eMotion Announces New Master Distributor Agreement with IST (Integrated Solutions Technologies) - IST will Lead eMotion Sales and Support Efforts in Europe
IST also invested in eMotion During Latest Financing Series
VIENNA, VA – November 18, 2002 – eMotion, Inc., a global provider of digital media management software and services, and IST, a London-based media technology reseller, announced today that they have entered into a Master Distributor agreement that will significantly expand and strengthen eMotion's European channel sales program. Under the new agreement, IST becomes the Master Distributor in Europe of eMotion's digital media management products and ASP services, including MediaPartner Enterprise, ArchivePartner and CreativePartner®. In addition to the Master Distributor agreement, IST has invested in eMotion as part of its recently announced round of financing.
IST has been a partner of eMotion for several years and has a strong understanding of eMotion's products and a proven history of delivering eMotion's digital media management solutions in the UK and throughout Europe. As part of the Master Distributor agreement, IST will also provide expert consultation, technical support and application hosting services to eMotion's European reseller network and customers.
"We are positively delighted to be the Master Distributor of eMotion products and services throughout Europe and our investment in eMotion only emphasizes our commitment to the relationship," said Simon Codrington, Chairman of IST. "eMotion has provided IST and our customers, including Lowe Worldwide and Photoshot, with the best digital media management solution available and we are thrilled to be playing a larger role in the company's continued success in Europe."
"eMotion's comprehensive product line needs a world class distribution and integration partner like IST," said Richard Fisher, CEO of eMotion. "We have a long history with IST and attribute much of our European success to their understanding of our products and their highly effective development, consulting and support services," Mr. Fisher added.
About IST
Integrated Solutions Technology (IST) was established in 1991 and specialises in digital video
compression technologies, broadband streaming and distribution and digital media asset management.
The company provides product, integration of services and ASP hosting. IST's specialist team prides
themselves on their versatility and ability to meet customer needs while providing 24/7 technical
support.
IST's customers include Bilco, Bloomberg TV, British Telecom, B Sky B, Channel 4 TV, Explore International, Leeds Metropolitan University, Lowe & Partners Worldwide, Mars, Media Host, Metro Imaging, Photoshot and PricewaterhouseCoopers.
About eMotion, Inc.
eMotion, Inc. is a global provider of digital media management software and services, with a wide
range of customers that include Global 2000 companies, advertising agencies, entertainment and
broadcast companies and government agencies. eMotion's Customers include CBS King World, ABC
Television, Exxon Mobil, Coors Brewing Company, Discovery Communications, Bechtel,
Doner, Lowe & Partners. The eMotion family of products, which includes MediaPartner Enterprise,
ArchivePartner and CreativePartner®, helps companies realize the value of their digital media by
providing mature software solutions designed to suit their specific business needs. The technology
is available either as a product license or in a hosted environment. The company is headquartered
outside of Washington, D.C., in Vienna, VA. Additional information about the company can be found
www.emotion.com.
Press contact:
Heather Cabral
For eMotion
phone: 415-652-9899
email: hcabral@directvinternet.com
eMotion Contact:
Molly Glover-Gallatin
Director of Marketing
phone: 703-207-4878
email: molly.glover@emotion.com
