Ulead and AdaptView Partner to Bring Wireless Web Server Tools to Market

Business Wire, Sept 7, 2001

Business Editors

TORRANCE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 7, 2001

Ulead Systems Inc., a leading developer of video editing, image editing and Web graphics software, today announced a distribution partnership with AdaptView Inc., an innovative technology leader in the wireless industry.

Under this distribution agreement, Ulead will oversee marketing and distribution of AdaptView's server software products in North America under a co-branding arrangement.

AdaptView specializes in Web server software that converts Web site content into content that is readable and optimized for access from any mobile Internet devices such as cell phones and handheld computers. AdaptView's technology gives Webmasters and Web site designers the ability to generate content-rich mobile Web sites simply and quickly without requiring the development of separate sites to service each device.

"We are pleased with our Ulead Systems partnership. Ulead has a very strong team and has proven their capabilities through years of profitable operations," said Wayne Wang, chief executive officer of AdaptView Inc. "The well-established market channels and broad customer bases will bring invaluable resources to AdaptView. We look forward to working with Ulead's team to introduce our advanced technology to the mobile market and expect prosperous returns for both Ulead Systems and AdaptView."

"AdaptView technology is a smooth fit into our growth plan to provide a broad range of desktop and server-based Web, image and video solutions," said Lewis Liaw, senior vice president at Ulead Systems Inc. "Expansion of our server software applications is a natural progression for us and will enhance our current offerings under the iMira Server Tools line of server products."

Ulead's iMira(TM) Server Tools focus on transferring Ulead's imaging and Web expertise with desktop applications to server-based Internet and e-mail applications. iMira Server Tools enable organizations to share, edit, screen and mobilize images and Web content. Leveraging core competencies and creativity, Ulead is driving aggressively into integrated Internet-based imaging products, services and content to help consumers, businesses and industry partners enjoy the rich communications opportunities available in the new millennium.

About AdaptView

The mission of AdaptView(TM) Inc. is to be the premier provider of innovative, efficient and cost-effective technology that facilitates the transformation of PC-oriented Web content to any non-PC and wireless Internet access devices. AdaptView(TM) Inc. has headquarters in Milpitas, Calif. For more information, visit www.adaptview.com.

About Ulead Systems

Ulead Systems Inc. develops innovative video, imaging and Web graphics applications to help users communicate their ideas effectively and creatively to audiences around the world. The company's award-winning desktop products include Ulead(R) PhotoImpact(R), Ulead(R) VideoStudio(R), Ulead(R) MediaStudio(R) Pro, Ulead(R) Photo Express(TM), Ulead(R) COOL 3D(TM), Ulead(R) GIF Animator(TM), Ulead(R) Photo Explorer(TM), Ulead(R) GIF-X.Plugin(TM), and Ulead(R) COOL 360(TM). Ulead's iMira Server Tools deliver server-based imaging and Web solutions. For more information on the company, its products and services, visit Ulead's Web site at http://www.ulead.com or call 800/85-ULEAD (800/858-5323).

Note to Editors: (c)2001 Ulead Systems Inc. Ulead and the Ulead Systems logo are registered trademarks of Ulead Systems Inc. Ulead PhotoImpact, Ulead VideoStudio, MediaStudio Pro, Photo Express, Ulead COOL 3D, Ulead GIF Animator, Ulead Photo Explorer, Ulead GIF-X.Plugin and Ulead COOL 360 are trademarks of Ulead Systems Inc. All other names used herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.