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On2 and EnReach Port Complete Secure Multimedia Solution to Texas Instruments TMS320C64x(TM) DSP Generation
Single Solution for IP-Based Set-Top Market
Thursday September 19, 8:54 am ET


NEW YORK and MILPITAS, Calif., Sept. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- On2 Technologies (Amex: ONT - News) and EnReach Corporation today announced that they are launching a complete video-on-demand system for the Texas Instruments' TMS320C64x(TM) DSP generation which includes digital rights management software from a third party company. The solution is projected to be ready for the market in October.


This project is based on On2's VP5 video compression technology and its TrueCast client/server application. Together, these products provide state-of-the-art video over IP functionality using industry-standard RTP/RTSP protocols. Additionally, it will include EnReach's Internet Browser 5.0 and its Centralized Server Group for full web access and video-on-demand from any C64x DSP-enabled device. This combined application will allow manufacturers of IP-based set-top boxes and other related devices to enable these products with a complete end-to-end solution that allows users to access highly secure audio and video and use the web, all from one platform with unparalleled convenience.

"There is a tremendous market opportunity for secure, low-bandwidth, broadband VOD and Internet services. We are delighted to have been selected by On2 to play a pivotal role in their system offering," said Bo Wu, President and CEO for EnReach. "Additionally, the other component suppliers selected will provide content owners and service providers with a best-of-class solution that will deliver the latest in digital video technology to subscribers."

"Our Video On Demand over IP OEM customers desire a high performance, secure multimedia solution enabling any content, any format, any time," said Eric Braddom, manager of TI's DSP video imaging business. "Today, OEMs can meet this need on TI's C64x DSP generation, then migrate to our new DM642 media processor and take advantage of the complete applications provided by On2 and EnReach. This VoD solution also includes APIs so that OEMs can add new features and codecs to the system."

"This gives DSL, satellite, and cable companies the opportunity to use the TI solution and have all of the necessary software for a complete video-on-demand application that is flexible, high quality and secure," said Douglas A. McIntyre, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of On2 Technologies, Inc.

About EnReach

EnReach is a global provider of digital video entertainment solutions for broadband IP networks. EnReach has developed complete broadband-ready entertainment systems for Residential, MDU and Hospitality operators to offer revenue-generating services such as: VOD, TV over IP, Internet and E-mail to their subscribers. EnReach's Backend Service Management System enables key functions such as set-top box registration, subscriber self-provisioning, service enable/disable, remote set-top box software upgrades, remote set-top box graphical user interface (GUI) customization, VOD server/service management, TV channel packaging, service charging policies, billing system interfaces and content distribution system interfaces. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, the privately held company has offices in Toronto, Canada, Hong Kong, Beijing and Shenzhen, China. Additional information regarding EnReach Technology, Inc. is available at http://www.enreach.com .

About On2 Technologies, The Duck Corporation

On2 Technologies (Amex: ONT - News) is a video compression software company. On2 licenses its high quality video codecs for use in set-top boxes, consumer electronics devices and wireless applications. In addition, On2 offers a suite of products and services, including high-level video encoding, customized technical support, and consulting services. Headquartered in New York City, the Company has an office in Albany, NY, and operations in London, UK, and Seoul, Korea. On2 may be reached at 145 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10013, telephone [phone] or [e-mail]. Investor inquiries should be sent to [e-mail].