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IRVINE, Calif. and SAN MATEO, Calif., Sept 28, 2005 -- Broadcom Corporation (Nasdaq: BRCM), a global leader in wired and wireless broadband communications networks and Mediabolic, a leading provider of end- to-end software solutions for connected entertainment products today announced that they have partnered to unveil a complete network attached storage (NAS) hardware and software platform with embedded media server capabilities.
The Broadcom NAS media server reference design will enable original design manufacturers (ODMs) and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to add NAS media servers to their product lines. Based on the Broadcom® BCM4780 network attached storage-on-a-chip (NASoC) silicon and Mediabolic's standards- compliant media server software, the new NAS media server reference design is a low-cost, easy-to-deploy solution that provides the ability to stream music, photo, and video files to a variety of connected entertainment devices throughout the home.
"Combining our NASoC products with Mediabolic's proven software will enable OEMs to quickly produce powerful media server storage products," said David Murray, Director of Business Development for Broadcom's NASoC products. "We have a large number of customers either shipping or developing NAS products on our silicon, and each one of them can easily add Mediabolic's media server functionality without having to make additional changes to the hardware, giving them the ability to dramatically accelerate their time-to- market."
The new Broadcom NAS media server reference design, which may be used in conjunction with Mediabolic software includes all the hardware and software components OEMs and ODMs need to offer a new category of NAS device -- one that serves digital content over home networks. The NASoC chip integrates multiple high-end storage capabilities and enables products that are based on the chip to feature simple installation and storage expansion at very cost- effective price points.
Mediabolic's Media Server software is available in two forms: a turnkey object license for manufacturers seeking a ready-to-go solution, and a Source Code SDK license, which provides complete design flexibility and customization. Either way, the software is highly efficient, requiring minimal CPU and memory resources, and is highly interoperable. Mediabolic's Media Server software is Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)-compliant and is designed to Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) guidelines.
"Broadcom delivers a best-of-breed system-on-a-chip solution -- its silicon is well integrated, comes with software, and can be easily deployed at a minimal cost to manufacturers," said Daniel Putterman, President and CEO of Mediabolic. "It was a clear choice for Mediabolic to leverage the most popular, most competitive chip available today to create a turnkey NAS media server that lets users share files, stream their digital content to other connected entertainment products, and gain 'always-on' access to their personal media, even when their PCs are turned off. We're pleased to be partnering with Broadcom to build one of the finest DLNA-compatible NAS products on the market."
Availability
The new reference design from Broadcom featuring Mediabolic software will be available in October 2005. For more information about the new Broadcom NAS media server reference design, please visit either company's website, or meet representatives from Mediabolic at the DLNA booth (Hall 1, Booth 1A02) at the CEATEC-Japan conference, October 4-8 in Tokyo (www.ceatec.com).
About Broadcom
Broadcom Corporation is a global leader in wired and wireless broadband communications semiconductors. Our products enable the convergence of high- speed data, high-definition video, voice and audio at home, in the office, and on the go. Broadcom provides manufacturers of computing and networking equipment, digital entertainment and broadband access products, and mobile devices with the industry's broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art system-on- a-chip and software solutions. These solutions support our core mission: Connecting everything®.
Broadcom is one of the world's largest fabless semiconductor companies, with annual revenue of more than $2 billion. The company is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., with offices and research facilities in North America, Asia, and Europe. Broadcom may be contacted at 1-949-450-8700 or at www.broadcom.com.
About Mediabolic
Mediabolic, Inc. is a leading provider of end-to-end software solutions for connected entertainment products. Mediabolic's technologies can be embedded in products like televisions, set-top boxes, and network-attached storage devices, allowing consumer electronics and PC manufacturers to extend and differentiate their products. Using a standards-based open architecture, Mediabolic's software has enabled its customers to ship award-winning solutions across diverse platforms to the consumer market. Founded in 1999, Mediabolic is located in San Mateo, California. For more information, please visit www.mediabolic.com.
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Broadcom Trade Press Contact
Henry Rael
Public Relations Manager
949-926-5734
hrael@broadcom.com
Broadcom Investor Relations Contact
T. Peter Andrew
Sr. Director, Investor Relations
949-926-5663
andrewtp@broadcom.com
Mediabolic Contact
William B. Smith, Jr.
Director of Marketing
650-522-6448
bsmith@mediabolic.com
SOURCE:
Broadcom Corporation; BRCM Mobile & Wireless
Broadcom Trade Press, Henry Rael, Public Relations Manager, +1-949-926-5734,
hrael@broadcom.com, or Broadcom Investor Relations, T. Peter Andrew, Sr. Director,
Investor Relations, +1-949-926-5663, andrewtp@broadcom.com; or William B. Smith, Jr.,
Director of Marketing, Mediabolic, +1-650-522-6448, bsmith@mediabolic.com
