San Francisco (USA), Paris (France), Orb Networks, whose PC application lets users stream media from their PC to any other internet-connected device, today announced how, with Agematis, users could stream their content without using their PCs.

By integrating the Orb MyCast service with Steek, a network based solution from Agematis, the two companies highlighted the added insurance, convenience, transferability, and anytime access benefits of an internet-based Orb solution. Orb OnLine! extends the Orb media sharing architecture to the internet, providing users with the choice to stream their content via their computer, or from the internet.

"We are always trying to push the envelope of flexibility", said Hervé Utheza, VP & GM of TV Properties. "With this solution, consumers have the best of both worlds - the simplicity of having all their media all in one place on their PC, and the flexibility to stream their favorite media when their computer is turned off or otherwise unavailable."

Orb is working closely with Agematis to provide all Orb users with the ability to access their favorite media while away from home -- on a remote PC or mobile phone -- simply by logging in to Orb's MyCasting service the way they always have. In addition to the added convenience of being able to access their media when their computer is off, these Orb OnLine! features provide an automatic media backup, in case the original media file is corrupted or rendered unusable.

These new features are available upon request for private demonstrations, and are indicative of Orb's commitment to extend the Orb media sharing experience in new and exciting ways.

"We are excited to explore with Orb the advancement of the media consumption universe", said Christophe Camborde, President and CEO of Agematis. "We now enter a world where consumers will consume media coming from, and stored on various devices, servers, PCs and other online resources - all transparently".

The Orb solution provides an easy way for consumers to consume and manage their local and online media, which increases their media consumption. "When you give consumers the power, they consume more - it's not rocket science, and Orb proves it again" added Utheza.

Agematis offers online storage solutions that enable users to transparently upload their personal media files for, storage and back-up . With best in class hosting, security and service levels, and a 40GB/sec multi-operator Internet bandwidth, Agematis and Orb have a commercial-grade solution that will be implemented by partners by the end of this year..

The Agematis Steek service (steek.com) is a virtual internet hard drive that aggregates online and PC content in the same interface. It currently serves 800,000 end users, as part of Agematis' online storage solutions for service providers, USB key manufacturers and internet portals.

About Orb Networks, Inc.
Orb Networks is an award-winning developer of software and services that unlock the digital media stored on personal computers. Orb MyCasting gives consumers secure, free, instant, and everywhere-access to everything from their photos and video to TV and music on virtually Web-enabled device. The company's partners and affiliates include: AOL Winamp, AMD, Creative Labs, Hauppauge, Hutchison, Nokia, Orange and Vodafone. Orb Networks is a privately held company in Emeryville, Calif. For more information about Orb Networks and the Orb MyCasting service, please visit www.orb.com.

About Agematis
The Agematis "Steek" technology enables Internet Service Providers to capitalize on their brand recognition to rapidly develop value added services for end users. .Agematis' solutions for online storage enable Internet Service Providers to offer a secure storage service and leverage ongoing internet solutions to their user base.

Agematis has strategic alliances and partnerships with Internet Service Providers including NeufCegetel, Erenis, Citefibre, and has some 800.000 SOHO and SMEs customers on its Steek.com program through it's network of 400 retailers. The company employs over 35 people and is headquartered in Bordeaux Bruges, France, with an additional commercial office in Paris.

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