Video Without Boundaries Signs Distribution Agreement With Ingram Micro to Expand MediaREADY(TM) Reach Into Retail19 January 2006
Video Without Boundaries, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: VDWB), a leading provider of interactive, media-convergent home entertainment devices, announced today that it has signed a distribution agreement with Ingram Micro, Inc. (NYSE: IM), the world's largest technology distributor and a leading technology sales, marketing and logistics company. Ingram Micro will offer the entire MediaREADY product line, targeting small- to mid-sized retailers.
The Video Without Boundaries (VWB) MediaREADY product line has quickly become one of the most visible product families in the burgeoning broadband media device marketplace. MediaREADY devices, which connect most modern home entertainment and Internet technologies for use throughout and even outside the home, are easy to connect, simple to integrate, affordable and practical - a unique combination in today's consumer electronics segment.
VWB's distribution agreement with Ingram Micro, facilitated by their aggregator AccessChannel Partners LLC, means that VWB will have access to Ingram Micro's vast network of reseller customers in the United States, including many of the largest players in the channel. VWB expects its products will be available for purchase in Ingram Micro's catalog in the next few weeks.
The MediaREADY product line is led by the MediaREADY 4000 and 5000 digital media centers. These set-top boxes are built using open technology standards; combine DVD, CD/MP3 and MPEG-1/2/4 playback and recording with Internet browsing; as well as provide e-mail, karaoke and media-jukebox functionality. In addition to their other benefits, MediaREADY products are built with onboard hard drives and open standard software architecture that support home networking and easy application upgrades as desired.
"Ingram Micro has the reputation, relationships and reach to help Video Without Boundaries gain significant exposure in the retail home electronics field," said David Novak, executive vice president, sales and marketing for Video Without Boundaries, Inc. "Since the debut of the MediaREADY line earlier this year we've gained incredible sales momentum. This relationship is a major step forward in our overall distribution strategy."
Joining the MediaREADY 4000 and 5000 in Ingram Micro's VWB product assemblage is the MediaREADY Flyboy, an ultra-slim portable device that combines video, music, and photos in one convenient, powerful unit. In addition to supporting MPEG-4 video playback and recording, the MediaREADY Flyboy(TM), which incorporates a 3.5 inch LCD screen, can hold up to 40 hours of video, 100,000 pictures, or up to 370 hours of music on its 20 gigabyte hard drive.
For more about VWB's innovative MediaREADY product line, including purchasing information, visit http://www.vwbinc.com.
About Video Without Boundaries:
Video Without Boundaries (OTC Bulletin Board: VDWB) is a leader in digital media-on-demand, enhanced home entertainment, and interactive products that connect people simply. VWB is focused on delivering flexible Consumer Electronics-based products and services that are affordable, easy to use, and simple to understand.
About Ingram Micro, Inc.:
As a vital link in the technology value chain, Ingram Micro creates sales and profitability opportunities for vendors and resellers through unique marketing programs, outsourced logistics services, technical support, financial services, and product aggregation and distribution. The company serves 100 countries and is the only global IT distributor with operations in Asia. Visit http://www.ingrammicro.com .
About AccessChannel Partners LLC:
AccessChannel was founded by two veterans of the distribution industry. Al Mann, AccessChannel's CEO, and Mike Terrell, COO, have combined experience of more than 50 years in the distribution industry, including executive level positions. AccessChannel is a subsidiary of the Proficio Group Inc. - a global management execution company. For more details see http://www.accesschannel.net.
Forward-Looking Statements:
Forward-looking statements and comments in this document are made pursuant to the safe harbor provision of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such statements relating to, among other things, the prospects for the company to increase the level of sales, maintain current sales levels, add new products and services and develop new Web sites are necessarily subject to risks and uncertainties, some of which are significant in scope and nature, including risks related to the demand for the company's products and services, competition, and availability of capital.
MediaREADY and Video Without Boundaries are trademarks of Video Without Boundaries, Inc. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
VWB CONTACT: VWB INVESTOR RELATIONS:
Belinda Banks Video Without Boundaries, Inc.
S&S Public Relations, Inc. Robert Gartzman
212-946-2823 954-527-7780
Belinda@sspr.com vwbinvestor@vwbinc.com
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Source: prnewswire
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