Inlet Technologies announced plans to expand its international presence and deliver technology innovation to the European media and entertainment industries. This week, Inlet will return to Amsterdam for the International Broadcasters Convention (IBC), Europe's premiere event for video content delivery, where it will demonstrate the latest release of its flagship Fathom^TM encoding solution for VC-1 and Windows Media Video (WMV), unveil an industry-first Quality Control software application, and foster new partnerships with international resellers and business leaders.

When Fathom launched a year ago at IBC 2004, it made news as the world's first real-time encoding platform for WMV/VC-1 high definition video. This year Inlet will showcase its new product enhancements in live, end-to-end encoding workflow demonstrations, highlighting some of today's most relevant applications for next generation content management. These demonstrations will mirror real-life workflow scenarios to illustrate how Fathom's powerful hardware engine helps content creators, editors and video engineers meet real-life deadlines, realizing a 12 to 1 or greater improvement in production time. In addition, Inlet will demonstrate how Fathom's analytic tools enable greater control, so video professionals can exercise the finesse needed to deliver superior content in applications such as HD DVD, Blu-Ray, video-on-demand, IPTV, digital signage, etc.

Inlet returns to Europe building on the strong momentum generated in the US, where it quickly established itself as the leader in high-quality advanced encoding solutions for post production houses and studios working with VC-1 and WMV content. Inlet has secured predominant industry partners such as Microsoft, HP, AMD, THX and Sonic Solutions and has built a broad customer portfolio including Akimbo, Modern VideoFilm, CinemaNow and Microsoft Studios. Its Fathom product earned industry validation from millimeter magazine as one of its NAB 2005 Pick Hits. In addition, the company recently closed a $5 million round of venture financing and expanded its management team.

"It has been only one year since we unveiled Inlet and Fathom at IBC 2004," said Neal Page, Inlet CEO. "In that time, we have established ourselves on the cutting edge of encoding technology and earned acceptance from Hollywood and other center of content creation as they look to elevate their encoding capabilities and thus differentiate themselves in the professional video arena, where 'details matter.' We are now expanding our focus globally, to improve encoding efficiency and quality for digital media professionals around the world. IBC is the ideal venue in which to achieve our goals, as it has proven to be a focal point for Europe's video industry forerunners and decision makers. We had a successful reaction to Fathom's introduction at last year's show, and look forward to demonstrating how the product has evolved with even more ground-breaking features."

Fathom has global significance as an advanced encoding technology and has already received positive reviews from international customers and partners at events such as NAB 2005 (National Association of Broadcasters) and the recent WMV HD Partners' Training Summit in Amsterdam. Inlet has recently shipped units to a number of international customers including a leading European broadcasting company and post production facilities in Paris and Prague. The company has expanded into the Asian market by signing its first deal with a Japanese reseller, and is initiating relationships with European resellers in pivotal regions such as the UK, France, Italy, Holland, Germany, Belgium and Scandinavia.

Inlet's IBC exhibit is # 2.301 (Hall 2, booth 301) at the RAI Center in Amsterdam, opening Friday, September 9th through Tuesday, September 13th.