Omneon Video Networks today announced that AV2P, a leading reseller of broadcast products in France, has joined the Omneon Partner Network (OPN) and will promote, sell, integrate, and support the complete Omneon product range in the French market.

“We are very pleased to add the Omneon Spectrum™ servers to our broadcast products catalog,” said AV2P General Manager Patrick Pfeiffer. “Omneon’s product architecture represents a true step forward in server technology. The highly modular and scalable architecture offers unmatched flexibility when configuring a system, making it possible to build ‘a la carte’ systems that address the specific needs of each customer.”

The Omneon Partner Network includes developers, consultants, and system integrators that are specifically trained and qualified to propose, sell, and install Omneon Spectrum™ media server solutions. Omneon partners provide solutions that address the growing complexities of managing content acquisition, production, and distribution. Designed to help build successful long-term partner relationships, the OPN ensures that Omneon partners have access to the latest technical and product information, priority access to service and support, and input into future product plans. Additionally, the OPN provides marketing and sales incentives to help partners profitably grow their Omneon business.

“AV2P’s reputation and expertise are well established in the broadcast industry,” said François Cavalade, regional manager for Omneon France. “With 10 years of experience and a well- established infrastructure to support the region, the company is an excellent partner for promoting, selling, and supporting our entire product range.”

Omneon’s server system is built on an open architecture that allows it to support a broad variety of third-party applications for control and transmission, media management, archiving, and collaborative production. Stored media can be shared among many users and applications. The scalable, distributed architecture of the modular Omneon Spectrum™ server system also offers users maximum flexibility in scaling system components and capacity in small or large increments as desired. The system is available in a broad range of configurations to meet the specific needs of each installation.

About Omneon
Omneon is a leading provider of flexible media server and active storage systems that optimize workflow productivity and on-air reliability for the production, distribution, and management of digital media. Omneon is a pioneer in the use of advanced IT technologies and open systems for broadcast applications, producing a modular and expandable video server architecture in the Omneon Spectrum. The company's MediaGrid active storage system delivers centralized content storage that is scalable in capacity, bandwidth, and media-processing power. The company has an extensive global presence with customers in 45 countries on six continents. Omneon is on the Web at www.Omneon.com.

About AV2P
AV2P is a leader in the import and distribution of broadcast and video materials and offers a product range that extends from consumer to professional markets. With 10 years experience as a video professional solutions specialist, AV2P has acquired the necessary technical expertise to provide complex and complete broadcast systems adapted to very specific needs. AV2P’s strength resides in its capability to anticipate market evolutions and to adapt its product range accordingly in order to always propose the best tools available to answer new market needs in a practical manner. For more in information, contact Mr. Guilhem Krier ( g.krier@av2p.com), or visit www.av2p.com.

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