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Orad Hi-Tec Systems 25 January 2005 Hong Kong Broadcaster Phoenix TV extends confidence in Orad Orad Hi-Tec Systems Limited (Symbol: OHT), a world leader in the broadcasting and virtual simulation markets, announced today a triple deal with the Hong Kong-based broadcaster Phoenix Satellite Television. Following the successful and the highly rated coverage of the US presidential election using the Orad CyberGraphics system, Phoenix has now placed an additional order for three CyberGraphics systems. The CyberGraphics solution will provide Phoenix with a comprehensive graphic solution and help to integrate it seamlessly into their newsroom environment. In addition, Orad will upgrade Phoenix's existing virtual set to its high-end virtual set system. Orad's high-end virtual set system is powered by a DVG rendering platform. Additionally, Orad will supply Phoenix with an additional virtual set to support its ever expanding set of productions. Phoenix Television, the Hong Kong-based broadcaster, features a broad mix of programs ranging from political and economic news, current affairs as well as a entertainment programs designed to cater for the global Mandarin Chinese-speaking audience. The station's broadcasts can be seen throughout Southeast Asia, Australia, Europe and the US as well as in Hong Kong and mainland China. 'We value Orad as our technology partner for many years now. Orad's technology has helped to boost our ratings and improve our brand name,' said Mr. Wang You Lien, Head of Productions at Phoenix TV. 'Working with the CyberGraphics system during the American Presidential Elections, and discovering its ease of use and feature-rich applications, convinced us that Orad once again delivered a powerful solution which truly understands the demands of a newsroom environment, ' added Wang. Commenting on the deal, Mr. Avi Sharir, C.E.O and President of Orad, said: 'As one of our first major Asian customers, I'm very pleased with our continued partnership with Phoenix and the confidence they have in Orad's solutions. Orad intends to deepen its partnership with Phoenix in years to come.' About ORAD Founded in 1993, Orad is a world leader in TV production technology and rapidly increasing its position in the Virtual Reality industry. Orad's lines of products include virtual sets, on-air graphics systems, virtual advertising, sports production solutions and hardware for the Virtual Reality industry. Orad has received extensive worldwide recognition for its systems at a wide-range of events including the 1999/2000 Emmy Award for the 'Implementation of Real Time Virtual Imaging for Live Events on Television'. Orad is a publicly traded company in the Prime Standard on Frankfurt's Wertpapierborse Prime Standard and Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange (symbol: OHT). www.orad.tv About Phoenix Phoenix Chinese Channel was launched on 31 March, 1996, with the aim of offering quality content to Chinese communities around the world. The dynamism of this massive market, combined with successful expansion strategies, has allowed Phoenix to develop a comprehensive multi-channel platform. Today, Phoenix Chinese, Phoenix Movies, Phoenix InfoNews, Phoenix Chinese News and Entertainment and Phoenix North America Chinese channels together broadcast to audiences in the Asia Pacific, as well as in Europe, North America and North Africa, covering more than 90 countries and regions. The mission of the group is to offer varied, high-quality content to the global Chinese population. For further information contact: ORAD Hi-Tec Systems Ltd Avi Sharir, Israel 972 9 7676 862 Shore Capital Graham Shore, London, UK 020 7408 4090 Haubrok Investor Relations Michael Kempkes, Frankfurt, Germany 49 211 30126102 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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