Friedman, who is a member of the Board
of Directors of Verance Corporation. Web address is http://www.com) is
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"Microsoft is committed to providing innovative systems that encourage new
ways for consumers to enjoy film and video entertainment in the home and on
the go," said Blair Westlake , Corporate Vice President of the
Media/Entertainment + Technology Convergence Group at Microsoft ."

About Verance Corporation
Verance is a leading developer of technologies and solutions that track,
manage, and enhance the use of media content.
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"We look
forward to working with Verance and providers of content to evaluate new
digital media possibilities for our products utilizing these innovative
technologies.ConfirMedia .
SED International, Inc. is very excited about our new relationship with
Pioneer Electronics ," said Chuck Marsh, senior vice president purchasing, SED
International, Inc."
Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. is headquartered in Long Beach, Calif., and
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SAN DIEGO , Verance Corporation announced today
that Microsoft Corp. has licensed the Verance Content Management
System/Audio-Visual (VCMS/AV(TM)) watermarking technology from Verance.
Verance's audio watermark technology enables information to be embedded into
copyrighted film and video content prior to its distribution that identifies
the content, describes its range of permitted uses, persists throughout its
useful life, and can be read and understood by consumer and computer devices. ATLANTA, SED International, Inc.
(OTC Bulletin Board: SECX) today announced an agreement to provide consumer
technology products from Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. SED International, Inc. will distribute plasma displays , home
audio, and home video products from Pioneer to the growing rent-to-own retail
industry.

, a leading digital technology distributor
headquartered in Atlanta, supplies information technology products, wireless
telephones (cellular) and consumer electronics to the nation's leading value
added resellers, technical solution providers and rent to own stores.S.

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Verance Watermarking Technology for Film and Video Content Licensed by Microsoft

"Verance is pleased to have Microsoft license our newest content
management solution," said Clifford H. The RTO
market produced approximately $8 billion in revenues in 2003, up $300 million
from the prior year. to Pioneer's roster of authorized
dealers and distributors brings our high quality home entertainment offerings
to the rent-to-own channel, providing more consumers the opportunity to
experience Pioneer's high quality audio and video products," said Frank
Kendzora, vice president of sales, Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. Founded in
1938 in Tokyo, Pioneer Corporation (NYSE: PIO) and its affiliates employ more
than 39,000 people worldwide.com (http://www. The room collections can be delivered
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These
applications include the Verance Content Management System/Audio Visual , which
is the worldwide industry standard watermark for copyright protection of
recorded music and film and has been deployed in video content and consumer
electronics devices worldwide. Verance also provides ConfirMedia broadcast
monitoring service, verifying radio and TV airplay to broadcasters ,
advertisers, and music publishers in the United States and Japan.com. Its parent
company, Pioneer Corporation, is a leader in optical disc technology and a
preeminent manufacturer of high-performance audio, video, computer and cable
television equipment for the home, car and business markets. Its shares are traded on the New York Stock
Exchange.Stylish, Affordable Solutions for College Living Quarters, Delivered Right to
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Verance holds a significant
portfolio of proven audio watermarking technologies that have been deployed
globally in a variety of business and consumer application areas. Additional
information about Verance and its technologies, products and services can be
found at http://www .com. The market is serviced by approximately 8,300
storefronts.
"The addition of SED International , Inc.walmart.com offers students the opportunity to create a
college life that reflects their individual style, all at Wal-Mart's Every Day
Low Prices. Students
also can find helpful dorm room and apartment -tailored shopping checklists at
http://www.

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"We believe our solution will help
enable the future digital convergence of video entertainment and Windows-based
computing products.

NOTE: VCMS/AV is a trademark of Verance Corporation .

SED International Adds Home Entertainment Gear From Pioneer to Its Offerings for the Rent to Own Market

to the rent-to-own
retail market. "I am confident Pioneer Electronics will become the
leading line of consumer electronics within the RTO channel. Pioneer
Corporation focuses on four core business domains including DVD, display
technologies, Digital Network Entertainment (TM) and components.

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Universal Pictures, a division of NBC Universal, has previously announced
that it will begin deploying the Verance watermark throughout its distribution
channels, including theatrical releases, home video product, pay-per-view,
video-on demand, free -to-air television broadcasts, and other future
distribution formats. Jerry Pierce, Senior Vice President , Technology,
Universal Pictures said "This leading edge technology from Verance will enable
new opportunities for consumers, for our studio and for Microsoft.prnewswire.