Emblaze-VCON signs agreement with Chinese Government division to provide video conferencing solution

   

Contract worth over $750,000M awarded after successful completion of the first phase with Jiangsu Quality Inspection Bureau

Ra’anana, September 29 , 2005 : Emblaze Ltd (Emblaze or “the Group”) (LSE: BLZ) announces that its Group company, Emblaze-VCON, a leading provider of wireless video communications technologies and conferencing solutions for operators and enterprise markets over IP networks, has won a $750,000 contract for the second phase of rolling out a videoconferencing system for Jaingsu Quality Inspection Bureau who are responsible for quality certification of all products imported into Jiangsu Province. The second phase will commence immediately and run through till December, 2005.

Under the terms of the agreement, Emblaze VCON is providing a system for its officials at the Ministry to establish visual link over the IP network between branch offices and the head quarters of National Quality Inspection Bureau. Emblaze VCON will be deploying of HD2000 video conferencing set-tops and VCB3000, server-based multi-point bridge throughout the province in addition to those already deployed in the first phase.

Jiangsu Quality Inspection Bureau in China is Ministry under the Jiangsu Province Government that tests and approves products, all over the province. Jiangsu Quality Inspection Bureau tests all kinds of products, including food, cloth and high tech, not only produced in Jiangsu Province but also products imported from other provinces or other countries.

Mr.Yang Yumin, senior manager at Jiangsu Quality Inspection Bureau, said: “Emblaze-VCON was a natural choice for the second phase of this project. Their superior technology, excellent video quality, convenient interface and reliable performance will enable us to communicate easily with our branches within the province.”

Eli Reifman, CEO of Emblaze Group, said: “This is a significant footprint for Emblaze VCON in China. It is an affirmation of our advanced IP solutions for videoconferencing that it was awarded this contract in the face of stiff competition.

“This is the first contract win for the newly merged Company and demonstrates the Group’s determination to continue to support the existing client base of the individual companies that made up Emblaze VCON. The combination of IP-based market and our cost-effective and unrivalled experience makes Emblaze-VCON the first choice for IP-based organizations world-wide.”

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About Jiangsu Quality Inspection

Jiangsu Quality Inspection Bureau is directly under the Jiangsu Province Government, in charge of the quality inspection and testing for all kinds of products all over the province. The organization of the Jiangsu Quality Inspection Bureau includes Branch Offices; provincial technical institutions; provincial authorized product inspection stations and civic authorized product inspection stations.

About Emblaze-VCON

Emblaze-VCON develops and manufactures a variety of conferencing solutions that enable seamless communication and collaboration using all forms of interactive media. The company's award-winning technology ensures the highest audio and video performance for organizations worldwide. Emblaze-VCON's meeting and collaboration solutions include desktop and group videoconferencing products, audio conferencing products, data conferencing products and management systems. The company markets its products and services through a network of reseller partners, OEMS and value-added resellers around the world. Emblaze-VCON has worldwide headquarters in Israel and regional offices in Munich , Paris , New Jersey and Beijing.

About Emblaze Ltd

Emblaze Ltd is a group of companies sharing a common mission to provide telecom operators with technologies, products and solutions for next generation services: Emblaze Mobile, a new breed in handsets design and manufacturing; Adamind (LSE: ADA), a global leader in content adaptation (transcoding) for wireless operators; Visual Defence (LSE: VDI), a provider of wireless and IP video solutions for military and homeland security markets; Emblaze VCON, recently created from the merger of Emblaze Systems and VCON , is a leading provider of wireless video communications technologies and conferencing solutions for operators and enterprise markets over IP networks and Orca Interactive (LSE: ORCA), provider of Interactive Television IPTV middleware for Video On Demand (VOD) and broadcast services, aimed at Telecom, cable and xDSL operators.

 
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