XONA Media and Jaman Networks Integrate In-Store and Online Digital Media

XONA Media and Jaman Networks Integrate In-Store and Online Digital Media

Unified Media Cloud enables integrated multi-channel, multi-format, multi-mode entertainment services

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- XONA Media, an advanced technology and services provider for entertainment kiosks, and Jaman Networks, a leading supplier of turn-key platforms for premium movies and online video, today launched the Unified Media Cloud (UMC) Platform, the first turn-key system for retailers and content owners to provide seamless access to media entertainment online, on-device and in-store.

Retail and content brands can offer premier branded experiences without the massive investments in media technology required in the past. This white label solution allows media and retail brands to be anywhere, in any format.

   Unified Media Cloud Platform - unprecedented capabilities:    Online    --  Premium video streaming   --  Download-to-rent   --  Download-to-own   --  Mac and PC playback support   --  Set-top integration (TiVo and AppleTV)   --  Advanced e-commerce and promotion   --  Sophisticated social networking   --  User-generated content   --  Recommendations platform    Mobile    --  Movie streaming to iPhone and iPod   --  Mobile browsing and reservations of in-store inventory    In-store    --  Sale and rental of DVD & Blu-ray discs   --  Instant Movie Downloads (XIMD) to portable devices in under 10 seconds   --  Secure DVD burning on demand   

"Consumers have increasingly high expectations for portability and flexibility with their digital media. For media and retail brands, this means if you're going to be digital anywhere, you have to be digital everywhere," said Steve Harnsberger, VP of Jaman Networks. "Teaming with XONA Media allows us to extend our vision of universal media access from the cloud to an in-store presence as well, delivering the best in hybrid kiosk solutions, combining DVD rentals with a complementary digital option."

Pete Popcke, COO of XONA Media, shares this vision: "Jaman Networks and XONA Media believe that digital entertainment must be accessible, seamless and simple for consumers. An integrated, modular platform tackles a big obstacle for retailers."

XONA Media and Jaman Networks will demonstrate these commercially available technologies at the January 7-10th CES Show. To schedule a demonstration, contact Steve Harnsberger (sharnsberger@jaman.net) or Pete Popcke (popcke@xonamedia.com).

About Jaman Networks

Jaman Networks is a leading technology provider delivering premium entertainment e-commerce solutions for content owners, retailers, ISPs and CE companies. The Jaman Networks platform enables end-to-end, worldwide Internet distribution of Hollywood movies, independent film and television content to any web connected device including PCs, Macs, TiVos, set-top boxes, HDTVs, iPhones & iPods and digital kiosks while supporting multiple monetization models including subscription, pay-per-view, download-to-own and ad supported streaming. For further information, go to http://www.jaman.net/.

About XONA Media

XONA Media is a privately held media technology and services company providing innovative systems to link brick-and-mortar retailers to the web, and bridge physical media and digital delivery formats. With a team of retail and media distribution experts from Hollywood Video, Sonic Solutions, DVD Play, Premier Retail Networks and Zoom Systems, XONA Media leverages consumer insights and future-forward technology to dramatically reduce the costs of retail operations while creating transformative consumer experiences. Additional information is available at http://www.xonamedia.com/.

   Media Contacts:    Pete Popcke   (888) 966-9662   media@xonamedia.com    Steve Harnsberger   (415) 987-2674   sharnsberger@jaman.net    

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CONTACT: Pete Popcke, 1-888-966-9662, media@xonamedia.com, or Steve
Harnsberger, +1-415-987-2674, sharnsberger@jaman.net

Web Site: http://www.xonamedia.com/

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