BSD.L Regulatory News (BSD)

17 May 2006 07:01

Emblaze Ltd17 May 2006 Emblaze-VCON Signs Agreement with Direct Visual as Exclusive Partner for UK Direct Visual, third largest player in video-conferencing, will push to market Emblaze-VCON to corporates as well as government agencies in UK Ra'anana, 17 May 2006: Emblaze Ltd (LSE: BLZ) announces that its Group company,Emblaze-VCON, a leading provider of wireless video communications technologiesand conferencing solutions for operators and enterprise markets over IP networkshas today signed a partnership agreement with video communications specialist,Direct Visual, to become the Master Reseller for Emblaze-VCON video conferencingproducts and services in the UK. The distribution agreement calls for the exclusive distribution rights and thejoint management of a merged reseller channel specialising in the integration,configuration, setting up and maintenance of IP communications. Direct Visualwill be marketing to UK institutions ranging from large corporate to governmentagencies. Emblaze-VCON's Regional Sales Manager, Andy Ostler said; "Direct Visual wasselected owing to their past achievement and performance, as well as the qualityof their organisation, especially their sales and marketing force. "We can see the partnership with Direct Visual growing the IP communicationsmarket and opening up the possibility of visual communications to more and morebusinesses." Direct Visual sees the partnership as a vital way to build their own name in themarket, adding the relationship to an increasing list that includes some of theworld's leaders in the visual communications marketplace. Direct Visual Strategic Alliance Manager, Steve Shaw said; "The relationshipwith Emblaze-VCON is one we have worked long and hard on. The end result is atestament to how much both parties want to work together. Their products are anexcellent example of IP communications products and our service offerings arethe most complete in the industry. "We are the UK's leading independent supplier of video communications, audiovisual and network products. This partnership is further proof that DirectVisual is the organisation to work with in converged communications." - ENDS - Enquiries: EmblazeDoron Cohen, Hagit Gal + 972 9 7699831/339 Emblaze-VCONLinor Shachar + 972 9 7627822/00 Corfin CommunicationsHarry Chathli, Neil Thapar + 44 20 7929 8980 Direct Visual Steve Shaw + 44 08453 57 57 57 Notes to Editor About Emblaze-VCON Emblaze-VCON develops and manufactures a variety of conferencing solutions thatenable seamless communication and collaboration using all forms of interactive media. The company's award-winning technology ensures the highest audio and video performance for organizations worldwide. Emblaze-VCON's meeting and collaboration solutions include desktop and group video conferencing products,audio conferencing products, data conferencing products and management systems. The company markets its products and services through a network of reseller partners, OEMS and value-added resellers around the world. Emblaze-VCON has worldwide headquarters in Israel and regional offices in Munich, Paris, New Jersey and Beijing. About Direct Visual Direct Visual is the UK's leading independent supplier of video communications.They have a world class portfolio of customers providing services in everysector of the visual applications marketplace. www.direct-visual.com About Emblaze Ltd Emblaze Ltd is a group of companies sharing a common mission to provide telecomoperators with technologies, products and solutions for next generation services: Emblaze Mobile, a new breed in handsets design and manufacturing;Emblaze-VCON, is a leading provider of wireless video communicationstechnologies and conferencing solutions for operators and enterprise marketsover IP networks; Orca Interactive (LSE: ORCA), provider of InteractiveTelevision IPTV middleware for Video On Demand (VOD) and broadcast services,aimed at Telecom, cable and xDSL operators; Emblaze SmartContent, developer ofhighly advanced technology for Content-Push over wireless and IP networks tomobile devices and personal computers; emoze, a free global Push Email servicefor mobile devices that will push send your Emails and PIM data to you anywhereand to any device and Visual Defence (LSE: VDI), a provider of wireless and IPvideo solutions for military and homeland security markets. Emblaze Group is traded on the London Stock Exchange (LSE: BLZ) since 1996 andhas offices in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, China, Korea andIsrael. www.Emblaze.com This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange