ArcSoft WebCam Companion™ 2 Achieves Windows Vista Certification

Business Wire, Jan 24, 2007

Webcam software now carries certified logo

FREMONT, Calif. -- ArcSoft, Inc. announced today that ArcSoft WebCam Companion[TM] 2 has been designated as Certified for Windows Vista by Microsoft. WebCam Companion allows users to monitor, capture, edit, and manage video using webcams. Vista certification involves both rigorous in-house testing and verification of the test results at Microsoft labs.

"We are delighted that Microsoft has certified WebCam Companion for use on Windows Vista," said Michael Downs, ArcSoft Vice President of Marketing and Business Development. "WebCam Companion is one of the first products in the webcam software market to achieve Vista certification, and is just one of many ArcSoft titles we plan to certify in the coming months."

"Products that carry the Certified for Windows Vista logo have met explicit standards of reliability and quality, and have been tested and proven to deliver a superior experience with Windows Vista," said Brad Goldberg, General Manager for Windows Vista Product Management at Microsoft Corp. "We are extremely pleased that ArcSoft WebCam Companion carries the certified logo and takes advantage of the new technologies available in Windows Vista."

Many other ArcSoft desktop software titles are compatible with Windows Vista and are at various stages in the Vista certification process. Consumers who have already purchased these titles can upgrade to the Vista-compatible versions for free.

Pricing and Availability

WebCam Companion is available for OEM bundling, or for retail purchase for US$39.99. More information is available at www.arcsoft.com/products/webcamcompanion.> About ArcSoft

ArcSoft, Inc. is a leading developer of multimedia software for desktop computers and embedded solutions for digital camera, PC-peripheral, mobile phone, and consumer electronics manufacturers. Established in 1994, ArcSoft is headquartered in Fremont, California, with regional commercial and development facilities in Europe and the Far East. For further details, visit www.arcsoft.com.

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