Mirial and Hitachi High-Tech Collaboratein Japanese Market

MILAN, June 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --

Mirial announced a strategic partnership with Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation, a leading global company based in Japan.

Hitachi High-Tech is the exclusive distributor in Japan for Mirial's visual communication products, including ClearSea, the only professional desktop and mobile video conferencing solution offering a client for PC and Mac as well as for Android and iOS devices, including the brand new iPad2, with the ability to connect to any standards-based H.323/SIP equipment.

"We are glad to announce this partnership" said Cristoforo Mione, VP Marketing at Mirial. "With analysts saying that Asia-Pacific videoconferencing endpoint market will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.6 per cent till 2016 reaching nearly US$820 million it's essential for us to collaborate with an influential local partner as Hitachi High-Tech to enter the market."

Mr. Tadao Kondo, General Manager of Net Solutions Dept. in Hitachi High-Tech said that "Mirial could further expand our visual communication solution called "High-Tech Vision". With Mirial products, everyone can enjoy the visual communications anytime, anywhere."

Mirial and Hitachi High-Tech will cooperatively work and lead the industry of visual communications.

To learn more visit http://www.mirial.com or http://www.hitachi-hitec.com/global/.

About Mirial

Mirial is a pioneer in software-only personal video conferencing since 1999. The company portfolio includes a comprehensive set of products enabling interactive audio/video services on IP networks and professional, standards-based HD video conferencing. Mirial products and solutions are available at the company's sales representatives and partners worldwide.

For further information: http://www.mirial.com

About HitachiHigh-Technologies Corporation

Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leading global company with approximately 10,100 employees worldwide(26 offices in Japan, 56offices in 27 countries). The company globally expands five business segments: Electronic Device Systems, Science & Medical Systems, Fine Technology Systems, Industrial & IT Systems, and Advanced Industrial Products. In IT industry, Hitachi High-Tech provides a variety of solution such as a combination of high performance devices and own developed software which support customers' requirements.

For more information on Hitachi high-Technologies corporation, please visit the company's website at   http://www.hitachi-hitec.com/global/

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