Ascent Media Network Services (AMNS) specializes in network origination, content distribution and systems engineering, integration and support, with facilities in Los Angeles, CA; New York, NY; Stamford, CT; Northvale, NJ; Palm Bay, FL; San Jose, CA., Minneapolis, MN; London, UK, and Singapore. Channel origination, master control, transmission, creative and post-production services are among the many offerings utilized by the major broadcast and cable networks as well as other content providers, as well as a full array of systems engineering and technical services for broadcast, cable, satellite, and telecom clients.

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Tom Canavan
President

"Ascent Media has built its global reputation by evaluating, selecting and integrating the finest technologies available in the digital broadcast market. That's how we deliver maximum value for our customers, so we have very high standards.

DIVArchive offers superior interoperability, functionality and performance, and Front Porch has proven its technology with some of the world's leading media brands. We knew that by partnering with them, we could win and deliver integrated, best of breed solutions for our most important customers."

IBM is recognized around the world for its best-of-breed technology and systems integration capabilities, and they have a global focus on the Digital Media space.

Front Porch has become an IBM Advanced Business Partner, and we've proven that our integrated solution can provide broad interoperability and maximum performance within the broadcast workflow. DIVArchive and BitScream are both running on IBM platforms within three North American broadcast operations, and Front Porch is working closely with IBM in their Bethesda, Maryland Media and Development Lab.

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Warren Hart
Vice President, Worldwide Sales, IBM Digital Media Solutions

"IBM is on a mission to help customers lower costs, improve efficiencies and shorten cycle times, and we deliver this value on open standards-based hardware and software. In our efforts to support the global media and entertainment industry, we seek to partner with industry leaders who share our vision.

In the realm of archive management and transcoding software, Front Porch Digital is a perfect fit.

Front Porch and IBM are already delivering this value in the marketplace today with three joint installations in North America, and we're enhancing our capabilities through deeper integration and optimization efforts in the IBM Broadcast Integration Center in Bethesda , Maryland . Our intention is to build on our current success with Front Porch, and we will be working closely together to pursue new opportunities around the world."

Sony Electronics has certified its SAIT-based PetaSite tape storage systems with Front Porch Digital's (DIVArchive) software, fusing storage performance and manageability for broadcast and media companies.

When combined, the SAIT PetaSite system and DIVArchive software produce a robust digital archive solution that newsrooms, centralized broadcast operations, television stations, sports broadcasters and digital media companies can confidently rely on for managing and backing up their volumes of video and other data.

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Steve Baker
VP of Storage Solutions for Sony Electronics' Broadcast and Business Solutions Company

"DIVArchive is tailor-made for large and dynamically growing broadcast archives, which is also the sweet-spot for our SAIT-based PetaSite systems. Our integration with DIVArchive allows us to offer additional functionality and value with our PetaSite tape storage systems to provide broadcast and media companies with storage performance and manageability in one combined solution."

Front Porch has been working globally with Thomson Broadcast and Media Solutions for more than a year, as the two industry leaders have delivered integrated solutions for large broadcast and cable operators in the U.S., Europe and Australia. These installations are complex, dynamic operating environments, and our teams have been working closely from design and staging through installation and support. Our integrated solutions have been tested and proven in the market, which translates to value and eliminates risk for our customers worldwide.

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Larry Mast
Director, Systems Management Group

"Thomson Broadcast and Media Solutions is uniquely positioned to deliver true turnkey solutions to broadcasters and media companies worldwide, and that includes integration and delivery of best of breed technology from select industry leaders. These partners must meet very high standards for functionality, performance and service, and add real value to the solution we're providing to our customers.

Front Porch's DIVArchive and BitScream applications have proven their value in the global media marketplace. We recognize the competitive advantages of Front Porch products, and will continue to introduce this market leading technology to our customers in the U.S. and around the world."

AMTEC is a Mexican company founded in 1991 with the purpose of promoting, selling, installing and, servicing professional television equipment for the production and post-production markets at the broadcast and industrial level. AMTEC personnel in sales, customer service, administration and traffic, technical support, and administration are dedicated to providing the fastest and most efficient service without compromising quality. AMTEC is composed of technicians and service professionals whose common goal is the success of our clients. The equipment that AMTEC sells and distributes is of the highest quality, representing the best products for audio, film, and television applications. Visit AMTEC on the Web at www.amtec.com.mx.

Applied Electronics Limited is Canada's premiere systems integrator and reseller of professional Broadcast, Post Production and Audio/Visual technology. It offers a complete range of products and services for the Canadian Television industry, from newsroom production, automation systems, studio production, master control room facilities, cameras and large production mobiles to post production technology for film and audio.

With technical expertise as system integrators and a proven track record, Applied Electronics has designed end-to-end turnkey broadcast and post production facilities from base building through to product installation and systems training. It has also designed and installed full broadcast facilities for international clients at every Olympics since Atlanta and other high profile special events. Applied Electronics is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario and operates offices in Montreal, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver. The company was founded in 1958 and today, it is Canada's largest broadcast equipment and solutions supplier and integrator in terms of sales, systems design, integration, after-sale service, and technical support. Visit Applied Electronics on the web at www.appliedelectronics.com.

AZCAR Technologies Incorporated is one of the largest, publicly traded, independent Media Systems Integration Company providing design, engineering and construction of content delivery systems for the broadcast and communications industries, worldwide. AZCAR provides a wide range of innovative solutions for its many clients, especially with regard to digital and high-definition television origination, distribution and display, as well as networking and information technology. Established in 1974, AZCAR has a proven track record in engineering, management, implementation and support, much of which was earned within tight time and budget constraints. Operating throughout the world from offices in Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom, the last decade has seen AZCAR focus on development of digital and high definition television systems and facilities. Visit Azcar on the web at www.azcar.com.

Broadcast International Group has more than 25 years experience in the discipline of; analysis and consultation, design, engineering, documentation, project management, fabrication, construction, integration, installation, testing, training and service supporting a wide range of television production systems and facilities from Network Broadcast Studios to corporate production facilities. As a group, Broadcast International Group represents one of the most effective sales and engineering forces in our industry. Their reputation and credentials as knowledgeable, honest, resourceful and hard working individuals are impeccable. In Broadcast International Groups many years of service to the television industry several hundred clients in Florida, Latin America, and the Caribbean have been provided services tailored to their specific requirements. Visit Broadcast International Group on the web at www.bigmiami.com.

Command Corporation assists clients in developing and deploying solutions for their video/audio/data requirements. We offer a conservative approach by seeking the best-investment-value possible with best-of-breed products. Since 1974 Dave Smith has been developing lasting relationships with broadcasters, corporations, government / educational institutions, and Christian Ministries. Now with over 50 years of combined experience, Command Corporation provides expertise in the following areas: Sales, Consultation, System Design, System Integration, Training and Support. We only partner with manufacturers who have a proven track record of both technical reliability as well as superb customer service. Visit Command Corporation on the Web at www.cmnd.com.

Communications Engineering, Inc (CEI) has built a comprehensive body of expertise for broadcast clients including PBS, Rainbow Network Communications, Discovery Communications and Fox Sports Network. With full-time engineering and installation teams, CEI provides value focused design and quality workmanship.

CEI and Front Porch Digital have formed a strategic partnership to provide design, installation and support for major U.S. broadcast customers, including PBS and Rainbow Network Communications.

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Lawrence S. Brody
President and CEO

"CEI's alliance with Front Porch Digital reflects our commitment to offer clients products and solutions that address the most difficult challenges they face in today's evolving digital communications industry. Front Porch Digital has proven their ability to provide reliable products, smooth implementation and responsive support."

Representaciones Electrónicas HERCASA, empresa dedicada desde hace más de 33 años a ofrecer soluciones tecnológicas para el mundo del audio y video profesional, para las comunicaciones tanto terrestres como satelitales, así como asesoría en proyectos de ingeniería avanzada e integraciones. Su compromiso en ofrecer productos y servicios de alta calidad le ha llevado a certificarse en todas las marcas y soluciones que representa. En el mercado del broadcast, Hercasa ofrece productos de avanzada con diseños innovadores que permiten a nuestros clientes crecer e integrar soluciones de acuerdo a sus necesidades. A Hercasa la respaldan prestigiosos fabricantes de equipos de televisión y radio de alto nivel, entre las cuales figuran Panasonic, Miranda, Omneon, Rymsa, Egatel, Chyron, Compix Media, Continental Microwave, Vislink, Advent, Toshiba, For-A, ADC, Network, Broadata, Apple, Wholer, Hitachi, AEQ, Front Porch, Canon, Data Video, Dayang, Sun-Storagetek, Balcar, Gepco, FrontLine, Cartoni y muchos más que le permiten configurar desde una pequeña unidad de producción hasta un centro de producción para video o audio a la altura de los más prestigiosos canales de televisión de Venezuela y el mundo. La empresa dispone de una edificación sede principal en la ciudad de Caracas con más de 400m2 de construcción que le permite atender a todo el territorio nacional; y desde el mes de mayo de 2005 cuenta con la primera oficina broadcast regional en la ciudad de Maracaibo, lo que le permite atender a todo el occidente del país. Gracias a la confianza brindada por sus clientes, a las marcas que representa y su valioso capital humano, hoy en día Hercasa es la empresa broadcast más grande de Venezuela. Visit Hercasa on the web at www.hercasa.com.

Majortech has long been recognized as a group of respected professionals who understand the systems and software that form the heart of a broadcast facility. The company's specialized expertise is focused on the future of media systems, in which broadcasting is simply one of the delivery mechanisms for program content.

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Ken Stelmakowich
President

"Majortech and Front Porch Digital Inc. have developed a close relationship over the past year that has allowed us to be successful in winning two major Canadian projects for CHUM Television and Corus Entertainment. Majortech has a reputation for evaluating and providing the best products for a specific application and we believe the DIVArchive archive management software and the BitScream transcoding solutions are the best available today."

TSL works independently & internationally as a broadcast systems integrator and enjoys strong relationships, based on honesty and impartiality, with the leading third party manufacturers and suppliers of broadcast technology. Our systems integration design & implementation teams work closely with third party manufacturers to devise end to end solutions for all our customers.

When TSL's experts, working in partnership with a client's own engineers, identify a need that cannot be satisfied by existing third party products, TSL can also develop a solution in-house: the TSL professional products division and the TallyMan studio control system specifically illustrate this approach.

TSL is motivated by the needs of its clients. This often means achieving a balance between the technical and commercial requirements of each assignment; helping clients to evaluate and integrate leading edge technologies to build the systems that enable the latest techniques in efficient workflow, content management and automation. The result is realistic budgets and targets, established supplier relationships and well- managed risk; all of which combine to deliver consistently successful projects around the world.

Magna Systems & Engineering is a seasoned company, originating from the early days of television in Australia, and the company brings together high-level expertise from a group of senior engineering professionals. The company has a very select position in the marketplace of suppliers to the broadcast & communications industry.

Magna and Front Porch Digital have been delivering and supporting digital video archive solutions for major broadcast customers in Australia, and in Hong-Kong.

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Craig Armsworth, Group Manager
Systems & Digital Media

"The company's philosophy has always been to provide superior products and solutions to broadcasters in the region. With the industry's move into Digital Media and Digital Content Archive Systems meant extensive evaluation of the vendors in this space; finding a product that is technically superior, flexible, reliable and scalable was our principal criteria to ensure our customers' transition into this technology would be unproblematic and cost effective.

As our many installations demonstrate, Front Porch Digital's products integrate impeccably into a broadcast facility and endorses their professionalism and support ethic is second to none; a rare commodity."

I&S Systems is providing integrated solutions for smart card, storage and DIVArchive, being main components for digital media archive system in Korea. And also I&S Systems is providing the solutions and consulting services for SMS (System Management System) and operating the biggest ARS information service center.

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Alex So
Project Manager, New Digital Technology Holdings

"Our mission was to identify and implement a state-of-the-art end-to-end archive solution for CCTV's News Sharing system. DIVArchive was chosen because it was the only product that could meet the interoperability and performance requirements of this project. None of the other products tested could compete with DIVArchive's advanced feature set or installed base."

NDT (New Digital Technology) is the recognized leading distributor and system integrator for broadcast, communication, and multimedia solutions in Mainland China, representing over a hundred of prestigious brands. NDT and Front Porch Digital have been working together in designing and implementing digital video archives at China Central Television in Beijing, China.

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W.M. Lee
Business Advisor

"We have requested our customers to select the best-of-breed in the world- DIVArchive- for their digital broadcasting system after long intensive evaluation and testing at the site and realized that our recommendation is quite right whenever the end-users say they are satisfied with the reliable and scalable archiving solution and seamless integration with manifold broadcasting environment. We are no-doubt about that most of Korean broadcasters will deploy DIVArchive in future."

ATG Broadcast integrates complex turnkey Automation and Media Management projects for broadcasters across Europe and the Middle East. Our independence combined with the depth of knowledge results in the best fit of technology for every customer. ATG Broadcast and Front Porch Digital teamed up for the design and implementation of the core digital video archive in the BBC Play-out Centre in London, UK.

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Alan Pimm
Sales Director

"As we evaluated the technical requirements for managing BBC Broadcast's content storage systems, we determined Front Porch as the best fit because of their product features and capabilities. They are committed to broadcast, are known for being technically innovative and fairly priced, and have valuable experience with large-scale systems. We have enjoyed success working with them on previous Grass Valley/Tektronix Systems projects, and Front Porch has always provided excellent professional services, including installation, support and maintenance."

PROMOVISA offers their customers high quality complete solutions targeted to the audiovisual, broadcast, industrial and telecommunications market, providing support to all development stages of these kind of projects: consulting, development, installation, system readiness, training, maintenance, technical support service, etc...

Our broad range of capabilities includes, in accordance to user's needs, applications and budgeting, from initial consulting to the customer, to the training and maintenance process afterwards, including also the provision of complete services through turnkey options.

Today, PROMOVISA has central facilities at Madrid, and branch offices at Barcelona and Sevilla. We have the most qualified human and technical resources, grouped in the engineering department to perform the highest quality installation in any type of project commissioned to us.

For the past 25 years, Video Promotion has been focused on the distribution and installation of equipment and turnkey projects for the television and media industry. Together, Video Promotion and Front Porch Digital have been instrumental in designing, installing and supporting digital video archive solutions for major broadcast customers in Belgium and Luxembourg.

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Marc Schulman
Managing Director

"As we evaluated the technical requirements for digital video archives in our local market ( Belgium and Luxembourg mainly), and after considering different possible players, we determined that Front Porch was the best fit because of their product features and capabilities. We've done a number of installations together and they always deserve their leading reputation not only for their best-of-breed products but also for their excellent professional services, including installation, support and maintenance."

Ideal Systems is Asia's leading Systems Integration Company. For over 15 years we have delivered innovative solutions to some of Asia's most prestigious Broadcasters. We continue to partner with Satellite Broadcasters, Terrestrial Broadcasters and Post Postproduction Houses as they continue to upgrade from analogue to digital or push forward with their expansion plans. Bringing cutting edge Technology from manufacturers world wide, we consistently deliver solutions that fully meet the needs of our clients. Offices in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, India and China serve our customers in the Asia region and beyond. Visit Ideal Systems on the web at www.idealsys.com

Mono iBroadcast Co., Ltd (or MONO INNOVATIVE BROADCAST), a member of MONO GROUP, is an innovative & experienced trading firm with a registered capital of 20 millions baht. It has owned the exclusive distributorship of some of the biggest international suppliers in broadcast market in the world. We’re rapidly growing up by means of providing the satisfied innovative broadcasting products & services to meet the needs of both Thai’s broadcast & non-broadcast markets throughout Thailand territory and neighbored countries.

The OKNO-TV Company is well known in the professional television and radio equipment market since 1991 and is one of the largest solution providers in Russia and CIS countries, with affiliated branches in Russia and Kazakhstan.

The Company gained the reputation of one of the most powerful solution providers realizing projects of various degrees of difficulty thanks to the experience and the knowledge of its highly professional engineers and managers. A powerful IT department and installation group within the company provide systems integration in the following areas:

• Tapeless news material making systems
• Digital filing department systems
• Automatically controlled TV and radio broadcasting systems
• Multi-user news complexes systems
• Graphic design systems
• Professional audio equipment
• Professional equipment for motion picture film production

Mikhail Kalanchekaev
Technical Director of Digital Media Solutions

"We have delivered many IT-based integration projects across Russia trying to use proven and solid solutions. We have been always very satisfied with the integration of DIVA technologies in our installations. This is why Front Porch Digital became one of our strategic partners. We see future business development of Okno-TV involving more and more media asset and content storage management and obviously, Front Porch Digital is a clear leader for such complex systems and workflows. In addition to the technology we also appreciate very much the high level of competency and participation of Front Porch specialists. We delivered several projects together with Front Porch and have few more in our plans. We expect our partnership to open new opportunities and to provide technological and market advantages for both companies."

Comtegra Media Networks Sp. z o.o. has been on the storage market for seven years. From the beginning Comtegra’s mission is to help the businesses to effectively access, utilize, store and protect mission-critical data.

Storage is the most effective architecture that provides effective, reliable and continuous performance. Words “storage networks” that appeared in company’s logo indicates at key role of storage solutions in Comtegra’s activities. Our focused approach guarantees the best quality of storage consultancy, products and services. Direct cooperation with many producers who offer competitive but also complementary devices allow Comtegra to provide the best available solutions.

A variety of storage solutions offered by Comtegra starts from single Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices, finishes on the backbones for Storage Area Networks (SAN) built with the GigabitEthernet and Fibre Channel technologies. Our Clients and Partners receive professional support from user need’s analysis through designing and deploying process to servicing storage architecture.

Shaf Broadcast Pvt. Ltd. has been delivering solutions to the digital content creation industry since 1993. Shaf currently has a nationwide network of sales and support offices that provide Consultancy, Analysis, System Design, Project Management & Planning, Visualization and Building design, Equipment sourcing and performance testing, Integration and Software configuration, On-Site Installation, Acceptance Testing, Technical Documentation, Commissioning & Training to customers in various industry verticals encompassing Broadcast Television Channels, Film & Video Post-Production Studios, Special Effects & Animation Houses, Digital Intermediary Facilities and Education Institutes representing a broad spectrum of media production facilities across India and the SAARC region.

With this boom in the digital content creation industry, SHAF Broadcast through its rich experience garnered from the past along with our loyal and large customer base, has continued to grow exponentially in just 3 years. In doing so, SHAF Broadcast has increased its market share of the media industry and expanded its customer based through dedicated support systems and training. Shaf is an international company positioned to keep you at the cutting edge of technology, at the right price, ensuring the transfer of the latest technologies used anywhere in the world. Our custom designs and system integration is tailored to fit exactly to your requirements and to equip your organization for long term commercial success. You can visit Shaf on the web at www.shafindia.com

T-Systems is the business customer brand of Deutsche Telekom. With over 56,000 employees, we offer – as one of few worldwide service providers – integrated ICT solutions from a single source. And we view that integration as more than just IT plus telecommunications. We speak of “Real ICT”, because we start with an integrated approach to Information and Communications solutions right from the development stage. In doing so, we hold flexibility as a core value for business success. For example, we provide our customers ICT solutions as Dynamic Services – which means according to their current needs. For this, they lease software, hardware, computing services and storage capacity as well as telecommunications services directly from the network. In this way, our customers synchronize ICT with the course of their business development. That makes them adaptable so they can react quickly to new market challenges. With T-Systems as a partner, companies can focus on their core business, optimize processes and reduce costs. In short, we help you become more flexible. Visit T-Systems on the web at www.t-systems.com.

The OKNO-TV Company is well known in the professional television and radio equipment market since 1991 and is one of the largest solution providers in Russia and CIS countries, with affiliated branches in Russia and Kazakhstan.

The Company gained the reputation of one of the most powerful solution providers realizing projects of various degrees of difficulty thanks to the experience and the knowledge of its highly professional engineers and managers. A powerful IT department and installation group within the company provide systems integration in the following areas:

• Tapeless news material making systems
• Digital filing department systems
• Automatically controlled TV and radio broadcasting systems
• Multi-user news complexes systems
• Graphic design systems
• Professional audio equipment
• Professional equipment for motion picture film production

Mikhail Kalanchekaev
Technical Director of Digital Media Solutions

"We have delivered many IT-based integration projects across Russia trying to use proven and solid solutions. We have been always very satisfied with the integration of DIVA technologies in our installations. This is why Front Porch Digital became one of our strategic partners. We see future business development of Okno-TV involving more and more media asset and content storage management and obviously, Front Porch Digital is a clear leader for such complex systems and workflows. In addition to the technology we also appreciate very much the high level of competency and participation of Front Porch specialists. We delivered several projects together with Front Porch and have few more in our plans. We expect our partnership to open new opportunities and to provide technological and market advantages for both companies."

VIDITEC S.A. was created in 1981 as the sales and technical service representative of Sony Broadcast Export Corporation for their broadcast video and audio equipment in Argentina.

Growing with the communications’ evolution, Viditec expands to new line of products within professional audio and video to take care of other markets, and incorporates electronic instruments of measurement and test for the Industry. Our main objective is to advise our customers to facilitate them the process of election of technology, as well as to solve their requirements of Installation, Implementation and Technical Support.

We are a company whose long trajectory offers to customers and suppliers the necessary confidence to develop successful projects in common. Visit Viditec on the web at www.viditec.com.ar.

The LineUP Company was established in 1990 by a team of engineers, who came respectively from great television broadcasting stations, industries of solutions in broadcasting and great producer houses, who knew how and had the expertise to build the company over the last 17 years.

The LineUp concentrates its efforts in a high level service for the customers, in order to overcome their expectations. Having a good reputation of a team for that, it looks to perfect constantly its knowledge in sound and video, in syntony with the newest market's tendencies. With an extensive scale of quite succeeded projects, LineUp has a small and highly qualified team, acting in the areas of engineering, projects, sales, technical support and technical assistance. This team uses the most modern management systems (CRM Customer and Project). Visit LineUP on the web at www.lineup.com.br.

Nilson Tocuo Fujisawa
Director

“LineUp and Front Porch have been strategic partners in the Brazilian M&E market for over a year now. The relationship has delivered Digital Media Archive Solutions to customers in Broadcast TV as well as in Media Corporate offices. As two pioneers and leaders in ourr respective markets, LineUp and Front Porch Digital will continue to have great success.”