Avid Internet Solutions and VSoft Sign OEM Agreement to Provide Complete Video-On-Demand Solution.Business/Technology Editors Streaming Media See streaming audio, streaming video and digital media hub. West Booth No. 1509 SAN JOSE San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 12, 2000 Bundled Solution Drives Performance and Linear Scalability Today at Streaming Media West, Avid Internet Solutions (AIS), the Internet infrastructure division of Avid Technology "Avid" redirects here. For the "Advancement Via Individual Determination" educational program, see AVID. Avid Technology, Inc NASDAQ: AVID is an American company specializing in video and audio production technology; specifically, digital non-linear media editing (NLE) , Inc., (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : AVID) and Vsoft Ltd., a leader in application software for video services, announced they have signed an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and agreement to market a bundled solution for video-on-demand that can deliver up to 1500 MPEG-2 DVD-quality streams and 3000 MPEG-1 VHS-quality streams. The OEM agreement enables Vsoft to offer VideoClick (TM) video services software with AIS' Trilligent(TM) Cluster turnkey streaming media system. The Trilligent Cluster is a racked-and-ready streaming Internet platform that supports up to 5000 megabits per second (unit) megabits per second - (Mbps, Mb/s) Millions of bits per second. A unit of data rate. 1 Mb/s = 1,000,000 bits per second (not 1,048,576). E.g. Ethernet can carry 10 Mbps. (Mbps) sustained streaming bandwidth and provides seven terabytes of online storage at its full configuration. In real-world context, the system delivers the live or on-demand equivalent of more than 10,000 unique 500k broadband streams and the online storage of tens of thousands of hours of broadband video content. At the core of the Trilligent Cluster is patent-pending, distributed file server software running on a storage area network. Because all servers have access to all disks in the system, the system dramatically enhances performance, and enables real-time, shared media access by eliminating the need to replicate disks and manage content between media servers. VideoClick is a standards-based software solution for Internet service providers Internet service provider (ISP) Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password. . VideoClick@Home(TM) enables service providers to deliver on-demand, personal video services to their subscribers. These services include personal video recorder See DVR. (PVR See DVR. ), time-shifted programming, home server, as well as on-demand movies, clips, news and sports. Vsoft's President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , Meir Friedlander said, "The combination of VideoClick running on the Trilligent Cluster is an ideal solution for the scalable deployment of video-centric, on-demand services over networks, and it enables service providers to reliably deliver sustained high-bandwidth content and ensure a quality viewing experience for their subscribers." Mike Rockwell, general manager of AIS added, "The Trilligent Cluster was designed specifically to handle the rigorous demands of streaming video A one-way video transmission over a data network. It is widely used on the Web as well as company networks to play video clips and video broadcasts. Computers in home networks stream video to digital media hubs connected to a home theater. to a mass audience. When combined with the high performance of VideoClick, service providers will receive a turnkey solution that is as comprehensive as it is scalable." This integrated video-on-demand solution is currently available worldwide. It is sold through Vsoft's direct and indirect sales channels. Pricing varies by configuration. About Vsoft Founded in 1995, Vsoft is a leading provider of software applications that enable service providers to manage and deliver on-demand video services over cable and IP networks. Vsoft's software product provides the total solution to the digital media supply chain from content creation through service provision to personal video services. VideoClick@Home(TM) enriches home entertainment with a vast selection of home video services such as movies-on-demand, personal video recording, sports-on-demand, home server and much more. VideoClick@Work(TM) benefits the content creation workflow with professional services (job) professional services - A department of a supplier providing consultancy and programming manpower for the supplier's products. that improve efficiency and reduce time-to-air. Vsoft Corporate Headquarters and Marketing are located in California, USA and the R&D facilities are in Yoqneam, Israel. For more information, visit www.vsoft.com. About Avid Internet Solutions (AIS) Avid Internet Solutions (AIS), the Internet infrastructure division of Avid Technology, Inc. extends Avid's expertise in digital media networks and systems to provide a new class of servers for the delivery of streaming media and other high bandwidth content over a dynamic Internet. Headquartered in Tewksbury, MA, AIS 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. , the Trilligent Cluster, is a powerful, scalable and easy-to-manage streaming media server. More information can be found at www.trilligent.com. About Avid Technology, Inc. Avid Technology, Inc. is an industry-leading provider of digital media creation and distribution solutions. From its industry revolutionizing non-linear editing and finishing solutions, to its standard-setting audio and animation tools, and high performance technology for delivering TV- quality video over the Internet, Avid gives customers the power to communicate to multiple audiences with creativity and ease. Avid solutions, which span a wide range of markets and price points, are used for special effects, video, audio, film, television, broadcast news, music, the Internet and games. Avid markets and sells its products globally, and maintains corporate headquarters in Tewksbury, MA. For more information, visit Avid's web site at www.avid.com. (c)2000 Avid Technology, Inc. All rights reserved. Product specifications are subject to change without notice. Avid is a registered trademark and Trilligent is a trademark of Avid Technology, Inc. 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