software Receives UPnP Certification.KARLSBAD, Germany -- UPnP(TM) Certification Logo Assures Nero MediaHome Users Compatibility, Ease of Use and Stability Ahead Software, leaders in digital media technology and developers of award-winning Nero applications, announced today that Nero MediaHome(TM), a software based media server that provides networked PC users the ability to stream media files from one PC to another, has received the Universal Plug and Play (UPnP(TM)) certification from UPnP Implementers Corporation (UIC UIC University of Illinois at Chicago UIC Underground Injection Control UIC Union of Islamic Courts UIC United Industrial Corporation UIC Union Internationale des Chemins de Fer (International Union of Railways) ). Nero MediaHome, released as a free download to Nero 6 users on October 18, 2004, transforms an ordinary home network into a fully functional streaming media See streaming audio, streaming video and digital media hub. center. It allows most audio, video and image files to be shared via a LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. (Local Area Network) and enables playback wired or wirelessly from the server in Nero ShowTime show·time or show time n. 1. The time at which an entertainment, such as the showing of a movie, is scheduled to start. 2. Slang The time at which an activity is to begin. Noun 1. 2 on networked systems, including laptops and on other UPnP(TM) certified devices such as a TV, DVD players A stand-alone device that plays DVDs. It contains a DVD drive and the electronics to decode the digital video. The device may play only manufactured DVDs, or it may be able to play DVD-R, DVD-RW and DVD+RW discs. DVD players are cabled to a TV or home theater system for display. , AV receivers and speakers. Nero MediaHome is the perfect fit to a converging market geared toward the connected digital home. "We are delighted that Ahead Software is supporting UPnP(TM) technology," said Rob Ranck, Executive Director of UPnP(TM) Implementers Corporation. "Their popular Nero 6 software product has achieved UPnP(TM) certification and will display the UPnP(TM) logo." The UPnP(TM) Implementers Corporation is a non-profit corporation that promotes the adoption of UPnP(TM) technology by manufacturers of hardware and software products. UPnP(TM) certification assures users that third-party products such as Nero MediaHome are easy to install and configure. "We work hard to make sure every product developed by Ahead Software works well with any hardware or software it may come in contact with and Nero MediaHome is no exception," said Klaus Bock Noun 1. bock - a very strong lager traditionally brewed in the fall and aged through the winter for consumption in the spring bock beer lager beer, lager - a general term for beer made with bottom fermenting yeast (usually by decoction mashing); originally , General Manager of Ahead Software AG. "The UPnP(TM) certification and logo is a clear indication to customers that we have succeeded in our goal of making Nero MediaHome user-friendly and easy to configure." The UIC comprises UPnP(TM) Forum member companies across many industries who promote the adoption of uniform technical device interconnectivity standards and testing and certifying of these devices. Incorporated in February 2001, the UIC develops and administers the testing and certification process, administers the UPnP(TM) logo program and provides information to UIC members and other interested parties regarding the certification of UPnP(TM) devices. About Ahead Ahead Software provides the most reliable CD/DVD software applications available to serve digital media markets worldwide. Since its inception in 1995, Ahead's leading application, Nero, has built a loyal customer base of more than 160 million users world-wide. Ahead's award-winning flagship product A primary product of a company, which is typically why the company was founded and/or what made it well known. For example, MS-DOS, Windows and the Microsoft Office suite have been flagship products of Microsoft. CorelDRAW is a flagship product of Corel Corporation. , Nero 6, provides an all-in-one comprehensive digital media solution. Ahead's product line also includes Nero Digital Nero Digital is a brand name applied to a suite of MPEG-4-compatible video and audio compression codecs developed by Nero AG of Germany and Ateme of France. The audio codecs are integrated into the Nero Digital Audio+ (TM) - audio/video technology, the new Nero PhotoShow Elite - the easy and complete photo solution, SIPPS SIPPS Systematic Instruction in Phoneme Awareness, Phonics and Sight Words (Developmental Studies Center) - VoIP, and across - professional computer aided translation software. Ahead distributes its products globally through world's leading drive manufacturers and PC makers, as well as leading worldwide retailers, online partners, and also directly to consumers at www.nero.com. Ahead Software AG is headquartered in Karlsbad, Germany, with its subsidiaries Ahead Software Inc. located in Glendale, California Glendale is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It lies at the eastern end of the San Fernando Valley, is bisected by the Verdugo Mountains, and is an important suburb in the Greater Los Angeles Area. , USA and Ahead Software K.K. located in Yokohama, Japan. Nero(R) is a registered trademark, InCD is a trademark of Ahead Software AG. Any other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. (C) 2004 Ahead Software. All rights reserved. |
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