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New TV Videophone for Broadband

29th September, 2004

Europe : The Digifusion RedCom Videophone is the world’s first solution of its kind to utilise the new compression standard H.264, enabling high quality video calls, as well as increased audio call quality, over existing broadband networks. With a plug-in wireless option, the Videophone can be attached to any TV set in a wireless broadband-enabled home, offering excellent flexibility and ease of use. Other key features include interoperability with 3G/PCs, a picture-in-picture option allowing users to watch TV whilst making a video call, the ability to transmit multimedia messages and access to interactive services. The Videophone will be available at an easily affordable, entry-level price.

The broadband Videophone is the first product to launch from the new joint venture whereby Fusion provide marketing, distribution and manufacturing, with RedCom responsible for hardware and software design, implementation and integration support.

Broadband represents a high value growth industry. Currently, over 80% of broadband income is derived from access costs, analysts predict, however, that future revenue growth will be fuelled via additional added value services such as video telephony. The usage of such services is expected to rise dramatically in the next 3 years. The Digifusion RedCom Videophone therefore presents an ideal solution for broadband operators and ISPs across the globe seeking innovative offerings to stimulate consumer demand and drive subscriptions, whilst gaining customer loyalty and creating additional revenue streams. The unit’s secure billing and ability to interface with telecoms networks allows seamless access to mobile and landline networks.

Barry Rubery, CEO of Fusion Digital Technology commented, “We’re delighted to be working alongside RedCom to enable us to offer technically advanced, added-value solutions for service providers. The Digifusion RedCom Videophone opens the door for Broadband Providers and ISPs to numerous new and exciting revenue opportunities by enabling a new dimension in service delivery.”

Rahul Mehra of RedCom said, “This affordable Videophone solution is designed to meet the needs of both broadband service providers/ISPs and consumers worldwide. Security, robustness, excellent video quality and ease-of-use are all built in.”

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