November 23, 2004 10:24 AM US Eastern Timezone
Ahead Software's Nero MediaHome Networked
PC AV Streaming Media Server Software Receives UPnP Certification
KARLSBAD, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 23,
2004--
UPnP(TM) Certification Logo Assures Nero MediaHome Users
Compatibility, Ease of Use and Stability
Ahead Software, leaders in digital media technology
and developers of award-winning Nero applications, announced today that Nero
MediaHome(TM), a software based media server that provides networked PC users
the ability to stream media files from one PC to another, has received the
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP(TM)) certification from UPnP Implementers
Corporation (UIC).
Nero MediaHome, released as a free download to Nero
6 users on October 18, 2004, transforms an ordinary home network into a fully
functional streaming media center. It allows most audio, video and image files
to be shared via a LAN (Local Area Network) and enables playback wired or
wirelessly from the server in Nero ShowTime 2 on networked systems, including
laptops and on other UPnP(TM) certified devices such as a TV, DVD players, AV
receivers and speakers. Nero MediaHome is the perfect fit to a converging market
geared toward the connected digital home.
"We are delighted that Ahead Software is supporting
UPnP(TM) technology," said Rob Ranck, Executive Director of UPnP(TM)
Implementers Corporation. "Their popular Nero 6 software product has achieved
UPnP(TM) certification and will display the UPnP(TM) logo."
The UPnP(TM) Implementers Corporation is a
non-profit corporation that promotes the adoption of UPnP(TM) technology by
manufacturers of hardware and software products. UPnP(TM) certification assures
users that third-party products such as Nero MediaHome are easy to install and
configure.
"We work hard to make sure every product developed
by Ahead Software works well with any hardware or software it may come in
contact with and Nero MediaHome is no exception," said Klaus Bock, General
Manager of Ahead Software AG. "The UPnP(TM) certification and logo is a clear
indication to customers that we have succeeded in our goal of making Nero
MediaHome user-friendly and easy to configure."
The UIC comprises UPnP(TM) Forum member companies
across many industries who promote the adoption of uniform technical device
interconnectivity standards and testing and certifying of these devices.
Incorporated in February 2001, the UIC develops and administers the testing and
certification process, administers the UPnP(TM) logo program and provides
information to UIC members and other interested parties regarding the
certification of UPnP(TM) devices.
About Ahead
Ahead Software provides the most reliable CD/DVD
software applications available to serve digital media markets worldwide. Since
its inception in 1995, Ahead's leading application, Nero, has built a loyal
customer base of more than 160 million users world-wide.
Ahead's award-winning flagship product, Nero 6,
provides an all-in-one comprehensive digital media solution. Ahead's product
line also includes Nero Digital(TM) - audio/video technology, the new Nero
PhotoShow Elite - the easy and complete photo solution, SIPPS - VoIP, and across
- professional computer aided translation software. Ahead distributes its
products globally through world's leading drive manufacturers and PC makers, as
well as leading worldwide retailers, online partners, and also directly to
consumers at www.nero.com. Ahead Software AG
is headquartered in Karlsbad, Germany, with its subsidiaries Ahead Software Inc.
located in Glendale, California, USA and Ahead Software K.K. located in
Yokohama, Japan.
Nero(R) is a registered trademark, InCD is a
trademark of Ahead Software AG. Any other product names are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective owners. (C) 2004 Ahead Software. All
rights reserved.
Source: Business Wire
