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Nero Introduces Powerful, Easy-to-Use Solution for Data Backup, Burning, and Recovery

Nero AG — Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100

New Nero BackItUp & Burn provides freedom to burn content for use across devices; flexibility to backup online or to portable devices; and ability to sync files and folders or restore lost data through a consumer-friendly interface.

Karlsbad, Germany (May 19, 2009) - Nero, creators of liquid media technology, recognizes that today's consumers are producing and enjoying more digital content than ever before and with this growing library of content come new challenges. The launch of the new Nero BackItUp & Burn product gives even the most non-technical user a powerful solution for burning, restoration, recovery and syncing needs. With the release of this innovative new software, consumers can protect their content by doing scheduled backups; burn discs and share music, videos and data files; backup files to online storage; sync files and folders; and recover lost information from damaged or scratched media - all accomplished through an easy-to-use interface. This low cost, yet comprehensive offering empowers consumers to take control and secure their digital assets. By solving the highly specific digital content needs of today's diverse digital consumers, Nero BackItUp & Burn is making liquid content distribution, anytime, anywhere a reality.

"To date, the available solutions for backup, burning or recovery have been created with more technical users in mind," said Kurt Scherf, vice president and principal analyst with Parks Associates. "Consumers who have turned towards all-inclusive suite offerings are presented with an array of options, but the average user is not looking for a full digital toolset. Point products aren't guaranteed to work together. Non-technical users are looking for easy ways to solve immediate problems - how do I burn data to DVD or Blu-ray? How do I recover data that seems ‘lost'? Is there a way to securely and automatically backup my important information?"

Nero BackItUp & Burn is the only product available on the market today that gives consumers high performance burning, backup, synchronization and recovery functionality without cumbersome additional tools or the need to buy separate software components. The product has a small footprint, freeing up valuable space for other games and programs. Its easy-to-use interface was built from the ground up based on the results of consumer surveys and feedback on forums such as MyNero. Created on the Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF), it ensures that consumers familiar with applications such as Microsoft Outlook® will be immediately comfortable with the navigation and ribbon-style menus.

Most tasks within Nero BackItUp & Burn can be accomplished within three easy steps. This includes the ability to simply:

Backup data to hard drive, CD, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, FTP, memory card and online storage
Automatically backup to local hard drive and online storage
Schedule backups with convenient e-mail confirmations
Burn discs with the industry's most reliable burning application
Create audio CDs and copy DVDs and Blu-ray discs
Synchronize files and folders for easy access to latest versions
Recover data from deleted and damaged storage media
Restore files, folders, drives and systems
Boot from retail CD if system recovery is needed

"Nero got its start in burning technology and has long been regarded as a leader in this area," said Udo Eberlein, CEO, Nero AG. "The new Nero BackItUp & Burn product builds on both this leadership and the company's liquid media approach to digital content creation and distribution. We recognize that in our content-rich world, a new set of questions exist on making the most of and protecting users' valued photos, videos, music and data. Nero BackItUp & Burn gives an intuitive, non-technical solution for the backup, burning, synchronization and recovery of a consumer's digital media."

Nero BackItUp & Burn is designed to allow consumers to easily do a manual data backup, or to automatically backup to a target location. The new product offers the best burning application on the market for all data types. Consumers can easily create CDs, DVDs and Blu-ray Discs of non-copy protected videos or home movies; burn audio CDs from personal MP3 files and share photos and music. In the event that media is damaged, or important files are lost, deleted or overwritten, file recovery even for optical media can be done in a few clicks. In addition, users can restore backed up files to their laptop or PC in the event of a system or hard drive crash and the sync feature lets users have access to the most current versions of their files without the hassle of e-mailing items between machines.

Nero BackItUp & Burn retails for € 49,99 - a significant cost savings over individual point products for data backup, burning and recovery. It will be available through participating retailers and via the Nero Online Shop. A three-month, 1GB subscription to the Nero Online Backup Service comes with the software free of charge. For further information about Nero BackItUp & Burn and other Nero products, please visit www.nero.com.

About Nero

Nero, the creator of liquid media technology, enables liquid content creation and distribution anytime, anywhere, and on any device. The company provides consumers with the freedom to simply enjoy their music, photos, and videos, regardless of hardware or file format, by taking a unique platform neutral, standards-based approach to solution development. More than 300 million units of Nero's trusted software solutions are used in the home, on the go, and professionally. Nero also provides strategic partners with cutting-edge applications, codecs, tools, software development kits, and programming interfaces for use with a variety of the latest platforms and devices. Products are available globally through hardware manufacturers, international partners, retailers, and directly through the Nero Online Shop at www.nero.com.

Headquartered in Karlsbad, Germany, Nero maintains regional offices in: Karlsbad, Germany; Glendale, Calif., USA; Yokohama, Japan; and development centers in Karlsbad, Germany and Hangzhou, China.

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Nero® is a trademark of Nero AG and its subsidiaries. Any other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
© 2009 Nero. All rights reserved.

Nero to Support Windows 7 Across Full Range of Products

Nero AG — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Nero Illustrates Liquid Approach to Content Creation and Distribution with Nero Consumer Offerings for Windows 7

Karlsbad, Germany, (April 30, 2009) -- Nero, creators of liquid media technology, today announced that the full range of Nero products, including the Nero 9 integrated digital media and home entertainment suite, Nero Move it and Nero LiquidTV|TiVo PC will support the new Windows 7 operating system (OS). Nero product offerings let users easily create, edit, transfer, share and enjoy their digital content via the Web, their PC and portable devices. Nero is committed to platform interoperability and "liquid" approach to content creation and distribution- giving Windows 7 users access to their digital content anytime, anywhere and on any device.

"We are excited about the Windows 7 Release Candidate milestone, as it reflects the progress we've made by working with companies like Nero. This version of Windows brings us closer to providing our customers with an operating system that makes everyday tasks faster and easier," said Jeff Price, Senior Director for Windows Product Management at Microsoft Corp.

In working with Microsoft to ensure Windows 7 compatibility, Nero is providing consumers worldwide easier access to the tasks and features that matter the most in their digital lives.

"Nero has built its global reputation on producing cutting-edge digital media products that make it easy for consumers to enjoy their digital media content whenever and wherever they wish," said Kris Barton, executive vice president of global products, Nero AG. "Compatibility with today's leading platforms underscores our corporate dedication to the importance of platform interoperability and support. Compatibility with Windows 7 is another milestone in our continued commitment to enabling the liquidity of content between all digital media hubs."
For additional information on Nero products, please visit www.nero.com.

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© 2009 Nero. All rights reserved.

Nero Adds NVIDIA® CUDA™ Acceleration

Nero AG — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Nero Move it utilizes NVIDIA CUDA architecture to accelerate video encoding time, decrease CPU usage

CeBIT 2009, Hanover, Germany (March 3, 2009) - Nero, creators of liquid media technology, today previewed the latest version of Nero Move it, which now features support for the NVIDIA® CUDA™ architecture, at the CeBIT trade fair. Available as a free update to current Nero Move it customers in April, this new version includes impressive accelerated video encoding times and a decrease in CPU usage to enable users to enjoy even faster file transfer time. By using CUDA technology to tap the massive parallel processing power of NVIDIA Graphics Processing Units (GPUs), Nero Move it makes tasks such as customizing an HD video for an iPod, go from hours to minutes. Even more time can be saved when creating full HD video content in the H.264 video compression standard.

"Nero Move it is designed to allow consumers to effortlessly convert and share digital media content among a variety of popular entertainment devices. Shifting specific video processing tasks from the CPU to the GPU enables consumers to complete their content transfers in a fraction of the time," said Michael Steele, general manager of visual consumer solutions, NVIDIA. "People now expect to interact with technology in a more natural and visually appealing way. Whether it's with photos, video, or 3D graphics, the GPU is the perfect processor to enable the best experience."

The standards-based Nero Move it technology allows even non-technical consumers to quickly and easily convert music, videos, and photos from one file format to another for use across a broad range of supported portable devices. Nero Move it is designed to move content between the PC, mobile phones and smartphones including the Apple® iPhone™ 3G, T-Mobile G1™, iPod® devices, digital cameras, camcorders, PlayStation® Portable devices, and social networking web sites.

"Nero Move it empowers users to take control of their video, music, and photo libraries. By utilizing NVIDIA CUDA technology, and the subsequent accelerated video encoding time, we have made it even easier and faster for consumers to freely move their content between their mobile devices," said Charly Lippoth, chief technology officer, Nero AG. "By leveraging our core technology expertise and platform neutral approach, Nero Move it users can transfer their content to hundreds of compatible devices and take their multimedia content with them wherever they go."

Nero Move it is currently available worldwide with a suggested retail price of € 49,99 and via online download from the Nero Online Shop. The version of Nero Move it with support for NVIDA CUDA will be available to consumers in April 2009. For further information about Nero Move it and other Nero products, please visit www.nero.com.

About NVIDIA

NVIDIA (Nasdaq: NVDA) is the world leader in visual computing technologies and the inventor of the GPU, a high-performance processor which generates breathtaking, interactive graphics on workstations, personal computers, game consoles, and mobile devices. NVIDIA serves the entertainment and consumer market with its GeForce graphics products, the professional design and visualization market with its Quadro graphics products, and the high-performance computing market with its Tesla^™ computing solutions products. NVIDIA is headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif. and has offices throughout Asia, Europe, and the Americas. For more information, visit www.nvidia.com.

About Nero

Headquartered in Karlsbad, Germany, Nero maintains regional offices in: Karlsbad, Germany; Glendale, Calif., USA; Yokohama, Japan; and development centers in Karlsbad, Germany and Hangzhou, China.

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Nero® is a trademark of Nero AG and its subsidiaries. Any other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
© 2009 Nero. All rights reserved.

Nero Software Bundled with New SANYO Xacti High-Definition Dual Cameras

Nero AG — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Nero 8 Essentials software enables Xacti users to easily edit, author and burn HD home videos

Karlsbad, Germany (Jan. 27, 2009) -- Nero, creators of liquid media technology, today announced that the company's popular digital media software is now bundled with the newest SANYO Xacti high-definition (HD) Dual Cameras. The SANYO Xacti VPC-HD2000 Dual Camera, and VPC-FH1 all come with Nero 8 Essentials software --- making it easy to edit, author and burn HD home videos.

"The latest SANYO HD Dual Cameras bring essential entertainment elements to consumers worldwide," said Hiroi Nishimatsu, general manager APAC, Nero AG. "Nero and SANYO share a passion for developing solutions that support today's truly digital lifestyles, and Nero is committed to delivering the finest digital media experience available to SANYO consumers. With the best possible playback quality and seamless editing and authoring features, Nero makes it easy for consumers to create lasting HD videos that they can enjoy for years to come."

Nero 8 Essentials software truly showcases the Nero "liquid" approach to content --- ultimately giving users the freedom to view their HD home videos anywhere, anytime. As one of the world's most trusted and best-selling integrated digital media and home entertainment software solutions, Nero 8 Essentials enables SANYO consumers to use their PCs to creatively author, burn and view their HD videos.

"We are pleased to bundle Nero 8 Essentials with the new family of SANYO Xacti HD Dual Cameras," stated Hideki Toyoda, general manager, SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. Digital System Company DI Division, DI Product Planning Department. "Nero software delivers exceptional editing, authoring, playback, and back up tools while offering the best possible digital experience for Xacti users. The solution is easy to use and provides superior results."
Nero 8 Essentials is currently shipping with SANYO Xacti Dual Cameras. For further information on Nero and Nero products, please visit www.nero.com.

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Nero Expands Executive Team with COO, EVP and SVP Appointments

Nero AG — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Seasoned Industry Executives Assume New Roles; Lead Company into Next Phase of Growth

Karlsbad, Germany (January 26, 2009) -- Nero, creators of liquid media technology, announced today the promotion of Jürgen Kurz to chief operating officer (COO); Kris Barton to executive vice president (EVP) of Global Products; and Narine Galstian to senior vice president (SVP) of Marketing. The company also announced the expansion of its executive management team with the appointment of Hyder Rabbani as SVP of Worldwide OEM Sales.

"Jürgen, Kris and Narine have all made a significant impact on the company's ability to deliver liquid media technology to our valued partners and customers. The addition of Hyder will also be critical to our ongoing business development strategies and revenue growth initiatives," said Udo Eberlein, CEO, Nero AG. "Nero will rely on the extensive experience of these executives to continue our leadership position within the industry and to drive continued innovation and profitability."

Jürgen Kurz, COO, Nero AG

As COO, Jürgen Kurz is responsible for managing Nero's worldwide products, Research & Development, Quality Management, Customer Support and IT organizations. Previously, Kurz served as senior vice president of Business Line PC and Consumer Electronics for Nero. During his tenure he oversaw worldwide product management and development of the company's award-winning digital media suite.

Prior to his time with Nero, Kurz spent more than 11 years at Quark Inc., where he served as senior vice president of Worldwide Products. Kurz also spent five years in the German publishing industry pioneering print, Web and multimedia products for multiple German publishing companies

Kris Barton, EVP, Global Products, Nero AG

The recently named EVP of Global Products for Nero, Kris Barton, is charged with the global product development for all Nero products. In this new role, Barton oversees product management, engineering, quality assurance and overall product strategy. Most recently, Barton served as senior vice president of the Business Line Online group for Nero, where he managed worldwide online initiatives for the online community, Web services and general Web development.

Barton brings more than a decade of technology industry experience to the position. Previously, Barton held senior roles at several industry-leading software and Web companies, including Microsoft and Novell.

Narine Galstian, SVP, Marketing, Nero AG

Newly appointed SVP of Marketing for Nero, Narine Galstian, is responsible for worldwide marketing, public relations and events. Galstian handles corporate brand development and global brand awareness, product marketing for all Nero product lines and internal and external corporate communications for Nero worldwide. She joined Nero over five years ago as director of marketing for the Americas and brings more than 15 years of marketing experience to the position.

Galstian's experience spans diverse sectors including technology, apparel, real estate, consumer goods and services. Prior to Nero, she served as vice president of Marketing at a full-service advertising agency, during which she expanded the service offerings, increased revenue and managed diverse accounts. Galstian's results-driven approach to marketing initiatives was also leveraged during her tenures in management at Shuwa Investments and the California Market Center.

Hyder Rabbani, SVP, Worldwide OEM Sales, Nero AG

With more than 20 years of leadership experience in the technology industry, Hyder Rabbani joins the Nero team as the SVP of Worldwide OEM Sales. In this newly created position, Rabbani will oversee all worldwide OEM sales efforts, including the centralization of the regional OEM sales teams. Hyder brings extensive OEM sales knowledge to this position, having built and led successful teams at Intel, Musicmatch, Archos, Brickfish and DivX.

For further information on Nero and its executive team, please visit http://www.nero.com/eng/management.html.

About Nero

Headquartered in Karlsbad, Germany, Nero maintains regional offices in: Karlsbad, Germany; Glendale, Calif., USA; Yokohama, Japan; and development centers in Karlsbad, Germany and Hangzhou, China.

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Nero® is a trademark of Nero AG and its subsidiaries. Any other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
© 2009 Nero. All rights reserved.

Nero Move it Supports Expanded Range of Popular Portable Devices

Nero AG — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100

New Support for T-Mobile G1™ phone, BlackBerry® smartphones and Apple® iPhone 3G® and iPod® devices further enables liquid content distribution

Karlsbad, Germany (January 12, 2009) - Nero, creators of liquid media technology, today announced expanded Nero Move it mobile device support and feature enhancements. These updates to Nero Move it will further the ability for consumers to quickly and easily convert music, videos, and photos across an extensive range of compatible portable devices - regardless of file format.

Available at no additional cost to current Nero Move it users, this update adds support for the new T-Mobile G1™ phone, and for new models of the popular Apple® iPhone™ 3G, iPod® touch and iPod® nano. New support for the widely used BlackBerry® smartphones currently includes T-Mobile Blackberry 8800 and Blackberry Pearl 8100, and O2 BlackBerry Pearl 8120.

In addition, Sony PlayStation® Portable (PSP™) 3000 and Sony mylo™ Personal Communicator has also been added alongside enhanced support for various other popular devices.

"With just a few clicks of the mouse, consumers can publish, sync, and enjoy their music, photos, and videos from their favorite devices such as iPod®, iPhone™, BlackBerry® and PSP®," said Jürgen Kurz, COO, Nero AG. "Nero is committed to supporting anytime, anywhere access to content and will continue to expand the number of devices supported by Nero Move it. We believe that consumers should be able to take control of their multimedia libraries to decide how and where they want to enjoy their content - be it portability between devices or sharing on online communities such as My Nero and YouTube™."

Additional new features in Nero Move it include:

AVCHD file format support, as well as MOD, TOD, M2TS, MTS file format support, to allow the transfer of AVCHD home video to iPod, iPhone or other devices.
Automatic computer shutdown upon file transfer completion.

To update current Nero Move it software, or for more information on the Nero Move it updates and a list of supported devices, applications and platforms, please visit www.nero.com.

Nero Move it is currently available at participating retailers worldwide at the suggested retail price of €49.99 and online at www.nero.com.

About Nero

Headquartered in Karlsbad, Germany, Nero maintains regional offices in: Karlsbad, Germany; Glendale, Calif., USA; Yokohama, Japan; and development centers in Karlsbad, Germany and Hangzhou, China.

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Nero® is a trademark of Nero AG and its subsidiaries. Any other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
© 2009 Nero. All rights reserved.

Nero Winter Special: Buy Nero 9 and Get Over €100 in Valuable Software Free

Nero AG — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Users who purchase Nero 9 will get an additional software package with three products included

Karlsbad, Germany (November 27, 2008) — Nero, creator of liquid media technology, announced today the annual Nero Winter Special for 2008. Users in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa who buy Nero 9 will additionally receive a software package valued at over €100 absolutely FREE. The software package includes TuneUp Utilities 2008, Steganos Safe™ 2008, and AudialsOne 3 SE.

Nero 9 is the latest version of the world-renowned digital media suite. A variety of new features make it easier than ever before to edit and organize multimedia content. With the click of a mouse, users can create videos with fun template themes for intros and credits, background music, and transitions. Music fans can enjoy additional track information such as artist name, album title, and album cover art from Gracenote® music services. An innovative new feature lets users watch live and time-shifted TV directly on their PC and schedule recordings to play back later. Automatic backups with e-mail notification ensure punctual data protection. Nero supports burning data to CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs.

TuneUp Utilities 2008 increases the performance of Windows PCs. System errors and common Windows problems are easily repaired and high-performance system defragmentation shortens the load time of Windows, programs, and games. TuneUp Utilities 2008 increases hard drive storage space by removing unwanted files throughout the entire system. As well, TuneUp Utilities 2008 lets users create a customized Windows interface.

Steganos Safe™ 2008 protects personal data from unwanted access. The suite lets users create data safes, each with up to 256 GB of storage space for laptops, PCs, and USB sticks. Each safe is password protected and users can generate highly-secure passwords, use an image sequence as a password, and even use an iPod® or USB stick as a key.

AudialsOne 3 SE is the ideal solution for music fans looking to increase their personal media collections by downloading legal MP3s and videos. This software from RapidSolutions searches online radio stations and video portals and loads data directly onto the user’s PC, enhancing collections overnight with hundreds of songs and videos.

“With this extensive software package our users get a great number of additional features for data security, increased system performance, and media collection enhancement,” said Patrick Peeters, general manager EMEA, Nero AG. “We have a successful, long-standing partnership with each of the companies contributing to this promotional offer and we are convinced that Nero 9 users will benefit greatly from the software products from TuneUp, Steganos, and RapidSolutions.”

The Nero Winter Special is available in the Nero Online Shop at www.nero.com for a limited time. As well, users who purchase Nero 9 at a participating retailer during this same time period, will receive the software package through Nero customer service.

About Nero

Nero, the creator of liquid media technology, enables liquid content creation and distribution anytime, anywhere, and on any device. The company provides consumers with the freedom to simply enjoy their music, photos, and videos, regardless of hardware or file format, by taking a unique platform neutral, standards-based approach to solution development. More than 300 million units of Nero’s award-winning software solutions are used in the home, on the go, and professionally. Nero also provides strategic partners with applications, codecs, tools, software development kits, and programming interfaces for use with a variety of the latest platforms and devices. Products are available globally through hardware manufacturers, international partners, retailers, and directly through the Nero Online Shop at www.nero.com.

Headquartered in Karlsbad, Germany, Nero maintains regional offices in: Karlsbad, Germany; Glendale, Calif., USA; Yokohama, Japan; and development centers in Karlsbad, Germany and Hangzhou, China.

Nero® is a trademark of Nero AG and its subsidiaries. Any other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
© 2008 Nero. All rights reserved.

Nero Delivers on Vision for “Liquid” Content Creation and Distribution with Launch of Three ...

Nero AG — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Nero 9, Nero Move it, and Nero LiquidTV™ | TiVo® PC solutions highlight commitment to content “Liquidity” anytime, anywhere, on any device

Karlsbad, Germany (September 29, 2008) - Nero, creators of liquid media technology, today announced breakthrough new software offerings that will enable content to be easily created and distributed anytime, anywhere and on any device. Nero's vision for liquid media debuts today via two new additions to its product portfolio: Nero Move it and Nero LiquidTV™ | TiVo® PC. In addition, Nero launches Nero 9, the latest version of the world-renowned digital media suite. All three solutions build on Nero's established technology leadership and leverage the company's commitment to platform neutrality and platform interoperability to truly enable the digital home and lifestyle.

Nero's product offerings let users easily create, edit, transfer, share and enjoy their digital content from anywhere via the Web, their PC and portable devices. These new solutions make content liquidity a reality for non-technical consumers otherwise tethered to specific format types.

"People today are living increasingly digital lifestyles. They have an ever-growing number of digital photos, movies and music and want to be able to use this multimedia content at home and on-the-go. However, there are a staggering number of portable devices available, most with their own proprietary file formats. This has made it impossible to create an environment where content truly flows freely from device to device," said Michael Gartenberg, vice president of mobile strategy for Jupitermedia/mobiledevicestoday.com. "Imagine that you want to port your DVR content to your iPod or transfer your home videos to a PSP. Right now, this type of access to content is extremely difficult for the average consumer. They are looking for an easy way to streamline their creation of -- and access to -- content as a means of simplifying their digital lives."

The new Nero offerings are:

Nero Move it: Built for media lovers and consumers on-the-go, Nero Move it allows users to quickly and easily convert music, videos, and photos from one file format to another for use across a broad range of portable and mobile devices. More importantly, it empowers users to take control of their content libraries with only a very basic PC understanding required. Nero Move it automatically and intuitively transcodes files to the desired format without hassle, even when transferring directly from one device to another.
Nero LiquidTV™ | TiVo® PC: Working in close partnership with TiVo®, Nero has merged the TV and PC to give consumers the same TV experience on their PCs and portable devices that they enjoy in their living rooms. Nero LiquidTV | TiVo PC is TiVo content on any device, allowing users to share the TiVo experience throughout their digital home, as well as while on the road.
Nero 9: Building on Nero's history of award-winning digital software solutions, Nero 9 offers the latest in cutting-edge, multimedia technology in the most user-friendly version available. Nero 9 gives consumers a virtual toolbox to easily create, edit, rip, copy, backup, and convert and share music, videos and photos within the connected digital home, on online communities or portable devices. Customized applications and enhanced capabilities for playback, audio and video editing, burning and sharing are just a few of the latest developments in Nero's world-renowned suite.

In 2007, 31.6 million laptops and 1.15 billion mobile phones were sold worldwide, with North America and Western Europe accounting for about 30 percent of these sales. While away from their home or office, consumers want the ability to instantly access the digital content that is important to them. As the variety of devices that they purchase increases, so does the importance of quickly and easily transitioning content from one device to another and beyond. Nero fulfils this need with Nero Move it and Nero 9.

"While many organizations have touted the concept of the digital home, where the PC and the TV are merged and content flows freely from device-to-device, we are the only ones able to make this concept a reality," said Udo Eberlein, CEO of Nero AG. "Nero has built its reputation on a commitment to platform-neutral, standards-based development of solutions that solve consumers' digital media needs. With Nero LiquidTV | TiVo PC, Nero 9 and Nero Move it, we are not asking consumers to lock themselves into Nero products, we're freeing them to do more with the content that they already have, across the wide range of devices that they enjoy using. Nero is making Liquid Media creation and distribution a reality."

Both Nero 9 and Nero Move it are currently available worldwide at participating retailers and online at www.nero.com. Nero LiquidTV | TiVo PC will be available on October 15, 2008 in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Please visit www.nero.com for additional information.

About Nero

Nero, the creator of liquid media technology, enables liquid content creation and distribution anytime, anywhere, and on any device. The company provides consumers with the freedom to simply enjoy their music, photos, and videos, regardless of hardware or file format, by taking a unique platform neutral, standards-based approach to solution development. More than 300 million units of Nero's award-winning software solutions are used in the home, on the go, and professionally. Nero also provides strategic partners with applications, codecs, tools, software development kits, and programming interfaces for use with a variety of the latest platforms and devices. Products are available globally through hardware manufacturers, international partners, retailers, and directly through the Nero Online Shop at www.nero.com.

Headquartered in Karlsbad, Germany, Nero maintains regional offices in: Karlsbad, Germany; Glendale, Calif., USA; Yokohama, Japan; and development centers in Karlsbad, Germany and Hangzhou, China.

Nero® is a trademark of Nero AG and its subsidiaries. Any other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
© 2008 Nero. All rights reserved.

Nero Simplifies Creation and Distribution of Digital Media with Release of Nero 9

Nero AG — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Next generation of world's best-selling digital multimedia solution makes it easy for consumers to enjoy their unique digital media content anytime, anywhere and on any device

Karlsbad, Germany (September 29, 2008) - Nero, creators of liquid media technology, today announced the release of Nero 9, the next generation of one of the world's most trusted and best-selling integrated digital media and home entertainment software solutions. Developed in direct response to customer feedback, Nero 9 gives consumers ONE solution to easily create, edit, rip, copy, backup, convert and share their music, videos and photos within their connected digital home, on online communities or on portable devices. This latest release builds on Nero's established technology leadership while delivering on the company's commitment to liquid media, allowing content to be created and distributed anytime, anywhere and on any device.
"In developing Nero 9, we polled more than 3,000 of our worldwide customers to determine the functionality that they really wanted from the suite," noted Jürgen Kurz, senior vice president, Business Line PC and Consumer Electronics, Nero AG. "This type of feedback has been invaluable to us over the last decade and has shown us that our consumers are increasingly living digital lives where the PC is the center of the home. They require cutting-edge multimedia capabilities which allow them to enjoy and share their content online and across devices with unparalleled ease of use."

Nero 9 - New and Enhanced Features

Fast, easy, and convenient user interface

With Nero 9, the company responded to consumer requests for an enhanced, easy-to-use and convenient user interface. The widely used Nero StartSmart intuitive command center, now integrates new playback, ripping, burning, copying and backup functions with one-click tabs for quick and easy completion of digital tasks. In addition, Nero StartSmart now offers Autobackup, an automatic backup function accessed directly through Nero StartSmart one-click tabs. Consumers will also appreciate new file playback capabilities within Nero StartSmart for music, videos and photos, and ability to create playlists. Furthermore, Nero StartSmart now integrates Gracenote® music recognition service providing song and artist information for audio files.

Superior High Definition

Capture video from AVCHD camcorders and easily create stunning movies with 3D animated menu templates for a professional presentation. New tape-scan feature allows quick and easy previews and scene selections from digital (DV) or high-definition videos (HDV) for the seamless import of video into creative projects, saving time and hard drive space. Easily burn high definition projects with high definition menu templates to AVCHD Disc using standard recordable DVD media - save time and ensure quality with Nero's SmartEncoding for AVCHD. In addition, Nero now offers Blu-ray Disc Authoring Plug-in online enabling high-definition menu authoring and burning of HD video to Blu-ray Disc, ensuring playback on Playstation® 3 and other Blu-ray Disc players.
Enhanced and newly designed multimedia player
Nero 9's multimedia player, Nero ShowTime, now incorporates great usability with a new look and playback design as well as convenient docking and stand-by modes of both the browser window and playlists. Great new media and playlist handling will make users simply enjoy playback of their digital content. The best-of-breed playback options now include Gracenote® music services providing accurate song and artist information as well as album art, shuffle playback for playlist and audio CD tracks plus support for latest digital formats.

New Video Editing Options

Nero 9 provides highly enhanced yet easy to use video editing tools to allow for greater personalization of home videos and slideshows. The new Ad Spotter detects and removes commercials from a movie and joins the movie content pieces seamlessly together. The new Music Grabber feature identifies music clips in a movie or music video and automatically extracts the audio, to save as MP3 and add to playlist. The new Movie Wizard allows creativity with an easy-to-use library of templates including themes for special occasions like birthdays, holidays and weddings, plus soundtracks and special effects.

Enhanced Live TV experience

Providing consumers with a great new TV experience for their PC, Nero Live is a new addition to Nero 9 for the viewing of high-quality live TV on the PC. As a stand-alone application or to enhance Windows Media Center, Nero Live makes it easy to watch live TV/HDTV, record TV shows, watch two channels at once with Picture-in-Picture capabilities, time shift for up to 60-minutes, and listen to DVB radio.

Autobackup and Data Protection

Nero listened to consumers and integrated even more convenient and easy tools to protect valuable memories, confidential data and safeguard against system crashes, natural disasters or even human error. The new Autobackup feature in Nero 9 makes it easy for consumers to backup digital entertainment content from their PCs including files, folders, drives, and even the entire system via a simple wizard interface that leads consumers through a scheduling process for backing up and saving content - offline or online. Also offered with Nero 9 is Nero BackItUp 4 which allows consumers to protect against a system crash or accidental loss of important data by providing easy disaster recovery and backup password protection for extra security. With Nero RescueAgent technology integrated into Nero 9, safely and securely recover data from damaged or scratched discs, hard drives, USB and flash sticks, and other memory devices.
Nero 9 is currently available worldwide with a suggested retail price of 69,99 € and online at www.nero.com. The Blu-ray Disc Authoring Plug-in will be sold as a downloadable product at www.nero.com for 6,99 €. Current Nero consumers can upgrade to Nero 9 online at a special discounted price at www.nero.com.

About Nero

Nero, the creator of liquid media technology, enables liquid content creation and distribution anytime, anywhere, and on any device. The company provides consumers with the freedom to simply enjoy their music, photos, and videos, regardless of hardware or file format, by taking a unique platform neutral, standards-based approach to solution development. More than 300 million units of Nero's award-winning software solutions are used in the home, on the go, and professionally. Nero also provides strategic partners with applications, codecs, tools, software development kits, and programming interfaces for use with a variety of the latest platforms and devices. Products are available globally through hardware manufacturers, international partners, retailers, and directly through the Nero Online Shop at www.nero.com.

Headquartered in Karlsbad, Germany, Nero maintains regional offices in: Karlsbad, Germany; Glendale, Calif., USA; Yokohama, Japan; and development centers in Karlsbad, Germany and Hangzhou, China.

Nero® is a trademark of Nero AG and its subsidiaries. Any other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
© 2008 Nero. All rights reserved.

Nero Enables True Multimedia Mobility with Launch of Nero Move it

Nero AG — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100

New offering makes liquid content distribution across a broad range of portable devices a reality

Karlsbad, Germany (September 29, 2008) - Nero, creators of liquid media technology, has solved one of the most common problems facing consumers today - too many devices and too many types of digital content in a range of file formats that are simply not compatible. With the introduction of Nero Move it, even the most non-technical consumer can quickly and easily convert music, videos, and photos from one file format to another for use across a broad range of portable devices. Nero is empowering users to take control of their music, photo and video libraries and is making liquid content distribution, anytime, anywhere and on any compatible portable device and online community a reality.

Previously, consumers were forced to either use proprietary software provided by device manufacturers or to endure slow downloads of un-trusted, Web-based software to convert the format of their videos and music for use on different gadgets. With Nero Move it, all a user needs to do is plug their portable device into their PC and select the output. Nero Move it instantly recognizes the device and with a few clicks of the mouse, files are quickly and intuitively converted into the desired format for easy transfer between PCs, digital cameras, mobile phones, game devices and online communities such as My Nero, YouTube™ and MySpace™.

"Nero Move it is the most efficient way for users to collect, organize, convert and synchronize, and publish music, photos or video files from multiple sources," stated Jürgen Kurz, senior vice president, Business Line PC and Consumer Electronics, Nero AG. "We understand that consumers want to be able to take their multimedia content with them on-the-go. Compatibility for all mobile formats is built into the product for automatic, intuitive transcoding of files to the best profile without hassle, even when transferring directly from one device to another."
Nero Move it automatically syncs with the world's most popular portable devices, allowing for the transfer of one file to multiple devices simultaneously. Offline transcoding allows for the preparation and staging of content when the device is not plugged in. This ensures that when users are ready to synchronize devices, that the converted content can be quickly shared.
Nero Move it is currently available at participating retailers worldwide at suggested retail price of 49,99 € and online at www.nero.com.

About Nero

Nero, the creator of liquid media technology, enables liquid content creation and distribution anytime, anywhere, and on any device. The company provides consumers with the freedom to simply enjoy their music, photos, and videos, regardless of hardware or file format, by taking a unique platform neutral, standards-based approach to solution development. More than 300 million units of Nero's award-winning software solutions are used in the home, on the go, and professionally. Nero also provides strategic partners with applications, codecs, tools, software development kits, and programming interfaces for use with a variety of the latest platforms and devices. Products are available globally through hardware manufacturers, international partners, retailers, and directly through the Nero Online Shop at www.nero.com.

Headquartered in Karlsbad, Germany, Nero maintains regional offices in: Karlsbad, Germany; Glendale, Calif., USA; Yokohama, Japan; and development centers in Karlsbad, Germany and Hangzhou, China.

Nero® is a trademark of Nero AG and its subsidiaries. Any other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
© 2008 Nero. All rights reserved.

Nero and TiVo Deliver the Ultimate DVR Experience on the PC

Nero AG — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Nero LiquidTV | TiVo PC brings digital entertainment freedom to consumers with the award winning TiVo® service

Karlsbad, Germany and Alviso, Calif. (September 29, 2008) - Nero, creators of liquid media technology, and TiVo Inc. (NASDAQ: TIVO), the creator of and a leader in television services for digital video recorders (DVRs), announced today the unveiling of Nero LiquidTV | TiVo PC. This new offering revolutionizes the way consumers experience television by offering an enhanced TiVo DVR experience directly from the PC.

"In recent years the amount of digital entertainment content available to average consumers has exploded," said Bruce McGregor, senior analyst, Digital Home Services for Current Analysis. "Consumers have increasingly conformed to using mobile devices and the PC as sources of video entertainment; as a result they are looking for ways to port their favorite television content onto multiple mobile formats. There is an emerging opportunity for a PC-based DVR service that offers easy access to television content on a wide variety of devices."
With Nero LiquidTV | TiVo PC, consumers can watch and pause live TV on their desktop, record their favorite shows directly to their hard drive, transfer shows between computers throughout the home, or enjoy their favorite shows on-the-go by exporting them to iPod®, PlayStation® Portable (PSP®), or burning them to DVD. Now the TiVo experience can be enjoyed on the PC, including TiVo features like WishList® searches, Season Pass® recordings, TiVo KidZone, and TiVo Suggestions.

"For more than a decade, the world's largest mobile and consumer electronics brands have trusted Nero for technology leadership and category creation," said Udo Eberlein, CEO, Nero AG. "Now, with Nero LiquidTV | TiVo PC, we are providing a next-generation DVR application that integrates the renowned TiVo service with the PC. This solution is truly a platform on which our vision for liquid media - where content can be easily accessed anytime, anywhere and on any device -- will become a reality."
Nero LiquidTV | TiVo PC is designed for ease of use. No technical expertise is required to install the software on any PC with the Windows XP or Windows Vista operating system. The full retail solution comes complete with everything that the consumer needs to share the TV experience throughout their digital home: a TiVo PC remote; a TV tuner card to allow television signals to be received by the PC; and an IR Blaster to create a wireless, infrared connection between the cable or satellite box and the PC. It also comes with a one-year subscription to the award-winning TiVo service, which automatically finds and digitally records a user's favorite shows.
"Nero has done a superb job of bringing the TiVo experience to the PC, and have done so in a way that lives up to the rich TiVo legacy," said Tom Rogers, CEO and President, TiVo. "To be able to extend the features of TiVo to a new platform without compromising the integrity of what has made TiVo such a revolutionary product is a significant achievement, one we know both new and old fans of TiVo will love."

Nero LiquidTV | TiVo PC with one year of TiVo service will be available in the U.S., Canada and Mexico in October 2008 with a suggested retail price of $199 USD for a retail box or $99 USD for a downloadable software-only version. TiVo service subscription renewal is on an annual basis at $99 a year. The retail box, containing a tuner card, TiVo remote control and IR blaster, will be available at participating retailers in the U.S. and Canada. The software-only version will be available for download to the U.S. Canada and Mexico online at www.nero.com.

About Nero

Nero® is a trademark of Nero AG and its subsidiaries. Any other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
© 2008 Nero. All rights reserved.

About TiVo

Founded in 1997, TiVo (Nasdaq: TIVO) pioneered a brand new category of products with the development of the first commercially available digital video recorder (DVR). Sold through leading consumer electronic retailers and TiVo.com, TiVo has developed a brand which resonates boldly with consumers as providing a superior television experience. Through agreements with leading satellite and cable providers, TiVo also integrates its DVR service features into the set-top boxes of mass distributors. TiVo's DVR functionality and ease of use, with such features as Season Pass(TM) recordings and WishList(R) searches and TiVo KidZone, have elevated its popularity among consumers and have created a whole new way for viewers to watch television. With a continued investment in its patented technologies, TiVo is revolutionizing the way consumers watch and access home entertainment. Rapidly becoming the focal point of the digital living room, TiVo's DVR is at the center of experiencing new forms of content on the TV, such as broadband delivered video, music, and photos. With innovative features, such as TiVoToGo(TM) transfers and online scheduling, TiVo is expanding the notion of consumers experiencing "TiVo, TV your way.(R)" The TiVo(R)service is also at the forefront of providing innovative marketing solutions for the television industry, including a unique platform for advertisers and audience research measurement.

TiVo, "TiVo, TV your way." Season Pass, WishList, TiVoToGo, and the TiVo Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of TiVo Inc.'s subsidiaries worldwide.
(C) 2008 TiVo Inc. All rights reserved

Nero Announces Distribution Agreement with Ahmed Al Hosani Computer

Nero AG — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Nero products now also available in the Middle Eastern market

Karlsbad, Germany (July 15, 2008) -- Nero, creators of liquid media technology, announced today that Ahmed Al Hosani Computer Programs Trading LLC will be a distributor of Nero products in the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia.

“Having a distributor in the Middle East ensures that our products will reach a booming market and eager users,” said Patrick Peeters, general manager EMEA, Nero AG. “We look forward to serving this very technology-oriented area with our cutting-edge features and tools that make living the digital life simple and enjoyable.”

“We are pleased to be able to offer Nero’s world-leading digital media software to key retailers in the Middle East,” said Slava Raevski, Senior Partner of Al Hosani Computer. “Our consumers want the best, and Nero solutions consistently exceed user expectations.”

Nero 8 will be available in key retail outlets including Carrefour, CompuMe, i2, Emax, Geant, PCOne, Plug-Ins, RadioShack, Sharaf DG, and Virgin (Intertel) in September 2008.

For more information about Nero and Nero products, visit www.nero.com.

About Al Hosani Computer

Al Hosani Computer is a software republishing and value-added distribution company. Established in 2000, it now has offices in the UAE, and in the USA, as well as trading partnerships in the Middle East, South Africa, the UK, and the USA.

The company's strength lies in its ability to offer good margins and value-added service for its channel partners, while offering its vendors a total solution for 'in-country' representation.

Al Hosani Computer currently represents the leading software publishers. For more information about Al Hosani Computer, visit www.alhosanime.com.

About Nero

More than 300 million units of Nero’s award-winning software solutions are used in the home, on the go, and professionally. Nero also provides strategic partners with applications, codecs, tools, software development kits, and programming interfaces for use with a variety of the latest platforms and devices. Products are available globally through hardware manufacturers, international partners, retailers, and directly through the Nero Online Shop at www.nero.com. Headquartered in Karlsbad, Germany, Nero maintains regional offices in: Karlsbad, Germany; Glendale, Calif., USA; Yokohama, Japan; and Hangzhou, China.

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Nero® and Nero Digital™ are trademarks of Nero AG and its subsidiaries. Any other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
© 2008 Nero. All rights reserved.

Nero and Packard Bell Bring Users Practical Digital Media Solutions

Nero AG — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Nero 8 Essentials To Be Bundled With Latest Packard Bell PCs and Laptops

Karlsbad, Germany (June 24, 2008) -- Nero, creators of liquid media technology, today announced that through a new cooperation, Packard Bell has chosen to bundle Nero 8 Essentials with their latest line of PCs and laptops.

Nero 8 Essentials offers users the latest digital media technology designed for ease of use with user-friendly interfaces and intuitive features. Users can create and manage their digital media projects with the latest state-of-the-art tools for burning, copying, and ripping their personal audio, video, and photo content.

“Nero is pleased that Packard Bell has decided to bundle their leading-edge PCs and laptops with Nero 8 Essentials,” said Patrick Peeters, General Manager EMEA, Nero AG. “Our software solutions are created specifically for users looking to live the digital life and maximize their digital content. Packard Bell creates outstanding hardware for the same user-focused reason, making this an ideal cooperation.”

“In searching for the right digital media software to bundle with our products, our major focus was to find the most simple and user-friendly solution that also offered top of the line features and technology,” said Philippe Guyon, Partnership & Marketing European Director, Packard Bell. “Nero satisfied each of these needs and more with Nero 8 Essentials. Users have access to cutting-edge tools that will make their computing experience first-rate.”

For more information about Nero and Nero products, visit www.nero.com.

About Packard Bell

Operating in Europe since 1991, Packard Bell is one of the leading home PC brands in Europe. As consumers have become more tech savvy and discerning, and the world of personal computers and home electronics have converged, Packard Bell has continued to extend its brand and expand its range of products, which today includes leading-edge desktops, notebooks and digital entertainment solutions (MP3 players, home networking, GPS and storage). Packard Bell’s unswerving dedication to the consumer market is embodied in its recognized ability to anticipate and meet the ever-changing users’ needs.

For more information, please visit www.packardbell.com

About Nero

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Nero Summer Promotion: Nero 8 Plus Free Steganos Safe™ 2008 PC File Protection System in ...

Nero AG — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100

This summer all retail and online purchases of Nero 8 will come with free innovative data protection suite

Karlsbad, Germany (June 12, 2008) -- Nero, creators of liquid media technology, announced today that the company’s summer promotion will include copies of Steganos Safe™ 2008 with all new Nero 8 purchases and upgrades both in the retail market and through the Nero Online Shop within the Europe, Middle East, and Africa market.

Steganos Safe™ 2008 provides users solutions to keep personal data safe from unauthorized access. Users can create an unlimited number of secure drives called data safes, each holding up to 256 GB of content. Data safes can be created for laptops, PCs, and USB sticks. In addition, audio and video content can be encrypted before creating a CD or DVD with Nero, thus making personal media files password-protected. Passwords can be generated to encode e-mail in-boxes, and passwords can be created using image sequences instead of words. In addition, users can rely on personal devices such as an iPod® or USB stick as the key instead of a password. A virtual shredder lets users shred unwanted data permanently.

“Nero is pleased to offer Steganos Safe™ 2008 as our free summer promotion,” said Patrick Peeters, general manager EMEA, Nero AG. “Steganos’ unique data protection and password generation solutions are ideal complements to Nero 8 features and technology that help users enjoy living the digital life. We are sure that users will enjoy the benefits of this outstanding campaign.”

“We are pleased to offer our technologies to Nero users in this great summer promotion,” said Michael Marzy, Managing Director Sales & Marketing. “Like Nero, we are a company that develops innovative solutions that simplify the digital life. Now users can create digital media projects with Nero and be sure that they are safe and protected with Steganos Safe™ 2008.”
Nero 8 is the latest version of Nero’s award-winning digital media suite and is available in retail markets worldwide and through the Nero Online Shop at www.nero.com. For more information about Nero and Nero products, visit www.nero.com.

About Steganos

Since 1996, Steganos has provided highly secure and user friendly solutions that secure static data and online communications. More than two million users worldwide depend on Steganos software. Innovations such as the world’s first commercial steganography software, which hides data in pictures and music, and the first encryption software to use the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), have made Steganos a market leader for consumer encryption software.

About Nero

Nero, the creator of liquid media technology, enables liquid content creation and distribution anytime, anywhere, and on any device. The company provides consumers with the freedom to enjoy their audio and video content, regardless of hardware or file format, by taking a unique platform neutral, standards-based approach to solution development.

More than 300 million units of Nero’s award-winning software solutions are used in the home, on the go, and professionally. Nero also provides strategic partners with applications, codecs, tools, software development kits, and programming interfaces for use with a variety of the latest platforms and devices. Products are available globally through hardware manufacturers, international partners, retailers, and directly through the Nero Online Shop at www.nero.com. Headquartered in Karlsbad, Germany, Nero maintains regional offices in: Karlsbad, Germany; Glendale, Calif., USA; Yokohama, Japan; and Hangzhou, China.

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Nero® and Nero Digital™ are trademarks of Nero AG and its subsidiaries. Any other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Nero SecurDisc Technology included with new Lite-On DVD Drive

Nero AG — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Cutting-edge technology ensures ultimate protection of personal and business files on CDs and DVDs.

Karlsbad, Germany (June 10, 2008) -- Nero, creators of liquid media technology, announced today that the company has entered into a new cooperation with PLDS (Philips & Lite-On Digital Solutions) to introduce the first Lite-On SecurDisc drives to the market.

SecurDisc technology provides a full feature set of data security-related functions through a combined hardware/software solution. It offers encryption with password protection, digital signature, higher data reliability through data storage redundancy and defect management, as well as copy protection for PDF files and a data integrity checker. SecurDisc offers users strong access controls, and Nero continues to set the standard for what end-users will come to expect in ensuring the security of their files on regular CDs and DVDs.

"International headlines are now continually focused on the dangers of information loss, bringing data security and document protection to the forefront for consumers worldwide," said Charly Lippoth, chief technology and strategy officer (CTO/CSO), Nero AG. "We are pleased to have in PLDS another manufacturer providing high-performance, SecurDisc-enabled drives to keep up with the market demand for this functionality."

“In SecurDisc, Nero delivers the perfect data security technology package,” said Charlie Tseng, general manager optical disc drive BU, PLDS. “The product is future-focused with end-user needs in mind and is the ideal software choice for our new DVD drive. We are confident that our SecurDisc-compatible drives will also be beneficial to OEM PC makers as well as system integrators in need of strong data security in their systems.”

The Lite-On iHAP622 is an internal half hight type DVD-RW drive and will be available on the retail market worldwide in the second half of 2008. Consumers can easily identify SecurDisc-certified drives by the unique SecurDisc logo on each piece of certified hardware. This logo ensures compatibility with the bundled SecurDisc software and represents the increased security of user files when SecurDisc data CDs or DVDs are created.

For more information about SecurDisc, visit www.securdisc.net.

About PLDS

PLDS (Philips & Lite-On Digital Solutions) is a joint venture between Royal Philips Electronics and Lite-On IT Corporation that is responsible for the sales and marketing of Lite-On branded Optical Disc Drive (ODD) business.

The combination of a strong R&D focus and access to enormous production capacity makes PLDS an industry leading company. PLDS is dedicated to excellence and devote best efforts to further expand innovative quality product offerings for the PC industry and strengthen its top global position in the ODD industry.

About Nero

Nero, the creator of liquid media technology, enables liquid content creation and distribution anytime, anywhere, and on any device. The company provides consumers with the freedom to enjoy their audio and video content, regardless of hardware or file format, by taking a unique platform neutral, standards-based approach to solution development.

More than 300 million units of Nero’s award-winning software solutions are used in the home, on the go, and professionally. Nero also provides strategic partners with applications, codecs, tools, software development kits, and programming interfaces for use with a variety of the latest platforms and devices. Products are available globally through hardware manufacturers, international partners, retailers, and directly through the Nero Online Shop at www.nero.com. Headquartered in Karlsbad, Germany, Nero maintains regional offices in: Karlsbad, Germany; Glendale, Calif., USA; Yokohama, Japan; and Hangzhou, China.

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Nero to Present Innovative HD Solutions at Computex

Nero AG — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100

State-of-the-art Nero features bring the ultimate in easy to use High Definition creation and enjoyment

Computex Taipei, Taiwan (June 3, 2008) -- Nero, creators of liquid media technology, announced today that the company will highlight a variety of new technologies and digital solutions in the Nero VIP Showroom during the upcoming Computex tradeshow from June 3 - 7, 2008 at The Grand Hyatt Taipei.

Demonstrating the company’s commitment to providing solutions that let users enjoy digital content anywhere, anytime, and on any device, Nero will present features from the latest update of Nero 8 that includes the technology to help users edit, access, and enjoy High Definition and AVCHD content. Nero will also showcase the latest update to Nero Linux 3. Nero continues to deliver platform-neutral solutions by providing Linux users with full blue laser data burning capabilities.

“At Computex, Nero will highlight features and solutions that let users get the most from their digital content,” said Hiroi Nishimatsu, general manager Nero Asia Pacific Region “Visitors are invited to see how Nero makes it simple to create and enjoy High Definition content at home and on the go.”

In addition, the market-leading digital security technology, SecurDisc, will be in the spotlight, showing users they can rest assured knowing the security of their personal and business data will not be compromised.

Journalists and Nero business clients are invited to visit the Nero VIP Showroom at The Residence on the second floor of The Grand Hyatt Taipei daily from 9:00 am – 6:00 pm. A special joint press conference hosted by Nero and Philips & Lite-On Digital Solutions Corp. will take place on June 4th at 3:00 pm in the Nero VIP Showroom.

For more information about Nero and Nero products, visit www.nero.com.

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Nero and Verbatim Announce Cooperation on External Hard Drives

Nero AG — Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Verbatim’s new 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch external hard drives to be bundled with Nero BackItUp 2 Essentials software

Karlsbad, Germany (May 15, 2008) -- Nero, creator of liquid media technology, announced today that their new cooperation with Verbatim has resulted in the bundling of Nero BackItUp 2 Essentials software with the USB models of the latest generation of Verbatim Portable Hard Drives in 2.5-inch format, as well as the Verbatim Desktop Hard Drives in 3.5-inch format.

Nero BackItUp 2 Essentials lets you plan and conduct simple and efficient backups of individual files as well as entire hard drive and systems. The automatic backup function gives users the flexibility of assigning regular backups or backups for specific dates and times. As well, the data can be password protected against unwanted access. Nero BackItUp 2 Essentials compresses the secure data during transmission to ensure a complete and condensed data set.

“In Nero, we’ve found a partner highly proficient in developing backup software,” said Kai Miroschnik, Business Unit Manager Multi Media & Peripherals, Verbatim EUMEA. “Nero BackItUp 2 Essentials is the ultimate data protection solution for home and professional users alike.”

“As developers of high-quality external hard drives, Verbatim is an ideal partner for Nero,” said Patrick Peeters, General Manager EMEA, Nero AG. “Nero BackItUp 2 Essentials perfectly complements the next generation of Verbatim’s 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch hard drives by offering users maximum efficiency in data protection.”

The Verbatim devices combine modern design with the latest technology and are currently available in retail stores. For more information about Nero BackItUp 2 Essentials, visit www.nero.com.

About Verbatim

Since 1969, Verbatim has been shaping the development of data storage technology - from Floppy Disks and Magneto-Optical storage media, CD and DVD formats to the latest High Definition media Blu-ray and HD DVD. Moreover, Verbatim offers high quality products in the field of Portable USB Drives, Flash Memory Cards and External Hard Drives as well as a broad variety of computer Accessories.

Verbatim is a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Kagaku Media and benefits from the outstanding research and development department. With these innovations Verbatim has played a key role in shaping the storage media market. Ultra-strict quality controls during the manufacturing process ensure the high quality of Verbatim's products, which have been the winners of numerous international comparative tests. The company is the European market leader for Optical Media. For more information, please visit www.verbatim-europe.com.

About Nero

Nero, the creator of liquid media technology, enables liquid content creation and distribution anytime, anywhere, and on any device. The company provides consumers with the freedom to enjoy their audio and video content, regardless of hardware or file format, by taking a unique platform neutral, standards-based approach to solution development.

More than 300 million units of Nero’s award-winning software solutions are used in the home, on the go, and professionally. Nero also provides strategic partners with applications, codecs, tools, software development kits, and programming interfaces for use with a variety of the latest platforms and devices. Products are available globally through hardware manufacturers, international partners, retailers, and directly through the Nero Online Shop at www.nero.com. Headquartered in Karlsbad, Germany, Nero maintains regional offices in: Karlsbad, Germany; Glendale, Calif., USA; Yokohama, Japan; and Hangzhou, China.

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Nero Names Udo Eberlein Chief Executive Officer

Nero AG — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Founding CEO Richard Lesser assumes role of chairman of the supervisory board

Karlsbad, Germany (April 7, 2008) -- Nero, leaders in digital media technology, announced today that Udo Eberlein has been named chief executive officer of the company. Eberlein, who most recently served as Nero's chief operating officer, succeeds Richard Lesser, Nero's founding chief executive officer who will continue to actively serve Nero as chairman of the company's supervisory board.

"Nero has built its reputation on the development of one of the world's leading burning technologies," said Lesser. "We've grown that success with the creation of our liquid media technology. Udo was instrumental in making liquid media a reality. His proven track record at Nero combined with his unique global perspective will be instrumental in ushering in the next phase of the company's growth. I look forward to working with him in my new capacity as chairman of the supervisory board."

In his new role as chairman, Lesser takes the place of Jim Corbett, who will leave the board to pursue other business endeavors. Prior to becoming supervisory board chairman in 2006, Corbett served the company in a variety of roles, including leadership positions in sales, marketing, and business development.

"Richard and Jim's vision has driven both Nero and the industry for the past decade," noted Eberlein. "Our liquid media strategy and the promise of content creation anytime, anywhere, and on any device is revolutionizing the industry. The company has delivered on its liquid media promise by being the first to deliver DVD content in a Kiosk and by partnering with organizations such as TiVo to bring the TV experience to the PC. We are the only company able to shape the digital media environment in this manner and I look forward to driving ongoing growth and future product strategy."

During Eberlein's tenure at Nero, he has been responsible for driving significant corporate growth year-over-year. In his roles as company COO and President of the US-based Nero Inc., Eberlein solidified critical OEM agreements and technology partnerships with global brands. Prior to joining Nero in 2001, he was an executive at ABX Logistics overseeing product development, sales, and marketing. His international experience spans Europe, Asia, and the United States.

Eberlein holds a master's degree in logistics and business administration from The Academy of Business in Stuttgart, Germany.

About Nero

More than 300 million units of Nero's award-winning software solutions are used in the home, on the go, and professionally. Nero also provides strategic partners with applications, codecs, tools, software development kits, and programming interfaces for use with a variety of the latest platforms and devices. Products are available globally through hardware manufacturers, international partners, retailers, and directly through the Nero Online Shop at www.nero.com. Headquartered in Karlsbad, Germany, Nero maintains regional offices in: Karlsbad, Germany; Glendale, Calif., USA; Yokohama, Japan; and Hangzhou, China.

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Nero Linux 3.5 Allows Digital Media Content to Run Across Leading Platforms

Nero AG — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100

New features Include command line client and support for popular subnotebooks with small screen resolution

CeBIT, Hanover, Germany (March 5, 2008) -- Nero, leaders in digital media technology, have announced that they will be releasing Nero Linux 3.5, the latest update of the definitive burning solution for the Linux operating system, allowing users to access content on a variety of platforms. Nero Linux 3.5 further extends Nero’s technology expertise with a new command line client that lets users engage the powerful engine through scripts and third-party applications.

Nero Linux 3.5, available in mid-March, now also includes support and screen resolution enhancement for popular subnotebooks that are pre-loaded with the Linux operating system and have a very small screen-resolution of 800 x 480 pixels.

Based on the burning technology found in Nero 8, the award-winning digital media suite, Nero Linux 3.5 is also the only solution on the market to provide Linux end users with full Blu-ray/HD DVD data burning support.

“Nero has built on its industry reputation for technology expertise and platform neutrality with the release of Nero Linux 3.5,” said Charly Lippoth, chief technology officer, Nero AG. “We are committed to creating technologies that allow our users to enjoy their content anytime, anywhere, and on any device. Nero believes that content cannot be contained by one operating system, computer or device, so we continue to develop ways for digital media content to run smoothly between all hubs.”

Currently, more than 50 million people worldwide actively use Nero solutions to create and manage their digital content including audio, video, and photo files.

For more information about Nero Linux 3.5, visit www.nero.com.

About Nero

Nero is a leading provider of digital multimedia solutions for the personal computer, consumer electronics, and mobile industries. Focused on developing technologies for digital media creation and playback, Nero provides strategic partners with applications, codecs, tools, software development kits, and programming interfaces for use with a variety of the latest platforms and devices. Over 270 million units of Nero’s award-winning software solutions have been distributed globally and are widely used in the home, on the go, and professionally.

Nero distributes products globally through hardware manufacturers, international partners, retailers, and directly through www.nero.com. Nero AG is headquartered in Karlsbad, Germany and serves the world with regional offices in Karlsbad, Germany (EMEA); Glendale, California, USA ( Americas); Yokohama, Japan (APAC); and Hangzhou, China ( China).

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CeBIT 2008: Nero Presents the Latest News in the Nero Business Lounge

Nero AG — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Nero business customers and partners will get current company and product information in a unique lounge atmosphere

CeBIT, Hanover, Germany (March 3, 2008) -- Nero, leaders in digital media technology, will present its latest technical and product news all this week in the Nero Business Lounge in Hall 25, Room A 12 at the CeBIT tradeshow. For the second year in a row, the company’s open house style meeting area is presented in a lounge atmosphere and offers visitors the chance to engage in interesting conversation in a comfortable lounge atmosphere.

Nero will showcase the latest features of Nero 8. An update to the award-winning digital media suite is anticipated and will contain a number of dynamic new features that will further help users enjoy living the digital life. The new update will include the new DTS Plug-in, which will allow users to enjoy cinema-quality sound when playing DVDs with DTS audio tracks. As well, the upcoming Nero 8 update will help users access the interactive special features on commercial BD ROMs including games, quizzes, and other extras. In addition to these great new features, Nero has recently received certification for the playback of commercial BD ROMs from both the Blu-ray License Entity and the Class A Laboratory of the DVD Forum.

Also being presented in the Nero Business Lounge is Nero Linux 3.5, the latest update for Nero Linux 3, which gives Linux users great new burning features such as creating MPEG-4 audio content. Nero Linux 3.5 further extends Nero's market-leading technology with a new command line client that allows users to engage the world's most powerful burning engine through scripts and third-party applications.

“Last year the Nero Business Lounge was well-received and enjoyed by a large number of business customers and journalists,” said Patrick Peeters, General Manager EMEA, Nero AG. “This year we want to again offer our latest news and product information away from the busy tradeshow atmosphere in a comfortable area that is conducive to good communication.”

Members of the press are invited to attend the Nero Press Luncheon on March 5 th from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Aside from offering important information on Nero products and the company, Nero will serve lunch and an opportunity for one-on-one conversations.

CeBIT runs from March 4 th through March 9 th and the Nero Business Lounge is open daily from 9:00 am until 6:00 pm.

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