Wescom Media Centre Launch With First Pro-Bel Sirius Router.

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IBC 2002

Stand 3.141

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 16, 2002

Chyron Corporation (OTC BB: CYRO) today announced that Wescom Media Centre (WMC) will be installing the first Pro-Bel Sirius router in September. The system design and engineering for the project is by Professional Broadcast Digital Systems (PBDS), part of the Wescom group of companies. The facility is to be launched and first used during October.

The Sirius SDI equipped 96x96 in a 128x128 frame will be installed with analogue audio, SDI and AES Freeway routers, together with an Aurora control system, TX420 master control and emergency bypass switcher. Sirius was launched at NAB this year - winning an engineering award for its compact design and unique features such as internal A-D and D-A conversion - with the latest version of Sirius to be launched during the IBC show.

"We are building a new facility and are pleased to be the lead customer for the latest Pro-Bel router," explained John Reid, Commercial Director, PBDS. "The Sirius architecture is compact and cost effective, and will be crucial to the smooth running and efficiency of our facility."

WMC is a new broadcast production facility with two studios, transmission graphics and editing with feeds to and from teleports. The installation will be based at Hanger Lane, London - converting the building into a TV studio and utilising the advantages of the transport infrastructure and proximity to other broadcasters.

Erfan Arab, Director of Operations for WMC said, "Wescom Media Centre is targeted at the many international broadcasters based in London, and those seeking a production base in the capital. We believe there is a good opportunity to provide a comprehensive range of production facilities and services for hire to this market, particularly in news, current affairs and light entertainment. At the same time, the facilities and location will be attractive to many UK broadcasters and production companies as they are situated close to the BBC main building in White City."

The Sirius and Freeway routers will provide an efficient, central matrix, which allows the integration of multiple standards within the basic system. The Chyron equipment is at the heart of the operation and will enable the facility to be a high prestige studio complex for users from around the world, with the emphasis on rapid, flexible and cost effective service. There is also the space to add a further two studios as the demand for the facilities increases - and the equipment architecture is designed with expansion in mind.

As Graham Pitman, Senior Vice President - Sales and Marketing confirmed, "We are very pleased to be announcing the installation of the first Sirius router. There are a number of other installations due over the coming months, and we are looking forward to the reaction of the marketplace with the introduction of the next phase of development at IBC."

Additional information:

Wescom Media Centre

Wescom Media Centre is part of the Wescom group, which is an international company working in the media and leisure industries. Wescom has offices in London, Moscow, Singapore, Dubai and Kazakhstan. The WMC fits into the portfolio of media and leisure interests, including theme parks and large-scale aquariums, together with PBDS systems integration.

PBDS - IBC Stand 9.141

PBDS has built a leading reputation for broadcast TV system engineering projects in Russia and Eastern Europe, and has worked with many leading broadcasters including NTV, TV Centre, Moscow Television Technical Centre Ostankino and Khabar Television. Further information can be found at www.pbds.co.uk

Chyron

The Company the Whole World Watches (r), Chyron Corporation is a leading innovator in the development of industry-standard broadcast solutions ranging from on-air graphics to automation and signal processing and distribution. From the time Chyron introduced its first character generator in 1970 and Pro-Bel introduced its first routing switcher in 1975, Chyron Graphics and Pro-Bel products have gone on to become integral to broadcast operations in 115 countries. Today Chyron offers the industry's most comprehensive experience in providing integrated, scalable on-air solutions, all designed to protect the investment of the customer. For more information about Chyron products and services, please visit the company website at www.chyron.com (OTC BB: CYRO).

Certain of these statements contained in this press release may be deemed forward-looking statements. Such statements, and other matters addressed in this press release, involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from these statements and matters are the risks and other factors detailed, from time to time, in the Company's reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, the Company's Annual Reports on Form 10-K and its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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    INDUSTRY KEYWORD: COMPUTERS/ELECTRONICS TRADESHOW ENTERTAINMENT
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    SOURCE: Chyron Corporation