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Major Installations in Traffic, Water, Power, Public Security, Mining, Telecommunications, Broadcast, Finance and Enterprise

BEIJING--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- InfoComm China 2009

Jupiter Systems, the industry leader in display wall technology and an early investor in China, today announced record 2009 sales of its Fusion and PixelNet display wall processors in that country. Jupiter products are used in command and control visualization and across industries including airport transportation, railways, seaports and highway traffic management, water, power, public security, mining, telecommunications, broadcast, finance and enterprise markets.

"Jupiter Systems' strong growth can be attributed to many factors," said Brady O. Bruce, VP of Marketing and Strategic Alliances. "Record Chinese investment in infrastructure, from highways to airports, power generation and distribution, mining, industry and security, have helped fuel the country's strong economic growth, as have the energy and enterprise of its people. These factors, combined with Jupiter Systems' own early investment in China, a fully-owned subsidiary with full manufacturing capability, a strong base of Chinese partners, and the industry's highest quality, most reliable, high performance products, have made Jupiter well positioned for growth."

"Last year, our Jupiter Systems China subsidiary experienced substantial growth," said Chuck Kelley, Chairman of Jupiter Systems China. "This year, we expect China to grow dramatically, once again delivering the second largest single county contribution to Jupiter's global revenues."

"Jupiter's high performance display wall processors are central to many of China's largest installations," said Guomin Zhang, General Manager of Jupiter Systems China. "Jupiter installations in China include the Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau (a wall comprised of 56 individual displays, originally serving as the Security Command Centre for the 2008 Summer Olympics); the Beijing Traffic Management Bureau (a large display wall of 16 x 7 or 112 displays built originally for the 2008 Summer Olympics); the State Department Emergency Command Office (headquarters for all Emergency Command Centers in China); the South-to-North Water Diversion project (China's ambitious project to divert water from its longest river, the Yangtze, to North China); Beijing Capital International Airport Terminal 3 (the world's largest airport building covering more than one million square meters); and many others.

"Customers initially look for the lowest price," says Zhang. "But whether they are very large or very small concerns, what they really want is a display wall controller they can rely on. In the past two years, we have built demand for Jupiter controllers by demonstrating them to be best-of-breed for reliability, quality and performance. Our credibility in this regard has enabled us to grow beyond our most aggressive projections. Working together with our partners, systems integrators and video display manufacturers, we believe that Jupiter will continue to be the leading supplier in China."

Jupiter Products To Be Showcased at InfoComm China 2009

Jupiter Systems will showcase its products in Beijing at InfoComm China 2009 in Booth # C1-01 on 9-11 November 2009. www.infocomm-china.com/

For More Information

For additional information on these and other Jupiter products or to find out about our resellers, contact us at Jupiter Systems China (Shenzhen) Ltd., Room D501-503, 5th Floor, Shenzhen Tech-Innovation International Bldg., the 10th Kejinan Road, High-Tech Zone, Nanshan Dist., Shenzhen, 518057, P.R.C. Telephone: +86-755-2672-7856.

About Jupiter Systems

Jupiter Systems is the leading worldwide supplier of display wall processors for command and control applications. Jupiter's best-of-breed products are designed for continuous, "24/7" operation and are used in network operation centers, electric power generation and distribution control rooms, boardrooms, intelligent traffic control rooms, 911 dispatch centers, financial management control centers, surveillance and security centers and fixed and mobile military operations control centers in thousands of installations around the world. For more information, please visit www.jupiter.com.

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Agreement Pairs Samsung Narrow-Bezel LCDs with Jupiter's High Performance Display Wall Controllers Used in Command and Control Visualization

BEIJING--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- InfoComm China 2009:

Jupiter Systems, the industry leader in display wall technology, today announced an exclusive partnership with Winhi Technology, the sole distributor of Samsung Electronics Corporation surveillance products in China. Under the partnership agreement Jupiter's high performance controllers will be bundled with Samsung's narrow-bezel LCDs (liquid crystal display) for sale in everything from small 2 x 2 display walls used by local enterprise to very large installations (as large as 100 cubes or LCD displays), such as those found in airports, traffic control, power plants or security operations.

"We are delighted to announce this important agreement," said Guomin Zhang, General Manager of Jupiter Systems China, the company's wholly owned Chinese subsidiary. "Jupiter supports many supplier partners of DLP (digital light processing projectors) and PDP (plasma display panels), and we believe that their new narrow-bezel LCDs from Samsung and sold by Winhi offer customers a very attractive display option. Winhi is known for working with the best suppliers. We are honored that they have chosen Jupiter and believe that together we can provide the best, most cost-effective solution for our customers."

As part of the arrangement, Winhi will also buy 10 Jupiter Fusion 964 Display Wall Processors, as well as Jupiter's new PixelNet Distributed Display Wall Systems, to install in each of its sales offices in China.

Some Background

Samsung Group is the largest corporation in Korea and the leading supplier to the video surveillance industry. It is the inventor of the narrow-bezel LCD, with only 2.4 mm (right and bottom) of the screen and 4.3 mm (left and top), allowing tiling of multiple units with only 7.3 mm between the live screen areas. This narrow-bezel spacing between the multiple units of the displays provides an almost seamless video display wall.

Jupiter Systems is one of the largest suppliers of display wall controllers used in China with sales across industries including air, rail, port and highway traffic management, water, power, public security, mining, telecommunications, broadcast, finance and enterprise markets. Its processors are used in some of the country's largest, most important installations, such as the Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau (a wall comprised of 56 individual displays, originally serving as the Security Command Centre for the 2008 Summer Olympics) and the Beijing Traffic Management Bureau (a large display wall of 16 x 7 or 112 displays built originally for the 2008 Summer Olympics), as well as a great many smaller projects used by local business. Jupiter was an earlier investor in China and among the first in the industry to set up manufacturing in the country and a wholly-owned subsidiary.

For More Information

For additional information on these and other Jupiter products or to find out about our resellers, contact us at Jupiter Systems China (Shenzhen) Ltd., Room D501-503, 5th Floor, Shenzhen Tech-Innovation International Bldg., the 10th Kejinan Road, High-Tech Zone, Nanshan Dist., Shenzhen, 518057, P.R.C. Telephone: +86-755-2672-7856.

About Jupiter Systems

Jupiter Systems is the leading worldwide supplier of display wall processors for command and control applications. Jupiter's best-of-breed products are designed for continuous, "24/7" operation and are used in network operation centers, electric power generation and distribution control rooms, boardrooms, intelligent traffic control rooms, 911 dispatch centers, financial management control centers, surveillance and security centers, and fixed and mobile military operations control centers with thousands of installations around the world. For more information, please visit www.jupiter.com

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Participation Signals Growing Importance of Chinese Market

BEIJING--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- InfoComm China 2009

Jupiter Systems, the industry leader in display wall technology, will take center stage at InfoComm China 2009, China's largest audio visual and systems integration show. InfoComm China will be held from November 9 - 11 at the National Agricultural Exhibition Center (New Hall), Booth #C1-01, Beijing, China.

Jupiter Systems, an ISO 9001:2008 registered company, has been an early and expanding investor in the Chinese market. Over the past five years, Jupiter's revenues in China have increased significantly from sales of systems to support the country's rapidly growing infrastructure in traffic management, utilities, telecom, security, defense, and corporate applications. Today, China is the fastest growing economy in Asia, with an estimated growth rate of 8% in 2009, according to the BBC.

"China is the fastest growing market for display wall systems used in command and control visualization," said Brady O. Bruce, Vice President of Marketing and Strategic Alliances, "Government investment in critical infrastructure, from traffic management to power distribution and across all major industries, coupled with the energy and productivity of its workforce, makes China an incredibly exciting and important marketplace."

Jupiter's booth, No. C1-01, is located at the center front entrance to the National Agricultural Exhibition Center (New Hall). Its booth is adjacent to Jupiter partner Winhi (Booth # D1-01), the exclusive distributor for Samsung and its LCD display walls in China. Nearby is Jupiter's top Chinese integration partner, Dehao Electronics Technology (DET) (Booth # B2-01).

Jupiter's booth is comprised of three walls, each one demonstrating Jupiter products that control different display technologies: Wall #1 using PixelNet will control a 6 x 4 array of plasma panel displays. Wall #2 also using PixelNet, will drive a 3 x 3 array of LCD panel displays Wall #3 will be run by Jupiter's Fusion Display Wall Processor with a 3 x 2 array of rear projection cubes. In addition, a video pyramid will be built from 10 LCD panel displays and driven by PixelNet. Jupiter display wall processors will also run walls at the Winhi and DET booths.

Jupiter's large 135 square meter booth was designed by Hong Kong-based Pico Far East Holding Ltd. Pico is a leading design, construction, event organizing, and construction firm in the exhibition, event marketing, museum, and conference markets. Pico is known for its visually compelling, innovative, and highly functional designs and interactive, multimedia installations. The firm is also the conference organizer for InfoComm China 2009 and handled the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Jupiter was an early investor in the country with the headquarters of its wholly owned subsidiary, Jupiter Systems China, in Shenzhen and a sales and support facility in Beijing. The company is the leading supplier of display wall controllers in China, winning major installations in public security, water, power, roadway, rail and air traffic management, mining, manufacturing, finance, and broadcast systems. Its command and control visualization products are considered best-of-breed and are designed for 24 x 7 operation.

For More Information

For additional information on these and other Jupiter products or to find out about our resellers, contact us at Jupiter Systems China (Shenzhen) Ltd., Room D501-503, 5th Floor, Shenzhen Tech-Innovation International Bldg., the 10th Kejinan Road, High-Tech Zone, Nanshan Dist., Shenzhen, 518057, P.R.C. Telephone: +86-755-2672-7856.

About Jupiter Systems

Jupiter Systems is the leading worldwide supplier of display wall processors for command and control applications. Jupiter's best-of-breed products are designed for continuous, "24/7" operation and are used in network operation centers, electric power generation and distribution control rooms, boardrooms, intelligent traffic control rooms, 911 dispatch centers, financial management control centers, surveillance and security centers, and fixed and mobile military operations control centers in thousands of installations around the world. For more information, please visit www.jupiter.com.

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BEIJING--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- InfoComm China 2009

Jupiter Systems, the industry leader in display wall processors, announced that Dehao Electronics Technology, Ltd (www.det.com.cn) based in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, PRC, led Jupiter sales on the Mainland, exceeding expectations and forecast.

"DET is a valued channel partner and a talented, experienced group of professionals who are dedicated to our customers' success," said Guomin Zhang, General Manager of Jupiter Systems China. "In 2009 they have sold over 100 systems, exceeding their sales projections, while providing outstanding customer service. We are pleased to recognize their exceptional work on behalf of Jupiter Systems China, designing systems that help our customers improve productivity, reduce costs, and enhance their operations. We look forward to deepening our strong, successful channel partnership."

"There has been an increased demand for advanced systems integration in almost all industries in China that use visualization products for command and control. The partnership with DET has been of great benefit to both companies and further strengthens Jupiter Systems China ability to support its Chinese customers," said Chuck Kelley, Chairman of Jupiter Systems China.

"DET is proud to be Jupiter's number one reseller and integrator in China," said Elton Wong, Director of Dehao Electronics Technology. "We believe that our years of experience designing and integrating advanced visualization solutions, combined with Jupiter's industry leading display wall processors, provides powerful advantages to our customers. We look forward to continuing this strong and beneficial partnership for years to come."

DET sales to the electric power and petroleum industries, include: Tianjin Electric Power, Liaoning Electric Power, Jilin Electric Power, Shangdong Electric Power, and China National Offshore Oil Corporation (Huizho).

Dehao Electronics Technology (DET)

Guangzhou Dehao Electronics Technology Co., Ltd was founded in 1998 by Elton Wong, as systems specialists in video presentation equipment. They have seven branch offices and nine sub-branch offices covering all major provinces in the Mainland China and successfully sell to the military, electrical, television station, and petroleum markets. For more information, please visit www.det.com.cn.

About Jupiter Systems

Jupiter Systems is the leading worldwide supplier of display wall processors for command and control applications. Jupiter's best-of-breed products are designed for continuous, "24/7" operation and are used in network operation centers, electric power generation and distribution control rooms, boardrooms, intelligent traffic control rooms, 911 dispatch centers, financial management control centers, surveillance and security centers, and fixed and mobile military operations control centers in thousands of installations around the world. For more information, please visit www.jupiter.com

For More Information

For additional information on these and other Jupiter products or to find out about our resellers, contact us at Jupiter Systems China (Shenzhen) Ltd., Room D501-503, 5th Floor, Shenzhen Tech-Innovation International Bldg., the 10th Kejinan Road, High-Tech Zone, Nanshan Dist., Shenzhen, 518057, P.R.C. Telephone: +86-755-2672-7856.

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New Capabilities Deliver Audio, Video Sources on Multiple Displays in Multiple Locations -- from Single Control Point

BEIJING--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- InfoComm China 2009:

Jupiter Systems, the industry leader in display wall technology and an early investor in China, today announced the introduction of enhancements to its award winning PixelNet(R) distributed display wall system. These improvements include the PixelNet Audio output node, the PixelNet Quad SD video input node, full support of the 3G-SDI standard, a window borders and titles feature, integration of streaming video sources, and support for multiple walls - in multiple locations - from a single PixelNet domain.

"With the introduction of these new capabilities," said John Stark, Director of Product Management and Technical Services at Jupiter. "Jupiter makes good on the promise of its PixelNet technology to provide a comprehensive, integrated, and seamless platform for AV control. The enhanced system offers all of the benefits of the PixelNet approach - scalability, flexibility, 24x7 reliability, and low cost of installation and maintenance - and it enables Jupiter to provide all the capabilities demanded by users in security, government, defense, transportation, utilities, corporate management, entertainment, healthcare, and education."

PixelNet Audio Output Node

The new PixelNet Audio output node receives audio associated with video data captured at audio-capable PixelNet input nodes (the SDI and Analog HD input nodes) to one or more audio output nodes. Audio configurations are saved as part of PixelNet Domain Control layouts and are automatically recalled when the associated layout is selected. High-quality digital audio can be captured and transmitted end-to-end, including multi-channel encoded formats. Unlike other solutions, PixelNet users will be able to both see and hear a source, managing the two capabilities through a single drag-and-drop interface.

PixelNet Quad SD Input Node

The new PixelNet Quad-SD input node handles four composite video inputs or two S-video inputs, and can drive up to eight PixelNet windows simultaneously. With its low cost per port, the PixelNet Quad-SD node provides a solution that is ideal for many applications, especially video-intensive security monitoring.

Enhanced HD SDI Input Node With 3G-SDI Support

The HD SDI input node has been enhanced with full support of the 3G-SDI standard (SMPTE 424M) at 2.970 Gigabits per second. The extended bit rate can provide 1080p video at up to 60 frames per second.

Multiple Wall Support

With PixelNet, it is now possible to manage many displays in multiple locations, and to control them independently of each other. This new feature expands the boundaries of any given PixelNet domain and can include many walls. No longer confined to a single display wall, content can now be presented in more than one place on a variety of display types.

Window Borders and Titles

PixelNet users are now able to select colored borders to surround any window on the display wall, and can add labels to the borders via an easy-to-use text editor. Users can save and instantly recall any layout of windows on the wall, including the borders and titles.

Streaming Video System 8D

The new capabilities also include Jupiter's Streaming Video System 8D (SVS-8D), a hardware-based solution for decoding and displaying hundreds of digital video streams in a single PixelNet domain. The SVS-8D supports a broad range of camera, DVR, and encoder vendors with mixed transport and encoding methods. These include MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, H.264 and VC-1. The new system supports unicast and multicast streams, as well as the RTCP, RTSP, SAP, and RTP protocols.

"The Streaming Video System 8D builds on Jupiter's vast experience in delivering command and control visualization systems and addresses the need for an economical and flexible method of decoding digital video found in heterogeneous environments," said Stark. "No other solution offers the flexibility of simultaneously supporting so many video decoding standards."

PixelNet(R) Product Family

PixelNet is Jupiter's revolutionary new way to capture, distribute, control, and display digital and analog video sources from small conference rooms to large, complex venues. PixelNet was awarded "Best of InfoComm 2008" for control rooms by AV industry analyst Gary Kayye.

PixelNet distributes the process of capturing inputs, routing signals, and displaying content, among intelligent nodes, making it easier and less expensive to design, build, and manage complex control rooms. This revolutionary new technology can display these varied inputs in a wide range of applications -- from very large display walls with multiple inputs and outputs -- to a single desktop. A significant improvement over current technology, PixelNet can be applied to fulfill requirements ranging from simple meeting room AV systems to complete building AV distribution and display, and everything in between.

"This also means that, for example, a coal mine in China with 64 displays and some 50 inputs can be enlarged to over 500 displays in more than one room, all from the same PixelNet system," said Stark.

Based on technology widely used in data communication networks, PixelNet adopts Gigabit Ethernet and Ethernet switches for use with high resolution, real-time video. Using packet-switching technology any information source can be shown on any display, as a window on a single display, or as a window spanning multiple display devices in a display wall. Any source can be shown at any size on any display or array of displays.

For More Information

For additional information on these and other Jupiter products or to find out about our resellers, contact us at Jupiter Systems China (Shenzhen) Ltd., Room D501-503, 5th Floor, Shenzhen Tech-Innovation International Bldg., the 10th Kejinan Road, High-Tech Zone, Nanshan Dist., Shenzhen, 518057, P.R.C. Telephone: +86-755-2672-7856.

About Jupiter Systems

Jupiter Systems is the leading worldwide supplier of display wall processors for command and control applications. Jupiter's best-of-breed products are designed for continuous, "24/7" operation and are used in network operation centers, electric power generation and distribution control rooms, boardrooms, intelligent traffic control rooms, 911 dispatch centers, financial management control centers, surveillance and security centers, and fixed and mobile military operations control centers in thousands of installations around the world. For more information, please visit www.jupiter.com

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