CyberLink Cooperates with Sun Microsystems to
Deliver Java™ Technology as Part of PowerDVD BD Edition
Taipei,
Taiwan----August 25, 2006----CyberLink Corp. (5203.TW), a world leader in
digital home solutions, announced today that PowerDVD BD Edition incorporates
Java™ technology, providing full BD-J advanced content support for Blu-ray Discs
played via PowerDVD.
BD-J
enables bonus content on Blu-ray Disc titles to support a wide range of
compelling new features, including rich interactivity and advanced menus,
movie-related gaming, and network access that supports features like the
download of trailers or live events.
BD-J is
based on the Java™ Micro Edition (JME) from Sun Microsystems, which is also
found in over a billion mobile phones and millions of televisions, set-top
boxes, automobiles, and other embedded devices. Sun worked closely with
CyberLink to integrate Sun's Java CDC Hotspot Implementation into CyberLink
PowerDVD BD Edition, ensuring best-in-class performance and compatibility.
"Blu-ray
Disc not only provides incredible audio and video quality, through BD-J it also
supports new bonus features which the studios will start incorporating on
upcoming title releases," said Alan Brenner, Vice President, Mobility Group of
Sun Microsystems. "Working with CyberLink readies PowerDVD BD Edition for
support of a new generation of content innovation."
"As the
inventors of Java™ technology, Sun is the perfect partner to work with to assist
with full implementation of BD-J functionality," said Alice H. Chang, CEO of
CyberLink. "By doing so, we can ensure compatibility with Blu-ray Discs
incorporating Java-based applications, enabling PowerDVD to continue delivering
the leading movie experience on the PC."
PowerDVD
BD Edition has recently been certified by the Blu-ray Disc Association and will
thus carry the Blu-ray Disc logo.
More
information about CyberLink's support for next-generation disc formats, and the
complete range of CyberLink software, is available at www.cyberlink.com.
About CyberLink
CyberLink Corp. is the
maker of award-winning applications PowerDVD, PowerDirector, PowerCinema, and
DVD Solution. CyberLink has built a solid reputation for delivering
high-quality, competitive products that add value to OEM customers and end-users
alike. Business partners include leaders in the PC hardware industry: drive
manufacturers, graphics card makers, and top-5 desktop and notebook brands.
CyberLink's digital multimedia range includes software for capturing and editing
videos, authoring DVDs, and burning Blu-ray Discs and HD DVDs. CyberLink's
digital entertainment products include playback solutions for accessing and
enjoying media within the digital home, including instant-on applications for
Linux and Windows XP Embedded platforms. CyberLink is also developing products
for handheld platforms and streaming media content. CyberLink's training
solutions provide tools for creating training content, managing employee
performance, and delivering online training programs. CyberLink listed on the
Taiwan Stock Exchange (5203.TW) in 2000 and has posted positive year-on-year
results ever since. CyberLink has operations in North America, Europe, and the
Asia Pacific including Japan, with its worldwide headquarters located in Taipei.
For more information, please visit: http://www.cyberlink.com/ or visit our
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Source: CyberLink
