Nero 6 Wins 'Best Product: Software' from RetailVision Europe

Nero 6 Wins 'Best Product: Software' from RetailVision Europe

    Business Editors/Telecommunications Writers/Technology Editors

    KARLSBAD, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 3, 2005--

Nero Emerges as the Leading Software Application at Europe's Most Recognized Retail Event
    Nero, leaders in digital media technology, took home top honors at the RetailVision Europe Spring event held in Barcelona, Spain (April 13-15). Europe's top retailer attendees recognized Nero 6 as the top product in the Best of Software category.
    The Best of RetailVision Europe Awards are recognized as the most prestigious honors in the industry. More than 187 retailer executive attendees gather to vote for the winning products from 91 vendor companies. Retailers and vendors come together at the event to discuss the latest technology, channel programs and to pursue business needs.
    Nero 6 is the premier digital media suite recognized throughout the consumer electronics and computer retail industries and by more than 180 million end-users who benefit from the cutting edge software that is always first to support and introduce new technology.
    Nero 6 offers innovative applications including Nero Digital(TM), first complete MPEG-4 Audio and Video Solution for PCs, Mobile Phones and CE Devices, Nero ShowTime 2, a high-quality media player that supports all digital recording playback including movies, TV, home videos, DVD video, and Nero MediaHome, a network application for streaming videos, music and images to UPnP-capable equipment and PCs. In addition, Nero offers standard CD, DVD and HD burning with Nero Burning Rom and Nero Express, applications that are the foundation of Nero's success.
    "We are humbled to receive such an amazing honor", said Klaus Bock, General Manager of Nero AG, "We believe by winning this RetailVision award shows that the industry has stood up to take notice of our tireless efforts to make the most innovative and high-quality software possible."
    Nero 6 Reloaded is available at participating retailers and also online at www.nero.com as boxed and downloadable version. Current Nero 6 users can update the latest release for free at www.nero.com.

    About Nero

    Nero provides state-of-the-art software solutions for the global digital media market. Since the company was founded in 1995, its products have established a loyal clientele of more than 180 million users throughout the world.
    Nero offers the industry's most reliable CD/DVD-software applications. Its award-winning flagship product, Nero 6, includes all the applications and functionalities needed in the digital media field. Other Nero products include the MPEG 4 based audio/video technology - Nero Digital(TM), the simple and complete photo solution - Nero PhotoShow Elite, and SIPPS(TM) and SIPPSTAR PBX, which provide voice-over IP solutions for private and business customers.
    Nero products are globally distributed by leading hardware manufacturers, international distribution partners and online portals, as well as directly via www.nero.com. Nero Inc. in Glendale, California, USA and Nero K.K. in Yokohama, Japan are subsidiaries of Nero AG, based in Karlsbad, Germany.

    About Vision Events

    Vision Events, a Gartner, Inc. (NYSE: IT and ITB) company, is a leading producer of highly focused business events that bring resellers and end users together with leading and emerging vendors in private boardroom appointments to form strategic partnerships and secure new business in the technology sector. Additional information about Vision Events can be found at www.visionevents.com.

    Nero(R), Nero Digital(TM)and SIPPS(TM) are trademarks of Nero AG and its subsidiaries. Any other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
    (C) 2005 Nero. All rights reserved.

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CONTACT: Nero AG Jenny Menhart Team Leader Marketing Phone: +49 724 892 8202 Fax: +49 724 892 8299 E-mail: jmenhart@nero.com or Sandra Jakob Marketing Manager Phone: +49 724 892 8209 Fax: +49 724 892 8299 E-mail: sjakob@nero.com www.nero.com

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