RAVISENT And TeleCruz Team To Provide Internet Access Solution To The Television Without The Need For A Set-Top Box

RAVISENT Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: RVST), a leading supplier of software solutions to the personal computer and consumer electronics markets, today announced a partnership and a licensing agreement with TeleCruz, to deliver Internet access via the television. Under the agreement, TeleCruz will bundle the RAVISENT software platform Internet browser with its Cruzer7 platform (comprising of its standards based Cruzerware software suite and TC701 system-on-a-chip) to provide Consumer Electronics OEMs the ability to deliver Internet connectivity to entertainment devices. Consumers are driving the demand for electronics manufacturers to deliver entertainment products with enhanced capabilities including Internet access.The RAVISENT and TeleCruz Internet enabled interactive solution will be demonstrated at the Consumer Electronics Show, January 6-9, Las Vegas - Digital Living Room Pavilion - Booth 6529.""RAVISENT is pleased to be partnering with TeleCruz to deliver Internet enabled solutions to meet the growing demands of consumers,"" noted Frank Wilde, CEO for RAVISENT. ""This relationship with TeleCruz further emphasizes our goal of delivering the future of technology today. In addition, it will enable CE manufacturers to deliver superior video and audio capabilities and advanced functionality in their future products.""""RAVISENT's Internet Software browser is now fully integrated with the Cruzer7 platform,"" stated Kris Narayan, Chairman of TeleCruz. ""This partnership will provide consumers with a low-cost and easy-to-use alternative which will extend beyond traditional Internet access with the convenience of the television set and richness of broadcast video.""About RAVISENT's Internet Appliance GroupRAVISENT's Internet Appliance Group is a leader in developing flexible, low-cost Internet enabling technologies that allow PC manufacturers, CE manufacturers and ISPs to rapidly meet the growing need for information appliances. The RAVISENT Internet software browser is an easy to use, inexpensive Web browser and email solution, which is ideal for mass-market consumer electronics devices.About TeleCruz Technology Inc.Headquartered in San Jose, California, TeleCruz Technology Inc. provides innovative and elegant technology solutions that allow TV and consumer electronic manufacturers to offer a range of ""smart"" or interactive-ready television solutions. With broad experience in integrated circuitry and based on the needs of the television environment, the company founders have developed a flexible and cost effective approach that also benefits service providers and consumers. For additional information, visit the company's Web site at www.telecruz.com.About RAVISENT Technologies Inc.RAVISENT is driving the digital entertainment revolution with an integrated suite of innovative digital video, audio products and Internet connectivity for PC and consumer electronics manufacturers. RAVISENT enables the convergence of personal computer and consumer electronics devices through software and hardware products designed around a unique, modular software architecture that provides a consistent look and feel across technology platforms. Combining outstanding on-screen quality with high overall system performance and integration, RAVISENT provides flexible and cost-effective solutions to a spectrum of partners in the PC-OEM, CE-OEM and semiconductor markets, including Acer, Compaq, Dell Computer, Gateway, Hewlett-Packard, Micron, Fujitsu, Packard Bell/NEC, Quantex, Sony, Tottori-Sanyo, Vestel, Yamaha, ATi Technologies, C-Cube, and ST Microelectronics. Founded in 1994, RAVISENT is headquartered in Pennsylvania and has offices in the Silicon Valley, Seattle, Germany and Japan.

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