Sonic Wins "Best System Builder Solution: Software" award at IT ChannelVision
NOVATO, California (November 14, 2006) - Sonic Solutions® (NASDAQ: SNIC), the leader in digital media software, today announced it won the "Best System Builder Solution: Software" award at this year's IT ChannelVision fall event. Sonic's award-winning Roxio® line of digital media software applications was chosen by attending senior executives with leading channel companies including value-added resellers (VARs), enterprise solution providers and system builders. The honor recognizes innovation in the North American marketplace and reflects the effectiveness of Sonic's Channel Program which combines robust digital media software technology and excellent service support with a range of partner incentives and revenue-sharing opportunities.
"Winning best in show for our software is a significant milestone for our Channel Program, which has quickly become a solid financial contributor to Sonic's business," said Stan Wong, general manager, Roxio division of Sonic Solutions. "Our unique applications complement and add value to multi-vendor solutions and help our partners serve corporate and home markets as well as penetrate thriving vertical segments such as health-care and government."
Sonic's Roxio line of award-winning digital media software applications extends and enhances the functionality and value of any system with features including CD and DVD recording and playback capabilities, data backup, media management, and video and photo editing and sharing. Easy-to-integrate and offering broad customer appeal, Roxio products deliver high consumer value at a low cost. In addition, Roxio's higher margins and substantial upgrade and cross-sale revenue share opportunities help channel partners thrive in an increasingly competitive marketplace. For more information about Sonic's Channel Programs visit: http://www.sonic.com/resources/.
"Digital media capabilities, such as DVD burning and video and photo editing have become must-have features for any system solution," said Jay Adkins, Marketing Director, Columbus Micro Systems, Inc. "Sonic is the clear leader in this space and provides reliable, innovative technology, strong brand recognition, exceptional service and program terms that enable us to satisfy our customers' needs and achieve a solid return on our investment."
About Sonic Solutions
Sonic Solutions (NASDAQ: SNIC; http://www.sonic.com) is the leader in digital media software, providing a broad range of interoperable, platform-independent software tools and applications for creative professionals, business and home users, and technology partners. Sonic's products range from advanced DVD authoring systems and interactive content delivery technologies used to produce the majority of Hollywood DVD film releases, to the award-winning Roxio®-branded CD and DVD creation, playback and backup solutions that have become the premier choice for consumers, prosumers and business users worldwide.
Sonic products are globally available from major retailers, online at Sonic.com and Roxio.com, and are bundled with PCs, after-market drives and consumer electronic devices. Sonic's digital media creation engine is the de facto standard and has been licensed by major software and hardware manufacturers, including Adobe, Microsoft, Scientific-Atlanta, Sony, and many others. Sonic Solutions is headquartered in Marin County, California.
About IT ChannelVision
IT ChannelVision is produced by Vision Events, a leader in ROI-driven business events for the global IT industry. Winners and nominees include the latest in product innovation, marketing programs and strategic initiatives within the information technology channel. IT ChannelVision is designed to foster business partnerships and collaboration between technology vendors and today's leading system builders, VARs, enterprise solution providers and home integrators. For more information about IT ChannelVision visit: http://www.itchannelvision.com/us.
About Vision Events
Vision Events, a Gartner, Inc. (NYSE: IT) company, is a leading producer of highly focused business events that bring resellers and end users together with leading and emerging vendors in private boardroom appointments and case study presentations to form strategic partnerships and secure new business in the technology sector. Additional information about Vision Events can be found at www.visionevents.com
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