AudioDev TestCenter and Eclipse Data Technologies form Partnership


MALMO, Sweden, April 16, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Eclipse and AudioDev TestCenter have entered into a partnership whereby AudioDev's Test Centers in the United States and Sweden will be able to perform thorough format analysis and bit-to-bit verification tests using the EclipseSuite format software. Eclipse is today recognized as a leader in DVD and CD mastering encoders and test software. This additional service has been requested by many of our customers.

The Test Center is an independent part of AudioDev, offering content owners, wholesalers and end-users the opportunity to request an independent test analysis preformed on our world-leading product series -- CATS. Independent test analysis from the TestCenter can help with evaluation of a new supplier or confirming disc quality before an important media product launch. The TestCenter also gives important insights into new trends that can positively influence product development.

AudioDev's TestCenters can be found in Sweden, USA and Hong Kong/China. To provide even better service and to meet our customer's demand we recently opened our fourth TestCenter in Japan. For more information, please see our website: www.audiodev.com.

About AudioDev AB

AudioDev, (www.audiodev.com) is a world leading manufacturer of test equipment for CD and DVD. Since 1987, AudioDev has successfully built up a complete range of products for the optical media market. Our product portfolio carries the brand name CATS and these products are recognized worldwide as the industry de facto standard for testing each format on the market. We also offer an extensive service and support network as well as customized training sessions and independent test analyses through AudioDev's Test Centers.

About Eclipse Data Technologies

Eclipse, recognized as the new leader in DVD and CD mastering encoders and software provides leading edge capability with a reputation for technical excellence and world-class customer support in its line of mastering, premastering and QC verification tools. Eclipse is the recipient of three TapeDisc Business Magazine Technical Excellence Awards for 2002. The awards were presented for excellence and innovation for its ImageEncoder Mastering System, EclipseSuite Software and EclipseSuite CSS Verification Plug-In products. For more information about Eclipse and its products, please visit our web site at www.eclipsedata.com


For more information please contact:
AudioDev, USA Inc
Maria Asteberg, Sales Manager AudioDev TestCenter 
Telephone: +1 818 992 3200 
E-mail: maria.asteberg@audiodev.com

Annika Falk, Director Marketing
Phone: +46 40 690 49 04 
E-mail: annika.falk@audiodev.com

Eclipse Data Technologies
Bob Edmonds, VP Sales & Marketing
Telephone: (925) 224-8880
Fax: (925) 224-8881 
Email: sales@eclipsedata.com

Richard LePori, Marketing Manager 
Telephone: (925) 224-8880 
Fax: (925) 224-8881
Email: rich@eclipsedata.com

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