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Verismo Networks Partners With MediaMall Technologies to Enable Access to Premium Video Content From Hulu(TM), Netflix(TM), CNN, ESPN and More -- on the TV

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SUNNYVALE, CA--(Marketwire - August 18, 2009) - Verismo Networks announced today the ability
to play content from Hulu, Netflix, CBS, CNN, ESPN, and Amazon Video On
Demand via MediaMall Technologies' PlayOnT media server and Verismo's
award-winning Internet TV Platform,
VuNow. VuNow lets people watch millions of free Internet videos directly on their TV.
PlayOnT, is a combined browser and UPnP digital media server
that enables VuNow PoD devices to offer popular video content in the
on-screen menu, including Internet video from NetflixT, HuluT,
CBST, CNNT, ESPNT, Amazon Video On Demand and more. Verismo
Networks and MediaMall Technologies have worked together to optimize the
video quality of PlayOnT on the VuNow Internet TV platform.

PlayOnT adds even more premium content to VuNow's extensive list
including:

-- YouTubeT videos
-- Streaming digital music from Rhapsody
-- Direct access to videos from popular web sites
-- Search for video content from thousands of websites
-- Movies from CinemaNowT
-- Live TV channels from around the world including live Internet radio
to let users seamlessly enjoy a wealth of Shoutcast audio stations
-- Access to personal media (videos, photos, music) through the home
network from a connected PC or NAS device

"We have been consistently upgrading our device with compelling new
features since we launched, making the VuNow the absolute best-in-class
device available today for the price," said Prakash Bhalerao, CEO at
Verismo Networks. "We are committed to bringing all the best the Internet
has to offer to the television. Our alliance with MediaMall is one more
step to prove our commitment to this philosophy."

"We are pleased to partner with Verismo and offer a broad array of great
Internet Video content to VuNow customers," said Jeff Lawrence, CEO at
Media Mall Technologies. "We are committed to offering PlayOn to the
broadest number of consumers, and supporting the VuNow devices is another
example of our commitment to consumers."

Verismo Networks sells high-definition and standard-definition versions of
the VuNow PoD directly through its online store, as well as through select online partners such as
Amazon.com. Additionally, the open VuNow platform is available for
licensing to service providers and equipment manufacturers. For more
details of Verismo's award winning VuNow, please visit www.vunow.com

PlayOn offers its highly regarded software through great devices like
Verismo's VuNow and directly via its website at www.playon.tv.

About Verismo Networks

Verismo's VuNow platform transforms the TV set into a powerful multi-media
hub with an unbelievable level of choice and ease in accessing digital
entertainment. You've never seen your television like this before. The
privately held company is based in Mountain View, California with offices
in Bangalore, India. For more information, please visit
www.verismonetworks.com.

Trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective
owners.

 

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